Can We Talk
Tevin Campbell
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Last night I I saw you standing I started Started pretending I knew you You knew me too And just like a baby I could not talk I tried to come close but could not walk Now I think of it every night How I just could not get it right Ooh, next Next time you come my way I'll know just what to say [Chorus] Can we talk for a minute Girl I want to know your name Can we talk for a minute Girl I want to know your name I started To write you a letter But I wanted To be more clever I wanted to get down and sweet talk you Hey, baby But just like a Roni you were too shy But you weren't the only one, so was I Girl if We should come close again I know what I'll say then [Chorus] Oh, girl One more chance With you again I will not let it go Ooh, babe Give me just one more chance For love, love, love, love [Chorus] Can we talk for a minute Come on and talk to me baby Say I want to know Well, come and tell me your name baby I said talk to me for a minute Come on and talk for a minute I want to know, I want to know I want to know your name
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Written by: Kenneth Edmonds, Daryl Simmons
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Data"Can We Talk" is a popular song performed by American singer Tevin Campbell and was written by Babyface and Daryl Simmons.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1993, becoming Campbell's third top 10 hit in the US.
- It also topped the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song Composition"Can We Talk" remains one of Babyface's most recognizable ballads. The song has a cool R&B appeal to it.
- It’s a song about a young man who has been watching a young woman from afar, hoping to talk to her about developing a relationship.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Male in 1994.
- It was also nominated for the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Male in 1994.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been covered by several artists and continues to be a pop culture staple, often appearing in movies and TV shows.
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Album InformationThe song was released as the lead single from Campbell's second album, "I'm Ready."
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Video of the SongThe music video for "Can We Talk" features a young Campbell courting a woman, fitting the song's theme perfectly.
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Certifications"Can We Talk" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), symbolizing sales of over one million units.
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Other Positions on ChartsThis composition was also a huge success on the Adult Contemporary charts, where it reached No. 11.
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LegacyMore than two decades after its release, "Can We Talk" remains a popular and iconic R&B song. Its enduring popularity is a tribute to the songwriting skills of Babyface and the vocal talent of Tevin Campbell.
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