Motivation
Normani
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I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation To stay and give it tonight And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation, hey 'Cause I do it so right You got that good good, baby, don't you? Got that good good, baby, don't you? But you leavin' solo Ain't regular, that ain't regular I ain't gon' keep, keep fightin' for it Ain't gon' keep, keep fightin' for it 'Cause you know this thing here Ain't regular, that ain't regular Fallin' into the bed Why would we ever do somethin' instead of Fallin' into the bed right now? Yeah I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation To stay and give it tonight And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation Hey, 'cause I do it so right Think about it, ooh, I think about it Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now Hey, a little motivation, alright You got a bad one, baby, don't you? Got a bad one, baby, don't you And we both know there's no One better, boy, no one better, boy Too late, won't make it, I'ma tell 'em (Yeah) Get you naked, but I won't tell 'em (Woo) 'Cause you know that there's no One better, boy, no one better, boy Fallin' into the bed Why would we ever do somethin' instead of Fallin' into the bed right now? Eh, right now, now I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation To stay and give it tonight (And give it tonight) And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation Hey, 'cause I do it so right Think about it, ooh, I think about it Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now Hey, a little motivation, alright Hey, oh A little motivation Oh I'ma break you off, let me be your motivation To stay and give it tonight And, baby, turn around, let me give you innovation Hey, 'cause I do it so right Think about it, ooh, I think about it Think about it, ooh, take a look at me now (ooh) Hey, a little motivation, alright Oh Oh
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Written by: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Savan Harish Kotecha
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Motivation" was a commercial success, peaking at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and entered the top 10 in several other countries like Scotland and Croatia.
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Impact and RecognitionThe single was recognized by the MTV Video Music Awards, where it was nominated for Best R&B Video in 2020.
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Music VideoThe music video, released in August 2019, pays tribute to many 2000s music videos by artists like Beyonce, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. It rapidly gained views, hitting 15 million in its first week.
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Creation Process"Motivation" was co-written by Normani, Ariana Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha and produced by Salmanzadeh.
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InspirationThe title, "Motivation," was inspired by Kelly Rowland's song of the same name, which played a significant role in Normani's life.
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Dance RoutineThe song's complex dance routine in its music video showcased Normani's prowess as a dancer. Her performance was widely praised by music critics and the general public alike.
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Release Timing"Motivation" was her first single as a solo artist since separating from the girl group Fifth Harmony.
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Live PerformancesNormani first performed this song live at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and was praised for her impressive choreography.
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Inspirational AspectsThe lyrics of "Motivation" speak to self-confidence, ambition, and assertiveness. They have been interpreted as a reflection of Normani's own journey as an artist.
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Global AppealBesides its domestic success, "Motivation" also charted internationally, reaching top 20 positions in Canada, Australia and Ireland, and earned a gold certification in Canada.
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Positive ReceptionUpon release, "Motivation" received rave reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy pop-R&B sound, Normani's vocals, and the song's nostalgic tone.
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End of Year Lists"Motivation" was included in several end-of-year lists of the best songs in 2019. For example, Billboard ranked it at number 23 in their "100 Best Songs of 2019."
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Pop Culture ImpactEven beyond its initial release, "Motivation" has maintained a presence in pop culture, commonly used in dance routines on TikTok and other social media platforms.
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