Staying Power
Barry White
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I'm not going nowhere I'm staying'baby I'm staying You know why' I've got staying power Baby, I've made plans In a fancy restaurant where we can dance Put on my favorite dress You know the one That oozes sexiness Tonight when we make love I'm going to work your body with my tongue Oh baby, my missions clear there's more than love that keeps you here I've got staying power Just when you think it's over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over Slow down, don't heat so fast Anticipation makes a good thing last Tease me with your emotions Soon we'll share nature's body lotion Are you ready to free Girl you know you got just what I need Oh baby, my missions clear It's more than love that keeps you here I've got staying power Just when you think it's over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over No, no baby I'm not going anywhere No no no I'm not going anywhere I'll be here Ill be here For years and years Tonight when we make love I'm going to work your body with my tongue Oh baby my missions clear there's more than love that keeps you here I've got staying power Just when you think its over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over I'll come right back again I've got staying power Just when you think it's over
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Written by: JOEY L. PASCHAL, RORY DARVEL HOLMES
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Staying Power" by Barry White was released in 1999 on the album of the same name.
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Album SuccessThe album "Staying Power" was the last studio album released by Barry White, and went on to achieve significant success.
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Grammy AwardsThe title track "Staying Power" earned Barry White two Grammy awards in 2000.
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Awards CategoriesThe awards were in the categories of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.
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Song Genre"Staying Power" is categorized under Soul, R&B, and funk music genres which were Barry White's signature styles.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its later success at the Grammy awards, the song did not make it into the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Late Career HighlightThe success of "Staying Power" was a significant highlight in Barry White's late career.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Barry White and his long-time collaborator Jack Perry.
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Memorable LineOne of the most memorable lines in the song is "I got the staying power to love you hour after hour".
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Posthumous RecognitionThe Grammy awards for "Staying Power" were presented posthumously as Barry White passed away in 2003.
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