Blurred Lines
Pharrell Williams, Scott Bradlee, Robin Thicke
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Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey If you can't hear, what I'm tryna say If you can't read, from the same page Maybe I'm going deaf Maybe I'm going blind Maybe I'm out of my mind OK, now he was close Tried to domesticate you But you're an animal Baby, it's in your nature Just let me liberate you You don't need no papers That man is not your mate And that's why I'm gon' take you Good girl! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it You're a good girl! Can't let it get past me Me fall from plastic Talk about getting blasted I hate these blurred lines! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it But you're a good girl! The way you grab me Must wanna get nasty Go ahead, get at me What do they make dreams for When you got them jeans on What do we need steam for You the hottest bitch in this place! I feel so lucky You wanna hug me What rhymes with hug me? Hey! OK, now he was close Tried to domesticate you But you're an animal Baby, it's in your nature Just let me liberate you You don't need no papers That man is not your mate And that's why I'm gon' take you Good girl! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it You're a good girl! Can't let it get past me Me fall from plastic Talk about getting blasted I hate these blurred lines! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it But you're a good girl! The way you grab me Must wanna get nasty Go ahead, get at me (Hustle Gang Homie) One thing I ask of you Lemme be the one you bring that ass up to From Malibu to Paris, boo Had a bitch, but she ain't bad as you So, hit me up when you passin' through I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two Swag on 'em even when you dress casual I mean, it's almost unbearable Honey you not there when I'm At the bar side let you have me by Nothin' like your last guy, he too square for you He don't smack that ass and pull your hair for you So I'm just watchin' and waitin' For you to salute the truly pimpin' Not many women can refuse this pimpin' I'm a nice guy, but don't get confused, you git'n it! Shake your rump Get down Get up Do it like it hurt, like it hurt What, you don't like work? Hey! Baby, can you breathe? I got this from Jamaica It always works for me Dakota to Decatur No more pretending Cause now your winning Here's our beginning I always wanted a Good girl! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it You're a good girl! Can't let it get past me Me fall from plastic Talk about getting blasted I hate these blurred lines! I know you want it I know you want it I know you want it But you're a good girl! The way you grab me Must wanna get nasty Go ahead, get at me Everybody get up Everybody get up Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey
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Written by: Pharrell Williams, Clifford Harris, Robin Thicke
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Collaborative Effort"Blurred Lines" was co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, and T.I. Thicke and Pharrell also share the singing duties, while T.I. provides a guest rap verse.
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Chart-Topping HitThe song was a commercial success, reaching number one in at least 25 countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. It was Thicke's first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, while it was the fourth for Pharrell and the third for T.I.
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Record Breaking"Blurred Lines" broke several records. In the UK, it became the fastest selling single of 2013, while in the US, it became the longest-running number one single of the same year.
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Controversial LyricsThe song came under fire for its lyrics, which many interpreted as promoting non-consensual sex. Thicke defended the song, stating that it was about his wife and was meant to be a fun, naughty and playful song.
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High-Profile LawsuitAfter accusations of the song sounding too similar to Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up," the estate of Marvin Gaye filed a plagiarism lawsuit against Thicke and Williams. The court ruled in favor of the Gaye estate in March 2015, and awarded nearly $7.4 million in damages.
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VideosTwo versions of the music video were released for "Blurred Lines." The first, which featured models Emily Ratajkowski, Jessi M'Bengue, and Elle Evans, was released in March 2013 and was a viral hit. A second version, which removed the nudity, was released shortly after to allow the video to be shown on more mainstream outlets.
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Awards and NominationsDespite the controversy, "Blurred Lines" earned several award nominations, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. However, it did not win in any category.
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Influence on Music IndustryThe lawsuit related to "Blurred Lines" had a significant impact on the music industry, sparking debates about what constitutes plagiarism and originality in music.
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Robin Thicke's Biggest HitEven though Robin Thicke had been in the music industry for many years, "Blurred Lines" became his biggest hit and made him a household name.
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Dance CrazeIn addition to its success on the charts, "Blurred Lines" also spawned a popular dance craze, with its music video's choreography being imitated in countless viral videos.
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