I Deserve It
Faith Evans
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Make it hot for the summer, make it hot Make it hot for the summer, make it hot We gon’ make it, make it hot We gon’ make it, make it hot Everybody is looking for their one and only love And I’d be fool to settle for someone that isn’t good enough If you’re gonna love me, love me right 'Cause I’ve played a fool too many times If you’re gonna love me, love me good Or I’ll find another man who will, baby 'Cause a girl like me is worth it And I want the best 'cause I deserve it Just hold me down, ain’t we gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it 'Cause a girl like me is worth it Only want the best 'cause I deserve it Just hold me down, you ain’t gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it Can anybody tell me where to start? I’m looking for a man that can hear my heart Too effortlessly tell him who I put a lot of effort in me Read my description Got my attention Things I should mention You gotta be strong and about your business boy, come on 'Cause a girl like me is worth it And I want the best cause I deserve it Just hold me down, you ain’t gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it 'Cause a girl like me is worth it Only want the best 'cause I deserve it Just hold me down, you ain’t gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it Hey boy, you gotta do me proper if you wanna lock her Go and get your act right, you don't need no Oscar Baby, I ain't flawless, but I know I'm priceless The way you get your on you turn me on like a light switch Make 'em say oh, see, I'm attracted to the top notch, and you A girl like me like 'em tall, dark and you Keep it a hundred, then we straight S to the H to the A to the R to the A to the Y to the A Hey! My man is smooth like butter and his voice got bass What a mighty good man, I keep his ass on a leash We in the sizzack, he the mizzac, got me sweatin out my trizzack He not perfect but he worth it and he got that big ol' dizzack, dizzack My sex so good I make him come back You know many men, he don't sleep or take a nizzap We rizzap then we just sit back and relax I always hold it down for my nigga, bring the beat back! 'Cause a girl like me is worth it And I want the best 'cause I deserve it Just hold me down, you ain’t gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it 'Cause a girl like me is worth it Only want the best 'cause I deserve it Just hold me down, you ain’t gotta be perfect 'Cause a girl like me is worth it I need a good man Tell me, will you be that? Tell me will you be the one for me Boy I ain’t perfect But I know that I’m worth, yeah I ain’t perfect But I know that I’m worth Just be good to me And baby I’ll be good to you You ain’t gotta be perfect But baby just know that I’m worth, yeah Make it hot for the summer, make it hot Make it hot for the summer, make it hot Make it hot for the summer, make it hot Make it hot for the summer, make it hot Make it hot, make it hot, make it hot
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Written by: Carl Thompson, Weldon Irvine, Nina Simone, Melissa Elliott, Toni Coleman, Andre Johnson, Faith Evans, Chyna Griffin, Achaia Dixon, Sharaya Howell
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MISSING LINK MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Deserve It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Faith Evans. She is also a record producer, actress, and author. She was married to The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, a prominent figure and an influential rapper in the hip hop music industry.
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Album ReleaseThe song "I Deserve It" is from Faith Evans's sixth studio album, "Incomparable." The album was released on November 24, 2014.
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Collaboration"I Deserve It" is a collaborative track featuring female rappers Missy Elliott and Sharaya J. They all demonstrate their unique talents in the track, blending their different styles to create a harmonious track.
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Song GenreThe song perfectly combines elements of RnB, soul, and hip-hop. It carries a strong message of self-worth and female empowerment.
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Song ProductionMissy Elliot, who features in the song, is also one of the producers. Other producers include Cainon Lamb and Chucky Thompson.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "I Deserve It" was released on September 11, 2014. It was directed by Derek Blanks.
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Chart Performance"I Deserve It" reached number 9 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. This is a significant recognition of the popularity of the song among fans.
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Song Theme"I Deserve It" is an upbeat anthem about finding deserving love. It praises the idea of being patient and holding out for someone who will treat you right.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the record label Prolific Music Group in association with BMG Chrysalis.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received generally positive reviews for its powerful female empowering message and catchy beat. Its blend of R&B and soul has been well received by music critics.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "I Deserve It" suggest that a woman deserves to be treated right in a relationship and should never settle for less.
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Sharaya J's RoleThis song marked a significant point in the career of Sharaya J, who was a relatively new artist during its release. The song helped to bring her into mainstream music.
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