Why R U
Amerie
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Why are you the one I can't lose What's the reason that I'm here again it's crazy I keep waiting but I'm foolish cause you'll never change Wasted all my time and here I am still crying over you Over you Loving you was so hard (but I keep trying baby) I just end of with scars (cause I keep fighting baby) Loving you is like a battle that I can't afford to lose I can't lose But I'm asking you Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing I think about Why are you the only one Baby you're no good for me, no You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one And though I hate it Hate it that I can't forget you I try my best but I'm a mess cause I can't shake you Wanna call ya but my pride won't let it get the best of me The best of me, no Loving you was so hard (but I keep trying baby) I just end of with scars (cause I keep fighting baby) Loving you is like a battle that I can't afford to lose I can't lose But I'm asking you Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing I think about Why are you the only one Baby you're no good for me, no You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one No, can't believe that I'm still crying And no, it ain't because I ain't been trying (losing sleep cause I can't help but think about the past) And how we didn't last How we didn't last Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing I think about Why are you the only one Baby you're no good for me, no You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing that I care about Why are you the only thing I think about Why are you the only one Baby you're no good for me, no You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
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Written by: HERBERT LOUIS ROONEY, CEDRIC ULMONT MILLER, KEITH MATHEW THORNTON, AMERIE ROGERS, SIMON JAMAL JOHNSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"Why R U" is a song by American recording artist Amerie. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "In Love & War" in 2009.
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Genre ClassificationThis song's genre has a unique blend of R&B (Rhythm and Blues), funk, hip-hop, and neo-soul.
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Chart Performance"Why R U" peaked at 55th position on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 2009.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by The Buchanans, a music production team who had previously worked with notable artists like Jay-Z and Dr. Dre.
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Song MeaningThe song's theme revolves around love and the confusion that can come with it. The protagonist asks her lover why they are in love if both are seemingly unsatisfied.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Why R U" was directed by Ray Kay and features Amerie in different themes such as streets, an old school party, and a rooftop dance sequence.
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Album Identity"Why R U" showcased the changing sonic direction for Amerie's album "In Love & War", transitioning from the go-go influences of her previous work to a moodier, grittier sound.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song samples the 1982 record "Diggin' on You" by Tululah Moon, which adds a vintage soul-touch vibe to the track.
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Positive ReceptionCritics praised "Why R U" for its mixture of old-school soul and modern R&B, and for Amerie's emotive vocal performance.
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Collaboration InvolvedThe single features background vocals from rapper Nas and Amerie's then-husband, Lenny Nicholson.
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Behind the ScenesDespite not having massive commercial success, "Why R U" helped to establish Amerie as an innovative and boundary-pushing artist in the R&B genre.
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Singer's PerspectiveAmerie stated that the song represented the dichotomy of love and the battles people go through in their relationships.
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