Where I Wanna Be
Donell Jones
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I said I left my baby girl a message Saying I won't be coming home I'd rather be alone She doesn't fully understand me That I'd rather leave than to cheat If she give me some time I can be the man she needs But there's a lot of lust inside of me And we've been together since our teenage years I really don't mean to hurt her but I need some time To be alone But when you love someone You just don't treat them bad Oh how I feel so sad Now that I want to leave She's crying her heart to me How could you let this be? I just need time to see Where I want to be Where I want to be Sweet little do-dee-do-dee I don't mean to hurt you baby, oh no Never did I imagine That you would play a major part In a decision that's so hard Do I leave, do I stay, do I go I think about my life and what matters to me the most Girl the love that we share is real But in time your heart will heal I'm not saying I'm gone But I have to find what life is like Without you But when you love someone You just don't treat them bad Oh how I feel so sad Now that I want to leave She's crying her heart to me How could you let this be? I just need time to see Where I want to be Where I want to be Sweet little do-dee-do-dee I don't mean to hurt you baby See when you love someone You just don't treat them bad Oh how I feel so sad Now that I want to leave She's crying her heart to me How could you let this be? I just need time to see Where I want to be See when you love someone You just don't treat them bad Oh how I feel so sad Now that I want to leave She's crying her heart to me How could you let this be? I just need time to see Where I want to be See when you love someone You just don't treat them bad Oh how I feel so sad Now that I want to leave She's crying her heart to me How could you let this be? I just need time to see Where I want to be Where I want to be I'm sorry baby
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Written by: DONNELL JONES, KYLE WEST, KYLE ALBERT WEST
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Where I Wanna Be" by Donell Jones is classified as an R&B and soul song, exhibiting the traditional rhythmic bluesy characteristics of the genre combined with strong soulful lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceIt was one of Donell Jones' most successful songs, reaching the number one position on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album Title-Track"Where I Wanna Be" is also the title of Donell Jones' second studio album, indicating the significance of the song to the overall theme of the album.
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Release DateThe song was released on November 9, 1999, as part of the album of the same name.
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Grammy NominationThe song got Donell Jones a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2001, recognizing his vocal prowess and artistic expression in this song.
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Gold CertificationThe song has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over half a million units.
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Song CompositionDonell Jones wrote the song himself, further demonstrating his talents as not just a performer but also a composer.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Donell Jones and Kyle West, who have both had successful careers in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Where I Wanna Be" involves a storyline where Donell Jones is seen choosing between love and career, mirroring the internal struggle depicted in the song lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has received praise for its heartfelt lyrics and smooth, soulful delivery, building a significant fan base over the years.
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