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.
Make Time
702 Lyrics
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But still you leave the job undone
You only call me when you're free
But you know
That it ain't
Good enough for me
As if you're out there making ends
And now you're knocking on my door
Well I guess you were too busy before
[Chorus]
You better make time
If you want to be with me,can't you see
Show me I got everything you need,everything
Think twice if you want to be with me,next to me
You want to take the ride you better make the time
You better make the time
If you want to be with me,ecstasy
Show me I got everything you need,fantasy
Think twice if you want to be with me,next to me
You want to take the ride you better make the time
There's other places I can be
If you're not careful
You might see me out with somebody else
If you do you can only blame it on yourself
I'm feeling you without a doubt
But I know how to do it out
So don't you call me on the phone
Late at night when you don't want to be alone
Don't want to be a part time lover
I've gotta be more than just another
[Chorus]
Gonna have to show me
You want to be my one and only
Gonna have to prove it to me
Don't want to be a part time lover
I've gotta be more than just another
[Chorus]
702's Make Time is a song about a lover who is not committed enough to the singer. The lover seems to only be interested in them when it is convenient and is not putting in the effort that the singer needs. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that their lover wants to be with them, but they are not putting in the work to make it happen. They are leaving the job undone and only reaching out when they have free time. The singer understands that this is not enough for them and that they need more commitment from their lover. This is emphasized in the repeated line, "You better make time, if you want to be with me."
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the lover needs to step up and make time for the singer if they want to be together. The singer has everything that the lover needs, but they need to show it and prove it. They warn the lover that if they are not careful, they may see the singer with someone else. The singer knows their worth and does not want to settle for a part-time lover. They want someone who is committed to them and wants to be their one and only.
Overall, Make Time is a strong message about the importance of commitment and effort in relationships. It is a call to action for partners to show their love through their actions and to make time for each other. The singer's honesty and self-respect make the song empowering and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want to be the one
You express your interest in being with me
But still you leave the job undone
However, you don't put in the effort to pursue a serious relationship
You only call me when you're free
You only reach out to me when you have no other plans
But you know
But you are aware
That it ain't
That your behavior is not
Good enough for me
Satisfactory or suitable for a fulfilling relationship
You're always livin' with your friends
You seem to prioritize spending time with your friends over building a relationship with me
As if you're out there making ends
As if you are struggling to make a living, but in reality, you are just socializing with your friends
And now you're knocking on my door
Now you want to spend time with me
Well I guess you were too busy before
However, previously you seemed too occupied to prioritize building a relationship with me
You better make time
If you want to pursue a relationship with me, you need to prioritize and dedicate time to be with me
If you want to be with me,can't you see
It should be apparent that if you want to be with me, you need to allocate time for me
Show me I got everything you need,everything
Demonstrate that I am the one for you and you need me in your life
Think twice if you want to be with me,next to me
Consider whether you are ready for a serious relationship or if you will end up hurting me
You want to take the ride you better make the time
If you want to pursue a relationship with me, make the effort to be with me or else I will move on
If you want to be with me,ecstasy
It is the highest form of happiness if you want to pursue a relationship with me
Show me I got everything you need,fantasy
Prove to me that I am the person who can fulfill all your dreams and desires
There's other places I can be
I have other options and places to invest my time in
If you're not careful
If you don't show me that you are serious
You might see me out with somebody else
You may observe me with someone else
If you do you can only blame it on yourself
If that happens, don't hold anyone else responsible but yourself for missing out on a potential relationship with me
I'm feeling you without a doubt
I have strong feelings for you
But I know how to do it out
But I also know how to control my emotions and not engage in a relationship with someone who is not serious
So don't you call me on the phone
Therefore, don't try to contact me
Late at night when you don't want to be alone
During times of loneliness or when seeking company, especially at night
Gonna have to show me
You need to prove to me
You want to be my one and only
That you genuinely want to be in a committed and exclusive relationship with me
Gonna have to prove it to me
You have to demonstrate and convince me
Don't want to be a part time lover
I am not interested in a casual or on-and-off relationship
I've gotta be more than just another
I want to be more than just someone you see occasionally or when it is convenient for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBBIE NEVIL, GREG CHARLEY
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