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.
Sprung On It
After 7 Lyrics
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That I'd be losing sleep at night over you
Now I don't know what to do
I promised myself
That I would not cry over you
Now I feel it all inside
Keep driving me crazy
And if I don't sleep
Then it won't even faze me
Some people call it love
I call it sprung on you
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up, baby
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up, baby
I'm sprung on it
I thought it would be easy
To get over you
Now I see that it's not in me
I think I'm going crazy
Going out of my mind trying to find
Someone to take your place
Thoughts of you
Keep driving me crazy
And if I don't sleep
Then it won't even faze me
Some people call it love
I call it sprung on you
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up, baby
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up, baby
I'm sprung on it
When I'm all alone
There ain't nothing I can do
All I do is think of you
Ain't about to take my mind off you
You got me going 'round and 'round
My whole world's upside down
Let me love you, baby
Let me love you
Here we go, here we go
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up
I'm sprung on it
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up
I'm sprung on it
The lyrics to After 7's song "Sprung On It" express the confusion and frustration of being infatuated with someone to the point where they consume your thoughts and emotions. The singer feels like they have lost control of their own feelings, admitting that they never thought they would lose sleep or cry over this person. Despite promising themselves that they wouldn't let this person affect them, they find themselves fully consumed by thoughts of them. The singer acknowledges that some might call it love, but to them, it feels like being "sprung" or completely smitten with this person.
As the song continues, the singer becomes more and more desperate to find a way to move on from this infatuation. They confess that they thought it would be easy to get over this person, but instead, they are going crazy trying to find someone else to take their place. The lyrics suggest that this infatuation is all-consuming, and the singer can't let go of thoughts of this person, even when they're alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "Here we go, here we go, I'm coming again, you got me messed up, baby, I'm sprung on it," emphasizing the singer's lack of control over their feelings.
Overall, "Sprung On It" is a song about the turmoil of infatuation and the feeling of being unable to let go of someone who has captured your heart. The lyrics are honest and relatable, capturing the vulnerability and confusion that often come with being "sprung" on someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I never thought
That I'd be losing sleep at night over you
Now I don't know what to do
I never anticipated that you would have such an impact on my life that I can't even sleep because of you. Now, I'm feeling lost and I don't know how to deal with my feelings for you.
I promised myself
That I would not cry over you
Now I feel it all inside
I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't cry over you, but the truth is that I am hurting deeply and the emotions are eating me up from inside.
Thoughts of you
Keep driving me crazy
And if I don't sleep
Then it won't even faze me
Your thoughts are so consuming that they are driving me crazy. I can't even sleep, but it doesn't even matter as it doesn't make any difference because my mind is already lost in you.
Some people call it love
I call it sprung on you
While some may call it love, I know that what I'm feeling for you is deeper and more intense. I'm sprung and I can't help but feel this way.
When I'm all alone
There ain't nothing I can do
All I do is think of you
Ain't about to take my mind off you
I feel helpless and lost when I'm alone. All I can think of is you and it's impossible to take my mind off you.
You got me going 'round and 'round
My whole world's upside down
Let me love you, baby
Let me love you
You have me spinning in circles and my world is completely turned upside down, but I can't help but want to love you and be with you.
Here we go, here we go
I'm coming again
You got me messed up, baby
I'm sprung on it
I can't help but come back to you again and again. You have completely messed me up and I'm sprung on you, unable to break this hold that you have on me.
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sammie smith
This CD was the truth back in 1995.
J W.
Still is in 2020!
fjohnson02 Johnson
Music for the grown and sexy! It takes me back to 1995 when I was in my mid twenties!! Made love through every song on this cd!!! Wow!! Thanks for posting!
Ritchie Baltimore
Still play this right now for my lady and sing it too her and she melts! lol!
Mariam Ayub
I fell in love with this band growing up and I remember the CD when I worked at Music Land, played it all the time! Listening to my copy right now love this song ❤️❤️❤️
Jenneth Orantia
I love this song!
Danny Ko
this song is truly beautiful. and so are you, for uploading this. no one can like this track and not be beautiful.
katmana187
♡ this song!
Sabu Angaw
I will always Love this Song ❤️
karif jackson
they still one of favorites thank you making a combat put r&b where it pose to be