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Whitney Houston - Just the Lonely Talking Again (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Lead Vocals
Frank Martin
Frank Martin
Synthesizer
Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson
Electric Bass Guitar
Corrado Rustici
Corrado Rustici
Guitar Synthesizer
Kenny G
Kenny G
Tenor Saxophone
Jim Gilstrap
Jim Gilstrap
Background Vocals
K. Beethoven
K. Beethoven
Background Vocals
Nikki N. Harris
Nikki N. Harris
Background Vocals
Jennifer Hall
Jennifer Hall
Background Vocals
Michael Gibbs
Michael Gibbs
String Conductor
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Snare Drum
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sam Dees
Sam Dees
Songwriter
Michael Gibbs
Michael Gibbs
String Arranger
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Producer
David Frazer
David Frazer
Mixing Engineer
Dana Jon Chappelle
Dana Jon Chappelle
Assistant Engineer
Lincoln Clapp
Lincoln Clapp
Additional Engineer
Gordon Lyon
Gordon Lyon
Additional Engineer
Ken Kessie
Ken Kessie
Additional Engineer
Maureen Droney
Maureen Droney
Additional Engineer
Stuart Hirotsu
Stuart Hirotsu
Assistant Engineer
Paul Hamingson
Paul Hamingson
Assistant Engineer
Noah Baron
Noah Baron
Assistant Engineer
Ross Williams
Ross Williams
Assistant Engineer
Bill Miranda
Bill Miranda
Assistant Engineer
Clive Davis
Clive Davis
Executive Producer
George Marino
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Jay Rifkin
Jay Rifkin
Additional Engineer
Rob Beaton
Rob Beaton
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's the second time around for you and I, boy
And believe me, it's confusing me
I'm afraid to say, "Let's make up" and "All's forgiven"
But something tells me, I'm headed for heartbreak
So darling, please, I'm praying that
This time, yeah, this time will be different
And you and I can share this dream that I visualize
[Verse 2]
Tell me are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it just the lonely talking again?
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again?
[Verse 3]
Now, the time before when we got together
You promised you'd be forever true to me
But all I got from you was lots and lots of talking
Lonely nights filled with misery
[Verse 4]
So baby, please, please tell me now
That when I fulfill your needs
You won't up and leave me
Even though you know I'll let you come back
Tell me
[Verse 5]
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it just the lonely talking again?
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again?
[Verse 6]
Hey boy (Hey baby)
Sweet baby
Sweet baby
Really need to know
[Verse 7]
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it just the lonely talking again?
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again?
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely talking again?
Are you really ready for love, boy
Or is it the lonely?
[Verse 8]
Tell me now, really wanna know
Really got to know, know
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Tell me, are you ready?
Are you ready? Are you ready?
I need to know now
Really wanna know, really wanna know
Really need to know, know, boy
Are we gonna talk? Are we gonna talk?
Are we gonna talk?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
I need to know, I really wanna know
You tell me now, boy
Gotta know, are you ready?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
I need to know, I gotta know
Are you ready?
Written by: Sam Dees

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