What About Your Friends
TLC
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Every now and the, I get a little crazy, That's not the way it's supposed to be Sometimes my vision is a little hazy, I can't tell who I should trust or just who I let trust me, yeah People try to say I act a little funny, But that's just a figure of speech to me They tell me I changed because I got money, But if you were there before, Then you're still down with me What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? Well, is it me, or can it be I'm a little too friendly So to speak hypothetically Say I supply creativity to what others must take as a form of self-hate Only to make an enemy which results in unfortunate destiny. They dog me out then be next to me, Just cause I am what some choose to envy Every now and then, I get a little easy, I let a lot of people depend on me I never thought they would ever deceive me, Don't you know when times got rough, I was standing on my own I'll never let another get that close to me, You see I've grown a lot smarter now Sometimes you have to choose and then you'll see, If your friend is true then they'll be there with you What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? Yo, is it me, or can it be I'm a little too friendly So to speak hypothetically Say I supply creativity to what others must take as a form of self-hate Only to make an enemy which results in unfortunate destiny They dog me out then be next to me, Just cause I am what some choose to envy What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? (What about your friends?) People say I act a little funny, I wouldn't change, not for no money I'll be a friend as long as you're a friend to me (What about your friends?) Even though I might seem easy, It don't give you no cause to deceive me It's not the way that I want my friends to ever be What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you? What about your friends, will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, Will they ever be around, Or will they turn their backs on you?
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Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, LISA NICOLE LOPES, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Gregory Jacobs, Lisa Lopes, Walter Morrison
Lyrics © DIVA ONE MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release of the Song"What About Your Friends" is a song by the American girl group TLC. It was released as the third single from their debut album, "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip" in 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was known for its colourful, energetic, and playful visuals. Its stylistic representation of the '90s street style made a significant impact and became a trademark of TLC's early image.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics revolve around friendship, trust, and loyalty. It reminds listeners to be mindful of who they surround themselves with and the importance of having genuine people in their life.
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Gold CertificationThe song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) indicating it sold over 500,000 copies.
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Cultural Impact"What About Your Friends" has become an iconic song for TLC and is seen as a classic '90s anthem. It's often played when discussing or referencing 90's music culture.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the category "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" in 1993.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Dallas Austin and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
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Live Performances"What About Your Friends" has been a staple in TLC’s live shows since its release and has been performed on numerous stages worldwide.
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LegacyDespite being released nearly 30 years ago, "What About Your Friends" remains one of TLC's most played and most recognized songs. Its legacy endures in today's pop culture, with covers made by various artists and being used in film soundtracks.
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