Lovers and Friends

Lil Jon

About Lovers and Friends

"Lovers and Friends" is a song by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. It was released in November 2004 as the third single from the group's album Crunk Juice. The single features American singer Usher and American rapper Ludacris, who had collaborated with Lil Jon on Usher's hit single "Yeah!" earlier that year. The single peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The B-side "Real Nigga Roll Call" features West Coast rapper Ice Cube, and was released as the second single in September 2004. "Lovers and Friends" contains an interpolation of a song by the same name and performed by Michael Sterling from his 1990 album Trouble. It was also sampled by DJ Khaled for his 2016 song, "Do You Mind". 


Year:
2004
4:20
4,153 
#11

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Usher, Lil' Jon, Ludacris
Yeah, man
Once again, it's on (It's on)
You know we had to do it again, right? (We had to do it again, boy)
Want you to sing to these ladies, man
Let's do it

Baby, how ya doin'?
Hope that 'cha fine, wanna know what you got in mind, and I'm,
Got me fiendin' like Jodeci, girl, I can't leave you alone,
Take a shot of this here Patron' and it's gon' be on,
V.I.P. done got way too crowded,
I'm about to end up callin' it a night,
You should holla at your girl, tell her you shakin' the scene,
Pull off, beep-beep, shotgun in the GT with me
She said, "Ohhh-ohhh, I'm ready to ride, yeah"
'Cause once you get inside, you can't change your mind
Don't mean to sound impatient, but you gotta promise, baby, ohh

Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Oh, I gotta know, baby, aw yeah)
Tell me again (Make sho' you right, oh, before we leave)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Oh, it's a good look, baby)

Sometimes wanna be your lover,
Sometimes wanna be your friend,
Sometimes wanna hug ya,
Hold hands, slow-dance while the record spins,
Opened up your heart 'cause you said I made you feel so comfortable,
Used to play back then, now you all grown-up like Rudy Huxtable,
I could be your Bud, you could beat me up,
Play-fight in the dark, then we both make love,
I'd do anything just to feel your butt,
Why you got me so messed up?
I don't know, but you gotta stop trippin',
Be a good girl now, turn around, and get these whippings,
You know you like it like that,
You don't have to fight back,
Here's a pillow-fight that,
And I'll be settin' separate plays,
So on all these separate days,
Your legs can go they separate ways

Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Oh, it's a good look baby)
Tell me again (Tell me over and over and over again)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Make sho' you right, before you choose)

I's been know you fo' a long time (shawty),
But fuckin' never crossed my mind (shawty),
But tonight, I seen sumthin' in ya (shawty),
That made me wanna get wit 'cha (shawty),
But you ain't been nuttin' but a friend to me (shawty),
And a nigga never ever dreamed we'd be (shawty),
Up in here, kissin', huggin', squeezin', touchin' (shawty),
Up in the bathtub, rub-a-dubbin' (shawty),
Are you sure you wanna go this route? (shawty),
Let a nigga know before I pull it out (shawty),
I would never ever cross the line (shawty),
Shawty, let me hear ya tell me one mo' time one mo' time

Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Oh, it's a good look baby)
Tell me again (Make sho' you right, oh before you choose)
That we'll be Lovers and Friends (Tell me over and over and over again)

Oh-oh-ho
Oh-oh-ho
Oh-oh-ho-oh-yeah

Please tell your Lovers and Friends,
That Usher, Jon, and Luda had to do it again (Hey! (Hey!)
Please tell your Lovers and Friends,
That Usher, Jon, and Luda had to do it again, that's right (Hey! (Hey!)
Please tell your Lovers and Friends,
That Usher, Jon, and Luda had to do it again (Hey! (Hey!)

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Lil Jon

Jonathan Smith (born January 27, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004. He then went solo and released a new album in 2010 called Crunk Rock. more »

1 fan

Written by: Michael Sterling

Lyrics © DistroKid

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Artists Involved
"Lovers and Friends" is a song by American record producer Lil Jon. It was featured on Usher and Ludacris, who are major artists in the R&B and hip-hop industry.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Lil Jon's highest-charting songs.
Album Performance
"Lovers and Friends" was featured on Lil Jon's album "Crunk Juice," which peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200.
Release
The song was released in the year 2004 and quickly became a favorite among fans of R&B and hip-hop music.
Song Genre
Despite Lil Jon being known for his crunk style of music, "Lovers and Friends" does not strictly belong to this genre. The song is a blend of R&B, hip-hop, and crunk.
Song Lyrics
Lyrically, the song is about the complex and passionate relationships between lovers who are also friends.
Music Video
The music video for "Lovers and Friends" was filmed in Cancun, Mexico, providing stunning visual imagery to match the song's passionate lyrics.
Awards and Nominations
While the song didn't win any major awards, it was warmly received by critics and has proven to be enduringly popular among fans.
Collaboration
This wasn't the first collaborative effort by Lil Jon, Usher, and Ludacris. They also famously teamed up for the major hit "Yeah!"
Legacy
More than a decade after its release, "Lovers and Friends" remains a favorite track among fans of these artists. It continues to be a staple in hip hop and R&B playlists.

Discuss the Lovers and Friends Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Lovers and Friends Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/7353145/Lil+Jon/Lovers+and+Friends>.

    Missing lyrics by Lil Jon?

    Know any other songs by Lil Jon? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Lovers and Friends

    11M
    94,072     5,189

    Top Hot 100 Songs 2005

    Billboard #3


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "__ _____ __ ____ __ ____ __ ____ Trying to find a part of me that you didn't touch"
    A my heart, my hips, my body, my love
    B my body and heart
    C my hips, my heart our songs
    D our songs, our films united

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Lil Jon's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    • Sun • Apr 28 • 11:00 AM
      Wet Republic, Las Vegas, NV
    • Sat • May 04 • 11:00 AM
      Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Las Vegas, NV
    • Fri • May 24 • 11:00 AM
      Wet Republic, Las Vegas, NV
    • Sat • Jun 01 • 11:00 AM
      The Pool at Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park, CA
    • Sat • Jun 29 • 8:00 PM
      Q Casino Back Waters Stage, Dubuque, IA
    Lil Jon tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!