While on this label, the men of 3rd Storee toured with N'Sync and Britney Spears. In 1999, they released their self-titled debut album which had five tracks produced by Babyface. One of these tracks, "If Ever", was released as a single. The album's other single was "Party Tonight."
After the first album, lead singer Lil Man left the group to pursue a solo career. In 2005 he released his first album "Learn How To Love" which spawned the hit single "Happy Together." As part of his current deal with Treacherous Records, K. Young was given his own production company "Magic Ink." He currently is touring in Europe.
The group was then moved to Def Soul, which was serving as the new distribution method for Edmonds Entertainment. While there, the group roster expanded to five, as they added long-time friend, J'Son, and Gavin, who had impressed the group's manager, Jacqueline McQuarn.
While on Def Soul, the group released the album Get With Me in 2002. It included the track "I'm Sorry," which the group had recorded for the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack. The title track, "Get With Me," was produced by Rodney Jerkins and was released as a single.
Following the release of their sophomore effort, the group went on a brief hiatus. They returned in 2006 under the new name, Chapter 4, and had lost Kevontay in the process. Under the new name, the group was signed to J Records, where they released the single "Fool Wit You." They were reportedly working on a new album, but that seems to have been lost in the rough.
All I Do
3rd Storee Lyrics
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Come on, listen up now
3rd Storee on the rise come on
Yab Yum on top come on
I'm in the studio caked up (caked up)
I leave the session when you wake up (wake up)
Only rock the beats with the deep cuts (deep cuts)
We all screaming 3rd Storee what, what
Bumping Newark on the tape deck (tape deck)
I got the number you can bet that (oh you can bet that)
I got three friends don't forget that ya heard me
[Jay-R]
Shorty had a little back caught my eye
Bounce getting jiggy with her sexy thigh
She blew my mind, she was all so fine
I think about her now most every night
I like the way her style got me hypnotized
Be so fly, I gotta make her mine
[3rd Storee] (Lil'Man)
All I do is (when I can't get no sleep I)
Think about you (you're everything to me baby)
How am I supposed to (be alone, know I just can't)
Chill without you (chill without your love)
[Jay-R]
I wanna know what I can do
To get me closer to you
I wanna know the do's and don't's
What can I do to get you
[Lil'Man]
Everyday, I think about it everyday
If I could only have you babe oh yeah
[3rd Storee] (Lil'Man)
All I do is (when I can't get no sleep I)
Think about you (you're everything to me baby)
How am I supposed to (be alone, know I just can't)
Chill without you (chill without your love)
All I do is (when I can't get no sleep I)
Think about you (you're everything to me baby)
How am I supposed to (be alone, know I just can't)
Chill without you (chill without your love)
[Lil'Man]
I can't explain what I see in your eyes
But I know it comes from deep inside
And everyday I wish that I could see
The girl that always be inside my dreams baby
[3rd Storee] (Lil'Man)
All I do is (when I can't get no sleep I)
Think about you (you're everything to me baby)
How am I supposed to (be alone, know I just can't)
Chill without you (chill without your love)
The song "All I Do" by 3rd Storee is a romantic ballad about the overwhelming feelings of love and infatuation. D-Smoove sets the tone, talking about how he is in the studio with the rest of the band, working hard to make their dreams a reality. His lyrics suggest that they are the next big thing, and he is proud to be part of it. When Jay-R takes over, he sings about a woman he met on Sunset Boulevard who caught his eye. He can't stop thinking about her, and her style has hypnotized him. Lil Man then steps in, singing the chorus which repeats "All I do when I can't get no sleep is think about you," over and over again. Lil Man's verse, coming just before the final chorus, describes the passion and power of love that he shares with this dream girl.
Overall, the lyrics describe the intensity of love and the obsessive thoughts and feelings that it can create. The song's repetitive structure reinforces the idea that love can be all-consuming, leaving the singers unable to think about anything else. The verses paint a picture of two men who have been caught up in the whirlwind of love, unable to escape its grip. The chorus serves as an ode to the power of love, a reminder that even when the rest of the world fades away, these two men will always have each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, listen up now
Hey, pay attention to what I'm about to say
3rd Storee on the rise come on
We, 3rd Storee, are becoming more popular and successful
Yab Yum on top come on
Our record label, Yab Yum, is at the top of the game
I'm in the studio caked up (caked up)
I'm in the studio making a lot of money
I leave the session when you wake up (wake up)
I work long hours in the studio and leave when others are just beginning their day
Only rock the beats with the deep cuts (deep cuts)
We only choose the best, most unique and innovative music to perform
We all screaming 3rd Storee what, what
We have a lot of fans who love our music
I met shorty on Sunset (on Sunset)
I met a girl on Sunset Boulevard
Bumping Newark on the tape deck (tape deck)
We were playing music from Newark on the tape deck
I got the number you can bet that (oh you can bet that)
I got her phone number and you can be sure of that
I got three friends don't forget that ya heard me
I have three friends - don't forget about us
Shorty had a little back caught my eye
I noticed her attractive physique
Bounce getting jiggy with her sexy thigh
She was dancing and moving her leg in a way that was attractive to me
She blew my mind, she was all so fine
I was incredibly impressed by her beauty and charm
I think about her now most every night
I can't stop thinking about her
I like the way her style got me hypnotized
Her fashion and demeanor captivated me
Be so fly, I gotta make her mine
She's so cool and attractive, I have to try to date her
I wanna know what I can do
I want to find out how to pursue her romantically
To get me closer to you
To move closer to having a romantic relationship with her
I wanna know the do's and don't's
I want to learn about what I should and shouldn't do to impress her
What can I do to get you
How can I convince you to be with me?
Everyday, I think about it everyday
Every single day, I think about her
If I could only have you babe oh yeah
If only I could be with her, that would be amazing
I can't explain what I see in your eyes
I can't put into words the emotions that her eyes evoke in me
But I know it comes from deep inside
But I know that it's a very strong feeling that originates in my soul
And everyday I wish that I could see
Every day, I wish that I could spend time with her
The girl that always be inside my dreams baby
The girl that I dream about constantly
All I do is (when I can't get no sleep I)
My thoughts are constantly consumed by
Think about you (you're everything to me baby)
Thinking about the girl I'm infatuated with and how important she is to me
How am I supposed to (be alone, know I just can't)
It's difficult for me to be alone without her, to the point that I can't do it
Chill without you (chill without your love)
I can't relax or be at peace without her love and affection
Contributed by David P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tranikaperez-brock8363
Bringing it back!!! Good times!
@Jaylen843
Jay-R, Kevontay, Lil’ Man and D-Smoove 3rd Storee January 27, 2000
@Jaylen843
Jay-R, K Young, Kevontay and D-Smoove 3rd Storee November 27, 2000