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Wikipedia article




"'Next Lifetime'" is a song by Erykah Badu. It is the second single from her dbut album 'Baduizm' (1997). It was written by Badu and A. Scott. It is a low-tempo ballad with lyrics that describe being in a relationship but longing for another man. At the start of the song, Badu is heard talking to a man about how they can't be together even though they both have feelings for one another.

Release and reception



Next Lifetime was released as a single on May 6, 1997, and peaked at number 3 on the US Hot R&B Songs chart

Music video



The music video for '"Next Lifetime"' starts with the title 'a story by Erykah Badu'.

It then shows Badu and the man she longs for in several different time frames or 'Lifetimes' including 'Motherland, 1637 A.D.', 'The Movement, 1968' and 'Motherland, 3037'. Pete Rock, Method Man & Andre 3000 all appear in the video.

Charts



References



Category:1997 singles

Category:Erykah Badu songs

Category:Songs written by Erykah Badu

Category:1997 songs

Category:Soul ballads

Category:1990s ballads

Category:Contemporary R&B ballads

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