B.T. Express (originally named Brooklyn Transit Express) was an American fu… Read Full Bio ↴B.T. Express (originally named Brooklyn Transit Express) was an American funk/disco group, that had a number of successful songs during the 1970s.

The group was part of the "Brooklyn sound" of the early 1970s, formed from three players of the group King Davis House Rockers. The House Rockers were a local dance band who had released a couple of obscure singles (1967's "We All Make Mistakes Sometimes" on Verve Records, 1972's "Rum Punch") The three players (guitarist Richard Thompson, tenor sax player Bill Risbrook, and alto sax player Carlos Ward) formed Madison Street Express along with bassist Louis Risbrook (later Muslim-monickered Jamal Rasool), percussionist Dennis Rowe, drummer Terrell Wood, and vocalist Barbara Wood. They along with producer Jeff Lane signed with production company Roadshow Records to record writer Billy Nichols "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)." The record was shopped around to major labels until it was accepted at Scepter Records. Scepter suggested the group change its name from Madison Street Express, hence the Brooklyn Transit Express. The single was released in August 1974, and reached the top 10. Lane took the group back into the studios at that point to record a second single and pitch a full album to the label. Scepter agreed to the LP and to Roadshow Records having its own label within Scepter Records.

The first two singles were hits, both number 1 R&B releases and both Top 5 pop singles in the US. The album hit number 1 on the R&B album chart and number 5 on the Pop album chart of the US. These recordings were also hits in the spreading disco culture, "Do It" peaking on club playlists before Billboard started a separate disco chart, but the follow-up single sat for five weeks at number 1. They were certified gold releases.

BT Express released an album per year through 1978. With the third album, Leslie Ming was brought in as drummer and keyboardist Michael Jones was added as keyboardist. Jamal, who had converted to the Muslim faith, gave Jones the name Kashif Saleem, which he used after departing the group, in 1979, to pursue producing ("Mighty M Productions" with Morrie Brown and Paul Laurence Jones) and solo recording ventures. That year songwriter Billy Nichols and drummer Leslie Ming also departed the group. In 1976 Scepter records was experiencing business difficulties that soon ended the company, and BT Express was given a distribution deal with Columbia Records, which, though it gave them greater exposure, resulted in less attention being paid to their production, since they had so many acts to concentrate on. The group did not achieve the level of radio or sales success on Columbia that they had on the more nurturing but by-then defunct Scepter. They stayed with Columbia for five years, with Lane producing through 1978, then Nichols producing their fifth album before he departed for solo work, and Morrie Brown producing the sixth LP and several follow-up tracks. The group switched labels to Coast To Coast Records for the 1982 LP, to Earthtone Records for a later 1982 single, and to manager King Davis' own label in 1985.

Now That We
B.T. Express Lyrics

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Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.

One two, tell me what you got
Let me slip my quarters inside your slot to hit the jackpot
Rev me up Rev me up

My little buttercup
We can tug sheets snuggle up and get stuck
Believe it or not
Here comes the brother with glow
A strugglin', Bubblin' overweight lover hurt prone
So what's it gonna be
Me or the TV
Now let me take time to set your mind and your body free
So why don't you just stretch
Stretch for a sec.
Shake me, Shake me
Baby Baby bake me
No need to fake here I am
Come on and take me
Wind your body
Baby move your body
I see you slip sliding
Come on now do it hottie
I'm not quite sure as to what is going down
But I'm feeling Hunky Dory
'bout this thing that I found

Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.

I dig the way you wiggle
You don't jiggle
Once you jiggle
So hand over your love
Cause it's heavier
Than it'll
Move like a Mover
Sye wanted to groove
So I grooved her
Then she wanted to learn
So we'd be schoolin'
So I schooled her
(Mary had a little lamb)
But not like this
We can waltz and turn
Rumble tumble and twist
Then you think you gonna give in
Phantasies relivin'
So lay down and relax
Lover my lady
Lady love of my baby girl
Spread your wings
So we can fly around the world
When you drop me kisses
You're so cute you drop the bomb on me
Stretch it
Stretch it
Flex it
Flex it
Gimme the permission
Okey, Dokey
I'll bless ya
Blessin' like buddha
Buddha as the bless
You can lay down on the Lover
Put your head on my chest

Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.
Now that we found found love
What are we gonna do with it.

