How You Gonna Act Like That
Tyrese
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It seems like just the other day that we hooked up (I was drivin', you was walkin' and I swooped you up) From that moment on I knew you were the one, yeah (I was single, you was lonely and we fell in love) We would sit and talk for hours about anything (Baby, you hang up, no, you hang up, on three hang up) I bought your whip, I paid your rent, I gave you everything (Said you'd always be my baby then you bounce) How you gonna act How you gonna up and leave me now How you gonna act like that How you gonna change it up, we just finished makin' up How you gonna act like that How you gonna act like we don't be makin' love You know we be tearin' it up, breakin' stuff, that ghetto love How you gonna trip, how could you forget How you gonna act like that Girl, I never thought that lovin' you would hurt (I did everything a good man would to make it work) Girl, you should have told me you had second thoughts (Like before I put the down on the house we bought) Now I'm thinkin' you and me was a mistake (But then it hits me and I'm missin' all the love we made) Girl, I know that we've been goin' through some things, yeah (But the sun is always shinin' even when it rains, oh) I'll be the one you kick it to I'll be the one that misses you I'll be the one to ease your pain I'll be the one you'll want to gain And you'll be the one who can't forget You'll be the one that's innocent You'll be the one I can't hide You'll be the one that makes me cry, baby How you gonna up and leave me now (Why you do) How you gonna act like that (Why you gotta act like that) How you gonna change it up (Whoa, ho, baby), We just finished makin' up How you gonna act like that (But I need you) How you gonna act like we (Oh) don't be makin' love You know we be tearin' it up, breakin' stuff, that ghetto love How you gonna trip, how could you forget How you gonna act like that You know I'm willin' to do anything Just to keep you in my heart (Keep you in my heart) I messed around and gave up everything I thought we'd never part (Yes, I did, baby) I was a player and made the choice to give my heart to you And I gotta keep it that way, ooh, baby How you gonna up and leave me now (Ooh, baby) How you gonna act like that (Why you gotta treat me this way) How you gonna change it up (Why you treat me wrong), We just finished makin' up How you gonna act like that (Can me somebody tell me why) (Why, why) like we don't be makin' love (Hey) You know we be tearin' it up, breakin' stuff (Oh, oh, baby), that ghetto love How you gonna trip (All my friends became your friends), how can you forget (All my ends became your ends) How you gonna act like that Keepin' love ghetto (All I want is you) Keepin' love ghetto (All I need is you) Keepin' love ghetto (All I need is you) Keepin' love ghetto (All I need is you, all I need is you, babe) How you gonna up and leave me now (Oh, babe, how you gonna act like that) How you gonna act like that (Hey, hey) How you gonna change it up (Oh), we just finished makin' up (Why you actin' so shady, oh, oh, baby) How you gonna act like that (Anything you want in me I got ya, hey) How you gonna act like we don't be makin' love You know we be tearin' it up, breakin' stuff (Why you actin' so shady), that ghetto love How you gonna trip (Oh, oh, baby), how can you forget How you gonna act like that
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Written by: ERIC DAWKINS, TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON, HARVEY JAY MASON, DAMON THOMAS, DAMON E THOMAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Year of Release"How You Gonna Act Like That" was released in the year 2002.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Tyrese’s sophomore studio album titled "I Wanna Go There."
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Charts"How You Gonna Act Like That" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Tyrese's most successful songs in terms of commercial performance.
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GenreThis song is characterized by the classic R&B style with smooth, sultry vocals over melancholy instrumentals, which was popular during its release time.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics to "How You Gonna Act Like That" depict the upset and dismay of a lover who feels abandoned or unappreciated by their partner.
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SongwritersTyrese, Erik "Baby Jesus" Dawkins and Harvey Mason Jr. are the songwriters credited for the creation of this popular track.
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SalesOn January 9, 2018, the song received the Gold certification from RIAA, which means it sold over 500,000 copies.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How You Gonna Act Like That" follows the emotional storyline of the song and features Tyrese reminiscing about a past relationship.
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Cover VersionsDue to the song's popularity, it has been covered by many artists and fans over the years, helping to continue its legacy.
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InfluenceThe song has had significant influence within the R&B genre and is often earmarked as a classic track from the early 2000s.
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Sample Usage"How You Gonna Act Like That" has been also sampled in other songs by different artists, showing its vast impact in music.
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Song LengthThe original album version of the song is approximately 5 minutes and 56 seconds long.
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