Breaking Point
Keri Hilson
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Every woman, yeah Every woman Gotta limit yeah Sang with me girl Ladies, have you ever had a man who push you when your low He wanna stay out at night, and don't care how you feel Instead of manin' up, oh I said ooh I-I can't concentrate, you so petty you You stay touchin' my last nerve, My friends say what's wrong with you girl I guess, what I'm really tryna to say is Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point) Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to And cheated on, and beated on Somebody know, hey Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point) Hey, hey, hey, hey, tell me why we put up with that You can forget that, see I done did that But this time, there's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit) There's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit) Now listen here Now baby, don't push me 'cause I'm close to the edge Today your baby momma called, said she boxin' up yo shit (yo shit) When you barely pleasin' me, how you gon' take care of yo kids Now I gotta contemplate, I hate to say it but I wanted your last name My momma said what's wrong with you girl Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point) (And I'm almost there I swear) Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to And cheated on, and beated on Somebody know, hey Every woman has a breaking point y'all (hey hey) Hey, hey, hey, hey, some women let you keep em in check Constantly disrespect, then show no regret (Around here honey) there's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit) There's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit) Now ladies, we really should be mad at ourselves 'Cause see, some women just tolerate too damn much Now I know we gotta choose our battles But damn it, every woman gotta breaking point And see the next time he's testin' your love You put your finger in his face and you tell him Say my love has a limit (say my love has a limit) Say my love has a limit (say my love has a limit) Said if your love has a limit, girl (said if your love has a limit) Say my love has a limit, yeah (say my love has a limit) Say my love has a limit (my love has a limit) Say my love has a limit (my love has a limit) Said if your love has a limit, girl Say my love has a limit now Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point) Hey, I know you know, some women can be lied to And cheated on, and beated on Somebody know, hey Every woman has a breaking point y'all (breaking point) Hey, hey, hey, hey, if you feel me put your hands up If he ain't man enough, girl if you had enough Tell him, there's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit) There's a limit to my love (There's a limit, there's a limit There's a limit, there's a limit)
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Written by: KERI LYNN HILSON, TIMOTHY CLAYTON, LESLIE JEROME HARMON, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Breaking Point" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson from her second studio album, 'No Boys Allowed,' which was released in 2010.
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SalesThis song, unfortunately, did not do as well as expected on the sales chart. It peaked at No. 44 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
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ThemeThe song carries a deep and emotional theme, talking about the frustration and dissatisfaction a woman can feel in a relationship, and insisting she has reached her "breaking point."
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SongwritingKeri Hilson co-wrote the song with popular songwriter and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, along with other credited writers.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Breaking Point" was directed by Colin Tilley, who has worked with several other prominent artists in the music industry.
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LyricsHilson stated that the lyrics of "Breaking Point" were influenced by the Steve Harvey book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song did not do well commercially, it received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Hilson's vocal performance and the emotionally resonant lyrics.
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PromotionHilson performed the song live on 'The Mo'Nique Show,' an American comedy-drama television show, to promote the single.
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InspirationOne of Hilson's main inspirations for the song was the idea of female fortitude and resilience, which she wanted to reflect in the lyrics.
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Audience ReactionDespite its not-so-impressive chart performance, "Breaking Point" resonated strongly with many listeners, particularly women who appreciated its empowering message about self-worth and strength in relationships.
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