Statistics
Lyfe Jennings
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Alright alright alright Y'all settle down settle down settle down. If you don't know where you are This is statistics 101 And I'm your teacher Lyfe Jennings in the flesh baby. Books out. Let's go! Twenty five percent of all men are unstable Twenty five percent of all men can't be faithful Twenty percent of them don't mean what they say And ten percent of the remaining twenty is gay That leaves you a ten percent chance of ever finding your mate That means you better pay attention to these words that I say I'm gonna teach you how expose the ninety percent And show you what to do to keep the other ten. Rule number one Don't be a booty call If he don't respect you girl he gon' forget you girl Rule number two If he's in a relationship If he will cheat on her that means he will cheat on you Rule number three Tell him that you're celibate And if he wants some of your goodies he gon' have to work for it Rule number four Be the person you wanna find Don't be a nickel out here lookin' for a dime Statistics! Fifteen percent of all men got a complex Fifteen percent of all men don't practice safe sex Twenty percent of them come from homes without a father And there's a fifty-fifty chance that you'll marry a coward Something to think about when you're taking a shower Something to swallow when you're drinking bottled water I'm gonna teach you how to expose the 90 percent And show you what to do to keep the other 10 Twenty five percent of all men are unstable Twenty five percent of all men can't be faithful Twenty percent of them don't mean what they say And ten percent of the remaining twenty is gay Be patient! he's waiting! You don't gotta settle for that Leave what is past alone! Get you a backbone! Stop being (sorry for) yourself! Have you no checklist? It's gonna take patience Time is still wastin' Hey Don't be a booty call (don't be) If he don't respect you girl he gon' forget you girl If he's in a relationship (relationship) If he will cheat on her that means he will cheat on you Tell him that you're celibate And if he wants some of your goodies he gon' have to work for it. (Rule number 4) Be the person you wanna find Don't be a nickel out here lookin' for a dime. Statistics! Statistics! Statistics!
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Written by: CHESTER JERMAIN JENNINGS, LYFE JENNINGS, TYLER WILLIAMS, TYLER MATHEW CARL WILLIAMS
Lyrics © CHESTER JENNINGS DBA LYFE IN MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Basic Information"Statistics" is a song by American R&B singer Lyfe Jennings.
- It was released in 2010 as a single from his fourth studio album "I Still Believe."
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Jennings himself, whose real name is Chester Jermaine Jennings.
- Its lyrics address the societal issues that women face when choosing their life partners.
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Chart PerformanceThis track did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but it made a significant impact in the R&B/Hip-Hop genre.
- It reached no. 89 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Theme and LyricsThe song gives statistics about men to help women make better decisions about their relationships.
- Controversial for its stereotypical lyrics, it attempts to alert women to the ways men might play them.
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ReceptionDespite not having high chart performance, the song received prominent attention due to its socially conscious theme.
- It fueled discussions about relationships and the singer's role as a socially responsible artist.
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Music VideoThe official music video was released on YouTube on July 7, 2010.
- The video adds a visual narrative to the relationship advice given in the song, portraying different situations women can find themselves in.
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LegacyWhile the song had mixed reviews, it reinforced Jennings' reputation as an artist willing to tackle difficult or sensitive issues.
- Over time, "Statistics" has continued to be a topic of discussion for its direct approach to relationship dilemmas.
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Album Success"I Still Believe," the album on which "Statistics" appears, peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard 200.
- This was Jennings' highest-charting album, proving his popularity and reach within the music industry despite the controversy surrounding certain songs.
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InspirationalDespite controversy surrounding the broad generalizations made in the song, it has inspired dialogues about relationships and decisions within relationships.
- It is considered influential in prompting listeners to evaluate their own relationship dynamics.
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Career ImpactThe song embodies Jennings' personal and musical journey, as he has always been an artist who uses his platform to shed light on significant issues within society, love, and relationships - a trait that has made him unique in the music industry.
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