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.
Word Iz Bond
702 Lyrics
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Word iz bond
Word iz bond
Word iz bond
On and on
Word iz bond
On and on
Word iz bond
[Chorus: (x4)]
On and on
Word iz bond
We be chillin' to the break of dawn
And it's on
Woke up this morning
Chillin' on my head
Didn't want to wake my man
So instead I called my girlies
Let's chill today
Go out and play
Get in the car and let's cruise around the way
While the lead track plays
In the back so soothin'
The system is pumpin'
Got the kids on the block bumpin'
Just chillin' with my girls it's sumthin'
Got more funk in the trunk and it's funkin'
Me and the girls know the time before we enter
The center of my path finder
Flirtin' with the guys,cool with the girls
No members just just money
Or say in your world
Crusin' to the homebase
In Vegas where were livin'
Peace sign is up when we're ridin' through
Passin',hey how you doin'
This is how we do
'Cause we keep it goin' on
Word iz bond
[Chorus]
We be chillin' with the highest funk fashion
Donna Karen that's the gear we be wearin'
Pullin' out a list to get me back and get me fizzed
What I do when I chill with my crew
So just to get a shot to all my peeps on the street
We dedicate this song
On and on and on
To whom we've known so long
We gotta stay strong
Word iz bond
I shine like diamonds
On some straight Lariems
On the Benz glidin' through smoke foggy wind
Lay back in the Coupe
And tellin' ya smellin' like weed
Who creeps up on the side me
Talkin' all I need
Peep Dom P's in the bright pink and white rover
Pointin' to the nearest corner for shorty to pull it over
She cracked a smile,word iz bond
I almost crashin'
I blinked again and they was gone that fast
Word iz bond
[Chorus]
The song "Word Iz Bond" is a celebration of loyalty and friendship. The lyrics describe a day out with the singer's female friends, cruising around in a car, listening to music and checking out guys. The chorus repeats the phrase "word iz bond," emphasizing the importance of keeping promises and sticking together. The song's message is that true friends stay connected and support each other through thick and thin.
The lyrics playfully describe the singer's female friend group as fashionable and confident, highlighting their strong bond with each other. The line "No members just just money or say in your world" suggests that their friendship is not based on materialism or status but rather on genuine affection and shared experiences. The verse about meeting guys and flirting with them shows that the women are having fun together, but their ultimate allegiance is to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Word iz bond
The message here is about honesty, trust, and loyalty. Word iz bond; meaning, the things we say should not be taken lightly, and should be acted upon with truthfulness and responsibility.
On and on
Repetition of the phrase "on and on" emphasizes the idea that these words hold true and constant. The singer is saying that they will always stand by their word.
We be chillin' to the break of dawn
The singer and their companions are relaxed and enjoying each other's company until daybreak. They are living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
And it's on
This phrase is a continuation of the previous line and emphasizes the idea that they will continue to enjoy themselves until morning.
Woke up this morning
The artist is sharing a personal experience about how their day started.
Chillin' on my head
The singer is relaxed and taking it easy in the morning without a care in the world.
Didn't want to wake my man
The singer has a partner who is still asleep and the singer is making an effort not to wake them up.
So instead I called my girlies
The artist decides not to disturb their partner and calls their female friends instead to hang out and have fun.
Let's chill today
The artist is suggesting a relaxed and fun day with their friends.
Go out and play
The artist is suggesting going out and having fun without any specific plans in mind.
Get in the car and let's cruise around the way
The singer and their friends are aimlessly driving around without any set destination, enjoying each other's company.
While the lead track plays
The music playing in the car is enjoyable and adding to the laid-back mood of the group.
In the back so soothin'
The singer is referring to the music again and how it makes the atmosphere calm and relaxing in the car.
The system is pumpin'
The sound system in the car is loud and adds to the excitement and energy of the moment.
Got the kids on the block bumpin'
The singer is referring to the people in the neighborhood who are outside and are attracted to the loud music coming from the car, and are enjoying it as well.
Just chillin' with my girls it's sumthin'
The artist is enjoying their company and is thankful for their friendship and the opportunity to chill out with them.
Got more funk in the trunk and it's funkin'
The music playing in the car is upbeat and exciting, and the group is enjoying it to the fullest.
Me and the girls know the time before we enter
The singer and their friends are aware of what time they need to be back and are enjoying themselves without losing track of time.
The center of my pathfinder
The group is traveling in a pathfinder vehicle.
Flirtin' with the guys, cool with the girls
The artist is describing their friendly relationships with both males and females.
No members just just money
The artist and their friends are not part of any club or group; they are financially stable and independent.
Or say in your world
The artist is emphasizing that they are living in the moment and enjoying themselves without worrying about anyone else's opinions or ideas.
Crusin' to the homebase in Vegas where were livin'
The group is driving to their home base in Vegas, where they live and enjoy themselves.
Peace sign is up when we're ridin' through
The group is peaceful and friendly to others they may encounter while driving.
Passin', hey how you doin'
The singer and friends are enjoying their day so far and are friendly with others they come across on their trip.
We be chillin' with the highest funk fashion
The group is dressed to impress and is enjoying the latest fashion trends.
Donna Karen that's the gear we be wearin'
Donna Karen is the clothing brand the group is wearing.
Pullin' out a list to get me back and get me fizzed
The artist has a list of activities to do and is excited to cross them off the list.
What I do when I chill with my crew
The artist is describing what they enjoy doing when they hang out with their friends.
So just to get a shot to all my peeps on the street
The singer is giving a shout out to their friends who might be listening to the song.
We dedicate this song
The group wants to dedicate this song to their friends and fans.
To whom we've known so long
The group wants to dedicate the song to their long-term friends and companions.
We gotta stay strong
The group wants to remind their friends and fans to stay strong and true to themselves.
I shine like diamonds
The artist is feeling good about themselves and their life at the moment.
On some straight Lariems
The singer is wearing expensive and fashionable clothing.
On the Benz glidin' through smoke foggy wind
The artist is driving a Benz car through smoky and foggy weather conditions, which adds to the cool and laid-back atmosphere of the moment.
Lay back in the Coupe
The singer is relaxing in a coupe car.
And tellin' ya smellin' like weed
The singer is saying that they smell like weed, perhaps symbolizing that they are currently high, relaxed, and carefree.
Who creeps up on the side me
Someone is approaching the singer's car from the side.
Talkin' all I need
The person approaching the car is trying to sell or advertise something to the artist.
Peep Dom P's in the bright pink and white rover
The artist sees a luxury car, a pink and white rover, and is enjoying the sight.
Pointin' to the nearest corner for shorty to pull it over
The person in the luxury car is suggesting a nearby spot for the singer to stop and hang out.
She cracked a smile, word iz bond
The singer sees that the suggestion from the person in the luxury car is friendly and genuine.
I almost crashin'
The artist is surprised and nearly loses control of their car.
I blinked again and they was gone that fast
The luxury car disappears quickly, perhaps symbolizing that good moments often pass by quickly and unexpectedly.
Word iz bond
The artist wants to emphasize, once again, the importance of honesty, truth, and loyalty, in this case regarding the genuine offer from the person in the rover.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the message that their word holds value, and they will continue to stand by it.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREG PRESTOPINO, MATTHEW WILDER
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