Buddy X

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About Buddy X

"Buddy X" is a song by Swedish musician Neneh Cherry from her 1992 album Homebrew. It was a top-forty hit single in both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in 1993, peaking at No. 23 and No. 35, respectively. The song also charted in the United States, reaching No. 43, and in Canada, where it reached No. 28.


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Call yourself a family man
talkin' 'about the family's plans.
To bring the sweet talk deep and down
works better than an average pickup line.
 
You put your woman out to pasture 
on the promises you gave her last year.
Peace and love is all in your head 
and the grass is greener playin' 'round.
Your fam'ly seed is what you spread.
 
Buddy, my friend, who do you think you're foolin'?
Buddy, my friend, and what about your woman?
Buddy my friend, who do you think you're foolin', buddy?
Buddy, my friend.
 
I don't care what you do,
but there's a hypocrite that lives in you 
'cause if your woman gave her love
in the same way that you do you'd feel away.
You know you would.
 
Buddy, my friend, who do you think you're foolin'?
Buddy, my friend, and what about your woman?
Buddy my friend, who do you think you're foolin', buddy?
 
Buddy, my friend.
Buddy, my friend. 
Buddy my friend.  
Buddy my 
 
Buddy my friend.
Buddy my friend.

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Neneh Cherry

Neneh Mariann Cherry (born Neneh Mariann Karlsson; 10 March 1964) is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster. Blending hip hop with other influences, Cherry experienced mainstream success with several of her recordings. more »

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Written by: PAUL GABRIEL, TIMOTHY EUGENE, JONATHAN JOSEPH, MICHAEL ANTHONY BENNETT, CAMERON MCVEY, NENEH CHERRY, JOHN EDWARD BARNES, KATREESE D. BARNES, PAUL GORMAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Release Date
"Buddy X" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Neneh Cherry and it was released in 1992.
Album
The song "Buddy X" is from her second studio album "Homebrew."
Genre
The song belongs to the R&B, hip hop, and electronic dance genres.
Reception
"Buddy X" peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart, signifying a moderate popularity in the region.
Notable Remix
The song gained more popularity especially in the United States when it was remixed by Dream Team, a duo comprising of prominent DJs and producers David Morales and Frankie Knuckles.
Criticism
The song was notably seen as a jab at rapper L.L. Cool J, who Cherry was friends with. The lyrics suggest a criticism of his misogynistic lyrics in some of his songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Buddy X" prominently features pool playing and street scenes, reflecting the urban and gritty feel of the song.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of the song speak about a man who uses his charm and charisma to manipulate women, and Cherry undercuts him and his antics throughout the song.
Subsequent Use in Media
In 2020, the song was featured in the second season of the Netflix series "The Baby-Sitters Club."
Legacy
While the song was not among Cherry’s highest charting hits, it remains one of her most well-known tracks, regularly performed at concert and cited by fans.

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