Crush
Jennifer Paige
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Ah, crush, ah I see ya blowin' me a kiss It doesn't take a scientist To understand what's going on, baby If you see something in my eye Let's not over analyze Don't go too deep with it, baby (baby) So let it be what it'll be Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me Here's what I'll do I'll play loose Not like we have a date with destiny It's just a little crush (crush) Not like I faint every time we touch It's just some little thing (crush) Not like everything I do depends on you Sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la It's raising my adrenaline You're banging on a heart of tin Please don't make too much of it, baby (baby) You say the word "forevermore" That's not what I'm looking for All I can commit to is "maybe" (maybe) So let it be what it'll be Don't make a fuss and get crazy over you and me (crazy over you and me) Here's what I'll do I'll pay loose Not like we have a date with destiny It's just a little crush (crush) Not like I faint every time we touch It's just some little thing (crush) Not like everything I do depends on you Sha-la-la-la, sha-la-la-la Vanilla skies (vanilla skies) White picket fences in your eyes A vision of you and me It's just a little crush (crush) Not like I faint every time we touch It's just some little thing (crush) Not like everything I do depends on you Sha-la-la-la Not like I faint every time we touch It's just some little thing Not like everything I do depends on you Sha-la-la-la Not like I faint every time we touch It's just some little thing Not like everything I do Depends on you
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Written by: Andy Goldmark, Bernadette Cosgrove, Kevin Bruce Clark, Mark Clifford Mueller
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Crush" is the debut single by American singer Jennifer Paige. It was released on June 16, 1998, as the first single from her debut album, also titled "Jennifer Paige."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a global hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and topping the charts in Australia and Canada. It also reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Norway, and New Zealand.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "Crush" for its catchy melody and well-written lyrics. It is considered a pop classic and is known for its infectious "na na na" chorus.
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SongwritingThe track was written by Andy Goldmark, Mark Mueller, Berny Cosgrove, and Kevin Clark.
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Production"Crush" was produced by Goldmark, who has worked with famous artists including Cher, Michael Bolton, and Laura Branigan.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crush" saw Jennifer Paige walking and singing in a futuristic environment with shifting colored backgrounds.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about having a harmless crush, not "a fading fad," emphasizing that it is not love but just a "little crush."
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RemixesNumerous remixes of "Crush" have been made, including versions by dance music artists David Morales and Tiefschwarz.
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LegacyThe song proved to be Jennifer Paige's most significant hit, leading to a successful music career that has spanned over 20 years.
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Re-RecordingIn 2017, Paige re-recorded "Crush" for her album "Starflower," providing a fresh take on the song. The new version includes minor lyric changes, and it leans towards the dance-pop genre.
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AwardsThanks to its commercial success, "Crush" earned Paige a nomination for Best New Artist at the 1999 Radio Music Awards.
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In Pop CultureThe song has found its place in pop culture, being featured in various films and TV shows, including the 1999 Jim Carrey film "Man on the Moon" and the Netflix series "Sex Education."
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Live PerformancesJennifer Paige has continued to include "Crush" in her live performances, where it remains a fan favorite.
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SalesAs of 2021, "Crush" has sold over a million copies worldwide.
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ImpactNearly 25 years after its release, "Crush" continues to resonate with listeners and introduces Jennifer Paige to a new generation of fans.
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