Energy
Keri Hilson
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I wish I could rip out a page of my memory Cause I put to much energy in him and me Can't wait til I get through this phase Cause it's killing me To bad we can't re-write our own history Such a mystery when he's here with me It's hard to believe I'm still lonely Chances fading now, patience running out This ain't how it's supposed to be I'm having nightmares From sleeping with the enemy How do we reverse the chemistry I don't want us to be the end of me This love is taking all of my energy Energy, my energy Taking all my energy Energy, my energy Taking all of (my energy) Seems only like yesterday Not even gravity Could keep our feet On the ground When u go to me How can two be as one We've become to divided now There's no use hiding from memory now Such a mystery when he's here with me It's hard to believe I'm still lonely Chances fading now, patience running out This ain't how it's supposed to be I'm having nightmares From sleeping with the enemy (Oh, yeah) How do we reverse the chemistry (We gotta re-) I don't want us to be the end of me This love is taking all of my energy Energy, my energy Taking all my energy (energy) Energy (energy), my energy (energy) Taking all of Cause your taking all of my energy I'm having nightmares From sleeping with the enemy We gotta reverse the chemistry I don't want us to be the end of me This love is taking all of my energy I'm having nightmares From sleeping with the enemy (oh) We gotta reverse the chemistry (oh, oh) I don't want us to be the end of me This love Is taking all of my energy (energy) Energy (energy), my energy (oh) Taking all my energy (oh-oh) Energy, my energy (taking all of me) Taking all of Ya killing me Ya taking all of me yeah, oh This love is taking all of my energy
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Written by: SHAUN RYDER, PAUL RICHARD DAVIS, MARK PHILIP DAY, PAUL ANTHONY RYDER, GARY KENNETH WHELAN
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Energy" is a song performed by American recording artist Keri Hilson from her debut album, "In a Perfect World."
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from the album on May 27, 2008.
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Songwriters"Energy" was written by famous songwriters like Keri Hilson, Nate Hills, Marcella Araica and James Washington.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by Danja who has worked with other notable artists such as Britney Spears, Usher, and Nelly Furtado.
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the R&B genre and has a mid-tempo feel.
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Chart Performance"Energy" peaked at number 78 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top twenty on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was released in July 2008 and was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a drained woman who is tired of repeated patterns of disappointment in her love relationship.
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Critic ReceptionUpon release, "Energy" received positive reviews from music critics.
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CertificationAlthough it didn't make it to the top tiers of global charts, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of the song performed by various artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesKeri Hilson performed "Energy" live at several events and TV shows, including the 2008 BET Awards.
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Song Sampling"Energy" has been sampled in multiple other songs by different artists, signifying its wide influence in the music industry.
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