Son of a Gun
Missy Elliott, Jagged Edge, Janet Jackson, Carly Simon
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Ha ha Hoo hoo Thought you'd get the money too Greedy mutherfuckers Try to have your cake and eat it too Sharp shooter into breakin hearts A baby gigolo - a sex pistol Hollerin at everythin that walks No substance just small talk Know why you feelin on that girl's behind You gotta sleezy one track mind Working your work until you think you find Who's goin home with you tonight Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you Sweatin me but I'm not your type You think you irk me and you're so right I'd rather keep the trash and throw you out Stupid bitch in my beach house Naw I ain't gone go and act a fool And be lead story on the nigga news Not me sucher I'll bnever be your lover I'm gonna make you suffer You stupid mutherfucker Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you Ha ha Hoo hoo Thought you'd get the money too Greedy mutherfuckers Try to have your cake and eat it too Gotta chip upon your shoulder I just knocked it off Show me what you gonna do I ain't bout to run You have just run out of ammunition Shootin blanks now You son of a gun Oh, who you give it to Who you gonna steal it from Who's your next victim Oh, who you gonna lie to Who you gonna cheat on Who you gonna leave alone Oh, what ya gonna tell her After she discovers You don't really love her Oh, gonna be a showdown Knock down - drag out Gunslinger shoot 'em up I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you I betcha think this song is about you Don't you Don't you Don't you Don't you
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Written by: JANET JACKSON, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, NISAN C. STEWART, SEAN J. COMBS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson from her seventh studio album, "All for You" (2001).
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CollaboratorsThe song features Carly Simon and Missy Elliott.
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Cover AdaptationIt reworks themes from Carly Simon's 1972 hit "You're So Vain". It's said that Simon was so impressed with Jackson's interpretation that she agreed to appear on the track.
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Criticism ResponseThe fiercely confrontational lyrics of the song were viewed as Jackson's response to criticism from her ex-husband Rene Elizondo Jr., with whom she had recently ended a nine-year relationship.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Remix VersionsIt has three official remixes, which were released on its CD single: "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" (P. Diddy Remix - Radio Edit) featuring Missy Elliott & P. Diddy, (Rock Remix) and (Cottonbelly Remix).
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VisualsThe music video for the song, directed by Francis Lawrence, was an elaborate production featuring various settings including a haunted mansion and voodoo shop. It also featured cameos by actors Kevin Richardson and Jai Rodriguez.
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Critical receptionThough it wasn't assessed as a commercial hit, the song received positive reviews and was appreciated for its innovative fusion of pop and R&B elements.
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Sample Content"Son of a Gun" samples two parts from "You're So Vain." The first is the sarcastic chorus, and the second is the bass line near the end of Jackson's song.
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InspirationsJanet revealed that she used the song as a platform to channel her frustrations and anger with tabloids and gossip industry which consistently spoke about her life.
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