Girlfriend
Bobby Brown
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I remember the very first time You the picture of love in my heart You and me, girl, holding hands Please be my lady, won't you understand (I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend And I need her right now Loving, kissing, holding you tight Never letting go (I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend And I need her right now Can I call you, would that be all right Maybe Friday or Saturday night Girl, I think of you all the time 'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind (I need a girlfriend) And I need you right now Loving, kissing. holding you tight Never letting go (I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend And I need you right now Loving, kissing, holding you tight And keeping you warm, oh, yeah I need a girl Who feels like I do Could it be you So please help me yeah, yeah (Girlfriend) Gotta have your love, oh, baby Loving, kissing, holding you tight Never letting go (I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend And I need you right now, no Loving, kissing, holding you tight And keeping you warm, baby Someone just like you I...oh, girl It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now I really need you so, yeah, baby It's you that I want, girl, and I want you right now I really need you so, I need you, baby I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart I just wanna love you and kiss you and hold you so tight Whoa, baby, no...you know what I mean, girl (I need a girlfriend) (I need a girlfriend) (I need a girlfriend) (I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl This is Bobby talking (I need a girlfriend) La-la-la-la-la-la-la, woo (I need a girlfriend) La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I need a girlfriend) I... (I need a girlfriend) La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I need a girlfriend) I said la-la-la-la-la-la-la (I need a girlfriend) Oh, girl, you know what I (I need a girlfriend) You know what I need now So it's up to you to give me what I need (I need a girlfriend) And I do need a girlfriend So, um, let's take some time and let's take it slow (I need a girlfriend) But surely we should be together (I need a girlfriend) You gotta answer me some time today, baby 'Cause I can't wait no more I love you
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Written by: DAVID FOREMAN, CARLOS JERMAINE JENKINS, MATTHEW QUINNEY, DASHAWN QUINCY WHITE, LORRAINE NICOLE CASTILLE, ROBERTO TORRES
Lyrics © BOB-A-LEW SONGS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Girlfriend" is a breakout single from Bobby Brown's debut solo album, "King of Stage," released in 1986.
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Style ClassificationOften classified as R&B, "Girlfriend" exemplifies early New Jack Swing, a fusion genre of hip hop and R&B Brown heavily contributed to.
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Chart PerformanceDespite only reaching #57 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Girlfriend" found success on the R&B charts, peaking at #1.
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ProductionIt is noteworthy that the song was written and produced by the songwriting team Timmy Allen and Larry White.
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Music VideoIn the music video for “Girlfriend,” Brown shows off his dance skills which were iconic of his performances.
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Career ImpactThe success of "Girlfriend" set the groundwork for Brown's stardom outside of New Edition, his previous group.
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Context"Girlfriend" was Brown's first big solo hit after shockingly leaving New Edition to tackle a solo career.
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Critic ReceptionBrown's breathless vocals and mature lyrical content in "Girlfriend" were praised by music critics and played a significant role in shaping his "bad boy" image.
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Live PerformancesBrown often incorporates "Girlfriend" into live performances, showing its importance and popularity within his repertoire.
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Influence"Girlfriend's" mix of hip-hop beats with R&B vocals set the tone for future New Jack Swing hits and influenced many artists.
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