Recorded late into the production of the album, the track was an eleventh hour addition to the album's track listing, alongside "Where You Wanna Be". It was eventually selected as the album's lead single in a last-minute decision and thus replaced the Timbaland-crafted song "Black Pepper", resulting in his dissociation of the Afrodisiac project. Released to generally positive reviews by critics during the second quarter of 2004, "Talk About Our Love" became a moderate chart success around the globe. While it peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, the song reached the top thirty in Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands, but barely made it to the top forty on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Talk About Our Love" was promoted on several shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CD:UK and Today and later included in the encore set of her 2009 Human World Tour. Its accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers, based on a concept by West. It portrays Norwood and the rapper as a couple who is frequently disturbed by nosy friends and neighbours, who keep on popping in and out of their house to find out about their affairs. At the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, Norwood garnered a nomination in the Best R&B Video category for her work in the clip though she eventually lost to Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You". Additionally, the song received a Best Collaboration nod at the 2004 MOBO Awards.
Talk About Our Love
Brandy Lyrics
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Go on and speak ya mind
I know somebody's lying
It's always somethin'
Her auntie told your cousin
Then all your homies jumped in
And now the whole hoods buzzin'
He said, she said
Baby don't say
Something that you will regret
I'm on your team
It's us against them you'll see
Hey, we ain't gon stop
They just want what we got
The more they talk about our love
The more they make it obvious
The more they seem so envious
How can they talk about our love
When they don't know one thing about
Instead they just runnin' they mouth
So all we do is tune them out
I swear they got some nerve
Spreadin' what they heard
I can't give them no run
I can't be concerned with all that talk
I won't be involved
That's my word
See I'm not the one
They got me confused
They got me messed up
Don't you think I've had enough
When it comes to what we do
All that matters is us two
Don't pay them no mind
We just gon show and prove
The more they talk about our love
The more they make it obvious
The more they seem so envious
How can they talk about our love
When they don't know one thing about
Instead they just runnin' they mouth
So all we do is tune them out
Here's a couple of things I can't honor man
How you listen to a girl who still want to man
Tell me the truth is that a man or Juwanna Man
I'm wonderin' why she red to go like Wanda Van
When we met you was a V like manana man
Now you went field runnin' plays like Donovan
Knick nav before you get in a cab
I trade in my cab
Just to take you back to last summer man
You don't remember when you was my sweetest
You don't remember I called you Reeses Pieces
Cause it's no wrong way to do you know what
She turned around giggle said you so nuts
But nowadays we actin' way too grown up
But how ya ex girl get that new numba
The rumors was so numerous
For sticking by me I had to give you two thumbs up
And that's why
The more they talk about our love
The more they make it obvious
The more they seem so envious
How can they talk about our love
When they don't know one thing about
Instead they just runnin' they mouth
So all we do is tune them out
The more they talk about our love
The more they make it obvious
The more they seem so envious
How can they talk about our love
When they don't know one thing about
Instead they just runnin' they mouth
So all we do is tune them out
In "Talk About Our Love," Brandy sings about the inevitable gossip that often comes with being in a relationship. She urges her partner not to let the rumors and hearsay get in their heads, and reminds them that it's just the two of them against the world. She also addresses the frustrating and hurtful nature of the gossip, with lines like "They got me confused / They got me messed up / Don't you think I've had enough." Brandy's lyrics are powerful and empowering, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the love between two people in the face of outside negativity.
Brandy's message in "Talk About Our Love" resonated with listeners, earning the song a spot on the charts and critical acclaim. However, it was the collaboration with rapper Kanye West that truly elevated the song to new heights. West's verse, which includes references to basketball player Donovan McNabb and the film "Juwanaman," adds a playful and contemporary twist to the track.
Overall, "Talk About Our Love" is a powerful and inspiring anthem that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
What ya hear this time
What rumor have you heard now?
