Bang Bang

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About Bang Bang

"Bang Bang" is a song recorded by American producer and rapper will.i.am featuring the vocals of Shelby Spalione. The single features as the third track on the soundtrack album of the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film The Great Gatsby. "Bang Bang" is also featured on the deluxe edition of will.i.am's fourth studio album #willpower. The song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (Wallonia) and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, will.i.am is a coach on the country's version of The Voice and an alternate version of the song featuring vocals from Leah McFall―the runner-up on season two of the show―is included on the compilation Now 86.  


Year:
2013
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I love her, can’t leave her
Forever I’ll always need her
She lie, but I believe her
Lovesick I got that fever
Love stupid, I know it
Love stupid, I know it
I know, 'cause I’m a fool in love

My baby shot me down again,
Shot me down with a love and it go bang bang
That girl’s a killer from a gang,
Shot me down with a love and it go bang bang

And oh, I love her so, that’s why I gotta let her know
That I’ll be here for her to always love her down

And maybe that’s the truth, and pluckin' chickens ain't no use
I wanna wear my tux and see you when your gowned

Bang,
Bang,
Shot 'em with a bang,
Love him down down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (bang)
Bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Love him down, down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (bang)

I love her, can’t leave her
Forever I always need her
She lied, but I believe her
Lovesick I got that fever
Love stupid, I know it
Love stupid, I know it
I know, 'cause I’m a fool in love

My baby shot me down, down, down (down)
Shot me down with a love and it went pow-pow (ow)
I love my baby’s freaky style (freaky)
But my baby’s always sneaking out (sneaky bitch)

But damn, I love her so, that’s why I gotta let her know
That I’ll be here for her, I’ll always be her man
And baby, that’s the truth, you my chick, mother goose
I got that roof, I put that diamond on that hand

Bang,
Bang,
Shot 'em with a bang,
Love him down down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (bang)
Bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Love him down, down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang,
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (bang)

Oh, yeah,
I love my baby
Hey baby yeah I love you
Stupid is what stupid do
Tom and Jerry and Scooby Doo
Oh baby, I’m a fool for you
Come here, baby, be my lollipop,
I make it better, make the booty drop
Hey baby, can’t get you out my brains
Damn girl, you’re such a sexy thing
You're pretty little lady, and my baby makes me go down down
And my baby make me go down down
Ey my baby make me go down down
My baby make me go down down

Hey my baby make me go down down
Ey my baby make me go down down

My baby makes me go down down
Hey my baby make me go

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang
Love him down, down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot em' with a bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang

Bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang
Love him down, down I shot my baby with a bang
Bang
Shot 'em with a bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang (bang)

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will.i.am

William James Adams (born March 15, 1975), professionally known by his stage name will.i.am (pronounced "Will I am"), is an American recording artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, voice actor, DJ, record producer, educator and philanthropist, best known as one of the founding members of the hip hop/pop band, The Black Eyed Peas. He is the recipient of seven Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a Teen Choice Award, two Video Music Award, and three World Music Awards all won with the Black Eyed Peas. more »

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Written by: Cecil Mack, James P Johnson, Sonny Bono, William Adams

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Bang Bang" is a song by American producer and rapper will.i.am. It was released as a single on May 20, 2013.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in will.i.am's fourth studio album titled "#willpower", which was released in 2013.
Genre Categorization
The song falls under the electro-swing genre, a fusion of electronic dance music and 1920s/1930s jazz swing.
Inspiration
Will.i.am said in an interview that the song was inspired by the 1920s and the film "The Great Gatsby".
Chart Performance
"Bang Bang" peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and was certified Platinum in Australia for selling 70,000 copies.
Music Video
The song’s official music video was directed by Ben Mor and features a 1920s-themed dance party, with will.i.am and his fellow dancers wearing suits and flapper dresses.
Live Performances
Will.i.am performed "Bang Bang" live for the first time during the final of the UK reality show "The Voice UK" in 2013. He has also performed the song at multiple other events including the Billboard Music Awards.
Songwriting Credits
Will.i.am wrote "Bang Bang" in collaboration with Rihanna and Shakira songwriters, Priscilla Hamilton and Jean Baptiste.
Critical Reception
While the song received mixed reviews from critics, it was praised for its aesthetic blend of vintage swing and modern day electro beats.
Film Features
The song was used in the 2013 film “The Great Gatsby” and was included in its soundtrack album.
Collaboration
Features additional vocals from Shelby Spalione, known for being part of the short-lived girl band, "Simone Battle".

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