Can't Go for That
Tamia
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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Yo, yo, yo uh) Why you got an attitude? (Uh-huh, yo) Why you acting all foolish? (Uh-huh, yo) When you see me out in the street boy (Ugh) You wanna embarass me, call me names Slap my face until Until you see my friends come, ooh Then you wanna try to console me, oh (Uh-huh, yo, yo) But they already know boy (They already know boy) Cause for the last week I've been in the house And I've cried and cried Chorus I can't go for that, no, no, no can do I can't go for that, no, no, no can do I can't go for that, no, no, no can do I can't go for that, can't go for that Can't go for that Now you bring me flowers (Uh, what?) You say you got it together (Uh, yo) Soon as I let my guard down (Ugh) Oh there you go again In my grill till I call the cops then Then you wanna chill out and say (Ooh, say what?) I'm the one who's buggin' (Oh) But, no, no it's you, you see (No, no, it's you, you see) Every time I go out You come grabbin' all over me Chorus Why you trippin? Get your hands off me Why you illin? I'm supposed to be your nubian queen Why you trippin? Get your hands off me Why you illin? I'm supposed to be your nubian queen I'm supposed to be your nubian queen, oh
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Written by: Daryl Hall, John Oates, Brycyn Evans, Melissa Elliott, Sara Allen, Roosevelt Iii Harrell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Information"Can't Go For That" is a song by Tamia, a Canadian singer, and songwriter known for her powerful soprano voice.
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Release YearTamia originally released this song in 2000 as part of her second studio album, "A Nu Day."
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Album Success"A Nu Day" became Tamia's most successful album, reaching number 46 on the Billboard 200 and acquiring gold certification from the RIAA.
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Song Genre"Can't Go For That" is classified under the R&B genre but also incorporates elements of hip-hop, showcasing Tamia's versatility as an artist.
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Notable PerformanceTamia performed "Can't Go For That" at The Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in 2000. Her performance received positive reviews from critics.
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Inspirational SourceThe song borrows heavily from the composition of a 1981 hit with a similar name “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” by the American duo Hall & Oates.
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Grammy NominationWhile the song itself didn't secure a Grammy nomination, Tamia was nominated for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category in 2001, largely credited to the success of "A Nu Day."
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Lyrics ThemeThe song speaks to themes of independence and self-respect, as the singer conveys her refusal to compromise her standards in a relationship.
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Song Production"Can't Go For That" was produced by The Brat, an award-winning American rapper and producer, who is also known for her work with other renowned artists like Mariah Carey and Missy Elliot.
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Personal LifeWhile making "Can't Go For That," Tamia was already married to former NBA player Grant Hill, and she commented how her husband's steady love inspired the emotion behind the track.
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Featured ArtistsThe song has two official remixes. One features rapper Snoop Dogg, and the other includes vocals from rapper 50 Cent.
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Digital PerformanceDespite being released years before the era of digital music became prominent, "Can't Go For That" continues to be a popular stream on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, directed by Paul Hunter, was also well received and aired frequently on music television networks at the time of its release.
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