Even though they were newcomers to the industry, their first LP, 2002's B2K, became an instant hit. Their second (and final) regular studio album, Pandemonium!, was released in December of the same year, and garned the US #1 hit single "Bump, Bump, Bump" and "Girlfriend". The group was featured regularly on the covers of teen magazines such as Right On! and Word Up, and released a Christmas album in-between their regular two albums entitled Santa Hooked Me Up.
In addition to that, they were featured on the soundtrack album for MGM's film Barbershop and headlined The Scream Tour, their third, in 2003. Marques Houston, Jhene, Mario and Nick Cannon were also performers on The Scream Tour.
Those who were against the california-based boy band often claimed that their music is too mainstream, thus resulting in the boy band garnering nicknames such as, "B2Gay" and "B2Fugly."
In January 2004, Chris Stokes announced that the group had broken up. Three of the members claimed financial mishandling by Stokes' management company, TUG (The Ultimate Group); the fourth member, Omarion, claimed the allegations were untrue.
In the midst of the breakup, Screen Gems's You Got Served, a film starring the members of the group and Omarion's half-brother Marques Houston as breakdancers, went into general release on January 30, 2004, and hitting number one at the box office, earned more money than any other film that opened during a Super Bowl weekend. A number of the group's songs were featured on the film's soundtrack album.
Understanding
B2K Lyrics
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This is a little,
little something for the brothers,
Hey, a little anthem,
To let, to let the ladies know,
What a brother needs,
We need a little understanding,
Ya know what I'm saying,
(Like this)
La da da da da da da (Like this, like this)
La da da da da da da (Like this, like this)
(Check it) I'm young
Like to hang wit my crew
Have fun
But it seems like all the girls I know
Neva understood that flow
(But) This one
When I first met her she was, so cool
But, when I told her I need space
She got all in my face
Realizing what I need
The kind of girl to be
For me
Now I see it's gonna take
Some understanding
[Chorus]
Got to be the one I'm lookin' for
The perfect one i need
Ya gotta be sexy and secure
And be understanding
'Cause I'm the kinda guy that likes to work
No drama, that's just me
If ya want to be the one i want
Then be understanding
(Now check it) One girl
She had a little game
Personality for days
Insane, the cutest little hot shit
She had the body and with that go with it
(But) She had, a problem with insecurities
Jealousy (With me)
I'm not the one for drama tho
So I had to let her go
[Chorus]
If you understand (if you understand me)
Take my hand and show me (show me girl)
That you can be all i need
And we can fall in love
[Chorus: x3]
B2K's "Understanding" is a song that focuses on what a man wants from a relationship from his perspective. The song's message calls for empathy, communication and mutual respect within the relationship. The song begins with a call to action for the ladies to understand men's needs. The lyrics depict the difficulties men face in expressing their needs to their partners, who often misinterpret them. The song is a reminder that a successful relationship requires an understanding partner who is willing to listen and communicate.
In the first verse, the singer talks about his love for hanging out with his friends, but finds that most women he meets do not understand his need for space. He is looking for a partner who is both sexy and secure, who can understand his need for a drama-free relationship. In the second verse, the singer speaks about a girl he used to date who had insecurities and was prone to drama. He ultimately had to let her go because he couldn't handle the constant conflicts.
The chorus urges women to be understanding and secure partners who can accept their partners' needs for space and independence. The song ends with a plea for the understanding lady to take the singer's hand and show him that she can be everything he needs in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo
We're about to drop some knowledge
This is a little, little something for the brothers
We're speaking to the fellas out there
Hey, a little anthem
This is a song that speaks truth
To let, to let the ladies know
We want to educate the women
What a brother needs
We're going to tell you what men want
We need a little understanding
We're not complicated, just need understanding
Ya know what I'm saying
You feel me?
Like this (Like this)
Listen up, this is important
La da da da da da da (Like this, like this)
We're getting pumped up now
I'm young
We're still figuring life out
Like to hang wit my crew
We enjoy spending time with our friends
Have fun
We like to live a little
But it seems like all the girls I know Neva understood that flow
Women don't always get us
(But) This one
Except for this particular girl
When I first met her she was, so cool
She was relaxed and laidback
But, when I told her I need space
She didn't freak out when I needed alone time
She got all in my face
She became clingy and demanding
Realizing what I need
I figured out what kind of person works for me
The kind of girl to be
This is the type of woman I want
For me
Someone who is a good fit
Now I see it's gonna take Some understanding
I realize that being with someone requires understanding
Got to be the one I'm lookin' for
I have certain expectations
The perfect one I need
I'm not settling
Ya gotta be sexy and secure
I want someone who is confident and attractive
And be understanding
But understanding is key
'Cause I'm the kinda guy that likes to work
I have goals and I work hard
No drama, that's just me
I'm low maintenance
If ya want to be the one I want Then be understanding
To be with me, you have to be understanding
(Now check it) One girl
Let me tell you about another girl
She had a little game
She had some skills
Personality for days
She was fun to be around
Insane, the cutest little hot shit
She was stunning
She had the body and with that go with it
She had curves and knew how to use them
(But) She had, a problem with insecurities
Unfortunately, she was insecure
Jealousy (With me)
She didn't trust me
I'm not the one for drama tho
I don't want to deal with unnecessary drama
So I had to let her go
I had to end things
If you understand (if you understand me)
If you get what I'm saying
Take my hand and show me (show me girl)
Prove to me that you understand
That you can be all I need
That you're the right person for me
And we can fall in love
And we can build a relationship based on understanding
[Chorus]
This is the main message we want to get across
x3
Just repeating the same message
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICK WILLIAMS, TROY TAYLOR, STEVE RUSSELL
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