Ronnie Bobby Ricky MIke Ralph And Johnny !
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics

People come, people go
In the music industry, people are constantly entering and exiting. It's hard to predict who will stay and who will leave.

In this business you'll never, never know
The music business is unpredictable; you can never know what's going to happen.

Some re good, some are bad
There are both talented and untalented people in the music industry.

You know we got what no one's ever had, oh
Our group has a unique style that has never been heard before.

And the time will come
Eventually, things will fall into place for our group.

When we will be as one when the feelin' comes
When the right opportunity arises, the group will finally come together and achieve their goals.

Nobody knows
Outsiders can never truly understand the inner workings of the group and their relationships.

How we really feel, they don't know the deal
Even if someone thinks they know what's going on with the group, they aren't fully aware of the reality of the situation.

{Get back} We've got to put this back together
The group needs to come together and rebuild what they once had.

{Get right back} And send our word to the mutha
Once the group is reunited, they need to let everyone know what they're capable of.

{Get back} Right back where we started from
The group needs to return to their roots and remember what made them successful in the first place.

{Get right back} And send our word to the mutha
The group needs to make their presence known and make sure people know what they're capable of.

Times are gettin' kinda hard on the boulevard
Life is tough for people living in rough neighborhoods.

Brothers and sisters bein' slaved and scarred
People of color are disproportionately affected by poverty and systemic oppression.

Girlies in the hall bitin' the walls up
Young girls are acting out and rebelling against expected social norms.

A butcher man for losin' the loot
Someone who loses money can be in serious danger in their neighborhood.

Get to know the John, son, now he will shoot
If someone wrongs you, they may be willing to use violence to seek retribution.

He poured a drink 'cause he figured he could be a bigger n
Someone may turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their difficult circumstances and feel more in control.

In the projects you'll sell
Selling drugs is a common way for people in low-income areas to make money.

So feel the bozack, yo' Rick, come easy
Don't worry about the difficulties; take things one step at a time.

We are one breakin' new
The group is breaking new ground and pushing the boundaries of what is expected musically.

Oh, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky and Mike, Ralph and Johnny too
The song is a tribute to their group and its members.

It ain't nothin' but a thing that we're gonna do
The challenges they face are nothing they can't overcome.

Everybody's always talkin' 'bout the NE crew, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
The New Edition crew is widely known and talked about in the music industry.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
The group is hyping themselves up for what's to come.

Come on, come on, come on, come on
They're urging each other to keep pushing forward and not give up.

Say what, say what, say what
Echoing the previous line, they're nodding to each other to keep things moving.

It's poison
Some things in the music industry can be dangerous or deceitful.

Don't be cruel, it's my prerogative
They have the right to make their own decisions, even if others see them as cruel or wrong.

To do what I gotta do, have a little sensitivity
They will do what they need to in order to succeed, but they also recognize the importance of empathy.

Do me, baby, I wanna get rubbed the right way
They want to be treated with care and respect by those they work with.

So what you gotta say
They're challenging anyone who doubts them to speak up.

Oh, no, she's a candy girl livin' in a half-crazy world
The girl they're describing is innocent and naive, but life is chaotic around her.

That's the way I'm livin', girl
They're describing their own experience of a similarly tumultuous existence.

Now every little step I take is another NE heartbreak
Any misstep they make as a group is potentially damaging to the whole group and their reputation.

My, my, my
Expressing a sense of frustration or disbelief at the challenges they face.

{Get back} We've got to put this back together
Emphasizing the need for the group to come together again and make things right.

{Get right back} And send our word to the mutha
Once they're together again, they plan to show everyone what they're capable of.

{Get back} Bringin' it right back where we started from
Reiterating the importance of returning to their roots and building their sound from there.

{Get right back} And send our word to the mutha
They want to make a big impact and make sure everyone knows they're back.

{Get back} We got to bring it back, we got to bring it back to the mutha
Further emphasizing the need to return to their roots and their origins as a group.

{Get right back} Hey, hey, hey
Hyping each other up and getting ready for the next phase in their group's journey.

It's bound to go down, lost bitch never found
There will be clashes and disagreements, and sometimes people will get hurt and conflict won't be resolved.

Crazed in the graveyard's a common thing in B town
In dangerous neighborhoods, people often resort to extreme measures to stay safe.

Smugglers, pimps, pocket pickers, punks and trouble makers
Describing the kind of people who live in rough neighborhoods.

Biggie checker, button pushers and beef shakers
People who like to pick fights or stir up trouble, causing more tension and danger in their environment.

Crackhead's havin' babies, future's hazy
Drug addiction leads to a cycle of poverty and harm that affects not only the user, but their children and future generations.

I don't know, s***'s crazy
Expressing a sense of frustration and disbelief at the state of things in their environment and in the world around them.

All I could do is turn the heat up
Feeling like they need to take action and create change in their own environment, even if it's a small step.

To feed I'll ague, revenge and put the meat up and up
Stressing their determination to succeed and get ahead, even in difficult circumstances.

Shockers lookin' for a kill, first blood's gotta spill
There are always people out for blood and willing to use violence to get what they want; the group needs to be prepared for the worst.

Light 'em up with a mack 10, and that's facin'
Describing a weapon and the kind of violence that can happen in their neighborhood.

Check the scene with the green, pepper weapon, keep steppin'
Describing the kind of vigilance and preparedness required to survive in such a dangerous place.

Like two brothers, word to the mutha
Stressing the importance of brotherhood and supporting each other, no matter what.

Hey, y'all, hey, y'all, hey
Repeating a celebratory and hype-building phrase to end the song.

Word to the mutha
Giving respect and homage to the mother figures in their lives and in their community.

Hey, y'all, hey, y'all, hey
Continuing the celebration and excitement after finishing the song.

Word to the mutha
Reiterating their respect and love for the mother figures in their lives and in their community.

Hey, y'all, hey, y'all, hey
Continuing the celebratory and hype-building phrase to end the song.

Word to the mutha
Finishing the song on a note of respect and appreciation for the women who have supported and shaped their lives and careers.