Black Eyed Peas went to centenary state high school and got their start in 1988 when will.i.am (born 1975 William James Adams Jr.) and apl.de.ap (born 1974 Allan Pineda) began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to Ruthless Records (run by Eazy-E) after catching the attention of the nephew of Jerry Heller (Eazy-E's manager). Along with Mookie Mook (Burning Star), Dante Santiago & DJ Motiv8, they called their group A.T.B.A.N. Klann. Their debut album, 'Grass Roots', was not released originally because Ruthless did not consider the social themes reflected in the group's music to be marketable to their audience. A single "Puddles of H2O" was released in 1994 but no album was released (until it leaked onto the Internet in the mid 2000s).
After Eazy-E died of an AIDS related illness in 1995, they changed their name to Black Eyed Peas; will.i.am explained on the front cover of the Monkey Business album that "Black Eyed Peas are food for the soul", hence the name. will.i.am has cited the Red Hot Chili Peppers as an influence and said he named his band after a food, like them. They replaced their original third member Mookie, with Dante Santiago the Peas original singer. Then Taboo (born Jaime Gomez) joined the group. Dante Santiago took on a role as a guest vocalist in the band and featured frequently on various tracks for their first four albums.
In 1996, they produced and appeared on a song entitled "That's Right" for Brian Austin Green's hip-hop album One Stop Carnival. Later, they began using Kim Hill as a steady background singer. Unlike many hip-hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the "gangsta rap" sounds of other Los Angeles-based hip-hop acts at the time. Through the mid-'90s, they performed in the local club circuit alongside fellow acts such as Ozomatli and Jurassic 5.
The group were signed to Interscope Records and released their debut, "Behind the Front", in 1998. The album won the group (and their accompanying live band, the Bucky Jonsons) critical acclaim. The album featured the single "Joints & Jams", which was included on the Bulworth soundtrack. Their second album, "Bridging the Gap", was released in 2000; it featured the single "Request + Line" featuring Macy Gray.
After replacing their female background singer with Fergie, the group released their breakout album, "Elephunk", and their 2005 album, "Monkey Business", which featured the hit singles "Pump It", "Don't Phunk With My Heart", "Don't Lie" and "My Humps".
"The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies)", their fifth album, was released worldwide in June 2009 and has managed to sell 5 million copies in 8 months (Elephunk: 7 million, Monkey Business: 10 million). It already spawned 2 of the most downloaded singles of all time: "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling", both were downloaded 5 million times only in the USA. The 3rd single "Meet Me Halfway" was downloaded 2 million times and the 4th "Imma Be", which was just released, already sold 1 million. "Rock That Body" is the 5th single.
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London Bridge
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
Are you ready for this?
Oh, shit!
Oh!
It's me
The pen
Polow
Fergie Ferg, what's up baby?
Come on
When I come to the clubs, step aside (oh shit)
Pop the seats, don't be hating me in the line (oh shit)
VIP 'cause you know I gotta shine (oh shit)
I'm Fergie Ferg and me love you long time
All my girls get down on the floor (oh shit)
Back to back, drop it down real low (oh shit)
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a hoe (oh shit)
'Cause you know I don't give a fuck so here we go (oh shit)
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
The drinks start pouring
And my start slurring
Everybody start looking real good
The Grey Goose got your girl feeling loose
Now I'm wishing that I didn't wear these shoes (I hate heels)
It's like every time I get up on the dude
Paparazzi put my business in the news
And I'm like get up out my face (oh shit)
'Fore I turn around and spray your ass with mace (oh shit)
My lips make you wanna have a taste (oh shit)
You got that? I got the bass
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
Me like a bullet type, you know they comin' right
Fergie love 'em long time, my girls support, right?
Me like a bullet type, you know they comin' right
Fergie love 'em long time, my girls support, right?
Another A.T.L.
Cali collabo
Fergie and Polow
When I come to the clubs, step aside (oh shit)
Pop the seats, don't be hating me in the line (oh shit)
VIP because you know I gotta shine (oh shit)
I'm Fergie Ferg and me love you long time
All my girls get down on the floor (oh shit)
Back to back, drop it down real low (oh shit)
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a hoe (oh shit)
'Cause you know I don't give a fuck so here we go (oh shit)
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
How come everytime you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down
Like London, London, London wanna go down
Like London, London, London be going down like
Shittin' all over the world
Fuck you bitches
The lyrics of Black Eyed Peas' song "London Bridge" depict the chaos and excitement that ensues when lead singer Fergie enters a club. The first verse establishes her VIP status and confidence while the chorus repeats the phrase "How come every time you come around, my London, London Bridge wanna go down?" This line refers to the London Bridge as a metaphor for the sexual tension and desire that Fergie brings with her. The second verse describes the effect of alcohol on Fergie and her surroundings, with her wishing she wasn't wearing heels and the paparazzi taking notice of her every move. The song's ending includes a collaboration between Fergie and Polow.
Overall, the song is a playfully provocative and confident anthem that encourages women to embrace their sexuality and take control of their experiences in the club scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
The singer is excited for what's to come
Are you ready for this?
