Be Careful
Sparkle
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[Sparkle] Two years ago, promises is all I heard Wait a minute, let me finish Two years ago, promises is all I heard Out of your mouth Now you want to walk away boy And tear down the walls in this house You used to tell me sweet things Sweet things in the morning time Now all you do is hurt me And think that everything is fine [Chorus] You better be careful what you say to me 'Cause it might turn around on you You better be careful what you do to me 'Cause somebody might do it to you Now who was there for you when your ass was out of work? All by myself, taking Little Man to church So quick to hang up the phone, when I step in the room Then you want to turn it all around I'm gettin' tired of playin' fool [Chorus] [Sparkle]+(R.Kelly) If the shoe fits, wear it boy (Yea yea yea yea, yea yea yea yea) If the shoe fits, wear it boy (Yea yea yea yea, yea yea yea yea) [R.Kelly] Two years ago, didn't know you had male friends Wait a minute, let me finish Two years ago, didn't know you had male friends Off up in college I found out you're still reaching out to some of them Misses Busy Body You used to listen to me When you were down and lost But now, you don't even respect me Ever since I got laid off [Chorus] Now who gave you money when your ass was broke, without a dime? And even though Little Man is not my child, I made him mine, mm hmm So quick to run to your friends And talk about, what we do in this house And then you want to party all night long What the hell you talkin' 'bout? [Chorus] [R.Kelly]+(Sparkle) If the shoe fits, wear it girl (Yea yea yea yea, yea yea yea yea) If the shoe fits, wear it girl (Yea yea yea yea, yea yea yea yea)
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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10 facts about this song
Artist’s BackgroundThe song "Be Careful" is from the American R&B singer, Sparkle, whose real name is Stephanie Edwards. She is best known for her 1998 R&B hit single "Be Careful".
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Release InformationThe track "Be Careful" was released in 1998 as part of Sparkle's debut studio album, which is also named "Sparkle."
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Collaboration Details“Be Careful” is a duet between Sparkle and R. Kelly, who also happens to be the producer of Sparkle's debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit and reached number three on the UK charts, marking Sparkle's biggest hit to date.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics talk about an unfaithful relationship wherein a man betrays his woman with another. It serves as a cautionary tale, advising partners in a relationship to be careful with each other’s hearts.
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Video ConceptThe music video carries the same theme as the song, and it shows Sparkle and R. Kelly singing in an urban setting amidst various scenes portraying infidelity.
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AccoladesDespite not winning any specific awards, the song is considered a classic in the R&B genre and helped Sparkle earn recognition in the music industry.
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ControversyPost-release, there were several controversies related to the song due to the allegations of sexual misconduct faced by R. Kelly, who was featured extensively in the track.
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Album SuccessSparkle’s debut album, with "Be Careful" as its leading track, achieved platinum status, attesting to its massive success.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its strong message and Sparkle’s vocal prowess. It’s considered one of the standout tracks of the late ‘90s R&B scene.
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