Can We

Missy Elliott, SWV

About Can We

"Can We" is a song by American R&B trio SWV featuring guest vocals from Missy Elliott and production by Timbaland and Elliott. The song was eventually included on SWV's third album, Release Some Tension (1997), but was originally a hit earlier in the year when it was included on the soundtrack to the 1997 film, Booty Call. "Can We" received major airplay on urban radio stations in the United States, but it was not commercially available for the public to purchase as a cassette or CD single in the US. Despite topping the airplay chart, its modest overall chart performance was due to its limited availability as a 12-inch vinyl single, which was no longer a popular format with the music-buying public at the time. At the time of its release, Billboard prevented album cuts from entering any Singles charts; however, because of its attachment to the Booty Call soundtrack, "Can We" was able to chart on Billboard Hot 100, making it to number 75. Outside the US the song reached number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart and peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. 


Year:
1998
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[Missy Elliot]
Yeah, uh huh
See, me and Timbaland
We got the [shit] that hits from here
From here to overseas
Where SWV is
Check it, one time, uh huh, uh huh.
See, um, um, me, I'm Super Fly
Super duper fly
Rub your hands up my thigh
And go super duper high
'Til you see my apple pie
Tell me if you like
Tell me if you like

Baby got me tipsy, tipsy
On the real need you're love
Tasty, baby
You send me crazy, crazy
Can not be a lady
I love the things you say to me
I like it when you're talking dirty

[Chorus]
Can we get kinky tonight
I got so many things on my mind
I never seen a guy so fine
I like it when you do me, do me
Can we get kinky tonight
I got so many things on my mind
I wanna feel you squeeze me tight

Oooh honey, got me
So high, so high
I can't lie
About the way you play me
If you want me, take me
Send me crazy, crazy
Baby, I love the way you taste me
You're so tasty like pastry

[Chorus]

[Lelee]
Spend the night with me
Spend the night with me-ee-ee-ee
(Spend the night)
Spend the night with me
Don't care what we do
Just as long as I'm with you
Oohhh-hhhhh-hhhh-hhhh-hhh-hhhh!!!!

[Chorus]

[Missy Elliot]
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, yeah
Can we get kinky tonight
I got so many things on my mind
I never seen a guy so fine
I like it when you do me, do me
Oh, uh huh, uh huh
Can we get kinky tonight
I got so many things on my mind
I wanna feel you squeeze me tight

(Rap)
We can sit in the back of my 300
We kissing and we fondling
We high and we blunted
Take me if you want it
To the (Ho-Jo)
Up all night like (No-Doz)
Yes, I got the feeling
(Feel me flow)
Don't ask me if I'm nasty, Freaky Deaky
See, y'all can't see me
Me, Timbaland and SWV
We hit you with the He He
Now shall we? Ha, ha
Check it out

[Chorus]

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SWV

Sisters with Voices, better known as SWV, is an American female R&B trio from New York City. Formed in 1990 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So Into You", and "You're the One". The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects, and reunited in 2005. more »

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Written by: PAUL ELLIOTT, ALBERTO BLACKWOOD

Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Can We" is a 1997 hit song by American R&B group SWV, whose members are Cheryl Gamble, Tamara Johnson, and Leanne Lyons.
Album History
The song is featured on their third studio album, "Release Some Tension."
Collaboration Information
This urban contemporary track features guest vocals from Missy Elliott and production by Timbaland.
Chart Performance
Despite not having a physical release, "Can We" still managed to reach number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Genre
The song is classified in the R&B genre, showcasing the vocal harmonies that made SWV one of the most popular girl groups of the '90s.
Lyrical Content
The song's lyrical content is sensual and flirtatious, talking about the anticipation and desire in a new relationship.
Music Video
The music video for "Can We" features clips from the film "Booty Call" starring Jamie Foxx, as the song was also part of the movie's soundtrack.
Legacy
Even after more than two decades, "Can We" is still remembered as one of SWV's signature songs, and a staple of '90s R&B.
Critical Reception
The song was praised for its catchy hooks, strong vocals, and innovative production, further solidifying SWV's reputation as a talented and influential R&B group.
Impact on Careers
The success of "Can We" helped Missy Elliott establish herself as a sought-after feature artist, and it also marked one of the earliest mainstream successes for Timbaland as a producer.

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