What can we do
What are we gonna do
Roses are red and Violets are blue
Love is good and plenty
If you get plenty good lovin'
Do me right
Do me right
My lonesome dove
Tell me one more time
What is this thing called love
I'm not quite sure
As to what is going down

But I'm feelin' Hunkey Dory
'Bout this thing that I found

Overall Meaning

The song "Now That We Found Love" by B.T. Express is a fun, upbeat tune that talks about finding love and what to do with it. The lyrics contain a lot of playful and suggestive innuendos, making it a popular song for couples at parties and events.

In the first verse, the singer asks the question "Now that we found love, what are we gonna do with it?" This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes all the things they could do with their newfound love.

The second verse talks about slipping quarters inside a slot to hit the jackpot, which is a metaphor for sexual attraction and arousal. The singer encourages their partner to rev them up and get stuck, suggesting a desire for physical intimacy.

In the third verse, the singer talks about dancing and turning with their partner, indicating a desire for playful, lighthearted fun with their love.

Overall, the song is a celebration of love and all the different ways it can be enjoyed.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that we found found love
After discovering love,

What are we gonna do with it.
what should we do next?

One two, tell me what you got
Let's get started, show me what you've got.

Let me slip my quarters inside your slot to hit the jackpot
I want to get intimate and experience ultimate pleasure.

Rev me up Rev me up
Stimulate me, make me excited.

My little buttercup
an affectionate name for the person of interest.

We can tug sheets snuggle up and get stuck
Spend the night in each other's arms and experience the joy of intimacy.

Believe it or not
I'm not sure if you'll believe this,

Here comes the brother with glow
I'm the one with loads of confidence and charm.

A strugglin', Bubblin' overweight lover hurt prone
I've had my fair share of struggles, but I'm ready to show you love.

So what's it gonna be
You have a choice to make,

Me or the TV
Should we spend time together or watch TV instead?

Now let me take time to set your mind and your body free
Let me give you a moment of relaxation and freedom from worries.

So why don't you just stretch
Take a moment to stretch and loosen up.

Stretch for a sec.
Just a moment of stretching.

Shake me, Shake me
Show me your moves.

Baby Baby bake me
Bring the heat, let's make things spicy.

No need to fake here I am
I'm being real and genuine, this is me.

Come on and take me
Let's take the next step in our relationship.

Wind your body
Move your body in a sensual way.

Baby move your body
Move your body in a way that makes you feel free and sexy.

I see you slip sliding
I see you dancing in a seductive way.

Come on now do it hottie
Keep dancing, it's turning me on.

I'm not quite sure as to what is going down
I'm a bit unsure of what's happening in this situation.

But I'm feeling Hunky Dory 'bout this thing that I found
I'm happy and content with what we have so far.

I dig the way you wiggle
I love the way you dance provocatively.

You don't jiggle Once you jiggle
You're not like the others who jiggle excessively.

So hand over your love Cause it's heavier Than it'll
Give me your love, as it's worth more to me than gold.

Move like a Mover Sye wanted to groove
Dance like no one's watching, let's have fun.

So I grooved her Then she wanted to learn So we'd be schoolin'
I danced with her, then she wanted to learn my moves, so I taught her.

But not like this We can waltz and turn Rumble tumble and twist
Our dancing can be intimate, spontaneous, and exciting.

Then you think you gonna give in Phantasies relivin'
Your desires will be restored as you almost give in to me.

So lay down and relax Lover my lady
Take it easy, my love.

Lady love of my baby girl Spread your wings So we can fly around the world
Let's explore the world together, my love.

When you drop me kisses You're so cute you drop the bomb on me
Your kisses make me feel amazing, you have me on cloud nine.

Stretch it Stretch it Flex it Flex it
Stretch and flex your body, show me what you've got.

Gimme the permission Okey, Dokey I'll bless ya
Allow me to indulge in your body and love you.

Blessin' like buddha Buddha as the bless You can lay down on the Lover Put your head on my chest
I'll love you like Buddha does and you can rest on my chest.

What can we do What are we gonna do Roses are red and Violets are blue Love is good and plenty
Let's figure out what to do next, expressing our love in poetry.

If you get plenty good lovin' Do me right Do me right
If you're loved and happy, keep treating me right.

My lonesome dove Tell me one more time What is this thing called love
Let me hear you say it one more time that you love me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leon Huff, Kenneth Gamble

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