Girlfriend

Alicia Keys

About Girlfriend

"Girlfriend" is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. It was written by Keys, Jermaine Dupri, and Joshua Thompson for her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001), while production was helmed by Durpi and Keys. The song is built around an interpolation from Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1995 song "Brooklyn Zoo". Due to the inclusion of the sample, Robert Diggs and Russell Jones are also credited as songwriters. The track released as the album's fourth and final single outside the United States, where it charted at number eighty-two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart due to moderate airplay. Although "Girlfriend" managed to outpeak previous single "How Come You Don't Call Me" in the United Kingdom and Australia, it failed to make impact elsewhere. The song's KrucialKeys Sista Girl Mix, which appears on the re-release Songs in A Minor: Remixed & Unplugged, is used in the video, directed by Patrick Hoelck, and was serviced to radio instead of its album version. 


Year:
2001
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May be silly for me to feel this way about you and her
'Cause I know she's been such a good friend
I know she has helped you through

Talkin' late on the phone
Every night you've been callin'
Private moments alone
And your heart soon be fallin'
And I know she's a friend
But I can't shake the feeling
That I could be losing your heart

I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you

You said that she's one well to see
How deep you're in love with me
And intentions were not to get in between
But I see possibilities

And you say that you feel
I'm the best thing in your life
And I know it's real, I see it in your eyes
There's no reason for me to even feel this way
I know you just enjoy her company

I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you

I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you

So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
So you're jealous, but you can't tell me why, oh oh

I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Jermaine Dupri, Joshua Thompson, Raymond Jones, Robert F. Diggs

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Girlfriend" is a song by American vocalist and songwriter Alicia Keys.
Album
The track appears on her debut studio album, "Songs in A Minor," released in 2001.
Producer and Co-writer
Keys co-wrote "Girlfriend" with hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri, who also co-produced the song alongside Keys.
Sample Incorporation
The song samples Ol' Dirty Bastard's 1995 track "Brooklyn Zoo."
Song Theme
"Girlfriend" talks about the jealousy and inseparable tension which transpires when a lady close to a boyfriend is suspected to want more than friendship.
Music Composition
The R&B track incorporates elements of hip-hop into its production, a common theme in Keys' early music.
Music Video Director
The stylish music video for "Girlfriend" was directed by Patrick Hoelck, a noted American film director.
Billboard Performance
"Girlfriend" peaked at number 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award Nominations
Although it did not win, "Girlfriend" was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Girlfriend" was included on Keys' unplugged album, "Unplugged," released in 2005.
Critical Reception
Critics generally had a positive response to the song. However, there were mixed reviews about Keys' lyricism. Some critics praised her audacious approach to the subject matter, while others felt it was not as strong as other songs on the album.
Live Performances
Keys performed "Girlfriend" live at numerous venues, including the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

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