Here I Am
Monica
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He don't love me, like he used to He don't hold me, he don't kiss me Boy my body's feeling lonely I can help you if I need to So when he goes out with the boys to the club, Imma to hit you up Like 'yea, yea, yea' When he be dancing with that chick, I'm gon' be packing up my Like 'yea, yea, yea' If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am boy If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am ooh You can have me morning, noon and night You can have me anytime you like If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am Now boy I ain't down with no cheating Just look at you like my homie-my lover-my best friend So boy go 'head get it in, go'head and let me in We can do some wonderful things, I promise I'll leave him So when he goes out with the boys to the club, Imma to hit you up Like 'yea, yea, yea' When he be dancing with that chick, I'm gon' be packing up my Like 'yea, yea, yea' If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am boy If you need to love somebody (if you need to love) Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am boy (here I am) You can have me morning, noon and night (morning, noon and night) You can have me anytime you like (said anything you like) [ooohhh boooyyy] If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am Just know that im goin' go and leave my man I'm tryin' to put my hand up in your hand I know that you can make my love come down And I'm just not happy in this home Please baby don't take me wrong I just want you to help me out So why wont you come pick me up and take me to the crib And do the things that I have told you he won't do So now you know, baby boy, stop trippin' Cause it's just me and you If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am boy If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am ooh You can have me morning, noon and night You can have me anytime you like If you need to love somebody Hey baby, let me be that body Here I am
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Written by: TREMAINE NEVERSON, MONICA ARNOLD, PAUL DAWSON, ESTER DEAN, MICHAEL D. HARTNETT, JASON PERRY, JAMAL JONES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Here I Am" is classified under the R&B/Soul genre, showcasing Monica's prominent soulful vocals.
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Album releaseThe song is part of the album "Still Standing," which was released by Monica in 2010.
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Chart performance"Here I Am" reached number 23 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Featured ArtistThe album version of "Here I Am" does not feature any additional artists, but the remixed version of the song features a rap verse by Jamie Foxx.
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Songwriters"Here I Am" was co-written by Ester Dean, one of the music industry's top songwriters who has also written hits for artists such as Rihanna and Katy Perry.
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ProducersThe track was produced by Polow Da Don, a renowned music producer, known primarily for hip hop and R&B music.
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NominationThe song "Here I Am" contributed to the success of the album "Still Standing," which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2010.
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Video DirectorThe music video of "Here I Am" was directed by Chris Robinson, a well-known director who has worked on many successful music videos for some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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Sound SamplingAlthough not directly containing any samples, "Here I Am" has been compared to the sultry R&B sound of the 90s, reflecting Monica's musical roots.
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Song MeaningThe song "Here I Am" is a love ballad that emphasizes being present and available for love, showcasing Monica's emotional transparency in her music.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Still Standing,” featuring the song, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 184,000 copies in its first week.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Here I Am" for its powerful vocals and refreshing R&B flavor. It successfully highlighted Monica as an experienced and talented singer able to make an impressive comeback.
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Live PerformancesMonica performed "Here I Am" live on several platforms including the BET network event and other live performances, further popularizing the song.
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