When I Get You Alone
Thicke, Robin Thicke
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Oh Baby girl, where you at? Got no strings, got men attached Can't stop that feelin' for long no Mm You makin' dogs want to beg Breaking them off your fancy legs But they make you feel right at home, now (Oh) See all these illusions just take us too long (Oh) And I want it bad Because you walk pretty, Because you talk pretty, 'Cause you make me sick And I'm not leavin', till you're leavin' (Ah) Oh I swear there's something when she's pumpin', Asking for a raise (Oh) Well does she want me to carry her home now? (Oh) So does she want me to buy her things? On my house, on my job On my loot, shoes, my shirt, My crew, my mind, my father's last name? (Ah) When I get you alone ('lone) When I get you you'll know baby (know) When I get you alone ('lone) When I get you alone now (it's all mine) (Ah oh) Come on Oh yeah-yeah Baby girl you da shit That makes you my equivalent Well you can keep your toys in the drawer tonight, All right All my dogs talkin' fast Ain't you got some photographs? 'Cause you shook that room like a star, now Yes you did, oh
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Written by: MILTON BLACKFORD, RICHARD C LEIGH
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10 facts about this song
Song Development"When I Get You Alone" was Robin Thicke's debut single. Prior to this, he had been a successful behind-the-scenes songwriter and producer.
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InspirationIt is based on the fifth movement of Beethoven's "Pathétique Sonata", also known as sonata no. 8, op. 13, and uses its characteristic three-note motif throughout the song.
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Release DateThe song was released in 2002 as part of Thicke's debut album, "A Beautiful World".
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Music VideoThe music video features Thicke as a bike courier dancing through the streets, and in 2003, it won an award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist Clip at the Billboard Music Awards.
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Name ChangeDespite being his breakout single, Thicke actually went by just his last name during its release. He didn't start using his full name professionally until later on in his career.
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Chart Performance"When I Get You Alone" was a hit internationally, peaking at number-nineteen in Australia, number-nineteen in New Zealand, and number twenty-two in the Netherlands.
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Glee AppearanceThe song was covered in a 2012 episode of the TV show Glee, bringing it back into the spotlight ten years after its original release.
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GenreThe song is often described as R&B or soul, but with a distinct pop flair that helps it crossover into mainstream charts. Its combination of classical music elements with modern, upbeat rhythms was considered innovative at the time of its release.
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Billboard Hot 100Despite its popularity, "When I Get You Alone" did not make the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics tell of a man's desire to be alone with the woman he loves. The lyrics are similar to other love songs by Thicke, which typically revolve around themes of romance and desire.
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