On Bended Knee
Boyz II Men
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Darlin' I can't explain, where did we lose our way Girl, it's drivin' me insane and I know I just need one more chance to prove my love to you If you come back to me I guarantee that I'll never let you go. can we go back to the days our love was strong. Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong. Can somebody tell me how you get things back the way it used to be Oh God give me the reason, I'm down on bended knees I'll never walk again until you come back to me I'm down on bended knees. Darlin' I can't explain, where did we lose our way Girl, it's drivin' me insane and I know I just need one more chance to prove my love to you If you come back to me I guarantee that I'll never let you go. can we go back to the days our love was strong. Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong. Can somebody tell me how you get things back the way it used to be Oh God give me the reason, I'm down on bended knees I'll never walk again until you come back to me I'm down on bended knees. Gonna swallow my pride, say I'm sorry, stop pointing fingers, the blame is on me I want a new life and I want it with you If you feel the same don't ever let it go. You gotta believe in the spirit of love It can heal all things we won't hurt anymore No, I don't believe our loves terminal. I'm down on my knees, begging you please come home. Darlin' I can't explain, where did we lose our way Girl, it's drivin' me insane and I know I just need one more chance to prove my love to you If you come back to me I guarantee that I'll never let you go. can we go back to the days our love was strong. Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong. Can somebody tell me how you get things back the way it used to be Oh God give me the reason, I'm down on bended knees I'll never walk again until you come back to me I'm down on bended knees. So many nights I dream of you Holding my pillow tight I know I don't need to be alone When I open up my eyes To face reality Every moment without you seems like eternity I'm begging yo, begging you, come back to me Darlin' I can't explain, where did we lose our way Girl, it's drivin' me insane and I know I just need one more chance to prove my love to you If you come back to me I guarantee that I'll never let you go. can we go back to the days our love was strong. Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong. Can somebody tell me how you get things back the way it used to be Oh God give me the reason, I'm down on bended knees I'll never walk again until you come back to me I'm down on bended knees.
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Written by: James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"On Bended Knee" was released on November 1, 1994, as part of Boyz II Men's second studio album, "II."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing another Boyz II Men single, "I'll Make Love to You." This marked the third time in history that an artist replaced their own song at the top of the chart.
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ProductionRenowned music producer, James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III, and Terry Lewis produced the song. This pair is well known for producing several hits for notable artists such as Janet Jackson.
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Grammy Nomination"On Bended Knee" was nominated for a Grammy in 1996, under the category Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, but they lost to TLC's "Creep."
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ConceptThe lyrics of "On Bended Knee" tell a story of a man who realizes he's messed up in his relationship and is pleading for his partner's forgiveness and a chance to rectify his mistakes.
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Genre"On Bended Knee" falls under the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genre. However, it also encompasses elements of pop and soul music.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Lionel C. Martin and features actresses Kim Fields and Renée Jones.
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International Chart SuccessApart from the US, the song also topped the charts in New Zealand and peaked in the top ten charts in Australia, Netherlands, and the UK.
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Songwriting Credits"On Bended Knee" was written by James "Jimmy Jam" Harris III and Terry Lewis. The duo has also written hits for other artists such as Usher, Mary J. Blige, and Mariah Carey.
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Record SalesThe song received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.
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