The group is comprised of Tony Borowiak, Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, and Alfred Nevarez. All of them were from the Mojave, California City, and Hesperia areas of California. As stated before, they are best known for "I Swear", which was also nominated for Song Of The Year at the Grammys (as was the single "I Can Love You Like That", another remake of a Montgomery country song, the following year). All-4-One almost became transatlantic chart toppers, blocked only by Wet Wet Wet's cover "Love Is All Around" (originally by The Troggs) for the soundtrack to the 1994 film 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (that cover spent 15 weeks at number one in the U.K. Singles Chart).
Many people often mistake All-4-One songs for those done by Boyz II Men, another popular 90s R&B group. This is due to their very similar music style as well as the fact that both artists had the height of their popularity in around 1994 or so. At any rate, All-4-One achieved considerable airplay for years afterwards.
However, declining sales led to the group leaving the Atlantic Records label after the release of the album 'On and On' in 1999. Still, even the shift in labels did not help shore up the group's flagging popularity, as the follow-up album, 'A41', and its lead single "Not Ready 4 Goodbye" both failed to chart in the U.S. (although their next single, "Beautiful As You", was a minor Adult Contemporary hit). Their 2004 album, titled 'Split Personality', was given an Asia-only release.
All-4-One later signed a new record deal with the label Peak Concord. Their seventh album (and, to date, their latest), titled 'No Regrets', came out in September 2009. That release is perhaps best known for featuring the song "Key to Your Heart". As well, the group's iconic singles "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" have continued to receive airplay and praise over the years.
Website: http://www.all-4-one.com/
Green Light
All-4-One Lyrics
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Sittin' here just thinkin' bout this situation
That's why I'm sending you a two-way now
We gotta few things we need to figure out
Memories of the night we kissed
Now it seems like we don't exist
You change your mind about a thousand times
Girl I know you're kind
Now when we're alone and I'm kissing you
There's no place that I'd rather be
Baby believe I'm so into you
But I'm so confused 'cause
[Chorus]
You say stop when you really mean go
You tell me yes when you really mean no
If I'm not what you want baby that's alright
Just stop giving me the green light
Spending hours at a time talking on the phone
Telling me that maybe I could be the one
Girl, you're leading me on and it just ain't right
So stop giving me the green light
You tell me that I'm trippin' and over-reacting
And boy you need to settle down,
Stop making this bigger than it is right now
If I'm wrong well then tell me why
If I'm not look me in my eyes
Like the way you always change
Get around your ? then forget my name
Don't misunderstand
I'm not saying that I'm ready for this thing to end
Make up your mind, are we more than friends?
And I'm out on a limb 'cause
[Chorus]
Girl you say stop when you mean go
You tell me yes when you mean no
Giving me the green light
Girl you say stop when you mean go
You tell me yes when you mean no
[Chorus]
"All-4-One's" song "Green Light" is a story of a man who is in a love triangle with a girl who is sending him mixed signals. He is confused by her constant change of mind, and he decides it's time to sort things out. He sends her a two-way message so they can communicate better. The first verse paints a picture of a girl who is indecisive and frequently changes her mind. They once kissed, but now it seems she doesn't remember, and the guy is left feeling confused.
The chorus is the main theme of the song, where the man questions the girl's actions. She is telling him yes when she means no, and stopping him when she means to go. He wants her to stop giving him the green light and make up her mind. Spending hours on the phone talking, she tells the man that he could be the one, yet she continues to lead him on, and it's just not right.
Even though the man does not want the relationship to end, he still wants the girl to make up her mind. He wants to know if they are more than friends, and he is out on a limb waiting for her to decide.
Overall, “Green Light” is about being straightforward with your feelings and avoiding sending mixed signals. The singer is willing to wait for the girl to sort out their relationship, but he can't stand the uncertainty and asks for clarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, oh yeah, whoa oh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the following situation.
Sittin' here just thinkin' bout this situation
Reflecting on a complex and confusing relationship issue.
That's why I'm sending you a two-way now
Using modern technology to communicate and try to sort out the problem.
