Maxwell Premiere: Countdown to 'BLACKsummers'night'


Maxwell channels Carly Simon circa 1975 and begs for his love interest to show some emotion, i.e. "Express disappointment, speak your regrets," in the persuasive ballad.

8. 'Playing Possum'




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'Playing Possum' Lyrics

Come back from the dead
You left my, my heart here
Say what you will and won't forget
Express disappointment, speak your regrets, yeah
Or baby call out my name, I'll be where you are
I'll be very still, step down to my heart and mend this broken
If only you'd wake up from your constant possum playing
If only you'd wake up
I'm begging you sugar, have some leniency
Call the president and ask him baby, to pardon me and bring you back to me
Oh, oh, oh, oh oooooh
Amend this broken
If only you'd quite this nonsense of your possum playing
If only you'd
Yeah

Mel B Pictures

    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **

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    In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )

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nbtru2u

I love this;very, very nice.

June 29 2009 at 1:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dapce

This is so good!!!!!
I love this sound!!!!!!!!!!

June 27 2009 at 4:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ebony35467

Lawdy lord....this is my favorite song on the album beside stop the world and cold:)

June 24 2009 at 11:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cryptjoi

thank you!maxwell
thank you tracey for givin me a listen to this magnificent beautiful black man! i can not wait to get the cd!

June 24 2009 at 8:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jusmethatsall

are you kidding me? this crap doesn't even compare to urbanhangsuite. i bought that joint again so i could have the CD (had the cassette originally). these hits don't compare to

welcome, urban hang suite, dance wit me, ascension.

come on maxwell! and grow that hair back!!!!!!!

June 24 2009 at 6:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jusmethatsall

1 more thing. thanks for giving us a heads up!

June 24 2009 at 6:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
coolsmoothe

playing possum is a brillant song, wow

June 24 2009 at 5:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CANDICE

LOVE IT! LOVE IT LOVE IT! Headed to Austin on the 1st to see him, can't wait. This album is Timeless and Real!

June 24 2009 at 2:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ceelyrich

Thanks Maxwell.. I was worth the wait

June 24 2009 at 1:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sherry

Umm....does anyone know how to reach President Obama? Cause I will call and ask for a pardon! Damn this CD is hot!!!

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