T-Shirt

Shontelle

About T-Shirt

"T-Shirt" is the first solo single released by Barbadian singer Shontelle from her album Shontelligence (2008). It is her second official single following the release of 2007's "Roll It" which was released only in select European countries. A remix, featuring The-Dream, is included on her second album, No Gravity (2010). The single peaked at number thirty six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, but peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, "T-Shirt" was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry. 


Year:
2008
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Hey
Tryna decide tryna decide
If I really wanna go out tonight
I never used to go out without ya
Not sure I remember how to

Gonna be late gonna be late
But, all my girls gon have to wait 'cause
I don't know if I like my outfit
I Tried everything in my closet

Nothin' feels right when I'm not with you
Sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos
Takin' them off 'cause I feel a fool
Tryna dress up when I'm missin' you
Imma step out of this lingerie
Curl up in a ball with somethin' Hanes
In bed I lay
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on

(Hey)
Gotta be strong gotta be strong but I'm
Really hurtin' now that you're gone
I thought maybe I'd do some shoppin'
But I couldn't get past the door an

Now I just don't know, now I just don't know If I
Ever really gon' let cha go
And I couldn't even leave my apartment
I'm stripped down, torn up about it

Nothin' feels right when I'm not with you
Sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos
Takin' them off 'cause I feel a fool
Tryna dress up when I'm missin' you
Imma step out of this lingerie
Curl up in a ball with somethin' Hanes
In bed I lay
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on

With nothin' but cha T-shirt on ('cause I missed you, 'cause I missed you)
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on (said I missed you baby)

Now I just don't know now 
I don't just know if I ever really gon let you go 
And I couldn't even leave my apartment 
I'm stripped down torn up about it.
Nothin' feels right when I'm not with you
Sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos
Takin' them off 'cause I feel a fool
Tryna dress up when I'm missin' you
Imma step out of this lingerie
Curl up in a ball with somethin' Hanes
In bed I lay

Nothin' feels right when I'm not with you
Sick of this dress and these Jimmy Choos
Takin' them off 'cause I feel a fool
Tryna dress up when I'm missin' you
Imma step out of this lingerie
Curl up in a ball with somethin' Hanes
In bed I lay

With nothin but cha T-shirt on
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on
With nothin' but cha T-shirt on
(Nothin' but your t-shirt on )
(Nothin' but your t-shirt on)

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Shontelle

Shontelle Layne (born 4 October 1985), known professionally as Shontelle, is a Barbadian singer, and songwriter. She released her debut album Shontelligence in November 2008. Her second album, No Gravity, was released in September 2010. Her singles, "T-Shirt", and "Impossible", achieved modest international success. more »

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Written by: TERIUS NASH, WAYNE ANDREW WILKINS, ANDREW MARCUS FRAMPTON, SAVAN KOTECHA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

Artist Background
Both Shontelle and The-Dream are known for their significant contributions to the music industry, but from different perspectives. Shontelle is a Barbadian singer while The-Dream is an American singer, songwriter and record producer.
Song History
Interestingly, "T-Shirt" was initially written for Rihanna, but she decided to pass on the song, after which it was recorded by Shontelle.
Song Composition
"T-Shirt" is a R&B song with an infectious hook, showcasing Shontelle’s mature and soulful vocal skills.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Shontelle's first song to appear on the chart.
International Success
"T-Shirt" was also successful outside of the U.S. It reached the Top 10 in several countries including the UK and Dane charts.
Music Video
The music video for "T-Shirt" shows Shontelle waking up and missing her boyfriend, and trying on different outfits, but ultimately prefers to stay in her boyfriend's t-shirt which comforts her, complementing the lyrics of the song.
Songwriters
Terius 'The-Dream' Nash and Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart, who have also collaborated with other high-profile artists such as Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, wrote the song.
Cover Versions
British girl group The Saturdays did a cover version of "T-Shirt" on their tour and even included it on their live album, "Headlines Tour."
Notable Pop Culture Association
The song was also featured in several episodes of the popular reality show, "The Hills."

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