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 βGive It to Youβ and her recent release βThink About Meβ. 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.
Star
702 Lyrics
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It's such a wonder how you shine
So no matter how far
I'm dancing with you in my mind
How I find the time to think about
What we had before
When everybody that I know is
Since you left the time
It's been so slow
Any corner of my mind
Where else can I go
See I need you boy
I honestly think I'm
Impairing my health
See I need you boy
That's probably why
I dance with myself
You're my star
It's such a wonder how you shine
So no matter how far
I'm dancing with you in my mind
Baby it's cool with me
You left it off as friends
But I know it won't be long
Until it's on again
You're harmony to every note
You can call my psychic
If you like
Whatever floats your boat
You're my star
It's such a wonder how you shine
So no matter how far
I'm dancing with you in my mind
We use to walk and talk
Talk
And you would hold me hand
Hand
By the time we finish talking
Talking
We were running out of land
Now I can't wait until
We move together again
Oh baby, you know I miss you
So much
It's like you got the
Midas touch, woo
You're my star
It's such a wonder how you shine
So no matter how far
I'm dancing with you in my mind
We use to walk and talk
Talk
And you would hold me hand
Hand
By the time we finish talking
Talking
We were running out of land
Now I can't wait until
We move together again
The song "Star" by 702 is a melancholic yet hopeful track that reminisces about a past relationship. The lyrics are a vulnerable confession of missing someone special and feeling lost without them. The singer expresses how the absence of her lover has made time feel slow and how the loneliness has caused her to dance with herself. The line "You're my star, it's such a wonder how you shine" conveys the admiration and fondness she still carries for her lover. She also acknowledges that it's difficult to move on as they were friends, but she hopes they will soon be together again.
The chorus is the main theme of the song, and it repeats throughout. The singer admits that even though they are physically apart, she still feels connected to her lover through memories and thoughts. She admits that her need for him is affecting her health and happiness.
The bridge of the song talks about how they used to walk, talk and hold hands. It's a vivid recollection of their physical connection that has not faded despite the time apart. The last line "Now I can't wait until we move together again" is the hope that keeps her going and is the perfect end to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my star
The singer cherishes the person they are singing to, referring to them as their guiding light.
It's such a wonder how you shine
The singer is amazed by their partner's brilliance and inner beauty.
So no matter how far
Physical distance doesn't weaken the singer's connection to their partner.
I'm dancing with you in my mind
The singer imagines themselves dancing with their partner in their thoughts and memories.
How I find the time to think about
Even with a busy schedule, the artist can't help but reminisce on their past experiences with their partner.
What we had before
The singer is referring to a past relationship with their partner.
When everybody that I know is
Despite the fact that everyone around them is currently occupied with dancing and socializing,
Dancing on the floor
The artist prefers to keep their thoughts elsewhere and holds onto their memories with their loved one.
Since you left the time
Ever since their partner left,
It's been so slow
Time seems to be moving at a sluggish pace for the artist without their partner's presence.
Any corner of my mind
Every part of the singer's thoughts and imagination involve their partner.
Where else can I go
The artist has become so entranced by their partner that they can no longer imagine anything else.
See I need you boy
The singer acknowledges their need for their partner and that their absence is affecting them.
I honestly think I'm
The singer truly believes that their reliance on their partner is affecting their health.
Impairing my health
The singer perceives the impact of their partner's absence to have negative health consequences.
That's probably why
The artist attributes their solo dancing to their dependency on their partner.
I dance with myself
Without their partner physically present, the artist chooses to 'dance' in their imagination and memories.
Baby it's cool with me
The singer understands and is okay with their relationship being reduced to a platonic friendship.
You left it off as friends
The singer's partner ended their previous romantic relationship, but they remain friendly.
But I know it won't be long
The artist believes that a romantic relationship will soon resume with their partner.
Until it's on again
The artist is eagerly anticipating the rekindling of their romantic relationship.
You're harmony to every note
The artist thinks that their partner perfectly complements every aspect of their life and personality.
You can call my psychic
The singer suggests that their partner can reach out to them whenever they need them, even via unconventional means.
If you like
The artist assures their partner that they are always available, even unexpectedly.
Whatever floats your boat
The singer is flexible and wants their partner to feel completely comfortable reaching out to them in any way they prefer.
We use to walk and talk
The singer recalls a time when they would spend time with their partner through conversation and taking walks together.
And you would hold me hand
The singer remembers physical affection such as holding hands during their relationship.
By the time we finish talking
The artist would become so engrossed in conversations with their partner
We were running out of land
They would be so deeply invested in the conversation that they would be unaware of the distance they covered.
Now I can't wait until
The singer eagerly anticipates the day they can reconnect physically and emotionally with their partner.
We move together again
The singer yearns for the rekindling of a romantic relationship with their partner and to be close to them once more.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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@live4him606
Out of all the videos they did...Irish really did seem to enjoy this one. She stole the show the entire video! RIP Irish!! Love these ladies
@shanteshante811
Ikr probably brushing off rAy j lol rip Irish
@StacyHarrison-zx8cr
yes she did ... she my favorite
@lucky9381
'Star' and 'I Still Love You' - two of the greatest tracks ever made by the Neptunes.
@Prime.editzaep
Yasssss!!!
@axa5005
FACTS
@mzcool71
Irish little dance is π₯.
@missgigip
Yessss! ππ½ππ½ππ½
@josephbishara4791
"Lookin at me" by MA$E is the greatest track ever made by he Neptunes.
@ebonygoddess007
Was one of my favorite songs from them. The bridge with the harmony ππΏππΏππΏ Sleep well Irish ππΏ