When I Say

by Monique Sherrell Brown

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WHEN I SAY (FOR BACKGROUND)

Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm mmmm
Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm

Verse 1

Done with your hatin’, and you don’t know my name
Tired of being wrong, when I’m just trying to do the same
We just hurtin’, playing that dirty lil’ lying game
Why won’t you listen ‘stead of tryin’ to place the blame

Chorus

When I say fair, you say pride
When I say me, you see it black and white

Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm mmmm
Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm

Why can’t you just let me be

Tell me why, tell me why, we all rise the same
I try n’ show you, you say stay in my lane
We all, we all, we all just-a wanna be right
At the end of the day, it’s what gets you through the night

When I say fair, you say price
When I say me, you see it black and white

Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm mmmm
Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm

Why can’t you just let me be
Finding it so hard to see

I’m so tired can barely sleep
I’m so tired can barely breathe

I’m So Tired

Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm mmmm
Mmmm hmmmm Mmmm mmmmm mmmm (repeat on out)

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released January 2, 2022
Lead Vocal: Monique Sherrell Brown
Background Vocals: Monika Judkins, Carol Johnson, Michelle Rescigno, Carlton Terrence Taylor Jr., Moses G., Craig Derry
Guitar: Hugh Pool
Piano: Brian Mitchell
Drums: Keith Robinson
Bass: Charlie D.

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Monique S. Brown New York, New York

Monique Sherrell Brown is multi-genre singer/producer and 2022 FPCM recipient for titled track "When I Say", off her first feature length album which is currently in production. She is also a two time LDM Award winner & Josie Award Nominee.

Her current project is infused with Blues, Americana, Rock & Pop (a.k.a. A little something for everyone). ... more

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