I Refuse

I Refuse

Infobox Single
Name = I Refuse


Artist = Aaliyah
from Album = Aaliyah
Released = flagicon|France September 2001
Format = CD Single
Recorded = 2000 - 2001
Genre = Soul, R&B
Length = 5:56
Label = Blackground/Virgin Records
Writer = Static, R. Stewart, E. Seats
Producer = -
Chart position = * 25 (France)
This single= "I Refuse"
(2001)
Last single= " More Than A Woman"
(2002)
Next single= " Miss You"
(2002)

"I Refuse" is a song by Aaliyah, which was released as a double A-side single along with " More Than a Woman" in France only. France is the only country where this song was used for radio airplay. "I Refuse", along with "More Than A Woman", were moderate hits peaking in the Top 30 in France at #25.

Additional Information

"I Refuse" is a strong dramatic ballad where Aaliyah refuses to let her lover break her heart again and feel the pain once more. Among the writers was Steve "Static" Garrett who also provided background vocals. Sound effects are used to create the sound of thunder and rain in the beginning.

Music video

No video was released for this song. This is possibly because it was released in one country only. A fan video was made for Youtube by user "Spally87". It combines clips from her music videos, performances, funeral service, and "Romeo Must Die". The video was added November 25, 2006.

ee also

*2001 in music
*"Romeo Must Die"
*Thunder
*Rain
*Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique (France's official musical chart)

External links

* [http://www.aaliyah.com Aaliyah's Official Website]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=78lLY32p5VA Fanmade video for "I Refuse"]


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