We gotta few things we need to figure out
Acknowledging that there are some unresolved issues that require discussion.
Memories of the night we kissed
Revisiting a special moment in the past.
Now it seems like we don't exist
Feeling distant and disconnected from each other in the present.
You change your mind about a thousand times
Noticing indecisiveness and inconsistency in the other person's behavior.
Girl I know you're kind
Recognizing the other person's positive qualities and intentions.
But that ain't right
Pointing out that the current situation is not healthy or fair.
Now when we're alone and I'm kissing you
Reflecting on the enjoyable physical moments in the relationship.
There's no place that I'd rather be
Emphasizing the strong emotional connection and attraction to the other person.
Baby believe I'm so into you
Expressing deep feelings of affection towards the other person.
But I'm so confused 'cause
Admitting feeling overwhelmed and unsure due to mixed signals from the other person.
You say stop when you really mean go
Noticing the other person's tendency to say the opposite of what they mean.
You tell me yes when you really mean no
Feeling frustrated and confused by the other person's communication style.
If I'm not what you want baby that's alright
Accepting that the other person may not feel the same way about the relationship.
Just stop giving me the green light
Asking the other person to stop leading them on and giving false hope about the relationship.
Spending hours at a time talking on the phone
Engaging in lengthy conversations with the other person to try to understand each other better.
Telling me that maybe I could be the one
Suggesting that there is potential for a serious relationship between them.
Girl, you're leading me on and it just ain't right
Feeling frustrated and hurt by the other person's mixed signals and lack of clarity.
So stop giving me the green light
Repeating the request for the other person to be straightforward and honest about their feelings.
You tell me that I'm trippin' and over-reacting
Being accused of being overly emotional or irrational by the other person.
And boy you need to settle down,
Being told to calm down and not overthink the situation.
Stop making this bigger than it is right now
Being urged to take a more relaxed and casual approach to the relationship.
If I'm wrong well then tell me why
Asking for clear and honest communication from the other person.
If I'm not look me in my eyes
Challenging the other person to be honest and direct about their true feelings.
Like the way you always change
Observing the other person's tendency to act inconsistently and unpredictably.
Get around your ? then forget my name
Feeling hurt and rejected by the other person's inconsistent behavior and lack of commitment.
Don't misunderstand
Clarifying that the intention is not to create conflict or tension in the relationship.
I'm not saying that I'm ready for this thing to end
Clarifying that the intention is to work through the issues and improve the relationship, not to break up.
Make up your mind, are we more than friends?
Asking for a clear and definitive answer about the status of the relationship.
And I'm out on a limb 'cause
Feeling vulnerable and exposed due to the uncertain nature of the relationship.
Girl you say stop when you mean go
Noticing the other person's tendency to say the opposite of what they mean.
You tell me yes when you mean no
Feeling frustrated and confused by the other person's communication style.
Giving me the green light
Being given false hope and mixed signals about the relationship.
Girl you say stop when you mean go
Noticing the other person's tendency to say the opposite of what they mean.
You tell me yes when you mean no
Feeling frustrated and confused by the other person's communication style.
Just stop giving me the green light
Asking the other person to stop leading them on and giving false hope about the relationship.
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@lalalivy2854
There is something so magical about Andre 3000 . Whenever he’s on screen , I cannot take my eyes off him . He’s charming , magnetic and so talented .
@nosin582
I'm told those same exact things plus that I favor him.
@nosin582
Why thank you hun... I checked you out too and couldn't quite take my eyes off of you Olivia
@iforgorproductions3196
Even his yee-yee ass haircut
@javiervega1065
Maybe it's to much soy in his diet
@elisageorge1798
Same said about his ex wife Erykah Badu 😀... Some even say her eyes are hypnotic...
@jalaniabdul-aziz5605
This arguably is my favorite John Legend song. Everything is perfect from flows, production, and Andre as the best feature possible. Brings back memories
@blitzoffkari
YESSS!!!
@aminata3702
Fact
@pdswrld5200
When this song came out? It was 2004 right?