Doo Wop (That Thing)

Lauryn Hill

About Doo Wop (That Thing)

"Doo Wop (That Thing)" is the debut solo single from American recording artist Lauryn Hill. The song is taken from her debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Written and produced by Hill, the song was released as the album's lead single in July 1998. It was Hill's first and only US Billboard Hot 100 number-one to date; it debuted at number one on the Hot 100, making it the tenth song in the chart's history to do so and the first debut single to do so. The song experienced similar success abroad, reaching number one in Iceland, number two in Canada, number three in the United Kingdom and number eight in Australia. The song won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 1999 Grammy Awards on February 24, 1999. 


Year:
1998
4:02
107 
#3

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Yo, remember back on the boogie when cats used to harmonize like
Yo, my men and my women
Don't forget about the dean, sirat al-mustaqim
Yo, it's about a thing
If ya feel real good wave your hands in the air
And lick two shots in the atmosphere!

It's been three weeks since you were looking for your friend
The one you let hit it and never called you again
'Member when he told you he was 'bout the Benjamins?
You act like you ain't hear him, then give him a little trim
To begin, how you think you're really gon' pretend
Like you wasn't down and you called him again?
Plus, when you give it up so easy you ain't even foolin' him
If you did it then, then you'd probably f*ck again
Talking out your neck, sayin' you're a Christian
A Muslim, sleeping with the gin
Now that was the sin that did Jezebel in
Who you gon' tell when the repercussions spin?
Showing off your ass cause you're thinkin' it's a trend
Girlfriend, let me break it down for you again
You know I only say it cause I'm truly genuine
Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem
Baby girl, respect is just a minimum
Niggas fucked up and you still defending 'em
Now, Lauryn is only human
Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament
Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn
It's silly when girls sell their souls because it's in
Look at where you be in, hair weaves like Europeans
Fake nails done by Koreans
Come again

Guys you know you'd better watch out
Some girls, some girls are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing

The second verse is dedicated to the men
More concerned with his rims and his Timbs than his women
Him and his men, come in the club like hooligans
Don't care who they offend, poppin' yang (Like you got yen!)
Let's stop pretend, the ones that pack pistols by they waist men
Cristal by the case men, still in they mother's basement
The pretty face men claiming that they be the big men
Need to take care of they three or four kids
And they face a court case when the child support late
Money taking and heart breaking, now you wonder why women hate men
The sleepy, silent men
The punk, domestic violence men
Quick to shoot the semen, stop acting like boys and be men
How you gonna win, when you ain't right within?
How you gonna win, when you ain't right within?
How you gonna win, when you ain't right within?
Come again

Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out
Watch out, watch out
Look out, look out

Girls you know you'd better watch out
Some guys, some guys are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing
Guys you know you'd better watch out
Some girls, some girls are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing, that thing, that thing

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Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 25, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress. Early in her career, she established her reputation as an actress in Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, and then as the front woman of the hip-hop group Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the critically successful album and the 19m-seller, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The album earned Hill five Grammy Awards, including the coveted Album of the Year and Best New Artist. To date, she has won a total of eight Grammys. more »

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Written by: LAURYN HILL, LAURYN N. HILL

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Doo Wop (That Thing)" was not just sung but also written and produced by Lauryn Hill, showcasing her talent as not only a vocalist but also a songwriter and producer.
Album Debut
The song is part of the artist's incredibly successful album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," which debuted in 1998 and instantly made her a global star.
Chart Domination
With "Doo Wop (That Thing)," Lauryn Hill became the first female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a testament to the single's popularity.
Award Winning
In 1999, the song won Lauryn Hill a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Her album also won Album of the Year.
Social Commentary
The song is not just catchy, but also critical. It makes a social comment on the exploitation of the sexes, telling both men and women to respect each other and to respect themselves.
Music Video Excellence
The music video for "Doo Wop (That Thing)" won the 1999 MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
Seminal Influence
The song is often credited with helping to usher in the neo soul genre, influencing a generation of artists to incorporate classic soul music elements into modern R&B.
Enduring Popularity
Even over two decades after its release, "Doo Wop (That Thing)" remains Lauryn Hill's most successful single and continues to be played on radio stations worldwide.
Timeless Message
Despite being released in the late 90s, the song's message of self-worth and respect continue to resonate with listeners, young and old alike.
Iconic Performances
"Doo Wop (That Thing)" has been performed by Lauryn Hill at several iconic venues including Saturday Night Live and the MTV Video Music Awards.

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