Separated

Avant

About Separated

"Separated" is a song by American R&B artist Avant. It was released in April 2000 as the lead single from his debut album, My Thoughts. It spent one week at number-one on the US R&B chart and reached number 23 on Billboard Hot 100. The remix features Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child. An additional remix titled "Separated (Who Luvz Ya Best Remix)", featuring rapper Foxy Brown also exists.


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2000
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Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, yeah yeah
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, listen, babe

Every time I see you, I get a bad vibe (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm)
Just thinkin' of someone else in between your thighs (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm)
And you thought you were slick, had tricks up your sleeve
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
But I'm sick of your stupid ass and I know you're tired of me
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
That's why I say

And when we were together
We never turned our backs on each other (over now)
But now that we're separated
We can't stand one another

I don't wanna be with you, put that on everything I own (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm)
I can't believe I stayed around that damn long (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm)
If I never see you again, I won't be mad at all (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm) no no
'Cause I believe that you're my downfall (mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm)
You did me wrong (you did me wrong)

I thought you were true (yeah)
You ran out of my life
And now I'm so through with you

I wanted you to be there
Right here with me, oh

And when we were together
We never turned our backs on each other (over now)
But now that we're separated (oh yeah)
We can't stand one another (baby, tell me why, why, why, why, why)

And when we were together 
We never turned our backs on each other (oh ooh)
Oh, oh oh, oh, but now that we're separated
We can't stand one another (it's really over babe)
'Cause you did me wrong

You did me wrong
I thought you were true (yeah)
You ran out of my life
I'm so through with you

I remember when you used to sit there
I would hold you in my arms and you would say to me yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mmm, mmm, mmm (I used to rub your body and you would say to me)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mmm, mmm, mmm
(When we were together you'd say)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mmm, mmm, mmm
(I can hear your body say)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (sounds so good to me)
Mmm, mmm, mmm (oh yeah oh yeah yeah yeah)

And when we were together (when we were together)
We never turned our backs on each other (we never turned our backs on)
But now that we're separated (no)
We can't stand one another (oh oh oh)

And when we were together (oh baby)
We never turned our backs on each other (but now)
But now that we're separated 
We can't stand one another (oh yeah)

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Avant

Myron Avant (born April 26, 1978), better known as Avant is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," which one version features KeKe Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (remix featuring Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl and released September 30, 2003). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business. more »

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Written by: Myron Avant, Steve Huff

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Separated" was released on March 28, 2000.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also scored a high spot on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 23.
Musical Genre
The track is a blend of R&B and soul, a genre that Avant is well-known for.
Debut Single
"Separated" was Avant's debut single and lead single from his first album "My Thoughts."
Remix Version
A remix version of "Separated" also exists, which features popular rapper at the time, Kelly Rowland.
Album Popularity
Apart from "Separated," Avant's debut album "My Thoughts" scored a Valuable Platinum certification in 2003.
Song Meaning
"Separated" is a breakup song about a man wanting to separate from his partner because of her unfaithful actions.
Video Presence
The music video for "Separated" was equally popular, featuring both Avant and Kelly Rowland.
Critical Acclaim
The song has often been praised for its strong emotive narrative and Avant's vocal prowess.
Songwriter and Producer
Avant himself wrote the song "Separated," alongside Steve Huff who also produced it.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, no notable covers of "Separated" have been made by other artists.
Live Performances
Avant has frequently included "Separated" in his live performances due to its popularity among fans.
Career Defining
"Separated" can be considered a career-defining song for Avant as it solidified his position in the R&B genre.

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