Bell Biv Devoe's debut album Poison has a variety of producers, including Dr. Freeze and Spyderman, Wolf & Epic (Richard Wolf & Bret "Epic" Mazur), Guy's Timmy Gatling, and Public Enemy's Hank Shocklee and Keith Shocklee. As a result, Bell Biv DeVoe's first album "Poison" has a larger new jack swing composition as compared to New Edition releases. BBD was a pioneering group that was the first to successfully combine hip-hop with R&B & pop. The CD was released in 1990, and its title track became a #1 hit on the R&B chart. The singles that followed were "Do Me!", "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?", "When Will I See You Smile Again", and "Dope!" (the latter was retitled "She's Dope!" upon release due to the rising drug abuse among children). Poison sold over three million copies. The remix album WBBD-Bootcity! The Remixes, with the Wolf & Epic produced "Word To The Mutha!" as accompanying single, was released the next year and was certified gold.
Bell Biv Devoe sold in excess of 4 million albums, prompting performances on the 1990 American Music Awards and other such ceremonies.
Bivins took time off from recording to search for new talent and bring together the East Coast Family, discovering and producing debut albums for the groups for Another Bad Creation and Boyz II Men, and little known Sudden Impact. They had two name changes, first to Whytguys and then to The Outsiderz. Bell Biv DeVoe's second album, Hootie Mack, was released in 1993 and spawned the singles "Gangsta", "Above The Rim", "Something In Your Eyes" and "Show Me the Way".
In 1996, Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe participated in the reunion of New Edition and toured in support of the CD Home Again on the MCA record label. In 2001, Bell Biv DeVoe's third album, B.B.D., was released. This latest effort saw Bell Biv Devoe exploring a more, hardcore rap style/R&B approach. It received mixed reviews. "BBD" was marginally successful peaking at #62 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Ronnie DeVoe is now a real estate agent in the Atlanta, Georgia area but still remains with New Edition.[1] He is very passionate about nutrition, especially healthy eating, and is currently collaborating with the group Viking Pimps on their up-coming album.
In October 2008, Bell, Biv, and Devoe were on the radio with V103 (Atlanta) where they played a sneak peak at a new track entitled, "That Girl." Another sneak peak is also available for valentines day called "welcome to my heart." See link below.
In February 2009, Bell Biv Devoe dropped 2 new tracks on itunes. " Welcome to My Heart " and " You ". They are working on a new album.
In June 2009, Bell Biv Devoe performed with Ne-Yo at the 2009 BET Awards. Visit http://www.myspace.com/officialbellbivdevoe their official MySpace.
B.B.D.
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics
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See, that's when I met a sexy girl
She was lookin' so right
She said, "I wanna take you for a trip around the world"
And by the look in her eyes, ho
The girl was serious!
She wore no disguise, oh no
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
Yo, I love bein a bachelor
Ricky said, "yo, that girl's a good catch for ya"
She and I choose to cruise in my love boat
My waterbed, kept us afloat
I had to prove my manhood
Show her that the b-I-v was damn good, understood?
I never had my boat rocked like that before, yo!!
The way we left the spot, all systems ready to go
She said, "sit back and relax, I'm runnin' the show"
I couldn't hesitate, it was much too late
That girl had got me straight, and I was ready to go, yeah!
B (yeah)
B (yeah)
D (yeah)
B.b.d
B (yeah)
B (yeah)
D (yeah)
B.b.d
Yo' ron, was-sup, wit that
Fly girl you left the jam with?
She's stickin' closer to you
Than the bread on the meat of my sandwich
I know you rock a beach, cuz
Naw, it wasn't even like that
She left the room to get comfy and cozy (wha?)
Then the r to the o to the n got nosey
Cruising guys was her favorite past-time
Takin' chances almost got her lifetime
She said, "you only live once"
Stayin' loose, made many head turns
If you did her wrong, you just might get burned
So let's have some fun, yeah-he!
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl this way
I came to find out she's like that everyday
I thought it was me that makes that girl go wild
I found out she's like that with all the guys
I thought it was me, ho, yeah yah
I thought it was me, hoo
I thought it was me, ho, yeah, yeah
Bell Biv DeVoe's song B.B.D. is a playful and upbeat track that tells the story of a man who meets a woman and goes on a wild adventure with her. The chorus of the song finds the man questioning whether he was the one who made the woman so wild. He eventually comes to realize that this is simply who she is and that she acts this way with all the guys. The song is all about having fun and not taking life too seriously.
