"On My Knees" is the debut single of British R&B girl group

the 411 The 411 are an English girl group comprising Carolyn Owlett, Tisha Martin and Tanya Boniface. Originally a four-piece with Suzie Furlonger, the group was formed in late 2002 after Martin and Boniface sang backing vocals on Lemar's version of A ...

, released on 17 May 2004 and included on their first album, '' Between the Sheets'' (2004). The song samples "Ain't My Style" by

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and features guest vocals from American rapper

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. On the

UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...

, the song reached number four and spent 10 weeks in the UK top 75. It also charted in nine other countries in Europe and Australia.

Background

Band member Suzie Furlonger said: "It's basically about a girl who's in a relationship with someone that she knew was wrong for her at the time but allowed it anyway. He doesn't treat her well. It's her turning round to him and saying "that's it! I don't have to put up with this anymore". It's not a man-hating song - just a "don't put up with being treated badly" song." Bandmate

Tisha Martin Tisha Monique is a British singer and actress, best known for being a member of the R&B band The 411. As an actress, she is best known as Missy in ''Kerching!'', and Ella in ''The Basil Brush Show''. Early life Martin attended the Sylvia Youn ...

added, "Yeah, don't get us wrong - a lot of people think that we're men bashing but were not - we do like the guys!"

Track listings

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Weekly charts

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Release history

References

{{Authority control 2004 debut singles 2004 songs The 411 songs Songs written by Ed Townsend Sony Music UK singles