Doo Wop (That Thing)
Lauryn Hill
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Yo, remember back on the boogie when cats used to harmonize like Yo, my men and my women Don't forget about the dean, sirat al-mustaqim Yo, it's about a thing If ya feel real good wave your hands in the air And lick two shots in the atmosphere! It's been three weeks since you were looking for your friend The one you let hit it and never called you again 'Member when he told you he was 'bout the Benjamins? You act like you ain't hear him, then give him a little trim To begin, how you think you're really gon' pretend Like you wasn't down and you called him again? Plus, when you give it up so easy you ain't even foolin' him If you did it then, then you'd probably f*ck again Talking out your neck, sayin' you're a Christian A Muslim, sleeping with the gin Now that was the sin that did Jezebel in Who you gon' tell when the repercussions spin? Showing off your ass cause you're thinkin' it's a trend Girlfriend, let me break it down for you again You know I only say it cause I'm truly genuine Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem Baby girl, respect is just a minimum Niggas fucked up and you still defending 'em Now, Lauryn is only human Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn It's silly when girls sell their souls because it's in Look at where you be in, hair weaves like Europeans Fake nails done by Koreans Come again, come again, come again, my friend come again Guys you know you'd better watch out Some girls, some girls are only about That thing, that thing, that thing That thing, that thing, that thing The second verse is dedicated to the men More concerned with his rims and his Timbs than his women Him and his men, come in the club like hooligans Don't care who they offend, poppin' yang (Like you got yen!) Let's stop pretend, the ones that pack pistols by they waist men Cristal by the case men, still in they mother's basement The pretty face men claiming that they be the big men Need to take care of they three or four kids And they face a court case when the child support late Money taking and heart breaking, now you wonder why women hate men The sleepy, silent men The punk, domestic violence men Quick to shoot the semen, stop acting like boys and be men How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? How you gonna win, when you ain't right within? Come again, come again, come again, come again Watch out, watch out Look out, look out Watch out, watch out Look out, look out Watch out, watch out Look out, look out Watch out, watch out Look out, look out Girls you know you'd better watch out Some guys, some guys are only about That thing, that thing, that thing That thing, that thing, that thing Guys you know you'd better watch out Some girls, some girls are only about That thing, that thing, that thing That thing, that thing, that thing Girls you know you'd better watch out Some guys, some guys are only about That thing, that thing, that thing
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Written by: LAURYN HILL, LAURYN N. HILL
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Doo Wop (That Thing)" was not just sung but also written and produced by Lauryn Hill, showcasing her talent as not only a vocalist but also a songwriter and producer.
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Album DebutThe song is part of the artist's incredibly successful album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," which debuted in 1998 and instantly made her a global star.
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Chart DominationWith "Doo Wop (That Thing)," Lauryn Hill became the first female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a testament to the single's popularity.
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Award WinningIn 1999, the song won Lauryn Hill a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Her album also won Album of the Year.
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Social CommentaryThe song is not just catchy, but also critical. It makes a social comment on the exploitation of the sexes, telling both men and women to respect each other and to respect themselves.
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Music Video ExcellenceThe music video for "Doo Wop (That Thing)" won the 1999 MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
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Seminal InfluenceThe song is often credited with helping to usher in the neo soul genre, influencing a generation of artists to incorporate classic soul music elements into modern R&B.
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Enduring PopularityEven over two decades after its release, "Doo Wop (That Thing)" remains Lauryn Hill's most successful single and continues to be played on radio stations worldwide.
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Timeless MessageDespite being released in the late 90s, the song's message of self-worth and respect continue to resonate with listeners, young and old alike.
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Iconic Performances"Doo Wop (That Thing)" has been performed by Lauryn Hill at several iconic venues including Saturday Night Live and the MTV Video Music Awards.
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