The band released their first album issued self-titled debut in autumn 1989, which included the hits, "Sayanora", "Heat of the Moment", "Can't Stop" and the quiet storm staple, "Ready or Not". After promoting the album and seeing it go to platinum, they scored a hit with the Motown-influenced "Nights Like This" on the 1991 soundtrack to The Five Heartbeats. The trio returned with 1992's Takin' My Time, which included the hit cover of The Originals' "Baby I'm For Real". The trio released their last album, with Reflections, in 1995, which included the hit, "'Til You Do Me Right". After Mitchell split from After 7 in 1997, the Edmonds brothers continued performing, releasing the cover of Hall & Oates' "Sara Smile" before silently disbanding that year.
The brothers continue to perform in venues for reunions. Both Kevon and Melvin Edmonds appear with Babyface in the film Soul Food, as members of the R&B group Milestone and performing the song "I Care About You". In 1999, Kevon Edmonds released a solo LP, which included the single "24/7." In 2006 they appeared on the New Jack Reunion Tour.
Bittersweet
After 7 Lyrics
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When you let meaning of them worth take over you
You stare into my soul like that
Makes me wonder when you ain't get by the side of me
It's pain and pleasure
To love someone so
So much you, you hate them
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
It's so easy to listen
When your tongue is an innocent prisoner of war, oh yeah
And it might be wrong but we never end that
Damage is done, always pain and pleasure
To love someone so
So much you hate them
Push me over the edge then
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
Yeah, I know you know me (you know me)
That's why you the only one can push my buttons
Sometimes it's like you speak another language
Got me like adiós, buenas noches, baby
Oh, it's raining pleasure
When you love someone
Like I do when I'm lovin' you, babe
The edge then
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
(It's bittersweet) what you want from me, oh
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's always bittersweet
The lyrics of After 7's song "Bittersweet" explore the complexity and contradictions of a passionate and tumultuous relationship. The song delves into the conflicting emotions that arise when deeply loving someone who also has the power to hurt and push you to the edge. The first verse portrays the singer's fascination with their partner's intense passion, but also questions why they seem distant at times. The chorus describes the rollercoaster nature of the relationship, where the singer builds up their partner only to later bring them down, resulting in a bittersweet dynamic. The second verse acknowledges the ease with which the singer listens when their partner speaks, even if it may be wrong or damaging. The lyrics emphasize that loving someone so intensely can result in a mixture of pleasure and pain.
The song highlights the complexities of a relationship where love and hate coexist, causing both partners to experience contrasting emotions. The lyrics suggest that despite the contentious nature of their connection, there is an undeniable allure that keeps the singer invested. The chorus repeats the theme of the bittersweet nature of the relationship, illustrating how the push and pull dynamic can lead to both moments of quietness and loudness.
Overall, "Bittersweet" captures the conflicting feelings and intense dynamics of a passionate relationship, reflecting the complexities and contradictions that can exist within love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's crazy how you flaunt your passion
It's incredible how you openly display your strong feelings
When you let meaning of them worth take over you
When you allow the significance of those feelings to control you
You stare into my soul like that
You gaze deeply into the essence of my being
Makes me wonder when you ain't get by the side of me
It makes me question why you're not there with me
It's pain and pleasure
It's a mix of both agony and joy
To love someone so
To feel such intense affection for someone
So much you, you hate them
So much that you even despise them
Push me over the edge then
Push me to the brink
To go catch you, you love this
To pursue you, knowing you enjoy this
It's bittersweet
It's simultaneously enjoyable and painful
(What you want from me, want, want)
(What do you desire from me, desire, desire)
I build you up, then knock you down
I elevate you just to bring you back down
You stay quiet and I get loud
You remain silent while I become boisterous
It's so easy to listen
It's effortless to hear
When your tongue is an innocent prisoner of war, oh yeah
When your words are trapped, defenseless and helpless
And it might be wrong but we never end that
And although it may be incorrect, we never resolve it
Damage is done, always pain and pleasure
The harm is done, always accompanied by both agony and joy
Yeah, I know you know me (you know me)
Yes, I know that you understand who I truly am (you know me)
That's why you the only one can push my buttons
That's why you are the only one who can provoke me
Sometimes it's like you speak another language
At times, it feels as if you communicate in a foreign tongue
Got me like adiós, buenas noches, baby
You have me feeling like goodbye, goodnight, baby
Oh, it's raining pleasure
Oh, the pleasure is overwhelming
When you love someone
When you deeply care for someone
Like I do when I'm lovin' you, babe
Just like I do when I'm expressing my love for you, darling
The edge then
The limit, the precipice
To go catch you, you love this
To chase after you, knowing you enjoy it
It's bittersweet
It's a mix of both pleasure and pain
(What you want from me, want, want)
(What do you desire from me, desire, desire)
I build you up, then knock you down
I elevate you just to bring you back down
(It's bittersweet) what you want from me, oh
(It's bittersweet) what do you desire from me, oh
(What you want from me, want, want)
(What do you desire from me, desire, desire)
You stay quiet and I get loud
You remain silent while I become boisterous
It's bittersweet
It's always a mix of pleasure and pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Trevon Trapper, Tradessa Willis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rachel Wright
Here's the lyrics
It's crazy how you flaunt your passion
When you let meaning of them worth take over you
You stare into my soul like that
Makes me wonder when you ain't get by the side of me
It's pain and pleasure
To love someone so
So much you, you hate them
Push me over the edge then
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
It's so easy to listen
When your tongue is an innocent prisoner of war oh yeah
And it might bе wrong but we never еnd that
Damage is done, always pain and pleasure
To love someone so
So much you hate them
Push me over the edge then
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
Yeah I know you know me
That's why you the only one can push my buttons
Sometimes it's like you speak another language
Got me like adios buenas noches baby
Oh it's raining pleasure
When you love someone
Like I do when I'm lovin' you babe
The edge then
To go catch you, you love this
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
I build you up, then knock you down
It's bittersweet
(What you want from me, want, want)
You stay quiet and I get loud
It's always bittersweet
MrBlactye
After 7 always shines like no other. After 7 please keep bringing that heat. RIP king Melvin
Peachy Peach
I thought they should have made more music
Yen
Melvin!🥰 I recently realized that Scorpios are my Divine pleasure.
Erick Buckner
@Peachy Peach Yeah, they need to make more music
phil5301
I thought it was a typo.A brand new After 7 song and video??? Oh snap!! They came back to save R&B!!! Love it! #CantStopHowIFeel
DEEDEE
SAME! Save R&B!
Shardea Orr
They came back jack
Lynette Patrice
I heard it on the radio and immediately loved it, and looked up the artist. I thought it was a mistake too! Lol! So happy it's not.
Rashida Lyles
lol yes they are saving it 😜😀😊😅😅😅😅
The True Doctrine of CHRIST Network
Yes please save R and B