This Way
Dilated Peoples
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Love be still, love be sweet Don't you dare change a thing I want to photograph you with my mind To feel how I feel now all the time Say that you'll stay forever this way Forever and forever That we'll never have to change Don't move, don't breathe Don't change, don't leave And promise me Say you'll stay Oh, we'll stay This way I get afraid I don't think ahead Let's just stay this way in bed Feels so good inside your arms Home is everywhere that you are Say that you'll stay forever this way Forever and forever That we'll never have to change Don't move, don't breathe Don't change, don't leave And promise me Say you'll stay Oh, we'll stay This way Don't move, don't breathe Don't change, don't leave Promise me we'll always be The sky's so sweet It's good to me Promise me we'll always be Say that you'll stay forever this way Forever and forever That we'll never have to change Don't move, don't breathe Don't change, don't leave And promise me Say you'll stay Oh, we'll stay This way
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Written by: RICHARD W NOWELS, JEWEL KILCHER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"This Way" by Dilated Peoples was released as a single in 2004.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of their third studio album "Neighborhood Watch" which was released in the same year.
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CollaborationsThe song features Kanye West and John Legend. Kanye West not only contributed to the vocals but also produced the song.
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Music Video"This Way"'s music video was nominated for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards in the category "Best Hip Hop Video".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Genre"This Way" is a Hip-Hop/Rap genre song. It boasts meaningful lyrics making it a favorite among conscious hip-hop listeners.
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Social ThemesThe lyrics of the song explores a social perspective, critiquing commercialization in the music industry and societal struggles.
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Group BackgroundDilated Peoples is an American hip-hop group from Los Angeles, California. They have made a name for themselves in underground hip-hop circles before gaining wider recognition with this song.
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Live Performances"This Way" has been performed live on several notable platforms including The Late Show with David Letterman in 2004.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is considered to be one of Dilated Peoples' most successful tracks and it received generally positive reviews from music critics.
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Production TechniquesKanye West, renowned for his production skills, incorporated soulful samples and a catchy beat into "This Way", aiding its commercial success.
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