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.
BBD
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
In Bell Biv DeVoe's song "BBD," the verses tell the story of lead singer Ricky Bell meeting a woman at a club who expresses interest in taking him on a wild adventure around the world. Bell is initially flattered, thinking he has some kind of special effect on her, but as the chorus repeats, he realizes that she's actually like this with all guys. Despite this, he continues on the adventure with her, even impressing her with his prowess in the bedroom on his waterbed. Meanwhile, his fellow bandmate Ron learns that the woman is a bit of a player, having had multiple flings before, and warns Bell to be careful with his heart. The song ends with the repeated admission that Bell thought he was something special to this woman, but in reality, she's just like this with any guy who catches her eye.
The song highlights the danger of assuming that someone's interest in you is genuine without properly getting to know them and understand their history. Bell's initial ego boost is shattered when he realizes that the woman's behavior towards him is not unique, and his willingness to continue on the adventure despite this seems to suggest a willingness to be played. The song also touches on themes of casual sex and the idea that living life to the fullest means taking risks and seizing opportunities, even if they might not always be the most emotionally safe choice.
Line by Line Meaning
I went out, last night
I went out last night
See, that's when I met a sexy girl
That's when I met a sexy girl
She was lookin' so right
She looked really good
She said, "I wanna take you for a trip around the world"
She asked to take me on a global adventure
And by the look in her eyes, ho
By the way she looked at me
The girl was serious!
She was serious
She wore no disguise, oh no
She was not hiding anything
So let's have some fun, yeah!
Let's enjoy ourselves
(I thought it was me) I thought it was me who makes the girl this way
I originally thought I was responsible for how she acted
(I thought it was me) I came to find out she's like that every day
I later discovered she acts that way all the time
(I thought it was me) I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild
I previously believed that she only acted wild around me
(I thought it was me) I found out she's like that with all the guys
I found out that she acts that way with all the men she encounters
Yo, I love bein a bachelor
I enjoy being a single man
Ricky said, "Yo, that girl's a good catch for ya"
My friend Ricky thought she was a great match for me
She and I choose to cruise in my love boat
We decided to take my love boat for a ride
My waterbed, kept us afloat
We floated on my waterbed
I had to prove my manhood
I felt the need to show her how manly I am
Show her that the B-I-V was DAMN good, understood?
I needed to impress her to prove I was a good partner
I never had my boat rocked like that before, YO!!
That was the most exciting thing I have ever experienced
The way we left the spot, all systems ready to go
We were ready to leave quickly
She said, "Sit back and relax, I'm runnin' the show"
She took charge and asked me to relax
I couldn't hesitate, it was much too late
I had no time to doubt or hesitate anymore
That girl had got me straight, and I was ready to go, yeah!
She had me under her control and I was willing to follow her lead
B (yeah)
B, yeah
B (yeah)
B, yeah
D (yeah)
D, yeah
B.B.D
Bell Biv DeVoe
Yo' Ron, was-SUP, wit that
Hey Ron, what's going on with that
fly girl you left the jam with?
The attractive woman you left with at the event?
She's stickin' closer to you
She's attached herself to you closely
Than the bread on the meat of my sandwich
Even more closely than the bread sticks to the meat in my sandwich
I know you rock a beach, cuz
I know you're good with the ladies
Naw, it wasn't even like that
No, it wasn't like that at all
She left the room to get comfy and cozy (wha?)
She left to get comfortable
Then the R to the O to the N got nosey
Then I got inquisitive
Cruising guys was her favorite past-time
She enjoyed flirting with men
Takin' chances almost got her lifetime
Her flirtatious behavior could have gotten her in trouble
She said, "You only live once"
She believed in living life to the fullest
Stayin' loose, made many head turns
She enjoyed being relaxed and attracting attention
If you did her wrong, you just might get burned
If you mistreated her, she would not take it well
So let's have some fun, yeah-HE!
Let's enjoy ourselves
(I thought it was me) I THOUGHT IT WAS ME, ho, yeah yeah
I was mistaken
(I thought it was me) I CAME TO FIND OUT SHE'S LIKE THAT EVERYDAY
I discovered she acts that way all the time
(I thought it was me) I THOUGHT IT WAS ME THAT MAKES THAT GIRL GO WIIIIILD
I originally thought I was the only one capable of making her act wildly
(I thought it was me) I FOUND OUT SHE'S LIKE THAT WITH ALL THE GUYS
I found out that she acts that way with all the men she encounters
(I thought it was me) I THOUGHT IT WAS ME THAT MAKES THAT GIRL THIS WAY
I originally believed that I was responsible for how she acted
I THOUGHT IT WAS ME THAT MAKES THAT GIRL GO WILD
I initially believed that I was the only one capable of making her act wildly
I FOUND OUT SHE'S LIKE THAT WITH ALL THE GUYS
I discovered that she acts that way with all the men she encounters
I thought it was ME, ho, yeah yah
I originally thought it was my influence
I thought it was me, HOOOO
I thought it was my fault
I thought it was me, ho, yeah, yeah
I believed it was my doing
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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