Today’s SOTD was a bonus track on CeeLo Green’s 2010 album The Lady Killer. It’s a remix of hit single ‘Fuck You’ by Atlanta DJ Dylan Eiland, founder of EDM project Le Castle Vania.
I’ve never understood or cared about remixes, especially ones that don’t do anything radical with the original song. ‘Fuck You’ is perfectly crafted in its original form, making this sort of tinkering completely unnecessary.
That said, the random appearance of this track did give me the chance to revisit a great song I hadn’t thought about in many years, so I’ll give it credit for that.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Chorus]
I see you drivin’ ’round town with the girl I love
And I’m like, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough
I’m like, “Fuck you and fuck her, too”
Said if I was richer, I’d still be with ya
Hah, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best
With a, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Verse 1]
Yeah, I’m sorry, I can’t afford a Ferrari
But that don’t mean I can’t get you there
I guess he’s an Xbox and I’m more Atari
But the way you play your game ain’t fair
[Pre-Chorus]
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
Oh shit, she’s a gold digger
(Well) Just thought you should know, nigga
Ooh, I’ve got some news for you
Yeah, go run and tell your little boyfriend
[Chorus]
I see you drivin’ ’round town with the girl I love
And I’m like, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough
I’m like, “Fuck you and fuck her, too”
Said if I was richer, I’d still be with ya
Hah, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best
With a, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Verse 2]
Now I know that I had to borrow, hah
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Tryin’ to keep ya, tryin’ to please ya
‘Cause being in love with your ass ain’t cheap, now
[Pre-Chorus]
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
Oh shit, she’s a gold digger
(Well) Just thought you should know, nigga
Ooh, I’ve got some news for you
Ooh, I really hate yo’ ass right now
[Chorus]
I see you drivin’ ’round town with the girl I love
And I’m like, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough
I’m like, “Fuck you and fuck her, too”
Said if I was richer, I’d still be with ya
Hah, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best
With a, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Bridge]
Now baby, baby, baby
Why you wanna, wanna hurt me so bad?
(So bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my momma, but she told me
“This is one for your dad”
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Yes, she did, and I’m like
Uh! Why? Uh! Why?
Uh! Why, lady?!
Oh! I love you
Oh! I still love you, oh
[Chorus]
I see you drivin’ ’round town with the girl I love
“Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough
I’m like, “Fuck you and fuck her, too”
Said if I was richer, I’d still be with ya
Hah, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best
With a, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Outro]
Lady
Oh
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I think at least one, if not the primary, purpose for a remix is to have a dance track, something with which I would think you are well familiar given your love of clubbing.
I had no idea this wasn’t a Ceelo original! You
Sorry, my wording was clumsy. This is a CeeLo original.. the remix is by the other guy.