Girlfriend
*NSYNC
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(Would you be my girlfriend?) Uh, Ay, Ay Uh, Would you be my girl? Would you be my, (would you be my girlfriend?) Uh, Ay Would you be my, (would you be my girlfriend?) (Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay, Ay) (Check it, check it, check it) He don't want you like I want you believe me boo I dun told you He don't appreciate you ma, I can tell by the way he hold you He don't love you like I can love you, or squeeze you like I squeeze I'll make your neck pop back and in fact I'll buckle your knees, please (hey) Okay, baby what's it gon' take for you to be my lady (tell me right now) I hear your friends tell you should, your parents tell you its good Your lil' sister keep yelling, "Nelly, I wish you would" But you're hesitating, debating whether or not it's real I ain't shooting game, boo, I'm just telling you how I feel I'm digging everything about you, your hips and the way they sway I hate to see you leave boo, but love to see ya walk away I'll be your personal shrink, boo, I care what you think I bought the Bentley in pink 'cuz my dough 'N Sync So tell ya man (bye bye) and tell him you're long (gone) Ain't no needing waiting up, you done found you another (home)(woo) I don't know why you care (why you thinking bout him mamma?) He doesn't even know you're there 'Cause he don't love your eyes (no) And he don't love your smile (no) Girl you know that ain't fair (c'mon) In the middle of the night Is he gonna be by your side? Or will he run and hide? You don't know 'cause things ain't clear And baby when you cry Is he gonna stand by your side? Does the man even know you're alive? I got an idea Why don't you be my girlfriend I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl) I know you hear your friends when they say you should 'Cause if you were my girlfriend I'd be your shining star The one to show you where you are Girl you should be my girlfriend Does he know what you feel (does he know what you feel?) Are you sure that it's real yeah (are you sure?) Does he ease your mind (nah) Or does he break your stride? (c'mon) Did you know that love could be a shield yeah In the middle of the night Is he gonna be by your side? Or will he run and hide? You don't know 'cause things ain't clear And baby when you cry Is he gonna stand by your side? Does the man even know you're alive? I got an idea Why don't you be my girlfriend I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl) I know you hear your friends when they say you should 'Cause if you were my girlfriend I'd be your shining star The one to show you where you are Girl you should be my girlfriend Need a fiancé, cute as Beyonce Ghetto like Da Brat, ready to scrap when I say The talents of Alicia, my fault, Ms. Keys I take the hips off Trina, and lips off Eve I put ya so high on a pedestal, it might make ya nose bleed So much ice around ya ankles, and watch ya toes freeze Whats wrong, ma? Ya man ain't bringing ya joy? Don't trip, flip ya scrip to a country boy Now c'mon Ever since I saw your face Nothing in my life has been the same I walk around just saying your name Without you my world would end, yeah I've searched around this whole damn place And everything says you were meant to be My girlfriend, oh Why don't you be my girlfriend I'll treat you good (I'll treat you good girl) I know you hear your friends when they say you should 'Cause if you were my girlfriend I'd be your shining star The one to show you where you are Girl you should be my girlfriend Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (you make my heart sing) Ahh (uh uh uh uh) (baby, baby, yeah) (you make my heart sing) Ahh (girl you should be my girlfriend) (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my girl) Girl you should be my girlfriend (would you be my) Girl you should be my girlfriend
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Written by: Chad Hugo, Justin R Timberlake, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Production"Girlfriend" is a song by American boy band *NSYNC. It was released on November 12, 2001, as the second single from their third studio album, "Celebrity".
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Success on the ChartsUpon its release, the song achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. It was also a top 10 hit in several other countries, including the UK and Australia.
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Songwriters and ProducersRenowned musicians and songwriters, including Justin Timberlake, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, penned down "Girlfriend". The Neptunes, consisting of Hugo and Williams, also handled the production of the song.
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Featuring RapperThe remix version of "Girlfriend" features rapper Nelly. This version, which added a new dimension to the original song, increased the song's popularity and broadened its audience.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Girlfriend", directed by Marc Klasfeld, is set at a car mechanic's shop. It showcases the band members performing their routine work then transforming the garage into a party.
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Nominations"Girlfriend" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2003 but unfortunately did not win.
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Last Top Ten HitThis track would become *NSYNC's final top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 up till today.
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Unique SoundUnlike the majority of *NSYNC songs, which are primarily pop, "Girlfriend" has an R&B sound. The influence of The Neptunes' production style is evident in the song.
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Different VersionsApart from the remix with Nelly, there are several other versions, including an instrumental and a capella versions. Each conveys a different mood and feel.
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Final Single"Girlfriend" holds special significance in the band's career as it was the final single released by *NSYNC before they announced their “hiatus” in 2002, which eventually became an official split.
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