I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)

3LW

About I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)

"I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" is the first single from 3LW's second album A Girl Can Mack and featured P. Diddy and Loon. The single peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 during 2002. It achieved greater success in New Zealand, where it peaked at #13 on the New Zealand Top 40. It is the last single to feature Naturi Naughton.


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Yeah {Uh}, uh-huh
Yeah, uh-huh {Uh}
Yeah, uh-huh {Uh}
Yeah, uh-huh {I like this}

Yeah, uh-huh {And another one}
Yeah, uh-huh {And another one}
Yeah, uh-huh {Bad Boy, 3LW, let's go}
Yeah, uh-huh

Rode up in the club like what
I got the VIP on lock down
Then I saw you starin' at me
The way we started to the back

You make me think that you're the one
Lickin' your lips at me for fun
While the DJ's makin' 'em sweat
Won't you come step to me

If you wanna get down, baby, I do
Holler at me, baby, uh-huh
If you're rollin' deep tonight
Then I do wanna know you

But if you wanna get down, baby, it's cool
Holler at me, baby, uh-huh
If your love is ridiculous
Then I do wanna get close to you

Your ice, your gear, your sex appeal
Your game so tight, you got me feenin'
Wantin' you alone with me
Is the illest fantasy

You make me feel like wylin' out
Showin' you what it's about, yeah
Got it goin' on uptown
Now let me see you work it out on me

If you wanna get down, baby (I do), I do
Holler at me (Baby), baby, uh-huh
If you're rollin' deep tonight (Rollin' deep)
Then I do wanna know you (I want you)

If you wanna get down, baby, it's cool
Holler at me, baby (Holler at me, baby), uh-huh
If your love is ridiculous
Then I do wanna get close to you (Whoa, baby)

I'm sure you had me to get her, baby
Baby, how can I just make you see
I'm the only one you need
So please let me know right now
'Cause it's true ('Cause it's true), I want you (I want you)
Say that you want me too

Come on, yeah
Ladies and gentlemen
I know I could make you scream like a woman' supposed
to
Seems like you wanna get closer
Well, Boo here's the ticket, come through, we could
kick it
One hun' twenty, five foot two ??, my view with the
sickest
It's true, been convicted, I'm probably needin' a girl
In other words, ma, I'm due for some kisses, I'm due
for some huggin'
And all them dudes that be buggin', I ain't with it
I'm through the thuggin', I'm due for some lovin'
I need a wife in my life and ma, you're lookin' like
you're due for a husband
I choose not to love 'em
These chicks runnin' around actin' like straight fools
in the public
Let's move with the subject because I came with a
better plot
Just play the game and you'll never flop
It's in your brain, you already hot
But you ain't close to my face, so you better stop

Wanna get down, baby (Wanna get down), I do
Holler at me, baby, uh-huh
If you're rollin' deep tonight (Deep tonight)
Then I do wanna know you (Whoa...ho...)

If you wanna get down, baby, it's cool (It's cool)
Holler at me, baby (Oh...), uh-huh
If your love is ridiculous
Then I do wanna get close to you

Wanna get down, baby, I do
Holler at me, baby, Uh-huh
If you're rollin' deep tonight
Then I do Wanna know you

If you wanna get down, baby, it's cool
Holler at me, baby
If your love is ridiculous
Then I do wanna get close to you

That's cool, don't stop
Ah-hah
Yeah
Yeah
Uh-huh, uh-huh
I like this

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3LW

3LW (initialism of "3 Little Women") was an American hip hop soul and R&B girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. Its founding members were Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Bailon, and Kiely Williams. Jessica Benson later replaced Naughton after she left the group in 2002. 3LW was signed to the label Epic Records, and later moved to So So Def. more »

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Written by: ADEKA STUPART, MARIO WINANS, WINSOME LINDSAY SINGH, CHAUNCEY LAMONT HAWKINS, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES

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18 facts about this song

Release Details
"I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" was released by American girl group 3LW in the year 2002.
Album
The single appeared on 3LW's second studio album called "A Girl Can Mack".
Music Genres
The song is categorized under the genres of R&B and pop music.
Popular Collaboration
"I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" featured appearance by hip hop duo Loon.
Hit Billboard Charts
The single peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Notable Lyrics
The song's lyrics conceptually discuss a desire to get closer to a romantic interest.
Music Video
The music video for the song is noted for its urban setting and choreographed dance sequences. It was directed by Chris Robinson.
Controversies
During the promotion of "A Girl Can Mack" and "I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)", the group had internal issues, contributing to their eventual disbandment.
Last Reverberation
"I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" was one of the last few singles that the group released before they ultimately disbanded in 2007.
Post-3LW
After the group dissolved, its members pursued various projects, with Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams achieving notable success as part of The Cheetah Girls.
Radio Frequency
The song often was played in urban and R&B stations, significantly contributing to its success.
Critical Reception
The single received mixed to positive reviews from the critics, who generally praised its catchy rhythm and impactful vocals, but critiqued its lyrical depth.
Legacy
Despite the internal turmoil and the group's eventual dissolution, "I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" remains one of 3LW's most popular and enduring tracks.
Inspirational
The song is cited as an inspiration by several contemporary R&B-pop female acts.
Spotify Streams
As of 2021, "I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" has over two million streams on Spotify.
Worldwide Reach
Although primarily a success in the United States, "I Do (Wanna Get Close to You)" also gained some international recognition.
Songwriters
The track was written by group members Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Jessica Benson, along with Sean Combs, Mechalie Jamison, Ryan Leslie, and Mario Winans.
Producers
The song was produced by Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, along with Co-Stars, Ryan Leslie, and Mario Winans.

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