The singer is addressing the audience and asking if they are ready for the upcoming event
It's me Fergie, The pen Polow
The singer is identifying themselves and giving credit to the producer
When I come to the clubs, step aside (oh shit)
The artist is requesting space when they arrive at clubs
Pop the seats, don't be hating me in the line (oh shit)
The artist is requesting VIP treatment and does not want to be hated on for it
VIP 'cause you know I gotta shine (oh shit)
The singer wants to be in VIP because they want to stand out
I'm Fergie Ferg and me love you long time
The singer is introducing themselves and expressing admiration for the audience
All my girls get down on the floor (oh shit)
The artist is asking their female friends to join them on the dance floor
Back to back, drop it down real low (oh shit)
The group of females are dancing in unison while performing a provocative move
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a hoe (oh shit)
The artist is expressing their duality, being lady-like and provocative at the same time
'Cause you know I don't give a fuck so here we go (oh shit)
The singer is saying that they do not care what people think and they are going to do what they want
The drinks start pouring and my start slurring
The artist is saying they are getting drunk
Everybody start looking real good
The singer is saying that everyone appears attractive due to their drunkenness
The Grey Goose got your girl feeling loose
The singer is referring to the brand of vodka that made the women feel free
Now I'm wishing that I didn't wear these shoes (I hate heels)
The singer regrets wearing high heels
It's like every time I get up on the dude
The artist is referring to dancing with a male partner
Paparazzi put my business in the news
The artist is saying that the paparazzi spread news about their personal life
And I'm like get up out my face (oh shit)
The singer is telling someone to leave them alone
'Fore I turn around and spray your ass with mace (oh shit)
The singer is threatening someone with mace if they do not leave them alone
My lips make you wanna have a taste (oh shit)
The artist is saying that their lips are attractive
You got that? I got the bass
The artist is flaunting their musical ability
Me like a bullet type, you know they comin' right
The artist is using a metaphor to say that they are quick and efficient
Fergie love 'em long time, my girls support, right?
The singer is saying that they have a lot of female supporters
Another A.T.L. Cali collabo Fergie and Polow
The artist is giving credit to the cities and producers involved in the collaboration
Shittin' all over the world
The singer is using vulgar language to express their dominance
Fuck you bitches
The singer is using vulgar language to express their disdain towards certain people
How come everytime you come around, my London, London Bridge wanna go down
The singer is saying that they become aroused when a certain person is present
Like London, London, London wanna go down
The artist is using a metaphor for their arousal, comparing it to the downfall of the London Bridge
Like London, London, London be going down like
The artist is using a metaphor for their arousal, comparing it to the downfall of the London Bridge
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jennifer07161
[Verse 1]
When I come to the club, step aside
Part the seas, don't be having me in the line
VIP, cause you know I gotta shine
I'm Fergie Ferg, and me love you long time
All my girls get down on the floor
Back to back, drop it down real low
I'm such a lady, but I'm dancing like a hoe
Cause you know I don't give a fuck, so here we go
[Chorus]
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
[Interlude]
Drinks start pouring and my speech start slurring
Everybody start looking real good
[Verse 2]
That Grey Goose got your girl feeling loose
Now I'm wishing that I didn't wear these shoes
(I hate heels)
It's like every time I get up on the dude
Paparazzi put my business in the news
And I'm like, get up out my face
Before I turn around and spray your ass with mace
My lips make you wanna have a taste
You got that...I got the bass
[Chorus]
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
[Bridge x2]
Aah, da, da, da, da, do, do, do, do
Me like a bullet type, you know they coming right
Fergie love 'em long time, my girls support 'em, right?
Aah, da, da, da, da, do, do, do, do
Me like a bullet type, you know they coming right
Fergie love 'em long time, my girls support 'em, right?
[Interlude 2 - Spoken]
Another A-T-L
Cali callabo
Fergie and Polow
[Verse 1]
When I come to the club, step aside
Part the seas, don't be having me in the line
VIP, cause you know I gotta shine
I'm Fergie Ferg, and me love you long time
All my girls get down on the floor
Back to back, drop it down real low
I'm such a lady, but I'm dancing like a hoe
Cause you know I don't give a fuck, so here we go
[Chorus]
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
How come every time you come around
My London, London Bridge wanna go down, like
London, London, London
Wanna go down like
London, London, London
Be going down like
@murtazazaidi95
I think the most beautiful thing about the Black Eyed Peas is that even when one of them goes solo the other members make a cameo in each others videos. If thats not the definition of a good friend I don't know what is
@xxmessymindxx1303
@@lullaby508 They were fighting? 😶
@marianospears3626
william can suck! he was shady towards her
@Charlesssssss
micheal stephanie way to ruin the comment bruh
@tombrich2
@@nopejoeandangie that actually isnt true. most people think it was the national anthem. but she had already left in 2017 to focus on her 2nd album. they were really upset she left. they never dropped her. but bep are shit without fergie anwyay
@ezequielpinto183
Uaaauu
@geraldgreyvenstein7387
Gwen and Fergie, the only two who can pull this kind of music off! I fucking love her
@luissilvamihajlow6710
totally i agree
@nathalykarolline4237
And Nelly Furtado too
@riehanson4014
Gerald Greyvenstein