Just a Friend 2002
Mario
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Ya'll ready fo' me? Ahh I want to know your name and I want to know if you gotta man I want to know I want to know everything I want to know your number and if I can come over and I want to know whatcha like I want to know so I can do it all night Butcha tellin' me I'm just a friend Tellin' me I'm just a friend [Chorus] Oh baby you Got what I need (got what I need) But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm Just A Friend) But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm Just A Friend) 'Cause I can be your fantasy But you say I'm just a friend But you say I'm just a friend I want to know you in and out I want to know what your all about I want to know I want to know what makes you laugh I want to know about your past I want to know how you move I want to know so I can move too I want to know But your tellin' me I'm just a friend Tellin' me I'm just a friend [Chorus: x3] Can you Give me one reason why You wouldn't want this kind of guy 'Cause I stay dips I stay lace And I know you know I'm fly Girl stop playing games with me And let get it on tonight You got nothing to lose Let me do what I do [Chorus: x4] Come on girl You can call me any time you like Doesn't matter day or night We can do whatever you want to do Its up to you Don't fight the feeling That you feel I can tell that its real Oh girl So won't you help me understand Why you say I'm just a Why you say I'm just a friend
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Written by: Warryn Campbell, Marcel Theo Hall, Harold Spencer Jr Lilly, John T Smith
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Background"Just a Friend 2002" is a song by American R&B singer Mario. It was the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album.
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RemakeThe song is a modern reinterpretation of Biz Markie's 1989 hit "Just a Friend". The "2002" in the title is to signify it being a modern take on the classic song.
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Chart Success"Just a Friend 2002" was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Grammy NominationThe success of the song led to Mario receiving a Grammy nomination in 2003 for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance.
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Video AppearanceActress and model Megan Good appeared in the music video of "Just a Friend 2002". The video was very popular on MTV and BET channels.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising Mario's vocals and the fresh take on Biz Markie's original hit.
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Song MeaningThe song, similar to its original version, tells the story of a man who is interested in a woman who tells him they can be nothing more than just friends.
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International Success"Just a Friend 2002" also found success internationally, charting in countries including the United Kingdom and Australia.
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Platinum StatusThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Platinum, indicating it has sold over 1 million copies.
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Career Impact"Just a Friend 2002" played a major role in establishing Mario's career and has since become one of his most recognizable songs.
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