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.
What More Can He Do
702 Lyrics
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Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
Never in my imagination
Did I ever see so clearly
That someone has so much concern for my life
Dear love came & found me
Loved me when I didn't even love myself
I love that it will be there
When there's nobody else
So with my voice
I'll sing this little song of praise
'cause when I think of all He's done
All I can say
What more can he do
Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
'cause He cares so much for you & I
What more can he do
Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
'cause He cares so much for you & I
Really didn't ever reason
To love me so much right from the start
I haven't done a lot of things that I'm proud of
But that is just the way of Your love
"Why me" Is what I keep on askin' myself
Just could've givin' this gift to anyone else
But You made me realize that I was special too
& that is something that You didn't have to do
What more can he do
Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
'cause He cares so much for you & I
What more can he do
Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
'cause He cares so much for you & I
Don't know why he love me (love me)
Don't know why he care (he care)
Even though I really didn't deserve it
I'm still glad that He did
Don't know why he love me (don't know why)
Don't know why he care (don't know why)
Even though I really didn't deserve it
I'm still glad that He did
What more can he do
Tell me
What more can he do
He sends loving arms down from the sky
'cause He cares so much for you & I
(Repeat till end)
702's song What More Can He Do is a gospel-inspired song that praises the divine for his love and care for mankind. The lyrics express deep gratitude and appreciation for the amazing and endless love that the divine has bestowed upon the singer. The lyrics begin with the question, "what more can he do," a statement of awe and utter amazement that He has done so much already. The song goes further to describe how the divine has always been there, sending loving arms down from the sky to care for His people, even when they do not deserve it. The pure and innocent love of the divine is described as a gift that is undeserved but gratefully accepted.
The song also acknowledges human imperfections and frailty, recognizing that the singer's shortcomings do not diminish the divine's love. In fact, the song highlights how the divine's love is unconditional, and He loves us even when we do not deserve it. The singer expresses their appreciation for being chosen to experience this profound love and care, and they sing this little song of praise to show their gratitude.
In summary, the song appeals to the divine's love and care for humanity and praises Him for all he has done, is doing and will continue to do. It encourages listeners to be grateful for His love, which is unconditional and beyond human understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
What more can he do
Asking what else God can do to show his love and care.
Tell me
Requesting an answer or response from the listener.
He sends loving arms down from the sky
God's love and care are always present and available to us.
'cause He cares so much for you & I
God's motivation for his love and care is his deep concern for our well-being.
Never in my imagination
Expressing a sense of surprise or awe at God's love and care.
Did I ever see so clearly
Realizing more fully how much God loves and cares for us.
That someone has so much concern for my life
Acknowledging the extent of God's care and involvement in our lives.
Dear love came & found me
God's love actively reaches out to us and seeks us out.
Loved me when I didn't even love myself
God's love is not based on our worthiness or actions, but is freely given to us.
I love that it will be there
Appreciating God's consistent and unwavering love and care.
When there's nobody else
God's love is always available to us, even when other sources of support are not.
So with my voice
Expressing praise and gratitude to God.
I'll sing this little song of praise
Using music as a way to express thankfulness to God.
'cause when I think of all He's done
Reflecting on the many ways that God has shown love and care.
All I can say
Expressing a sense of awe and wonder at God's love and care.
Really didn't ever reason
Admitting that there is no logical reason why God would love and care for us so much.
To love me so much right from the start
God's love for us is not earned or acquired, but is present from the beginning.
I haven't done a lot of things that I'm proud of
Acknowledging one's faults and shortcomings.
But that is just the way of Your love
God's love is not conditional on our actions or merit, but is freely given to us.
"Why me" Is what I keep on askin' myself
Wondering why God has chosen to show love and care to us specifically.
Just could've givin' this gift to anyone else
Acknowledging that God's love and care is available to all, not just oneself.
But You made me realize that I was special too
Understanding that God's love and care is personal and individualized to each person.
& that is something that You didn't have to do
Recognizing that God's love and care is a gift, not a requirement or obligation.
Don't know why he love me (love me)
Repeating the question of why God loves us so much.
Don't know why he care (he care)
Repeating the question of why God cares for us so deeply.
Even though I really didn't deserve it
Acknowledging that God's love and care is not earned or deserved, but is freely given to us.
I'm still glad that He did
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for God's love and care.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music
Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, ERICA MONIQUE ATKINS-CAMPBELL, JOHN T SMITH, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
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