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Can't Help but Wait

March 03, 2023

"Can't Help but Wait" is the second single from the Trey Songz album Trey Day. The song is written by Johntá Austin, Mikkel S. Eriksen, and Tor Erik Hermansen.[1] On the issue date of October 6, 2007, the single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 99. American actor Jackie Long (ATL) appears in the video as the abusive boyfriend. "Can't Help but Wait" peaked within the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100, at number 14 the week ending December 22, 2007. The video was filmed in Toronto, Ontario. The song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

"Can't Help But Wait"
Single by Trey Songz
from the album Trey Day
ReleasedAugust 6, 2007
Recorded2007
GenreR&B
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Stargate
Trey Songz singles chronology
"Wonder Woman"
(2007) 		"Can't Help But Wait"
(2007) 		"Last Time"
(2008)

Background and composition

 
"Can't Help But Wait"
A mid-tempo number, the song speaks of an abusive relationship.
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The duo of producers Stargate originally created the song's instrumental for a song titled "If", made for Beyonce's 2006 album B'Day, with lyrics written by Ne-Yo. Uploads of Ne-Yo's "If" demo can be found on YouTube.[2]

"Can't Help But Wait" was fully written by Johntá Austin.[3] The song was sent for United States rhythmic contemporary airplay on August 7, 2007 by Songbook and Atlantic Records.[4][5] Elsewhere, "Can't Help But Wait" was released as a one-track digital download by WEA International on August 28, 2007.[6] Additionally, Atlantic Records released a CD single on March 17, 2008 in the United Kingdom.[7]

According to the sheet music published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Can't Help But Wait" is an R&B song set in common time with a moderate R&B tempo of 95 beats per minute. It is written in the key of G minor, and follows the chord progression of E♭maj7–Cm9–Gm9–Gm, and Songz' voice in the song spans from F4 to G5.[8] "Can't Help But Wait" is about Songz wanting a woman who is mistreated by her boyfriend;[9] he attempts to persuade the woman to leave her partner.[3] Throughout the song, Songz gives examples of how women can be treated courteously.[3] A remix of "Can't Help But Wait" features Lil Wayne.[10]

Critical reception

"Can't Help But Wait" was selected as one of Trey Day's best tracks in Allmusic's review of the album.[11] A reviewer for Billboard lauded the songwriting and production of the number, and praised the maturity that Songz showed on the tune.[3] Writing for About.com Mark Edward Nero commended Songz' vocal effort on "Can't Help But Wait", and the song's "nice balance of sensitivity and swagger".[9] It was ranked at number twenty-three on MTV News' list of the 27 Essential R&B Songs of 2007.[12][13] "Can't Help But Wait" was nominated in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category at the 2009 Grammy Awards, but lost to Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent".[14]

Chart performance

"Can't Help But Wait" entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number seventy-two on the chart of August 25, 2007.[15] On December 15, 2007 it reached its peak position of number two,[16] where it remained the following week.[17] During both weeks "Can't Help But Wait" was at number two, Alicia Keys' "No One" topped the chart. "Can't Help But Wait" remained on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for thirty-two weeks.[18] The song debuted at number ninety-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated October 6, 2007.[19] "Can't Help But Wait" rose to number fourteen on the Hot 100 on December 22, 2007. achieved during its second week at number two on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[20] The song fell off the Hot 100 in March 2008, having spent twenty-four weeks on the chart.[18] "Can't Help But Wait" appeared on the Pop 100 and Rhythmic Top 40, and reached numbers seventy-four and six, respectively.[21] "Can't Help But Wait" made its debut on the UK Singles Chart at number 163 on March 29, 2008;[22] it peaked at number 115.[23]

Track listing

CD single
  1. "Can't Help But Wait"
  2. "Can't Help But Wait" (instrumental)

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[31] Gold 500,000 

  Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[4][5] August 7, 2007 Rhythmic contemporary airplay
Australia[6] August 28, 2007 Digital download WEA International
Austria[32]
Belgium[33]
Canada[34]
Denmark[35]
Finland[36]
France[37]
Germany[38]
Ireland[39]
Italy[40]
Japan[41]
Netherlands[42]
New Zealand[43]
Norway[44]
Mexico[45]
Portugal[46]
Spain[47]
Sweden[48]
Switzerland[49]
United Kingdom[50]
United Kingdom[7] March 17, 2008 CD single Atlantic

