Staying Power

Barry White

About Staying Power

"Staying Power" is a 1999 song recorded by Barry White and written by Rory Holmes and Joey Paschaland, one of the singles from his album of the same name. Although not a major hit for White, it did manage to chart. The song is in the key of B flat minor.


Year:
1999
6:10
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I'm not going nowhere
I'm staying'baby I'm staying
You know why'
I've got staying power
Baby, I've made plans
In a fancy restaurant where we can dance
Put on my favorite dress
You know the one
That oozes sexiness
Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby, my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here

I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 

Slow down, don't heat so fast
Anticipation makes a good thing last
Tease me with your emotions
Soon we'll share nature's body lotion
Are you ready to free
Girl you know you got just what I need
Oh baby, my missions clear
It's more than love that keeps you here

I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 

No, no baby I'm not going anywhere 
No no no I'm not going anywhere
I'll be here 
Ill be here
For years and years

Tonight when we make love
I'm going to work your body with my tongue
Oh baby my missions clear
there's more than love that keeps you here

I've got staying power
Just when you think its over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over 
I'll come right back again
I've got staying power
Just when you think it's over

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Barry White

Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ((1944-09-12)September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003(2003-07-04)), was an American composer and singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: JOEY L. PASCHAL, RORY DARVEL HOLMES

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Year
"Staying Power" by Barry White was released in 1999 on the album of the same name.
Album Success
The album "Staying Power" was the last studio album released by Barry White, and went on to achieve significant success.
Grammy Awards
The title track "Staying Power" earned Barry White two Grammy awards in 2000.
Awards Categories
The awards were in the categories of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.
Song Genre
"Staying Power" is categorized under Soul, R&B, and funk music genres which were Barry White's signature styles.
Chart Performance
Despite its later success at the Grammy awards, the song did not make it into the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Late Career Highlight
The success of "Staying Power" was a significant highlight in Barry White's late career.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Barry White and his long-time collaborator Jack Perry.
Memorable Line
One of the most memorable lines in the song is "I got the staying power to love you hour after hour".
Posthumous Recognition
The Grammy awards for "Staying Power" were presented posthumously as Barry White passed away in 2003.

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