Jennifer Hudson - “Spotlight” Lyrics

Mon, 19 May 2008 at 7:49 pm

Here is the brand spanking new “Spotlight” cover for the debut single from Jennifer Hudson’s upcoming album. “Spotlight”, which was written and co-produced by Ne-Yo, impacts radio June 9 and will be digitally available at iTunes on June 10.

It’s a track that doesn’t really showcase Hudson’s vocal range, which made her such a hit on American Idol and Dreamgirls. But it should still do well on radio. What do you think??

Listen here (YouTube), here (Quicktime) or here (Windows Media). Check out the lyrics below and feel free to make corrections in the comments!

Jennifer Hudson - “Spotlight” Lyrics

Are you a man who cherishes and cares for me?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Are you a guard in a prison, maximum security?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Do we stay home all the time cuz you want me to yourself?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or am I locked away, had a feeling that I’d find someone else
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?

[Chorus]
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Baby if you treat me right, you won’t have to worry

____ relationship, fulfilling your needs as well as mine
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
If this is love, real, real love, then I’m staying no doubt
But if I’m just a prisoner, then I’m busting out
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?

(Chorus)

Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself
What the hell do you think you’re doing?
Loving me, loving me, so _______
Baby, all I do is try
To show you that you’re my one and only guy
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes cuz baby I don’t lie

(Chorus x2)

Photos: Arista Records
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# 1

loeloves @ 05/19/2008 at 7:52 pm

yea jhud! keep them coming!

# 2

Mike @ 05/19/2008 at 7:58 pm

I love her voice…

# 3

nikomilinko @ 05/19/2008 at 8:04 pm

I think that i´ll buy. I love her singing.

http://www.incentria.com/index.php?ref=nikomilinko

# 4

tommy @ 05/19/2008 at 8:16 pm

please not that fat cow again

# 5

cute_shopper @ 05/19/2008 at 8:20 pm

that missing lyric - “or am i locked away” ????

this song’s catchy … i like it!

# 6

R @ 05/19/2008 at 8:22 pm

The intro sounds like Bleeding Love sped up…Ne-Yo, Timbaland…SO overrated…all of their stuff sounds the same/rip off of someone else….

# 7

Ya @ 05/19/2008 at 8:27 pm

I agree with R, it reminds me of Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis and the beginning sounds more and more like No One by Alicia Keys

# 8

gwadastyle @ 05/19/2008 at 8:52 pm

HELL TO THE NO

# 9

chantall @ 05/19/2008 at 8:53 pm

go jhud she is amazing i love her!

# 10

Criss @ 05/19/2008 at 9:01 pm

no thanks, I really cant stand her voice.

# 11

hughman @ 05/19/2008 at 9:16 pm

this is great. it reminds me of stephanie mills.

# 12

z @ 05/19/2008 at 9:18 pm

It’s really boring.

# 13

andy @ 05/19/2008 at 9:24 pm

I generally hate her but this song is good.
She’s not screaming!

# 14

jonjon @ 05/19/2008 at 9:25 pm

Talk about lame. She’s better than this.

# 15

Eva @ 05/19/2008 at 10:12 pm

Love Hudson! Her voice is so refreshing good that I will listen to any thing she sings. However, my favorite music of her is still her “Dreamgirls”. And I bought the CD. Really love her voice. I think it is a worthy add to anyone who enjoyed the music: http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=103915&ru=279 , Gotta Love her!

# 16

Bobo @ 05/19/2008 at 10:43 pm

Chicago Represent! This Russian News chick Angelina is from Chicago too: http://digitalfuntown.squarespace.com/dft-blog/2008/5/16/dft-news-episode-4.html

# 17

NoCryBaby @ 05/19/2008 at 11:45 pm

lyric corrections:
1st line:
Are you a man who LOVES and cherishes and cares for me?
1st blank: IS THIS relationship …
2nd blank: so WRONG

amazing how many people making hating comments on here who no one would pay to have them even sing in the shower!
Some songs are always better than others, but respect the artist — and yourselves — people.

