Girlfriend

Bobby Brown

About Girlfriend

"Girlfriend" is the debut solo single by R&B singer Bobby Brown. After being thrown out of R&B/pop group New Edition, Brown released his first album, King of Stage, from which the single was taken. While the album failed to break the charts, the single went to number one on the R&B charts for two weeks and peaked at fifty-seven on Hot 100.


Year:
2006
4:09
138 
#1

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I remember the very first time
You the picture of love in my heart
You and me, girl, holding hands
Please be my lady, won't you understand
(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now

Can I call you, would that be all right
Maybe Friday or Saturday night
Girl, I think of you all the time
'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind

(I need a girlfriend)
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing. holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, oh, yeah

I need a girl
Who feels like I do
Could it be you
So please help me yeah, yeah

(Girlfriend)
Gotta have your love, oh, baby
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now, no
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, baby

Someone just like you
I...oh, girl

It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now
I really need you so, yeah, baby
It's you that I want, girl, and I want you right now
I really need you so, I need you, baby

I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart
I just wanna love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, no...you know what I mean, girl

(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl
This is Bobby talking
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, woo
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I...
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I said la-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
Oh, girl, you know what I
(I need a girlfriend)
You know what I need now
So it's up to you to give me what I need
(I need a girlfriend)
And I do need a girlfriend
So, um, let's take some time and let's take it slow
(I need a girlfriend)
But surely we should be together
(I need a girlfriend)
You gotta answer me some time today, baby
'Cause I can't wait no more
I love you

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Bobby Brown

Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown (born February 5, 1969) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. more »

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Written by: DAVID FOREMAN, CARLOS JERMAINE JENKINS, MATTHEW QUINNEY, DASHAWN QUINCY WHITE, LORRAINE NICOLE CASTILLE, ROBERTO TORRES

Lyrics © BOB-A-LEW SONGS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Girlfriend" is a breakout single from Bobby Brown's debut solo album, "King of Stage," released in 1986.
Style Classification
Often classified as R&B, "Girlfriend" exemplifies early New Jack Swing, a fusion genre of hip hop and R&B Brown heavily contributed to.
Chart Performance
Despite only reaching #57 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Girlfriend" found success on the R&B charts, peaking at #1.
Production
It is noteworthy that the song was written and produced by the songwriting team Timmy Allen and Larry White.
Music Video
In the music video for “Girlfriend,” Brown shows off his dance skills which were iconic of his performances.
Career Impact
The success of "Girlfriend" set the groundwork for Brown's stardom outside of New Edition, his previous group.
Context
"Girlfriend" was Brown's first big solo hit after shockingly leaving New Edition to tackle a solo career.
Critic Reception
Brown's breathless vocals and mature lyrical content in "Girlfriend" were praised by music critics and played a significant role in shaping his "bad boy" image.
Live Performances
Brown often incorporates "Girlfriend" into live performances, showing its importance and popularity within his repertoire.
Influence
"Girlfriend's" mix of hip-hop beats with R&B vocals set the tone for future New Jack Swing hits and influenced many artists.

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