Don't Be Gone Too Long

Album: X (2014)
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Songfacts®:

  • This electro-dance track was originally intended to be released as a single in March 2014 with Ariana Grande featuring. However it was pushed back a number of times because of Brown's legal problems and was eventually included as part of the X album six months later.
  • The song's music video was directed by Chris Brown. The clip stars Ariana Grande and Breezy as two star-crossed medieval lovers who are separated after the kingdom discovers their romance.

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