Have You Ever?

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About Have You Ever?

"Have You Ever?" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. The ballad was written by Diane Warren, with production handled by David Foster, and was recorded by Norwood for her second studio album, Never Say Never (1998). It was released as the album's third single on September 29, 1998 by Atlantic Records. The song became Norwood's second song to reach the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 following the worldwide number-one success of "The Boy Is Mine". The song also reached number one in New Zealand, number two in Iceland, number eight in Australia and the top 30 in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The song's music video, directed by Kevin Bray, depicts Norwood looking after the empty house of her best friend, whom she is secretly in love with, waiting for his return while watching videos of the two of them. At the 1999 ceremony, the video was nominated an MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video but eventually lost to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)". 


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Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything to make them understand
Have you ever had someone steal your heart away
You'd give anything to make them feel the same
Have you ever searched for words to get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start

Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all your life
You'd do anything to look in their eyes
Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to
Only to find that one won't give their heart to you
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait for that day when they will care

What do I gotta do to get you in my arms baby
What do I gotta do to get to your heart
To make you understand how I need you next to me
Gotta get you in my world
Cause baby I can't sleep

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Brandy

Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—"burnt wine") is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, while some are simply coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of such aging (and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring). more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Have You Ever?" by Brandy was released as the third single from her second studio album, "Never Say Never," on September 29, 1998.
Writer and Producer
The song was written by Diane Warren, an American songwriter with several high-profile hits. The production was handled by David Foster, known for producing top-tier artists such as Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.
Chart Performance
"Have You Ever?" was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Brandy's second number one single after "The Boy Is Mine."
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Kevin Bray, who has also worked with artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera.
Award Nominations
"Have You Ever?" received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
International Success
Apart from the US, the song also topped charts in different parts of the world. These include New Zealand, Canada and the Netherlands.
Certification
The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over a million copies sold.
Soundtrack Feature
The song featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Meet Joe Black," contributing to its popularity.
Cover Versions
Other artists have covered "Have You Ever?" over the years. Noteworthy is Westlife’s rendition which appeared on their album, "Swear It Again."
Live Performances
Brandy has performed "Have You Ever?" live on various occasions, such as on "Top of the Pops" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

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