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About Please

"Please" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. It was written by Scott Storch, Makeba Riddick, Vincent Herbert, and Kameron Houff for her fifth studio album, Libra (2005), while production was chiefly helmed by Storch. One out of several songs on the album to feature a more hard-edged production, "Please" is a spare, mid-tempo R&B and hip-hop song with a heavy bottom and zippy strings. Lyrically, it that talks about how to handle a temptation in a relationship. The track was released as the album's lead single to US rhythmic and urban AC radio formats on May 30, 2005. While "Please" reached number thirty-six on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, it failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but instead reached number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, making it one of the lowest-charting singles of Braxton's career. "Please" was the only single from Libra for which a music video directed by Chris Robinson, was shot. 


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2005
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I know you watch all over here
Tryin' to find a way to
Come into my situation
But you should know this
It's all good, so be cool
Tell your girl I don't care to fight
I got him locked and he's all mine
So you should know better than
To think that you could ever
Put it down like I can

If he needs good lovin' (I got it)
If I need to heat it up (I got fire)
Make sure I'm the best (for him) for (sure)
He's running home to me for it
And he knows
Whatever he wants (that I'm with it)
And he knows
The perfect place (to come get it)
And he knows that every woman's in me
Fall back and just let me be

I gots to breathe (uh oh, uh oh, uh oh) please
Back up off me
I gots to breathe and just be
Breathe, please
In case y'all didn't hear me, yeah, yeah
I gots to breathe
So let me breathe, please

You're in violation
Let me help you understand
Before we have a problem
I could take it there
When it comes to my man
Please, don't let me solve 'em
Every day is a holiday
Every day's our anniversary
You should think about the time you waste
'Cause my last name ain't gonna change

I gots to breathe (uh oh, uh oh, uh oh) please
Back up off me
I gots to breathe and just be
Breathe, please
In case y'all didn't hear me, yeah, yeah
I gots to breathe
So let me breathe, please

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Toni Braxton

Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: KAMERON HOUFF, MAKEBA RIDDICK, SCOTT STORCH, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, VINCENT J HERBERT

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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11 facts about this song

Song Type
"Please" is a song that blends elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop.
Artist Profile
"Please" is song by American singer Toni Braxton, an artist known for her rich, husky contralto vocals. Braxton is one of the highest-selling female R&B artists in history, with over 70 million records sold worldwide.
Release Date
The song was released on May 30, 2005 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Libra.
Chart Performance
Though it didn't reach the top of the charts, "Please" performed decently. It reached number 36 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Songwriters and Producers
"Please" was written by Scott Storch, Makeba Riddick, Vincent Herbert, and Kameron Houff. The song was also produced by Storch and co-produced by Vincent Herbert.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics are about a woman who is asking her lover to stop his infidelity and focus on their relationship.
Video Director
The music video for "Please" was directed by Chris Robinson, a renowned director in the music industry.
Choreography
The song's music video highlighted Braxton's dance moves, showing a more sexy and playful side of the singer.
Album Performance
Even though "Please" didn't climb to the top of the charts, the album Libra, which includes the song, reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 charts.
Reception
Upon release, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom lauded Braxton's vocal performance.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its blend of sultry R&B vibes with pop melodies and hip-hop beats, a style Braxton is particularly known for.

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