In Las Vegas, sisters LeMisha and Irish Grinstead, and their friend Kameelah Williams, were students at the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. Irish, her twin sister Orish, and LeMisha occasionally sang in the lobby of Caesars Palace where they were discovered by actor/comedian Sinbad. He visited their home in order to convince their parents to send the trio to Atlanta for a convention and music competition. Though the girls missed the deadline for entry, Sinbad used his name to get them in.[1] "Sweeta than Suga," as they were then called (Sinbad suggested the name), came in second in the competition. As the convention was nearing a close, they met Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe) who agreed to work with the sisters. They were briefly joined by their cousin Amelia Childs. After they made their recorded debut on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play", Amelia dropped out of the group[1] and was replaced by Kameelah Williams. After recording a few demos as a quartet including "Steelo", and "Get It Together", Orish decided to leave the group (even though her vocals appear on the first album). Bivins continued to work with different producers and songwriters to get the right feel for their first album. The reconfigured group was christened "702," which is Las Vegas' area code, a name which bivens suggested. [1]
702 was discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition and made their recorded debut on Subway's hit single "This Lil' Game We Play". Missy Elliott wrote and co-produced four songs from their first album, No Doubt, including "Steelo". The remix of "Steelo" was the first major solo production credit for Elliott's main collaborator Timbaland. "Steelo" was later used, with altered lyrics, as the theme song to the Nickelodeon television show Cousin Skeeter.
Elliott crafted two more songs for 702, their second album, the top 5 hit "Where My Girls At" and "You Don't Know". No Doubt won a Lady Of Soul Soul Train Award for "Best R&B/Soul or Rap Album Of The Year by A Group Band Or Duo". The group split after the poor sales of their album 'Star' and lack of promotion from Motown.
Kameelah now sings backup for the likes of Faith Evans and Macy Gray. She has been working on her solo project for a while, releasing a number of singles including the duet with Musiq Soulchild “Give It to You” and her recent release “Think About Me”. Irish was the only group member to act, as she co-starred in The Brewster Project in early 2004.
Orish, twin sister of Irish, died of kidney failure on Sunday April 20, 2008 at age 27. She was part of the original lineup (pre-No Doubt) and filled in for Misha during her pregnancy.
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
702 Lyrics
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As we went deep in the dark
I watched you sleeping tight
Protect you from the light
As if you were a child
And put a kiss on your lips
Don't you go breaking my heart
'Cuz if you go breaking my heart
I won't survive, so stay for tonight
This can't be right
'Cuz each and everytime I look deep in your eyes
I see the shining stars
Beautiful works of art
Still we just never part
Let's talk it through you and I, here tonight
Don't you go breaking my heart
Stay for awhile, I'll make it alright
'Cuz if you go breaking my heart
I won't survive, so stay for tonight
Is there something that I should have done?
Tell me where did I go wrong?
Is there something that I could have said,
To make you stay, around my way?
Don't you go breaking my heart
Stay for awhile, I'll make it alright
'Cuz if you go breaking my heart
I won't survive, so stay for tonight
The lyrics of 702's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" convey a sense of urgency and desperation from the singer, who is pleading with their lover to stay and not break their heart. The opening lines describe the intimacy between the two, with the singer feeling their partner's "beating heart" as they sleep together in the dark. The use of the verb "watched" suggests a protective, caretaking role that the singer feels toward their partner. They see their partner as vulnerable, even "as if [they] were a child," and the kiss the singer places on their partner's lips is a tender gesture that emphasizes their affection.
The chorus expresses the fear and anxiety that the singer feels at the thought of their partner leaving them. The repeated plea of "Don't you go breaking my heart" is a clear indication of the singer's vulnerability and emotional dependence on their partner. The urgency of the situation is heightened by the repetition of "stay for tonight" in each chorus, as if the singer is desperately trying to keep their partner from leaving by any means necessary.
The second verse continues the theme of emotional dependence, with the singer stating that every time they look into their partner's eyes, they see "shining stars" and "beautiful works of art." The use of these poetic metaphors suggests that the singer sees their partner as something special and unique, and that the thought of losing them is almost unbearable. The verse ends with a call to "talk it through" with their partner, indicating that the singer is open to discussing and resolving whatever issues may be causing their partner to consider leaving.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" convey a sense of urgency, vulnerability, and emotional dependence. The singer is pleading with their partner to stay and not break their heart, emphasizing their affection and willingness to work through any issues that may be causing tension in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So many nights, I felt your beating heart
I've spent so many intimate nights with you, feeling the rhythm of your heartbeat.
As we went deep in the dark
Our passion grew as we explored deeper into the unknown.
I watched you sleeping tight
I was there by your side, keeping watch over you as you peacefully slept.
Protect you from the light
I shielded you from the harsh realities of life, preserving your innocence and purity.
As if you were a child
My love for you was so pure and parental, as if you were my little child.
And put a kiss on your lips
Feeling overwhelmed with love for you, I put a tender, loving kiss on your lips.
Don't you go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me by leaving me behind; I'm sensitive and fragile.
Stay for awhile, I'll make it alright
If you stay with me, I promise to comfort and soothe you.
'Cuz if you go breaking my heart
If you do leave me, it would break my heart into a million pieces.
I won't survive, so stay for tonight
Staying with me for just one more night will help me stay alive and hold me over till tomorrow.
This can't be right
Something seems off or wrong about this situation, and I'm trying to figure it out.
'Cuz each and every time I look deep in your eyes
Whenever I gaze deep into your eyes, I experience an intense emotional connection with you.
I see the shining stars
Your eyes glow so brightly, resembling the stars in the calm and peaceful night sky.
Beautiful works of art
Your eyes are like stunning masterpieces that are truly breathtaking to behold.
Still we just never part
Despite our intimacy and strong bond, we never seem to fully commit to each other or become a permanent part of each other's lives.
Let's talk it through you and I, here tonight
We need to have an honest and earnest conversation about our relationship tonight to clear up any doubts or concerns we may have.
Is there something that I should have done?
Is there any action or behavior that would have made you happier or more satisfied with me?
Tell me where did I go wrong?
Please explain to me where I failed or fell short in our relationship, so I can work on improving myself.
Is there something that I could have said,
Was there anything I could have verbally expressed that would have made a difference in the outcome of our relationship?
To make you stay, around my way?
Is there anything that would have kept you close to me and prevented you from leaving me behind?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Broma 16
Written by: ANDERS BAGGE, JOCELYN GUERIDON, LAILA BAGGE
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