The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.
Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.
The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.
The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).
In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.
Pretty Young Girl
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
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First love can be frightening that's true
But take me as your brother and your friend
And take me as your lover and your man
[Chorus]
Pretty young girl of my mind
How I wish you to be mine
Pretty young girl of my mind
Don't you know, know I can't hide
Can't hide my feelings
You're my girl and you're sixteen
Don't know, is it wrong is it right?
Sweet girl, I want to love you tonight.
So take me as your brother and your friend
But first of all, I want to be your man
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Pretty Young Girl" by Bad Boys Blue is about the singer's romantic feelings towards a sixteen-year-old girl. He acknowledges that young love can be scary but he offers to be her brother and friend as well as her lover and man. He wishes that she was his and tells her that she's not a child anymore. He confesses that he can't hide his feelings for her and wants to love her tonight.
The lyrics of the song are controversial as they appear to be promoting a relationship between an adult man and an underage girl. However, the song was released in 1985 when there were fewer laws and societal norms addressing this issue. Additionally, the lyrics might not necessarily reflect the personal beliefs of the songwriters or the Bad Boys Blue band members.
Overall, the song can be interpreted in different ways. While some may view it as inappropriate due to the age difference, others may see it as a harmless expression of teenage lust and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I know life is different to you
I understand that your life may be very different from mine
First love can be frightening that's true
It's true that first love can be scary
But take me as your brother and your friend
Think of me as someone who cares for you like a brother and a friend
And take me as your lover and your man
But also as someone who wants to be your romantic partner and your support
Pretty young girl of my mind
You are the beautiful young girl who occupies my thoughts
How I wish you to be mine
I really wish you could be mine
Girl you're no child anymore
But I know that you are no longer a child
Pretty young girl of my mind
You are still the stunning girl who captures my thoughts
Don't you know, know I can't hide
I can't hide my true feelings for you
Can't hide my feelings
I can't keep my emotions inside
You're my girl and you're sixteen
You are my girl, but I recognize that you are only sixteen
Don't know, is it wrong is it right?
I'm unsure if my feelings for you are right or wrong
Sweet girl, I want to love you tonight.
But regardless, I want to show my love for you tonight
So take me as your brother and your friend
Even as I express my love, I still want to be there for you as your friend and brother
But first of all, I want to be your man
But ultimately, I hope to be the one who romantically supports and cares for you
Pretty young girl of my mind
Once more, you are the lovely young lady who is always on my mind
How I wish you to be mine
And I truly wish that we could be together
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. VAN HAAREN, TONY HENDRIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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