The verses of the song are very descriptive and paint a vivid picture of the night the singer had with the woman. He meets her at a party and is immediately drawn to her. She suggests that they go on a trip around the world, and he eagerly agrees. On the way, she tells him about her past experiences and how she loves to have fun and take chances. The man is clearly smitten with her, but also a bit intimidated by her wild nature.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was actually written by New Edition member Michael Bivins, who went on to form Bell Biv DeVoe with Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe. Another interesting fact is that the song samples Zapp's "Dance Floor" and James Brown's "Get Up Offa That Thing." The song was a huge hit for Bell Biv DeVoe, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The chords for the song are as follows: B, B, D, Bb7, Gb, Ebm7, F#7, B.
Line by Line Meaning
I went out, last night
The singer went out the previous night.
See, that's when I met a sexy girl
The singer met a sexy girl while they were out.
She was lookin' so right
The girl looked very good.
She said, "I wanna take you for a trip around the world"
The girl expressed a desire to take the artist on an adventure.
And by the look in her eyes, ho
The girl had a particular look in her eyes.
The girl was serious!
The girl was not joking around.
She wore no disguise, oh no
The girl was not hiding anything.
So let's have some fun, yeah!
The artist and the girl decided to have fun together.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
The artist thought they were responsible for making the girl attracted to them.
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
The artist realized that the girl was always like that with everyone, not just them.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
The singer used to believe they were the reason the girl was acting wild.
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
The artist discovered that the girl was like that with every guy she encountered.
Yo, I love bein a bachelor
The singer enjoys being single.
Ricky said, "yo, that girl's a good catch for ya"
Someone named Ricky thought that the girl could be a good partner for the singer.
She and I choose to cruise in my love boat
The singer and the girl decided to be romantic together.
My waterbed, kept us afloat
The artist had a waterbed that they used for fun.
I had to prove my manhood
The artist felt a need to prove their masculinity.
Show her that the b-I-v was damn good, understood?
The singer wanted to impress the girl and ensure she understood that they were good in bed.
I never had my boat rocked like that before, yo!!
The singer had never experienced pleasure like that before.
The way we left the spot, all systems ready to go
The artist and the girl left a location and were ready for action.
She said, "sit back and relax, I'm runnin' the show"
The girl took charge of the situation and asked the artist to relax.
I couldn't hesitate, it was much too late
The artist was unable to hesitate because the situation was already too far along.
That girl had got me straight, and I was ready to go, yeah!
The girl had made the singer very excited and they were ready to go.
B (yeah)
B (yeah)
D (yeah)
B.b.d
Refers to the group of singers.
Yo' ron, was-sup, wit that
One person in the group named Ron is being addressed by another person.
Fly girl you left the jam with?
The person is asking Ron about the girl he left a gathering with.
She's stickin' closer to you
The girl is showing a lot of interest in Ron.
Than the bread on the meat of my sandwich
The girl is sticking closer to Ron than the bread on a sandwich sticks to the meat.
I know you rock a beach, cuz
The artist knows that Ron is popular with women.
Naw, it wasn't even like that
Ron denies that anything is going on between him and the girl.
She left the room to get comfy and cozy (wha?)
Ron explains that the girl left to get comfortable.
Then the r to the o to the n got nosey
Ron became curious about the girl.
Cruising guys was her favorite past-time
The girl enjoyed flirting with many guys.
Takin' chances almost got her lifetime
The girl took big risks and almost had serious problems because of it.
She said, "you only live once"
The girl had the philosophy that you should enjoy life while you can.
Stayin' loose, made many head turns
The girl's relaxed attitude caught the attention of many guys.
If you did her wrong, you just might get burned
If a guy didn't treat the girl right, she might retaliate or make them regret it.
So let's have some fun, yeah-he!
The song concludes with the idea of having fun and enjoying life.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
The singer thought they were responsible for making the girl attracted to them.
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
The singer realized that the girl was always like that with everyone, not just them.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
The artist used to believe they were the reason the girl was acting wild.
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
The artist discovered that the girl was like that with every guy she encountered.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
The artist thought they were responsible for making the girl attracted to them.
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
The singer realized that the girl was always like that with everyone, not just them.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
The artist used to believe they were the reason the girl was acting wild.
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
The singer discovered that the girl was like that with every guy she encountered.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
The singer thought they were responsible for making the girl attracted to them.
(I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day
The singer realized that the girl was always like that with everyone, not just them.
(I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
The artist used to believe they were the reason the girl was acting wild.
(I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys
The artist discovered that the girl was like that with every guy she encountered.
I thought it was me, ho, yeah yah
The singer continues to express their realization and surprise.
I thought it was me, hoo
The singer continues to express their realization and surprise.
I thought it was me, ho, yeah, yeah
The artist continues to express their realization and surprise.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONEY HOOKS, KEITH SHOCKLEE, DARROL DURANT, ERIC T. SADLER, PAUL STEWART
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