Whatchulookinat
Whitney Houston
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Unidentified male intro: It's time for you to strike back They're lookin' at you Whitney Houston Muhammad 2 G They're watching your every move [Whitney:] Bobby Unidentified male: They're watching you [Chorus:] Why you lookin' at me Don't get mad at me 'Cause I'm still gonna be me (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) Whatchulookinat (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) Whatchulookinat I feel your eyes on me You been telling lies on me (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) Whatchulookinat (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) See I don't understand Why you keep peepin' me When you don't even like me You're after me and my man Don't think you're stressing me 'Cause your lies don't excite me, no no (Never thought) Never thought, Never thought (Never knew) Never knew that you would do this to me Do this to me (Try to ruin me) Ruin me (Be my enemy) Be my enemy (Never thought) Never thought, Never thought, Never thought (That you) That you Would act as if you're cool with me So why you lookin' at me Why you lookin' at me (Don't get mad at me) Don't get mad ('Cause I'm still gonna be) Gonna be me (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) (Whatchulookinat) Me, Me, Me (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) (Whatchulookinat) Tell me whatchulookinat (I feel your eyes on me) Feel your eyes (You been telling lies on me) Telling lies (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) Tell me (Whatchulookinat) (Tell me, Tell me, Tell me) Whatchulookinat Oh you know you're wrong Don't want to respect my song But it's okay 'cause either way My following is real strong You try so hard to show the whole world what I do Now I'm turning the cameras back on you Same spotlight that once gave me fame Trying to dirty up Whitney's name (Never thought) Never thought, Never thought, Never thought (Never knew) Never knew that you would do this to me Do this to me (Try to ruin me) Try to ruin me (Be my enemy) Be my enemy (Never thought) Never thought, Never thought, Never thought (That you) That you Would act as if you're cool with me Why you lookin' at me [Chorus (2x)] Messing with my reputation Ain't even got no education Trying to mess with my concentration Don't even have a clue of what I'm facing All you know you need to stop it Defaming my name for a profit God is the reason my soul is free And I don't need you looking at me [Chorus (2x)]
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Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, JOERG EVERS, JUERGEN KORDULETSCH, SHAWNTAE HARRIS
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10 facts about this song
Release Info"Whatchulookinat" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston, released in July 2002.
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Album InfoThe song is the lead single from Whitney Houston's fifth studio album "Just Whitney".
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Song WritingThe song was co-written by Houston herself, a factor that isn't very common among her discography. Other names credited are her then-husband Bobby Brown and Gordon Chambers.
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Song ThemeThe song was Whitney's attack on those who criticized her personal life and her relationship with husband Bobby Brown.
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ControversyIt caused some controversy due to its perceived aggressive lyrics, specifically targeting the media and critics.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversy, "Whatchulookinat" managed to peak at number 96 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Global performanceInternationally, however, the song fared better, reaching the top ten in the UK Singles Chart and other countries.
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by famed American music video director Kevin Bray.
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Remix VersionA remix version of the song was remastered by P. Diddy and Mario Winans, adding a strong hip-hop vibe to the track.
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Critic ReceptionDespite Houston's wide recognition and popular pieces, "Whatchulookinat" received mixed reviews from music critics, some of who felt it didn't quite reach the high standard set by her previous work.
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