Didn't Cha Know
Erykah Badu
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Ooh hey I'm trying to decide Which way to go Think I made a wrong turn Back there somewhere Ooh hey I'm trying to decide Which way to go Think I made a wrong turn Back there somewhere Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Tried to move but I lost my way Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Stopped to watch my emotions sway Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Knew the toll but I would not pay Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Never know how the cards may lay Time to save the world Where in the world is all the time So many things I still don't know So many times I've changed my mind Guess I was born to make mistakes But I ain't scared to take the weight So when I stumble off the path I know my heart will guide me back Ooh hey I'm trying to decide Which way to go Think I made a wrong turn Back there somewhere Ooh hey I'm trying to decide Which way to go Think I made a wrong turn Back there somewhere Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Tried to run but I lost my way Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Stopped to watch my emotions sway Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Knew the toll but I would not pay Didn't cha know Didn't cha know Never know how the cards may lay Love is life And life is free Take a ride Of life with me Free your mind And find your way There will be a brighter day Love is life And life is free Take a ride Of life with me Free your mind And find your way There will be a brighter day Love is life And life is free Take a ride Of life with me Free your mind And find your way There will be a brighter day
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Written by: Erica Wright, James Dewitt Yancey, Philip Eugene Clendeninn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Didn't Cha Know" is a song by American soul singer Erykah Badu. It was released in 2000 on Badu's second studio album, "Mama's Gun".
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ProductionThe song was produced by American record producer J Dilla, who is known as a key figure in the rise of the underground hip-hop scene in the 1990s.
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Music StyleThe song is often described as having a neo-soul style, fusing elements of R&B, hip hop, and jazz.
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Sample SourceJ Dilla sampled a track from American jazz musician Tarika Blue for "Didn't Cha Know". The track's name is "Dreamflower".
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ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised Badu's emotive vocals and J Dilla's innovative production.
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Awards"Didn't Cha Know" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2001.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Didn't Cha Know" was directed by Badu herself and features her in a desert trying to decide which direction to take.
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ImpactOver time, the song has become one of Badu's signature tracks and has been cited as a prime example of J Dilla's influence on neo-soul music.
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InfluenceSince its release, the song has been sampled and covered by numerous artists in hip-hop and R&B, highlighting its lasting impact on contemporary music.
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Live Performances"Didn't Cha Know" has often been performed by Erykah Badu in her live performances, indicating its popular and enduring appeal with her fan base.
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