Absolutely Not
Deborah Cox
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Always waitin' for someone To make me happy, pick me up I realize that someone is me What you call life, that ain't livin' Bless the child that's got his own It's my season, now I stand alone Just thought that I would let you know Some things you just can't control [Chorus] Should I wear my hair in a ponytail? Should I dress myself up in chanel? Do I measure me by what you think? Absolutely not, absolutely not If I go to work in a mini-skirt Am I givin' you the right to flirt? I won't compromise my point of view Absolutely not, absolutely not Told myself I won't complain But some things have got to change Not gon' be a victim of All your social push and shove Right or wrong, you judge the same My picture never fit your frame What you thought, you'll never know You can't see me with your mind closed [Chorus] Now I see, life means more to me More than fancy clothes More than you'll ever know All the ugly words that I heard you say Made me stronger everyday Now I live my life for me [Chorus:Repeat x3] Oh, ooh Woah, oh, ooh All my ladies say Oh, ooh Woah, oh, ooh Absolutely not, absolutely not All my ladies say Oh, ooh Woah, oh, ooh All my ladies say Absolutely not, absolutely not
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Written by: AHMAD RUSSELL, CHRIS JENNINGS, ERIC JOHNSON, ERIC JONES, JAMES GLASCO, TIFFANY PALMER
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Absolutely Not" is a song by Canadian R&B singer Deborah Cox. It was written by Eric Johnson, Shep Crawford, Cox herself, while the song production was handled by Johnson and Crawford.
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Hits ChartThe song was a massive hit on the dance charts. It managed to reach the number one spot on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US.
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Featured in MoviesThe song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2001 film "Dr. Dolittle 2".
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Multiple VersionsThere are several different versions of "Absolutely Not" including the "Chanel Club Mix", which is popular among dance music enthusiasts.
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Lyrics MeaningLyrically, the song is about self-confidence and standing up for oneself. Cox insists that she should not be expected to conform to what others want her to be.
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Other GenreThough generally regarded as a dance-pop and R+B song, "Absolutely Not" features strong elements of gospel music which is notable in the last half of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Absolutely Not" is notable for its high-energy dance sequences, which contributed to the song's success on dance charts.
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Dual Release"Absolutely Not" was released both as a stand-alone single and as part of the "Dr. Dolittle 2" soundtrack in 2001.
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Award-Winning SongIn 2002, "Absolutely Not" won the Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Deborah Cox's most recognizable and beloved songs, and it continues to be a popular dance floor anthem.
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Social Impact"Absolutely Not" has been adopted as an anthem for many in the LGBTQ+ community due to its message of self-assurance and non-conformity.
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Live PerformancesThe song continues to be a staple in Cox's live performances and is often met with enthusiastic responses from audiences.
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