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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Love Won't Wait
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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So far you treated me so bad
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I call my baby to tell her I'm on my way
Call her 'til I pass we going out today
It was a beautiful Sunday
But as soon as I step to the door
She hit me with some stuff that I just couldn't ignore
That she had to up and leave
Cause I was a fool foolin' her on what she need
Check it, yo from my point of view it was kinda whack
She said even when we're reminiscing there's no bringing it back
And for her, it's really beyond that
Talkin' about she been through emotional combat
All the years that I been back
You were never around
And now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
Let's stop all my love to you
Baby, I'm through with you
Cause now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
Yo, Will, that's kinda whack, I know how you be feelin'
My girl's also trippin' about the same reason
Cause we out for two seasons on the road makin' G's and
I figured it out these women there's no pleasin'
Yo, Will, I feel the pain, that you're going through
She got you stuck on a yam and she's splatting too
Plotting on leaving you, yo, are you feeling cool
And if you're not you can always hang with the crew
All the years that I been back
You were never around
And now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
Let's stop all my love to you
Baby, I'm through with you
Cause now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
I call my baby to tell her I'm on my way
Call her 'til I pass we going out today
It was a beautiful Sunday
I had plans on going to watchin' the matinee
And she dissed you, up and left you
Packed her bags and went and upset you
She was like "I'm leaving" (Oh it's like that, now)
"I'm leaving" (She was always like that)
Check it, but from my point of view it's kinda whack
She said even when we're reminiscing there's no bringing it back
And for her, it's really beyond that
Talkin' about she been through emotional combat
All the years that I been back
You were never around
And now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
Let's stop all my love to you
Baby, I'm through with you
Cause now, love won't wait
(It's like that now, oh, it's like that now)
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
So far you treated me so bad
I love you love, but I'm thinkin' 'bout
The lyrics of Black Eyed Peas' "Love Won't Wait" talk about the dilemma of being in love with someone who treats you poorly, and the decision to leave them. The singer is torn between their love for the other person and the mistreatment they have endured. They call their significant other to tell them they are coming over, but upon arrival, they are hit with the news that their partner is leaving them because they have been a fool and not fulfilled their emotional needs. They try to find solace in their friend, but their friend is going through a similar situation.
The song reflects a common struggle in relationships where one person may take the other for granted, causing feelings of neglect and resentment. The lyrics show the inner turmoil of deciding whether to stay in a toxic relationship out of love or leave to preserve one's self-respect and emotional well-being.
Overall, "Love Won't Wait" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of love and relationships, both good and bad. It highlights the importance of respecting one another and being attentive to each other's needs to avoid losing love.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you now, but I'm thinkin' 'bout leaving
I currently have feelings for you, but I am considering ending our relationship
So far you treated me so bad
You have not been treating me well
I call my baby to tell her I'm on my way
I contacted my significant other to inform them of my plans to see them
Call her 'til I pass we going out today
I continued to call them until I reached their location to confirm our plans for the day
It was a beautiful Sunday
The day was pleasant and enjoyable
I had plans on going to watchin' the matinee
I had intended to go see a mid-day movie
But as soon as I step to the door
Upon arriving at their door
She hit me with some stuff that I just couldn't ignore
She presented me with some issues that I could not overlook
That she had to up and leave
She decided to leave abruptly
Cause I was a fool foolin' her on what she need
I was foolishly neglecting her needs
Check it, yo from my point of view it was kinda whack
In my opinion, her actions were questionable
She said even when we're reminiscing there's no bringing it back
She expressed that the past cannot be changed even when reminiscing
And for her, it's really beyond that
She believes the situation is beyond repair
Talkin' about she been through emotional combat
She feels emotionally exhausted from the conflict
All the years that I been back
Throughout all the time I have been present
You were never around
You were not present or available
Let's stop all my love to you
I am ending my feelings of love towards you
Baby, I'm through with you
I am finished with our relationship
Cause now, love won't wait
I am taking action now because I cannot wait any longer for love
Yo, Will, that's kinda whack, I know how you be feelin'
Hey Will, I understand how you are feeling and that situation is not great
My girl's also trippin' about the same reason
My partner is also struggling with the same issue
Cause we out for two seasons on the road makin' G's and
We have been traveling and working for two seasons to make money
I figured it out these women there's no pleasin'
I realized that some women cannot be satisfied
She got you stuck on a yam and she's splatting too
She has you trapped and confused just like my partner is doing to me
Plotting on leaving you, yo, are you feeling cool
She is planning on leaving you, how are you holding up?
And if you're not you can always hang with the crew
If you need support or company, you can always spend time with our group of friends
And she dissed you, up and left you
She disrespected you and left you
Packed her bags and went and upset you
She left and caused you emotional distress
She was like "I'm leaving" (Oh it's like that, now)
She simply stated that she was leaving without hesitation
"I'm leaving" (She was always like that)
This behavior is not uncommon for her
I love you love, but I'm thinkin' 'bout
I still have love for you, but I am considering
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Natalie McIntyre, William Adams, Alan Pineda, Kevin Paul Feyen, Brian Scott Lapin
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