Should've Been Me
Kyla, Popcaan, Naughty Boy
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I need you bad, I need you bad I need you, I need you, I need you bad I need you bad, I need you bad I need you, I need you, I need you bad (shoulda been you) I needed a little space Honest, thought that you'd stay waiting I made my last mistake, hmm-mmm You're happy and I hate it And now I know that I spoke too soon Seeing how fast you made moves I want you so bad (now I know) I want you back, but you're gone All on my own, I miss you I know it's too late, can't handle that truth I want you so bad (now I know) I need you back, but you're gone It should've been me all along (shoulda been you) It should've been me every time I closed my eyes Yeah, I can see, those times where I used to be Well, oh God, it should've been me all along (shoulda been you) Well, this was that, it seems 'Cause you don't think of me that often How could I let you leave me, yeah? Well, it's too late to stop ya And now I know that I spoke too soon Seeing how fast you made moves I want you so bad (now I know) I want you back, but you're gone All on my own, I miss you I know it's too late, can't handle that truth I want you so bad (now I know) I need you back, but you're gone It should've been me all along (should a been you) It should've been me every time I closed my eyes Yeah, I can see, those times where I used to be Well, oh God, it should've been me all along It should've been, should've been me It should've been me, should've been me all along It should've been me all along Hey, it should've been, should've been me It should've been me, should've been me all along It should've been me all along Hey! It should've been you Work hard and gi' you everything, boo Me tek you to me first Sting too Tek you, tek your virginity like Indu (It should've been you) me guess a so the thing go A want brand new girl me a sing too Different man you go swing to Him go buy a fake ring too Oh, should a never take me for granted 'Cause it should've been you all along Now me know you feel like you haunted Me a drive you crazy like a Vitara van Gyal, you know you shouldn't leave all along Pretend like you're happy, you'll a grieve all along (supposed to get married) Cho, you mash up the plan A next gyal a watch out your man (shoulda been you) It should've been me all along It should've been me every time I closed my eyes Yeah, I can see, those times where I used to be Well, oh God, it should've been me all along It should've been, should've been me It should've been me, should've been me all along (yeah) It should've been me all along, ooh yeah It should've been, should've been me It should've been me, should've been me all along It should've been me all along (woi-oy)
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Should've Been Me" is a song by Shahid Khan, popularly known as Naughty Boy, who is a British DJ, songwriter, record producer, and musician.
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CollaboratorsThe song also features vocals from Kyla, who is known for her work on Drake's "One Dance," and Popcaan, a Jamaican dancehall artist.
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Release DateThis exhilarating track was released on 18th November 2016.
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Album"Should've Been Me" is one of the singles from Naughty Boy’s yet-to-be-released second studio album, expected to be titled "Bungee Jumping."
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GenreThe song falls under the genres of pop, dance, and electronic music. It features a groovy tropical house sound.
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Composer and SongwritersNaughty Boy is also the co-composer and co-songwriter of "Should've Been Me," alongside Emily Phillips and Mustafa Omer.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Should've Been Me" was filmed in Uganda and presents a vibrant and colorful representation of its culture.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song also succeeded in making it to various international music charts. For instance, it reached number 61 on the UK Singles Chart.
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InspirationsNaughty Boy has mentioned in interviews that his Pakistani heritage and his experiences growing up as a British Pakistani influences his music, including songs like "Should've Been Me."
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live at various events, including the MOBO Awards in 2016.
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