# 18

talula @ 05/19/2008 at 11:46 pm

Sounds exactly like Jordin Sparks.

# 19

Haydeb @ 05/20/2008 at 2:12 am

Love the song it great! Grows on me everytime I here it!

# 20

Jaimmy @ 05/20/2008 at 4:52 am

“Or am I locked away, had a feeling that I’d find someone else” should be : “Or am I locked away, out of fear that I’d find someone else”

# 21

EvilDead @ 05/20/2008 at 1:15 pm

I think you can also download the whole album at Whogivesashit.com

# 22

ILove2Read @ 05/20/2008 at 7:45 pm

Glad her music is finally coming out

# 23

AUDRIANA @ 05/23/2008 at 4:47 pm

People need to quit hating! This song is hot!

# 24

Kelis Jones @ 05/26/2008 at 11:44 pm

LOVE THIS SONG!!!…… I FEEL EXACTLY WHAT SHE IS SAYING!!!

# 25

dre @ 06/10/2008 at 11:08 pm

Jennifer Hudson - “Spotlight” Lyrics
Are you a man who cherishes and cares for me?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Are you a guard in a prison, maximum security?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Do we stay home all the time cuz you want me to yourself?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or am I locked away, had a feeling that I’d find someone else
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
[Chorus]
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Baby if you treat me right, you won’t have to worry
Is this a relationship, fulfilling your needs as well as mine
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
If this is love, real, real love, then I’m staying no doubt
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
But if I’m just love’s prisoner, then I’m busting out
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
(Chorus)
Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself
What the hell do you think you’re doing?
Loving me, loving me, so wrong
Baby, all I do is try
To show you that you’re my one and only guy
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes cuz baby I don’t lie
(Chorus x2)

# 26

dre @ 06/10/2008 at 11:08 pm

Jennifer Hudson - “Spotlight” Lyrics

Are you a man who cherishes and cares for me?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Are you a guard in a prison, maximum security?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Do we stay home all the time cuz you want me to yourself?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or am I locked away, had a feeling that I’d find someone else
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
[Chorus]
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Just because you think I might find somebody worthy
Well, I don’t like living under your spotlight
Baby if you treat me right, you won’t have to worry
Is this a relationship, fulfilling your needs as well as mine
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
Or is this just my sentence, am I doing time?
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
If this is love, real, real love, then I’m staying no doubt
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
But if I’m just love’s prisoner, then I’m busting out
Is that true? Is that true? Is that true?
(Chorus)
Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself
What the hell do you think you’re doing?
Loving me, loving me, so wrong
Baby, all I do is try
To show you that you’re my one and only guy
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes cuz baby I don’t lie
(Chorus x2)

# 27

lovemusic @ 06/25/2008 at 8:35 am

Love the song!!!!!!!!!!!

# 28

Boo @ 06/25/2008 at 6:34 pm

I love this song, it may not be showing her vocal range, but it doesn’t have to, we all know she can sing her ass off. its catchy. i hope it does good

# 29

Boss Lady @ 06/25/2008 at 10:16 pm

She does sound anything like Jordin Sparks. And she can scream any time she get ready in her music. Ne-yo wrote a wounderful song,n he picked da right one 2 sing it. N it dont matter if she did or didnt still a scene from Dreamgirls. She making money. So all u haters can hate. There r times when u have 2 scream n it was her time. She has a strong n incredible voice 4 high notes so she needs 2 use it. Dats my gurl J Hud. Keep doin’ ur thing. “U just do u,n umma do me, umma do me…lol”

# 30

VAlorie @ 06/26/2008 at 3:00 am

i luv the sonfg and J.Huds voice luv it …but the lyrics rnt on point in alot of points…BUT I LUV THE SONG…ALOT

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