What About Us?
Brandy
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Whoo! Yeah, darkchild B, Rock let's go Why don't you return my calls? Why you trip out where I be? You don't ever come to see me You say that you're too busy (what?) What the hell? I don't have time Why you messin' with my mind? I can find another guy Someone who will treat me right I don't need this bull ish I won't put up with it, any longer You can, go if you want I don't, need you pity I will, be just fine If you decide, that you want to leave Close the, door behind you I just, want to know what... What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about all of the Things you told me What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about, what about What about us? What about us, us? What about us? What about us, us? I thought you said you were different Was that what I heard you say? Said that you'd love only me Thought that you'd be all I need (what?) What happened to promises? Said that you were a better man Your words have no way with me Cause you're counterfeit, I see I don't need this bull ish I won't put up with it, any longer You can, go if you want I don't, need you pity I will, be just fine If you decide, that you want to leave Close the, door behind you I just, want to know what... What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about all of the Things you told me What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about, what about What about us? What about us, us? What about us? What about us, us? Baby you should now hear this... Now what if I said that you wasn't fit to be with Now what if I told you you're game was played, I licked it Yo what if I said I wasn't true, so do you You and I know, without me there's no you So what about the bills that were passed due Before you, all you said to me was "Baby I'll owe you" Forget about the brand new life that I gave you Now what about us to me, now what about us to me What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about all of the Things you told me What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about, what about What about us? What about us, us? What about us? What about us, us? What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about all of the Things you told me What about all of the Things that you say What about all of the Promises that you made What about all of the Ice that you gave What about, what about What about us? What about us, us? What about us? What about us, us? Oh, oh, oh, oh...
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Written by: FRED JERKINS III, RODNEY JERKINS, LASHAWN DANIELS, NORA PAYNE, KENISHA PRATT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"What About Us?" is sung by Brandy Norwood, who is more popularly known as Brandy. She is an American R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and actress.
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Debut and Chart PerformanceInitially released on December 11, 2001, the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album DetailsThe track was the lead single from Brandy's third studio album, "Full Moon," which was one of her most successful albums.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who often highlighted Brandy's mature vocal performance and the track's production.
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ProducerThe song was produced by renowned producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who frequently collaborates with Brandy on her music projects.
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Song Theme"What About Us?" is about a relationship where the protagonist feels neglected and starts questioning the value and sustainability of that relationship.
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NominationsThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003 for Best R&B Song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What About Us?" was directed by Dave Meyers and it won the Viewer's Choice at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song StyleThe song is noted for its blending of R&B with electronic music elements, setting a trend in the contemporary R&B scene.
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Songwriting CreditsAlongside Rodney Jerkins, Brandy is credited as one of the songwriters for "What About Us?".
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International SuccessIn addition to its performance on the US charts, the song also fared well globally. It peaked within the top twenty in several other countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia.
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Concert PerformanceSince its release, "What About Us?" has been a staple in Brandy's live performances, often eliciting positive audience responses.
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