Good Man
Ne-Yo
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Hey DJ Oh-oh-oh-oh I just wanna be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want babe, ay That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be, baby So I just wanna be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want babe, baby That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be, babe So I just wanna pick the phone up Every single time you call Then no matter where I'm in I wanna be chillin with Obama talkin' business and see you callin' and tell him "Hold up I gotta take this" Let the world wait Wanna wear it like the middle Tell 'em I'm a spoken for fellow Ladies say, "Hello" like I'm who they want to be with I do everything with my left, I know you'll see it trifiling Listen baby I ain't nowhere near perfect But I promise to promise to make it all worth it Giving you the things to be the man you deservin' Makin' sure you're smiling, way more than you're hurting Taking my time to hear you when you're talkin' Remindin' how bad you are Keep them legs shakin' making lovin'. makin' sure you understand That is in my plan So I just wanna be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be So I just wanna be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want babe That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be, oh Tell the truth, tell the whole damn truth Never leavin' out the parts I know gon' upset you Never doin' things that I ain't got no business doin' When you 'round, when you not around I respect you and I will never make a fool out you baby (no, no) No, I'll never make a fool out you baby (no, no) I'm making sure you can trust me beyond a shadow of a doubt So when them broads run up on you, with my name in they mouth You tell 'em you could be gone with all that 'Cause you know what we got is beyond all that You know we got that real thing, real thing Gon' be the object of some hatin', hatin' Hey, but we gon' be alright, we gon' be alright Making love after every fight Girl from the day I put the ring up on your hands In front of friends and fans I had a plan and my plan is to be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want to be, babe That's all I want to be, baby That's all I want to be Say I wanna be a good man, good man to you, girl That's all I want to be Said it's all I want to be, baby All I want to be, oh Oh baby, I wanna be a good man to you baby, ooh
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Written by: Darhyl Camper, Michael Archer, Raphael Saadiq, Shaffer Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Artistic Collaboration"Good Man" is a song by American singer-song witer, Ne-Yo, featuring multi-instrumentalist and record producer, Raphael Saadiq. Known for his exceptional contributions to R&B, Saadiq produced this heartwarming track.
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Album FactThe song is the title track and seventh track on Ne-Yo's seventh studio album "Good Man," which was released on June 8, 2018.
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Music StyleIt is an R&B song, a genre both artists are well-known for, with elements of soul and a touch of funk. The inclusion of Raphael Saadiq suggests a blend of contemporary and a classic R&B feel.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Good Man" is about Ne-Yo expressing his commitment and dedication to being a good man to his significant other, promoting a positive image of black love and responsibility.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Good Man" was released on February 8, 2018. It showcases scenes of trials and tribulations in relationships and ends on a hopeful note, reflecting the song's positive message.
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Performance & Reception"Good Man" received positive reviews from music critics who generally praised its lyrical content and Ne-Yo's vocal delivery. However, it did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Award NominationsThe album "Good Man" including the song "Good Man" earned Ne-Yo a Grammy nomination for Best R&B album at the 61st Grammy Awards, attesting to its exceptional quality and resonance with listeners.
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PromotionThe release of the song "Good Man" was accompanied by a promotional campaign titled, "Good Man Season," which entailed Ne-Yo sharing stories and experiences of what it meant to be a good man.
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Raphael Saadiq InvolvementRaphael Saadiq co-produced the song, and while he does not sing on it, his influences could be heard throughout making the track soulful and rich in sound.
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Personal InspirationNe-Yo has stated in interviews that he was inspired to write "Good Man" and other songs on the album from his personal life and experiences, particularly his relationship with his wife.
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