Just a Friend

Kidz Bop Kids

About Just a Friend

"Just a Friend 2002" is a R&B single by Mario. It is the first single from his first studio album Mario which was a loose cover of Biz Markie's hit, "Just a Friend". Mario's version is quite different, as the story is changed from a man who discovers his girlfriend has been cheating on him, to a story about unrequited love. The single was released in February 2002. The single was produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell and written by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell, Harold Lilly, John Smith and Biz Markie. It outperformed Markie's 1989 version on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #4, while Markie's peaked at #9. It was covered by Kidz Bop Kids from their album, Kidz Bop 3. 


Year:
2003
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I want to know your name and
I want to know if you gotta man (I want to know)
I want to know everything
I want to know ya number and if I can come over and
I want to know what ya like
I want to know so I can do it all night
But you're telling me I'm just a friend
You're telling me I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need (got what I need)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
'Cause I can be your ('cause I can be your)
Fantasy
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend

I want to know you in and out
I want to know what you're all about (I want to know)
I want to know what makes you laugh
I want to know about your past
I want to know how you move
I want to know so I can move too (I want to know)
But you're telling me I'm just a friend
Telling me I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need (got what I need, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
'Cause I can be your (girl I can be your)
Fantasy (fantasy, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend

(Whoa oh baby you) Oh baby you
Got what I need (got what I need, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
(Whoa) 'cause I can be your
Fantasy (fantasy, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (but you say I'm just a friend, girl)
But you say I'm just a friend

(Oh, can you) Give me one reason why (why)
You wouldn't want this kinda guy
'Cause I stay dipped I stay laced
And I know you know I'm fly
Girl, stop playing games wit me
And let's get it on tonight (tonight)
You got nothing to lose
Let me do what I do (what I do)
Oh baby you
Got what I need (got what I need)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
(Just want to be your) 'cause I can be your
Fantasy (fantasy, girl)
But you say I'm just a friend (but you say )
But you say I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need (got what I need)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
'Cause I can be your
Fantasy (Can I be your fantasy)
But you say I'm just a friend (Come on girl)
But you say I'm just a friend

You can call me anytime you like (oh anytime)
It doesn't matter day or night (said it doesn't matter)
We can do whatever you (oh)
want to do it's up to you
Don't fight the feeling that you feel (don't fight the feelin)
I can tell that its real (oh girl)
So won't you help me understand
Why you say I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need
But you say I'm just a friend
But you say I'm just a friend
'cause I can be your
Fantasy (Can I be your, I can be your fantasy)
But you say I'm just a friend
But you say I'm just a friend (Mario Mario)

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Kidz Bop Kids

Kidz Bop is a brand of compilation albums featuring kids performing current pop hits. The series was developed by Razor & Tie co-founders Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam in 2000. The albums are composed of "kid-friendly" versions of the latest songs on Top 40 radio and are performed by teens and kids. They have a podcast, TV show, a radio show (the only place kids rule the radio), a website and have over two thousand subscribers on Youtube. more »

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Written by: Marcel Theo Hall

Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Song Composition and Release
"Just a Friend" is originally a hip-hop song performed by rapper Biz Markie and was released in September 1989, becoming a huge hit. - It was then covered by Kidz Bop Kids and also by the artist Mario on his second studio album, "Turning Point" in 2004.
Song Chart Positions
Kidz Bop Kids version of the song was released for the younger generation and appears on Kidz Bop, Vol. 1 (studio album). - Mario's version, which is R&B in nature, achieved massive success. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was also a hit in many other countries.
Song Style
Kidz Bop Kids provided a more children-friendly version of the song with age-appropriate lyrics, making it popular among kids. - Mario's interpretation of the song incorporates a more soulful R&B style, making it catchy for a different range of audience.
Sample Use
Both versions sample the chorus of Biz Markie's original song, thus paying homage to the original.
Critical Reception
Mario's version of the song has been praised for its fresh modern take on the original hip-hop track. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. - The Kidz Bop Kids version was also well received by their target audience, which led to sales and a lasting position in their musical lineup.
Music Video
Mario's music video for "Just a Friend" has him trying to win over a young woman's heart, fitting well with the song's lyrics.
Legacy
Both covers arguably contribute to the longevity and continued popularity of Biz Markie's original song, showing its timeless appeal and adaptability across different genres and generations.
Interesting Notes
The phrase "You, you got what I need" is heavily used in the chorus for all versions of the song, making it an iconic line in music history. - "Just a Friend" marked a significant point in Mario's career, propelling him to mainstream success. - Despite having drastically different styles, all versions manage to maintain the vivid storytelling and emotional resonance of the original song.

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