P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)

Album: Once Again (2006)
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Songfacts®:

  • PDA stands for "Public Display of Affection," which is kissing and other behavior that is often deemed inappropriate for a public place. In this song, Legend sings about being so in love with a girl that he's willing to show it in public - they don't care what everyone who sees them thinks. >>>
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    Bertrand - Paris, France
  • "P.D.A." is part of John Legend's second album, Once Again, which was P.C.T. (pre Chrissy Teigen). He met Teigen on the video shoot for a different song on the album, "Stereo." They got married in 2013.
  • At the time, Legend was signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label and was teaming up with various writers and producers. His collaborators on "P.D.A." were Eric Hudson, Kawan Prather, Jessyca Wilson and Jack Splash.

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  • Nikki from Chicago, IlThe actors in this music video are from the Brazilian movie "City of God" and John's scenes were also shot in Brazil.
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