Thug Lovin'
Ja Rule, Bobby Brown
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Yeah This is how it's goin' down, nigga, Rule, baby (All we need is a a stage, God, shit) Ah-ah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, come on, ah-ah-ah) It's on and poppin', baby (han) The Last Temptation, ah-ah (Last Temptation) He's back (woo) Y'all know who I'm talkin' 'bout (no) To the world over, B. Brown (oh, oh) And I know you're gettin' bored (come on, come on) Dealin' with him (workin', what, come on, ah-ah) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (han, han, han) And I know you're gettin' bored Dealin' with him I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' And I know you're gettin' bored, baby I know you're livin' your life faithfully, safely, away from me (woo) But you miss being next to me, don't you? Don't let her love haunt you Lust for what you want Go for your guns and back out on anyone Tries to interfere or intervene Of me peeling your wide body out of them tight jeans (oh) Wrist on freeze, see it's on me shoes 19 Comin' through in that new Bentley thing (girl) The talk of the town, the tease of the city (yeah) You and I make headlines like Lo and Diddy or Bob and Whitney (who?) I'm here 'cause the Lord sent me (who) Pound puss like a pugilist Grin real devilish and freak bad bitches (shit, oh-oh) Forget the story, I know you're gettin' bored That nigga ain't gettin' you horny no more, is he? 'Cause when it's all said and done, it's me Lovin', thuggin' you, baby And I know you're gettin' bored (now, come on) Dealin' with him (yeah) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (woo) And I know you're gettin' bored Dealin' with him I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (ah-ah) And I know you're gettin' bored, baby Sweet thing, livin' it Won't you let me let you live it a little bit I know a stressful relationship is hard to deal with But here's how to deal with it On your weekly visits Use a code name to protect the innocent (ah) Maybe I'm too generous, generally believin' That all women want me, they don't wanna get even (no, no, no) But who do you believe in, is it money or God? Betrayal, trust, this thing of ours (girl) Should be secretly held sacred, 'cause I love it when you Pop your body-body Move your body-body Drink up on the Bacardi and rub up alongside me I love to see you wild and free But occasionally you get cold wet feet And all that it means to me is you need my heat (Ja) 'Cause when it's said and done you're gonna want me Lovin', thuggin' you, baby And I know you're gettin' bored (come on) Dealin' with him (yeah, yeah) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (thug shit) And I know you're gettin' bored (know you're gettin' bored) Dealin' with him (dealin' with him) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (ah, ooh baby) And I know you're gettin' bored, baby Baby girl, I'm holdin' your love hostage The ransom for you, sugar, be priceless (woo) 'Cause you been gettin' at me in many a ways Now tell your man to watch his back and duck from strays 'Cause I been in a rage lately (girl, yeah) Hopin' God'll forgive me for all the sin, all the women All the drama I been in and it's just the beginnin' (woo) I hope you, so you could see that nigga ain't built like me (watch, like me) Black sheep of the family But we one in the same, that's why we get along Freak off and get it on When we make love lookin' somethin' like soft porn Now tell me, baby, do you really wanna go home? To him where the brightest of days just look dim And you fuckin' with a loser, baby, you can't win (ah-ah) When it's said and done you're gonna need me Lovin', thuggin' you, baby And I know you're gettin' bored (come on) Dealin' with him (woo, come one) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (B.Brown, ah) And I know you're gettin' bored (know you're gettin' bored) Dealin' with him (dealin' with him) I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin', thug lovin' (woo, yeah) And I know you're gettin' bored, baby Yeah, yeah I.G., Ja Rule (I know you miss my lovin') B. Brown, my nigga Chink Santana Murder Inc. Nigga (and I know you're gettin' bored) Def Jam, Sony This is what we buildin' here Classic shit Murder Inc. nigga Ha-ha-ha Ja, B. Brown Murda Ah-ah-ah It's that real shit The Rule, baby Bringin' back my nigga Goddamn it, goddamn it Goddamn it, look at this shit, yo Now tell me, if it ain't no mother fuckin' gangster shit, yo B. Brown and mother fuckin' Ja Rule I.G you son of a bitch, you did it again Mother fucker brought B. Brown back Ain't that some shit, ah-ah-ah I'm motherfuckin' big Reemo in this bitch I'm here to let you know We ain't playin', man
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Written by: Irving Lorenzo, Andre Parker, Stevie Wonder, Jeffrey Atkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Thug Lovin'" is a song by R&B singer Bobby Brown and rapper Ja Rule that was released in 2002. This marked a significant collaboration where a seasoned singer and a popular rapper of the time joined forces.
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AlbumThe song is off Bobby Brown's album called "The Masterpiece," which was his first album after more than a decade of not producing music.
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Chart Performance"Thug Lovin'" was a hit single in the United States, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Track chart in 2002.
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Music VideoThe "Thug Lovin'" music video, directed by Irv Gotti, features Bobby Brown and Ja Rule partying in Las Vegas and includes numerous guest appearances from celebrities like Irv Gotti, Ashanti, Trina, Charli Baltimore, and Harry-O.
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Radio PlayDespite its explicit lyrics, the song got extensive play on urban radio stations across the United States, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
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Stylistic Elements"Thug Lovin'" is notable for combining elements of R&B and hiphop, demonstrating the cross-genre creativity of both Brown and Rule.
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Impact on Bobby Brown's CareerThe collaboration reinvigorated Bobby Brown's career and brought him back into the limelight after a period of personal and professional struggles.
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ControversyThe song and its accompanying music video faced criticism for glorifying the "thug" lifestyle, leading to discussions about the role and responsibility of artists in shaping societal perceptions.
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Cultural Resonance"Thug Lovin'" reflects the trend of "gangsta" culture's influence in popular music in the early 2000s, serving as an artifact of that cultural moment.
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Awards and NominationsDespite its popularity, "Thug Lovin'" didn't receive any major music award nominations or wins. However, its commercial success reaffirmed the power of collaborations in the music industry.
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