Give It to Me Right
Melanie Fiona
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Okay, okay, He's got my number and You can't, you can't Warn me baby here I am Either you make the time Or just forget me I'm not, I'm not Tryna run your life That's why, that's why I'm nobody's wife But when I want, when I want it You gotta be ready I don't want it all the time, But when I get it, I better be satisfied So give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all I don't think you understand, How real it is for me to find A man who thinks he can So give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all Yeah yeah On time, on time I expect you to be All mine, all mine Baby in my fantasy You can't get it right, Then just forget it No ways OK For you to go around Uh uh, today You better make a touch down You know what I like, Won't you accept it I don't want it all the time, But when I want it, You better make me smile So give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all I don't think you understand, If you can't please me, I know someone who can Give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all This is the real life baby This is the life that makes me say Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah This is the real thing baby When I'm alone I can make me say Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I don't want it all the time, But when I want it You better make me smile So give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all I don't think you understand, If you can't please me, I know someone who can So give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all Give it to me right Give it to me right Give it to me right, Or don't give it to me at all
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Written by: ANDREA MARTIN, R. ARGENT
Lyrics © MARQUIS SONGS USA , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Details"Give It to Me Right" is a song recorded by Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona.
- This single was released on February 28, 2009.
- It is the debut single off her first album, "The Bridge."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
- In the United States, it reached number 20 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- It also charted in New Zealand and Belgium.
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Song Inspiration"Give It to Me Right" was inspired by the 1968 song "Time of the Season" by The Zombies.
- The music and melody are notably sampled from "Time of the Season."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Anthony Mandler and premiered in early March 2009.
- In the video, Fiona portrays a woman who demands respect and knows what she wants in a relationship.
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Critical ReceptionCritics noted Melanie Fiona's powerful voice and the song's funky, old-school vibe.
- The song was praised for its blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Andrea Martin and Future Cut.
- Andrea Martin helped Melanie Fiona co-write "Give it to Me Right."
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Notable PerformancesMelanie Fiona performed "Give It to Me Right" on numerous occasions, including on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and at the BET Awards Pre-party.
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Personal SignificanceThe song was special to Melanie Fiona as it established her as a singer to watch in the music industry.
- "Give It to Me Right" helped her to secure nominations for the 2010 Grammy Awards.
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