Brown was a star football quarterback at Mount Vernon High School in New York, but rejected an athletic scholarship to the University of Iowa to pursue a music career. In 1987, Quincy Jones selected Brown as the first winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search. Subsequently, Brown went on to work with Jones on several projects, most notably the platinum single "Secret Garden" from Jones' double platinum album Back on the Block. On this recording, Brown was one of a quartet with Barry White, El DeBarge, and James Ingram.
His debut album from 1988, In Effect Mode, sold more than two million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable single "Nite and Day", which topped the R&B singles chart and reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. He received numerous Grammy and American Music Award (AMA) nominations, and won an AMA for Best New R&B Artist. He also received several Soul Train Award nominations, and won the award for Best New Artist. He also won several New York Music Awards. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue, following those for New Kids on the Block and Run-DMC.
As a writer and producer, Brown introduced the multi-platinum group Jodeci and teen R&B performer Tevin Campbell (also one of Quincy Jones's former protégés), as well as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.
On June 23, 2009, Al released his fourth studio album, Honey I'm Home. It features the hit song, "I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)." The single peaked at #77 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and at #22 Adult R&B.
Rescue me
Al B. Sure! Lyrics
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Do, do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
There’s a girl standin’ there, made just for me
If I opened up my eyes then maybe I would see
You know you always cross my mind
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
The fellas always say, why do you feel this way
I’ll always love that girl until my dyin’ day
Don’t try to change my mind because hearts don’t lie
She could be the girl who loves this guy
All I hope for in my dreams at night
She walks right through the door
You know you’re always on my mind
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Please, I can’t take no more
I can’t take no more
You, you the one I adore
The one B. Sure, adores
Do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue, rescue, rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Rescue me
The song "Rescue Me" by Al B. Sure! is a romantic tune that speaks to the desire to be rescued by the object of one's affection. The repeated lines "Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna" emphasize the need for a response from the person that the singer is addressing. The singer describes a girl who is "made just for me," but acknowledges that he needs to open his eyes to really see her. He is determined to get the girl and "do it right this time." The repeated phrase "rescue me" serves as a plea for the girl to save him from his loneliness.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of loyalty in love. The singer insists that he will always love this girl until his "dyin’ day" and that hearts don't lie. He refuses to be swayed by the opinions of his friends, and sees this girl as the one who could truly love him. The chorus acts as a bridge, with the singer pleading increasingly urgently for the girl to rescue him. The final lines offer a plea for the girl to respond, saying "you, you the one I adore/The one B. Sure, adores."
Overall, "Rescue Me" is a straightforward but heartfelt plea for love and connection. The repeated phrases and simple lyrics emphasize the singer's desperation, while the romantic themes of loyalty and finding "the one" contribute to the song's timeless appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking if the person is willing and interested in helping him
Do, do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Continuing to ask if the person is willing and interested in helping him
Do you wanna, wanna, do you wanna, wanna
Asking again if the person is willing and interested in helping him
Rescue me
Asking the person to rescue him
There’s a girl standin’ there, made just for me
There is a girl whom he believes is perfect for him
If I opened up my eyes then maybe I would see
If he paid attention, he might see the perfect girl
You know you always cross my mind
He thinks of the girl constantly
I’m gonna get that girl and do it right this time
He is determined to pursue the girl he believes is perfect for him and make it work this time
The fellas always say, why do you feel this way
His friends question why he is so attached to this girl
I’ll always love that girl until my dyin’ day
He will love this girl for the rest of his life
Don’t try to change my mind because hearts don’t lie
He believes that his heart is telling him the truth, and he won't be persuaded otherwise
She could be the girl who loves this guy
He believes that the girl he is pursuing could be the one who loves him back
All I hope for in my dreams at night
In his dreams, he hopes to find his perfect girl
She walks right through the door
In his dreams, he imagines the girl walking through the door
Please, I can’t take no more
He is pleading with the person to help him because he can't take it anymore
I can’t take no more
He can't handle the struggles of finding the perfect girl on his own
You, you the one I adore
He adores the person who will help him find the perfect girl
The one B. Sure, adores
He is speaking about himself in third person - he is Al B. Sure! and he adores the person who will help him
Rescue, rescue, rescue me
He is emphasizing his plea to be rescued
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALBERT JOSEPH III BROWN, ALBERT BROWN III, KYLE WEST, KYLE ALBERT WEST
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