Silly
Deniece Williams
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Silly of me to think that I Could ever have you for my guy How I love you How I want you Silly of me to think that you Could ever really want me too How I love you You're just a lover out to score I know that I should be looking for more What could it be in you I see What could it be Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me Silly of me to think that you Could ever know the things I do Are all done for you Only for you Silly of me to take the time To comb my hair and pour the wine And know you're not there You're just a lover out to score And I know that I should be looking for more What could it be in you I see What could it be Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me Ooh...hoo...hoo...hoo... Silly of me to go around And brag about the love I've found I say you're the best Well, I can't tell the rest And foolish of me to tell them all That every night and day you call When you could care less You're just a lover out to score And I know that I should be looking for more What could it be in you I see What could it be Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love Stop making a fool of me, uh-huh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Silly Ooh, ooh, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Silly La-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Silly
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Written by: CLARENCE K MC DONALD, DENIECE WILLIAMS, FRITZ BASKETT
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Silly" is a song by American recording artist Deniece Williams, a notable figure in the music industry known for her wide vocal range and powerhouse soprano voice.
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Album DetailsThe song is from her 1981 album called "Niecy".
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Chart Performance"Silly" reached number 53 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number 11 on the U.S. R&B chart.
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Song GenreThe song falls into the genres of Soul and R&B, with its soulful rhythm and intense lyrics.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Deniece Williams, Fritz Baskett, and Clarence McDonald.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label "Columbia Records", which has been home to many famous artists including Beyoncé and Adele.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about the emotional introspection of a woman in love, who feels as if she's behaving 'silly' due to the overpowering feelings.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Silly" has been covered by several artists, including American R&B singer Taral Hicks for the soundtrack of 1997 movie "Soul Food".
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised for Williams' vocal performance with many critics highlighting 'Silly' as one of the standout tracks from her album "Niecy".
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LongevityDespite having been released in the early 80s, the song remains popular and continues to receive airplay on quiet storm formated radio stations.
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Song DurationThe total length of the song is 5 minutes and 8 seconds.
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Overlapping CareerAside from her singing career, Deniece Williams has also worked as a songwriter and producer, and "Silly" is a fine example of her songwriting ability.
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Signature Song"Silly" is considered one of Deniece Williams' signature songs and showcases her vocal talent and emotive performance style.
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