Go on and speak ya mind
Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions
I know somebody's lying
I am aware that someone is not telling the truth
It's always somethin'
There is always drama and rumors circulating
Her auntie told your cousin
The rumor was passed through multiple people
Then all your homies jumped in
Your friends also became involved in the situation
And now the whole hoods buzzin'
The entire community is talking about the rumor
He said, she said
Multiple versions of the story are being told
Don't let it get in ya head
Don't let the rumors affect you emotionally
Baby don't say
Don't say something you will regret
Something that you will regret
Something that you will look back on and wish you hadn't said
I'm on your team
I support you and have your back
It's us against them you'll see
We are united and will stand together against those spreading rumors
Hey, we ain't gon stop
We won't give up despite the rumors circulating
They just want what we got
Those spreading rumors are jealous of our relationship
The more they talk about our love
The more rumors they spread about us
The more they make it obvious
The more apparent their jealousy is
The more they seem so envious
It is clear that they are envious of our relationship
How can they talk about our love
How can they gossip about something they know nothing about?
When they don't know one thing about
They don't have any actual information or knowledge
Instead they just runnin' they mouth
They are simply spreading rumors and gossiping
So all we do is tune them out
We ignore the rumors and don't let them affect our relationship
I swear they got some nerve
They have a lot of audacity
Spreadin' what they heard
Spreading gossip and rumors without fact-checking
I can't give them no run
I can't let them get a reaction out of me
I can't be concerned with all that talk
I can't be bothered by all the gossip going around
I won't be involved
I won't engage in the drama and gossip
That's my word
That's my promise
See I'm not the one
I'm not someone who will be affected by rumors
They got me confused
They have a misconception about me
They got me messed up
They have a misunderstanding about me
Don't you think I've had enough
I'm tired of all the rumors and gossip
When it comes to what we do
Regarding our relationship
All that matters is us two
The only thing that matters is our love for each other
Don't pay them no mind
Ignore the rumors and gossip
We just gon show and prove
We will prove the rumors wrong by showing our love for each other
Here's a couple of things I can't honor man
Here are a few things I can't agree with
How you listen to a girl who still want to man
Why are you believing someone who has their own relationship issues?
Tell me the truth is that a man or Juwanna Man
Is she a man or pretending to be a man (from the movie Juwanna Man)?
I'm wonderin' why she red to go like Wanda Van
I'm confused as to why she's so eager to spread rumors like someone with an ulterior motive
When we met you was a V like manana man
When we first met, you were inexperienced like someone who doesn't speak Spanish well (Manana Man)
Now you went field runnin' plays like Donovan
Now you're acting like you're experienced and making moves like a professional football player (Donovan McNabb)
Knick nav before you get in a cab
Make sure you know your way around the city before you take a taxi
I trade in my cab
I would give up my taxi to be with you
Just to take you back to last summer man
I would do anything to go back to the happy times we had last summer
You don't remember when you was my sweetest
You don't remember when you were the sweetest person to me
You don't remember I called you Reeses Pieces
You have forgotten that I gave you a cute nickname
Cause it's no wrong way to do you know what
Because there is no wrong way to (intimately) pleasure each other
She turned around giggle said you so nuts
She laughed and replied that I was crazy
But nowadays we actin' way too grown up
We're both acting too mature to let rumors affect us
But how ya ex girl get that new numba
I'm curious about how your ex-girlfriend got your new phone number
The rumors was so numerous
There were so many rumors swirling around us
For sticking by me I had to give you two thumbs up
I give you credit and praise for sticking by my side despite the rumors
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE B. II CAVE, HAROLD SPENCER JR LILLY, HAROLD LILLY JR, KANYE WEST, CARLOS D WILSON, LOUIS W WILSON, RICARDO A WILSON
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@YEZwizz
This song was honestly ahead of its time.
@isc6197
8 years later and u are still absolutely right
@charliewisebeats1462
Thatβs because Kanye touched it. π―
@theeladylynn9229
The whole albumπ
@millenefertiti3101
"Its always something, her auntie told your cousin, then all your homies jumped in, now the whole hoods buzzing" favorite partππ―π
@vxz4529
Millenia Johnsom me too lol
@jw.4854
Lol I always thought she said aunt deeπ made me think of moesha lol
@grantyism
Reallllll lyrics. Too familiar and thats whats sad
@Pet_Tee
@@jw.4854 ππππ
@cristxs13
Who's listening to this in 2047?