References

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  2. ^ "If By Ne-Yo (Beyonce Demo)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d "The Billboard Reviews - Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 119 (43): 61. October 27, 2007. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ a b . Radio & Records. August 7, 2007. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  5. ^ a b . FMQB. Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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  8. ^ "Trey Songz – Can't Help But Wait Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  9. ^ a b Nero, Mark Edward. "Album Review: Trey Songz - 'Trey Day'". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  10. ^ Reid, Shaheem; Rodriguez, Jayson; Dukes, Rahman (January 28, 2008). "Mixtape Monday: Lupe Fiasco Plans His Cool Viral Video; Joe Budden Compares Jay-Z To A 'Bully'". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
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  12. ^ Reid, Shaheem; Rodriguez, Jayson; Dukes, Rahman (December 20, 2007). "T-Pain, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake And More Are Our Favorite R&B Acts Of 2007". MTV News. MTV. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
  13. ^ "New Music: Trey Songz f/ Lil Wayne – 'Can't Help But Wait (Remix)'". Rap-Up. January 24, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  14. ^ "Grammy 2009 Winners List". MTV News. MTV. February 8, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  15. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. August 25, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
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  19. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. October 6, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
  20. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. December 22, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
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  28. ^ "Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
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  30. ^ "Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  31. ^ "American single certifications – Trey Songz – Can't Help But Wait". Recording Industry Association of America.
  32. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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  37. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in French). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  38. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in German). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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  40. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Italian). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  41. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Japanese). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
  42. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Dutch). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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  45. ^ "Can't Help But Wait - Single" (in Spanish). iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
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External links

  • "Can't Help But Wait" music video on YouTube

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Can t Help but Wait is the second single from the Trey Songz album Trey Day The song is written by Johnta Austin Mikkel S Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen 1 On the issue date of October 6 2007 the single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 99 American actor Jackie Long ATL appears in the video as the abusive boyfriend Can t Help but Wait peaked within the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 14 the week ending December 22 2007 The video was filmed in Toronto Ontario The song was nominated for Best Male R amp B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards Can t Help But Wait Single by Trey Songzfrom the album Trey DayReleasedAugust 6 2007Recorded2007GenreR amp BLength3 27LabelSongbook AtlanticSongwriter s Johnta Austin Mikkel S Eriksen Tor Erik HermansenProducer s StargateTrey Songz singles chronology Wonder Woman 2007 Can t Help But Wait 2007 Last Time 2008 Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Critical reception 3 Chart performance 4 Track listing 5 Charts 5 1 Weekly charts 5 2 Year end charts 6 Certifications 7 Radio and release history 8 References 9 External linksBackground and composition Edit Can t Help But Wait source source A mid tempo number the song speaks of an abusive relationship Problems playing this file See media help The duo of producers Stargate originally created the song s instrumental for a song titled If made for Beyonce s 2006 album B Day with lyrics written by Ne Yo Uploads of Ne Yo s If demo can be found on YouTube 2 Can t Help But Wait was fully written by Johnta Austin 3 The song was sent for United States rhythmic contemporary airplay on August 7 2007 by Songbook and Atlantic Records 4 5 Elsewhere Can t Help But Wait was released as a one track digital download by WEA International on August 28 2007 6 Additionally Atlantic Records released a CD single on March 17 2008 in the United Kingdom 7 According to the sheet music published by Sony ATV Music Publishing Can t Help But Wait is an R amp B song set in common time with a 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was nominated in the Best Male R amp B Vocal Performance category at the 2009 Grammy Awards but lost to Ne Yo s Miss Independent 14 Chart performance Edit Can t Help But Wait entered the US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs at number seventy two on the chart of August 25 2007 15 On December 15 2007 it reached its peak position of number two 16 where it remained the following week 17 During both weeks Can t Help But Wait was at number two Alicia Keys No One topped the chart Can t Help But Wait remained on the R amp B Hip Hop Songs for thirty two weeks 18 The song debuted at number ninety nine on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated October 6 2007 19 Can t Help But Wait rose to number fourteen on the Hot 100 on December 22 2007 achieved during its second week at number two on the R amp B Hip Hop Songs 20 The song fell off the Hot 100 in March 2008 having spent twenty four weeks on the chart 18 Can t Help But Wait appeared on the Pop 100 and Rhythmic Top 40 and reached numbers seventy four 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Denmark 35 Finland 36 France 37 Germany 38 Ireland 39 Italy 40 Japan 41 Netherlands 42 New Zealand 43 Norway 44 Mexico 45 Portugal 46 Spain 47 Sweden 48 Switzerland 49 United Kingdom 50 United Kingdom 7 March 17 2008 CD single AtlanticReferences Edit Trey Songz Song Lyrics Search for Free Trey Songz s Lyrics MTV Retrieved 2012 02 09 If By Ne Yo Beyonce Demo YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 21 Retrieved June 21 2018 a b c d The Billboard Reviews Singles Billboard Nielsen Business Media 119 43 61 October 27 2007 ISSN 0006 2510 a b R amp R Going For Adds Rhythmic Radio amp Records August 7 2007 Archived from the original on March 16 2012 Retrieved June 19 2011 a b Available for Airplay FMQB Archived from the original on June 2 2013 Retrieved June 19 2011 a b Can t Help But Wait Single iTunes Store Apple Inc Retrieved June 19 2011 a b Can t Help But Wait Single Amazon co uk Retrieved June 19 2011 Trey Songz Can t Help But Wait Sheet Music Musicnotes com Sony ATV Music 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