Girlfriend
Alicia Keys
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
May be silly for me to feel this way about you and her 'Cause I know she's been such a good friend I know she has helped you through Talkin' late on the phone Every night you've been callin' Private moments alone And your heart soon be fallin' And I know she's a friend But I can't shake the feeling That I could be losing your heart I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend Although she's just a girl that is your friend I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend She shares a special part of you You said that she's one well to see How deep you're in love with me And intentions were not to get in between But I see possibilities And you say that you feel I'm the best thing in your life And I know it's real, I see it in your eyes There's no reason for me to even feel this way I know you just enjoy her company I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend Although she's just a girl that is your friend I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend She shares a special part of you I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend Although she's just a girl that is your friend I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend She shares a special part of you So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why, oh oh I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend Although she's just a girl that is your friend I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend She shares a special part of you
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Jermaine Dupri, Joshua Thompson, Raymond Jones, Robert F. Diggs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Girlfriend" is a song by American vocalist and songwriter Alicia Keys.
|
AlbumThe track appears on her debut studio album, "Songs in A Minor," released in 2001.
|
Producer and Co-writerKeys co-wrote "Girlfriend" with hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri, who also co-produced the song alongside Keys.
|
Sample IncorporationThe song samples Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1995 track "Brooklyn Zoo."
|
Song Theme"Girlfriend" talks about the jealousy and inseparable tension which transpires when a lady close to a boyfriend is suspected to want more than friendship.
|
Music CompositionThe R&B track incorporates elements of hip-hop into its production, a common theme in Keys' early music.
|
Music Video DirectorThe stylish music video for "Girlfriend" was directed by Patrick Hoelck, a noted American film director.
|
Billboard Performance"Girlfriend" peaked at number 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
|
Award NominationsAlthough it did not win, "Girlfriend" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003.
|
Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Girlfriend" was included on Keys' unplugged album, "Unplugged," released in 2005.
|
Critical ReceptionCritics generally had a positive response to the song. However, there were mixed reviews about Keys' lyricism. Some critics praised her audacious approach to the subject matter, while others felt it was not as strong as other songs on the album.
|
Live PerformancesKeys performed "Girlfriend" live at numerous venues, including the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Girlfriend Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/23625372/Alicia+Keys/Girlfriend>.
Discuss the Girlfriend Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In