| 'Best Friend' | ||||
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| Single by 50 Cent featuring Olivia | ||||
| from the album Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Get Rich or Die Tryin' | ||||
| Released | January 19, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop/R&B | |||
| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label | G-Unit/Interscope | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Curtis Jackson, Olivia Longott, JR Rotem, Tony Cottrell, Jo Armstead, Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson | |||
| Producer(s) | Hi-Tek, JR Rotem | |||
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- If I Was Your Best Friend 50 Cent Ft Olivia Lyrics
- 50 Cent If I Was Your Best Friend Lyrics Billie Eilish
'Best Friend' by 50 Cent is the third single released from the soundtrack of the film Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) and the remix featuring Olivia is the third single from her album, Behind Closed Doors. It is also featured on the 2006 edition of 50 Cent's 2005 album, The Massacre.
Background[edit]
The song is by 50 Cent and the remix features Olivia. The song is produced by Hi-Tek. The song also samples the song 'Silly, Wasn't I?' by Valerie Simpson from her self-titled 1972 album for its beat. It also constantly makes references to Biz Markie's 'Just a Friend' chorus.
Have your friends teasing you bout how sprung I got you want to show me you can work it baby, no problem Get on top, then get to bouncing round like a low rider I'm a seasoned vet when it come to this.
The original version of the song is used throughout the film as a way for Marcus (the character played by 50 Cent during Marcus' older years) to lyrically tease/flirt Charlene with, when he passes her the tape with the track on it.[citation needed] The beat in the song is actually different from the real version by 50 Cent. In the movie, the 'Best Friend' instrumental is substituted by 'The Bridge Is Over' by KRS-One.
Music video[edit]
A music video for the song was released in 2006, featuring Olivia. The video also features cameos by G-Unit members Mobb Deep, Spider Loc and Hot Rod.
The video has over 75 million views on YouTube.[1]
- If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time (I want you 'round me all the time) Can I be your best friend, if you promise you'll be mine (Girl promise you'll be mine).
- Chorus If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time (I want you 'round me all the time) Can I be your best friend, if you promise you'll be mine (Girl promise you'll be mine) Please say he's just a friend (Uh huh) now girl let's not pretend (Come on) Either he is or he ain't your man (Ha Ha!) please say he's just a friend If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time.
- Chorus If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time (I want you 'round me all the time) Can I be your best friend, if you promise you'll be mine (Girl promise you'll be mine) Please say he's just a friend (Uh huh) now girl let's not pretend (Come on) Either he is or he ain't your man (Ha Ha!) please say he's just a friend If I was your best friend, I want you 'round all the time.
If I Was Your Best Friend 50 Cent Ft Olivia Lyrics
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 35 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 22 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4] | 52 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 10 |
References[edit]
- ^https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=50+cent+-+best+friend
- ^'50 Cent Chart History (Hot 100)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^'50 Cent Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^'50 Cent > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles'. Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^'50 Cent Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
External links[edit]
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
50 Cent If I Was Your Best Friend Lyrics Billie Eilish