If I Was Your Girlfriend
TLC · Greatest Hits [2008]
If I was your girlfriend
Would you remember to tell me
All the things you forgot
If I was your man, If I was your man
If I was your best friend
Would you let me take care of you
And do all the things that only your best friend can
Only your best friend can
Chorus:
If I was your girlfriend
If I was your girlfriend
Would you let me dress you
I mean help you pick out your clothes
Before we go out
Not that you're helpless but sometimes
Sometimes those are the things
That being in love's about
If I was your one and only friend
Would you run to me if somebody hurt you
Even if that somebody was me
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
Please
Chorius
If I was your girlfriend
I know I could treat you right
I could see what you see
And hear what you hear
And most of all
I'd feel what you feel
Oh make me wanna say
Shoo doop doo
If I was your girlfriend
If I Was Your Girlfriend - TLC
Released on TLC's 2008 Greatest Hits compilation, 'If I Was Your Girlfriend' stands as a defining track from the group's 1994 album CrazySexyCool. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul, featuring the distinctive vocal harmonies of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes that became a hallmark of their sound. It was originally written and performed by Left Eye, showcasing her lyrical prowess and emotional depth within the group's collaborative dynamic. The recording captures the late 90s era of female R&B, characterized by its polished production and introspective themes. As a staple of the group's discography, the track remains a powerful representation of TLC's influence on contemporary music and their ability to address complex relationship dynamics with both humor and vulnerability.