Shorty (You Keep Playin' with My Mind)
Imajin
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Shorty you keep playin' with my mind You tease me all the time but I had enough Maybe I should ask your girlfriends why Why you are so afraid to fall in love Girl I won't get next to you You know I don't like sweatin' you But something 'bout the way you make me feel You got me in this fantasy And all my friends keep tellin' me Shorty's kinda hot so what's the deal? 'Cause we been spendin', rollin', livin', showin' We got some time for play But you've been player hatin', waitin' For this rhyme to pass away You only get the best with me I want to give you everything And anything you ask of me I will And I don't want to front on you So tell me what you want to do And if I'm not the one Just keep it real Repeat 2 Repeat 1 [Keith Murray] Now first of all baby, what's my name? Spell it backwards you read game I'm known for splittin' wigs and readin' brains And when I say splittin' wigs and readin' brains I mean breakin' it down conversation-wise Let me explain I'm in your corner, girl be on my team Together we could fulfill each other's life dream We both Gemini so we got 2 sides Our zodiac sign is the perfect sign 'cause she replied, "All Gemini's lie" I guess this is what it feels like when doves cry Your attitude is deep cover Won't give me the number Cold play me out like a foul, a bleep or a blunder It's like a burnin' in the chest, a cardiac arrest You look like you havin' fun puttin' me through stress So in between time and in the meantime You do your thing and I do mine But don't play wit my mind Shorty, shorty Won't you please get naughty with me And if you really want to I can be your fantasy You are so afraid, oh baby Repeat 1 until fade
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Written by: OBI SIMBARASHE MHONDERA, JANE VAUGHAN, LEE COLLIN BAILEY, STUART JAMES BAKER, THOMAS NICHOLAS BEASLEY, SAMUEL DAVID FOULKES, OLIVER CONSTANTINE GEORGIOU, JAMES VICTOR MACKENZIE, CHRISTOPHER JAMES MCKECKNEY, JAMES TERENCE MURRAY, MUSTAFA ARMANDO IBRAHIM OMER, MARCEL STEPHEN ELLIOT SOMERVILLE, JOHN THEMIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release"Shorty (You Keep Playin' With My Mind)" is a song by the American R&B quartet group, Imajin. It was released in the United States in 1998.
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CollaborationThe song features renowned hip hop artist, Keith Murray. It's one of the few songs where Keith Murray crossed over to collaborate with an R&B group.
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Chart PerformanceThe track is considered Imajin's most successful single. In the US, it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Shorty (You Keep Playin' With My Mind)" was popular on MTV and BET at the time of its release. It presents a narrative in which the band members are fighting for the love of a girl.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song depict a scenario where the protagonist laments over a girl who is giving him mixed signals, saying she's "playing with his mind".
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AlbumThe song is included in Imajin's self-titled debut, and only, album "Imajin".
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Radio RotationUpon its release, "Shorty (You Keep Playin With My Mind)" received heavy rotation on urban contemporary radio stations in the United States.
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ReviewsThe song is often praised for its catchy chorus and the smooth performance of the group members, displaying their vocal talents and harmonization skills.
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Song-writingBoth members of Imajin and Keith Murray have writing credits in the song, along with several other contributors.
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ImpactAlthough "Shorty (You Keep Playin' With My Mind)" was Imajin's only major hit, it significantly influenced late 90's R&B and provided a platform for them to tour with several high-profile artists.
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In Popular CultureThe song is occasionally referenced and covered by modern artists, further testament to its enduring popularity in the R&B genre.
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Unique SoundThe fusion of pop, R&B, and hip-hop elements in "Shorty (You Keep Playin' With My Mind)" made it unique during the era it was released.
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OriginsInterestingly, Imajin was one of the few R&B groups who were made up of teenagers when they came up with this major hit.
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Song MeaningThe song's narrative focuses on teenage love – a common theme in R&B during the era it was released.
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Album's SuccessThe success of this single greatly contributed to the sales and positive reviews of Imajin's self-titled album.
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