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.
Trouble
702 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I know that this could be
I can't help myself baby although I try
You're the flame that turned into a fire
And baby there's someone else in my life
But what you got, it keeps on callin'
I know that this could be
Trouble
But I'm down to take a chance
Trouble
Cause I kinda got a man
Trouble
And I don't know what to do
Trouble
Cause I'm really feeling you
When you're alone with me
I know that this could be
You don't know if he finds just what he?Ll do
So I'm telling you that there's a lot to lose
If he knew what we did, he'd act a fool
So lets be smart about this baby
When you're alone with me
I know that this could be
Trouble
But I'm down to take a chance
Trouble
Cause I kinda got a man
Trouble
And I don't know what to do
Trouble
Cause I'm really feeling you
When you're alone with me
I know that this could be
As we proceed
(Tell me if you're really sure)
I'm what you need
(Can you handle what's in store)
I know it?S wrong
(But the way I feel for you is strong)
If this keeps going on this could be dangerous
When you're alone with me
I know that this could be
Trouble
Trouble
When you're alone with me
I know that this could be trouble
The song "Trouble" by 702 is a song about a woman who is torn between her current partner and her attraction to another man. The lyrics suggest that the singer is involved in a romantic relationship, but when she is with the other man, she feels a strong connection that she can't resist, despite the consequences. The song's chorus repeats the word "trouble" to signify the potential danger and risk of her actions.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that she knows her attraction to this other person could get her into trouble. She recognizes that she wants to resist the feelings she has for him, but she can't help herself from getting caught up in the moment. The lyrics "you're the flame that turned into a fire" suggest that her attraction to this other person has grown stronger than she intended. Additionally, the lyric "And baby there's someone else in my life, but what you got, it keeps on callin'" is an admission that she is already in a committed relationship, but this other person's presence still lingers in the back of her mind.
The chorus repeats four times throughout the song, emphasizing the risk the singer is taking by indulging in this attraction. The lyrics "Cause I'm really feeling you" shows the strong connection the singer has with the other person. Additionally, the line "I'm down to take a chance" reiterates that she knows the risk of continuing this relationship but is still willing to take the chance.
In the bridge, the singer tells the other person that there is "a lot to lose" if their relationship were to be exposed. She suggests that her partner could react in a negative manner and that they should be "smart" about the situation. The lyrics "If this keeps going on this could be dangerous" suggests that the situation is escalating and that it could have serious consequences if they are not careful.
Overall, "Trouble" is a relatable song, as many people have found themselves in situations where they are attracted to someone, even though they are in a committed relationship. The song emphasizes the risks and consequences of cheating, and it encourages listeners to be careful with their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone with me
The singer acknowledges the potential for something to happen between them when just the two of them are together.
I know that this could be
The singer acknowledges that the situation could lead to trouble.
I can't help myself baby although I try
Although the singer recognizes the consequences of getting involved, they are still drawn to this person.
You're the flame that turned into a fire
The person the artist is referring to represents a small spark that has now grown into something much larger.
And baby there's someone else in my life
The artist is seeing someone else, although they are considering cheating with this other person.
But what you got, it keeps on callin'
The attraction this person has for the singer keeps drawing them in, even though they know it could lead to trouble.
Trouble
The singer acknowledges that getting involved with this person could be problematic.
But I'm down to take a chance
Despite the potential negative consequences, the artist is still willing to risk pursuing this person.
Cause I kinda got a man
The artist already has a significant other, so pursuing this other person could lead to trouble with their current partner.
And I don't know what to do
The artist recognizes the difficult situation they are in and is unsure of how to handle it.
Cause I'm really feeling you
Despite all the potential issues, the singer has a strong attraction to this other person.
You don't know if he finds just what he'll do
The artist is concerned about their current partner finding out about their attraction to this other person and how they might react.
So I'm telling you that there's a lot to lose
The singer tries to emphasize the potential negative consequences of getting involved with them.
If he knew what we did, he'd act a fool
The singer believes their current partner would react in a negative way if they found out about their attraction to this other person.
So lets be smart about this baby
The singer acknowledges the need to be cautious and not get caught.
As we proceed
The artist continues to move forward with the situation.
(Tell me if you're really sure)
The artist asks the other person if they are sure about pursuing this relationship despite the potential for problems.
I'm what you need
The singer feels that they can fulfill the other person's needs.
(Can you handle what's in store)
The singer asks if the other person is prepared for all the potential issues that could arise from pursuing this relationship.
I know it's wrong
The artist acknowledges that what they are doing is not morally right.
(But the way I feel for you is strong)
The artist's attraction to this other person is so strong that it is difficult to resist.
If this keeps going on this could be dangerous
The artist recognizes that pursuing this relationship could have negative consequences and become dangerous.
Trouble
The song ends with a repeat of the word 'trouble,' emphasizing the potential consequences that could arise from their actions.
Trouble
The song ends with a repeat of the word 'trouble,' emphasizing the potential consequences that could arise from their actions.
When you're alone with me
The song ends with a repeat of the line from the beginning of the song, emphasizing the potential for something to happen when just the two of them are together.
Lyrics © DistroKid, TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD D. BELL, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT MICKENS, DONALD BOYCE, RICHARD WESTFIELD, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, ROBERT BELL, GEORGE BROWN, MARIO WINANS, JACK KNIGHT, MICHAEL JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind