Heard It All Before

Sunshine Anderson

About Heard It All Before

"Heard It All Before" is a song by American recording artist Sunshine Anderson, from her debut studio album Your Woman (2001). It was written by Anderson, Rayshawn Sherrer, Chris Dawley, and Mike City, and produced by the latter. Released as the album's lead single, it reached the top ten on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, while peaking at the number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Baby let me explain to you I'm sayin' 
What you sayin' 
It's not even like that 
It wasn't like that but I saw you 

Baby I don't love her 
You don't love me 
You know what I don't even want to talk to you 
She don't mean nothing to me 

I don't want to see ya face 
I just want to see you walking thourgh that door 
There ain't nothing else to say 
Peace 

Come home late 
It seems you barely beat the sun 
Tapping my shoulder thinking you gon get you some 
Smelling like some fragrance that I don't even wear 
If you want some loving I suggest you go back there where you came from 

Day to Day with you it's always something else 
Working my nerve God knows I don't deserve 
What you put me through cause I been so true to you 
For you to come at me with another lame excuse 
See I ..... 

Heard it all before (heard it all before) 
All of ya lies, all of ya sweet talk 
Baby this, Baby that 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Played the fool before (played the fool before) 
I was your fool I believed in you 
Yes I did yes I did 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

What were you thinking bringing her into our home 
In our bed, you must have fell and bumped your head 
Messing up my sheets and violating me 
Have me bout to call my peeps and take it to the streets 
Nothing you can do 

And there's nothing you can say 
That would persuade me to stay with you another day 
You have crossed the line to the point of no return 
What you do from here on out 
I am no longer concerned 
See I...

Heard it all before (heard it all before) 
Let me explain, baby, it's not what you think, that's what you said to me 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Played the fool before (played the fool before) 
You got a good game I must admit I was it but it's over 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Use to hang on to your every word 
But the more you lie to me the more I hurt 
The things you use to say would sound so sweet 
I was naive Quick to believe 

Heard it all before 
I was at work, It wasn't my car you saw, baby, I swear it wasn't me 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Played the fool before (played the fool before) 
You were my boo I trusted you for way too long 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Heard it all before 
You know you messed up you got to know you messed up 
You got to go now say what you want 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

Played the fool before 
I done change the locks on the door, yes I did and you ain't welcome no
More 
But your lies ain't working now look who's hurting now 
See I had to shut you down (I had to shut you down) 

See I heard it all before

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Sunshine Anderson

Sunshine Anderson (born June 7, 1974) is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter. more »

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Written by: Michael Flowers, Rayshawn Sherrer, Sunshine Anderson

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Heard It All Before" is a song from the R&B, Contempoaray R&B, and Neo Soul genre.
Album Details
The track belongs to Sunshine Anderson's debut album, "Your Woman," which was released in 2001.
Chart Performance
"Heard It All Before" was highly successful; it reached number three on Billboard's R&B chart, and it ranked 18th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background Info
The song was written by Mike City, who has penned tracks for notable R&B artists like Brandy and Usher.
Usage in Media
This track was featured on the soundtrack of the 2001 film "Two Can Play That Game."
Music Video
The music video for "Heard It All Before" showcases a story about a woman who catches her boyfriend cheating and confronts him.
Record Label
Sunshine Anderson's "Heard It All Before" was released under the Atlantic Records label.
Pop Culture Impact
The song has been referenced, sampled, and covered by other artists multiple times over the years since its original release.
Commercial Success
"Heard It All Before" was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song didn't win any awards, the success and popularity of "Heard It All Before" helped Sunshine Anderson earn a nomination for the 2001 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
Musical Style
"Heard It All Before" captures Sunshine Anderson's unique vocal style and blends smooth R&B beats with lyrics about a woman's personal experiences.
Reception
The single was applauded by critics for its relatable theme, as well as Anderson’s vocal performance.

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