Ex-Factor
Lauryn Hill
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It could all be so simple But you'd rather make it hard Loving you is like a battle And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will Is this just a silly game That forces you to act this way? Forces you to scream my name Then pretend that you can't stay Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' (No, it ain't workin') And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy (This is crazy, uh-huh!) I keep letting you back in How can I explain myself? As painful as this thing has been I just can't be with no one else See I know what we've got to do You let go, and I'll let go too 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin', It ain't workin' (It ain't workin') And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy, this is crazy Care for me, care for me! I know you care for me! There for me, there for me! Said you'd be there for me! Cry for me, cry for me! You said you'd die for me! Give to me, give to me! Why won't you live for me?! Care for me, care for me! You said you care for me! There for me, there for me! Said you'd be there for me! Cry for me, cry for me! You said you'd die for me! Give to me, give to me! Why won't you live for me?! Care for me, care for me! You said you care for me! There for me, there for me! Said you'd be there for me! Cry for me, cry for me! You said you'd die for me! Give to me, give to me! Why won't you live for me?! Care for me, care for me! You said you care for me! There for me, there for me! Said you'd be there for me! Give to me, give to me! Why won't you live for me?! Cry for me, cry for me! You said you'd die for me!
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Written by: Lauryn Hill, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch, Robert Diggs, Corey Woods, Jason Hunter, Clifford Smith, Lamont Hawkins, Dennis Coles, Gary Grice, Russell Jones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Ex-Factor" was written and produced by Lauryn Hill herself. The song is from her first and only solo studio album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
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Release DateThe song was released on December 8, 1998, as the second single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, indicating its significant popularity in the United States.
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Lyrics InterpretationMany people interpret the lyrics of "Ex-Factor" as a personal reflection of Hill's past love relationship with Wyclef Jean, her bandmate from the Fugees, although Hill has never confirmed this.
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AwardsLauryn Hill's album "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill", where the song "Ex-Factor" features, won her many awards, including five Grammy Awards in 1999.
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Music GenreThe song includes elements of R&B, neo soul and hip-hop.
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Sampled by Other ArtistsThe song has been sampled by other artists, most notably by Drake in his hit song "Nice for What" and Cardi B in her song "Be Careful."
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Critical AcclaimThe song received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and showcase of Hill's vocal range.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ex-Factor" is a live performance shot during one of Hill's concerts.
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Public ResonanceThe song is often hailed as a powerful anthem for anyone who has experienced a painful breakup.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a total length of 5 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Live PerformancesHill performed the song at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards and on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s.
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