You

Chris Brown

About You

"With You" is a song recorded by American recording artist Chris Brown for his second studio album, Exclusive (2007). The song was written by Brown, Johntá Austin, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Espen Lind and Amund Bjørklund while production was helmed by Stargate. The song was released as the album's third single on December 4, 2007 in the United States. It was later released internationally on March 21, 2008. "With You" is composed as a slow R&B ballad that features an acoustic guitar as the base of the arrangement. "With You" topped the charts in New Zealand and peaked inside the top five in several countries. In the United States, "With You" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and at number one on the US Pop Songs chart. The music video for "With You" was directed by Brown and Erik White. The video focuses more on Brown and his dance moves while utilizing several visual effects. It won the accolade for "Best Male Video" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. 


Year:
2007
3:22
149 

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Now every girl I been with (been with) after you, baby, just ain't the same
(No no no no no no )
Recently I had a girl and her name was Nikki but she left me
Cause I called her your name (No no no no)
I been on that rebound tip
I can't believe it
You got me feeling like this
And every other morning, it's your face that I miss
Man, ya boy's sick
Cause shawty was a ten
And I was on that when I was with you

You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Yeah, girl, with
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl, when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
You

And every other phone call, it's 9 one of ) one of ma dogs
Man, I just seen Keyshia and Nikki and them in the mall
So what did she have on?
Gucci jeans, baby tee, Air Force Ones, hair all done
Damn,
(Man) please don't tell me no more
Man, my heart is so sore
I wanna reclaim her

But you'll never get over what I put you through
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
Man, my mama loved you
It's my fault
I wasn't true
But I was on that shh when I was with

You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Yeah, girl, with
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl, when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
You

Girl, I know it's way too late
To even say I'm sorry babe
I wanna pick uh-uh up the phone
But inside my heart I know I'm wrong
And I still wanna be ya man
But I thought it through time and time again
This road that I'm travelin' on
Will lead me lost and all alone
When I
(When I was with)

You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Yeah, girl, with
You (you)[Repeat x7]
Girl, when I was with you
You (you)[Repeat x7]
You

Hey
Oh !
Yeah
You [Repeats]

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Chris Brown

Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. Having signed with Jive Records in 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling an overall three million copies worldwide. With his first single "Run It!" peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist as a lead since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Hot 100 number one… more »

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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, KAMAL IBN JOHN FAREED, KEVIN GILLIAM, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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9 facts about this song

SONG COMPOSITION
"You" is one of Chris Brown’s songs which was released as the B-side to his debut single, “Run It!”. The song was never released as a single but gained popularity nonetheless.
SONG POPULARITY
Even though "You" was not officially released as a single, the song gained significant popularity on music streaming platforms and accrued plenty of radio play.
SONG VIBE
Predominantly written in a minor key, “You” exudes a distinctly smooth R&B vibe in keeping with Chris Brown’s well-known style. It showcases Brown's vocal versatility, seamlessly blending rhythm and blues with pop.
ARTIST PERFORMANCES
During the earlier days of his career, Chris Brown often performed "You" live during music concerts, further contributing to the song's popularity.
REFERENT
"You" is one of Chris Brown's most romantic songs and is often associated with affectionate feelings and love, making it a common track on many romantic playlists.
SONGWRITING
Chris Brown's lyrics in "You" are introspective and emotionally revealing, showcasing his songwriting skills and his ability to express deep emotions through his music.
ALBUM RELEASE
"You" was included in Chris Brown's self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 2005. The album was a commercial success and "You" was one of the songs that paved the path to Brown's widespread acclaim.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
Even though "You" is not one of Chris Brown's chart-topping hits, it is still favored by many fans and critics for its melodious rhythm, heartfelt lyrics, and Brown's impressive vocals.
SONG INFLUENCE
The song “You” was instrumental in solidifying Chris Brown's place in the R&B genre. Its influence has been seen in many of Brown’s later works, which combine elements of R&B and pop music.

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