Blackstreet has also collaborated with Jay-Z on his single "The City is Mine". With the help of the Janet Jackson single "Girlfriend", Blackstreet finally had a top ten album with Finally. But personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally in 1999, and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group reformed and released Level II in 2003.
Coming Home To You
Blackstreet Lyrics
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Firm biz, what it is, Blackstreet
Na na, steady rise, peep this out
Gotta get you home with me tonight
Hold up, let's take it from the top, I Fox
Gets my swerve on floss, pure rocks
In the six drop boo and it don't stop
See money lookin' alright, yeah, what up, Pop?
'Cross the room throwin' signals, I'm throwin' 'em back
Flirt-in 'cause I digs you like that
Peep baby boy style, hopin' we match
You sent me Crown Royale with a note attached
It said, "You look like the type that know what you like"
I could tell by the jewels you go for the ice
Plus you wear the shoes well, the suit's flows nice
I don't like the notes too well, let's be more precise
Meet me by the VIP, let's pow-pow
Whisper in my ear like, "Boo, let's bounce now"
I'm 'bout to say peace to my man's for you
When it's all said and done, I got plans for you, he said
"Ooh baby, I gotta get you home with me tonight
Ooh baby, I gotta get you home with me tonight"
At the bar high-post, frontin', I toast
Gettin' my flirt on, playa, ain't nuttin'
You tryin' to say the right words to get us out of here
Jackpot, what he said, "It's bullshit in here"
And his smile, blind like the shine on his necklace
Mind tellin' me, ?No?, body tellin' me, ?Exit?
Breasts said, "Yes, give me more wet kisses, uhh?
Twist my body like "The Exorcist", hey
The way he licked his lips, he was mackin
True thug passion, I'm like, "Slow down before you crashin'"
Never mind him, he ain't thinkin' 'bout you
Or the way we sex on the villa up in Malibu
Marry who? Daddy, please
I'm takin' it all, from the stash to the keys
So let me see, boo, I'm 'bout to dead my man's for you
When it's all said and done, I got plans for you, he said
"Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight"
Grabbed me by the hand and led the way
Outside of the club talkin' to Valet
Mind started to stray, million miles away
Contemplatin' goin' back to his crib to parlay
Jumped in the passenger seat, relaxed my feet
As he threw on Blackstreet casually
And we cruised the metro on premium petrol
I sized up my thighs and couldn't let go
Ta-Ta's perkin', you're makin' me high
Like Toni, work me, take me, I'm hot
I thought for a second and then my mind went
Sex all around the car, isn't it ironic?
Back to Reality, the Soul II Soul
Breathin' heavily but still in control
Wants the shy girl role, put my hand on his leg
With sex in his eyes, he turned and then he said
"Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight"
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Ooh baby
The lyrics to Blackstreet's "Coming Home To You" is all about a man trying to woo a woman and bring her home with him. He starts by introducing himself and his gang, as well as his intentions. He says that he "gotta get you home with me tonight" and proceeds to flirt with the woman across the room by throwing signals and hoping that she catches on. The woman eventually responds by sending him a Crown Royale with a note attached, indicating that she is definitely interested in him as well.
At the bar, they both continue to flirt with each other as he tries to find the right words to take her out of the club. She responds positively, and they both decide to leave the club together. The man leads her out of the club, and they talk to the valet outside. As they are cruising in his car, romance starts to build between them as they listen to Blackstreet casually. Finally, the woman takes action by putting her hand on his leg to indicate that she reciprocates his desires.
Overall, the song is about two people who are filled with passion and desire for each other, and their decision to go home together and let the night take its course.
Line by Line Meaning
Firm biz, what it is, Blackstreet
Introducing themselves as Blackstreet and asking what's up with everyone
Na na, steady rise, peep this out
Acknowledging their gradual success and telling listeners to pay attention
Gotta get you home with me tonight
Expressing the desire to take someone home with them tonight
Hold up, let's take it from the top, I Fox
Asking for a pause and introducing oneself as I Fox
Gets my swerve on floss, pure rocks
Referring to showing off with flashy jewelry
In the six drop boo and it don't stop
In a fancy car and not stopping now
See money lookin' alright, yeah, what up, Pop?
Noticing someone who looks wealthy and greeting them
'Cross the room throwin' signals, I'm throwin' 'em back
Noticing someone signaling interest and reciprocating
Flirt-in 'cause I digs you like that
Flirting because of genuine interest
Peep baby boy style, hopin' we match
Checking out someone's fashion sense to see if they match well
You sent me Crown Royale with a note attached
Received a gift and a note indicating they have good taste
It said, "You look like the type that know what you like"
Quoting the note, which compliments their taste and confidence
I could tell by the jewels you go for the ice
Agreeing with the assessment, based on the flashy jewelry
Plus you wear the shoes well, the suit's flows nice
Complimenting their fashion sense and style
I don't like the notes too well, let's be more precise
Acknowledging that they prefer straightforward communication
Meet me by the VIP, let's pow-pow
Inviting the person to meet them in the VIP section
Whisper in my ear like, "Boo, let's bounce now"
Suggesting leaving the club together
I'm 'bout to say peace to my man's for you
Leaving their friends behind to go with the person they're interested in
When it's all said and done, I got plans for you, he said
Promising they have plans for the night with the person they're interested in
"Ooh baby, I gotta get you home with me tonight
Repeating the desire to take someone home with them
At the bar high-post, frontin', I toast
At the bar, showing off and making a toast
Gettin' my flirt on, playa, ain't nuttin'
Continuing to flirt with the person of interest
You tryin' to say the right words to get us out of here
Noticing the person is trying to find the right words to leave the club together
Jackpot, what he said, "It's bullshit in here"
Agreeing that the club isn't worth staying in
And his smile, blind like the shine on his necklace
Noticing the person's flashy smile and jewelry
Mind tellin' me, ?No?, body tellin' me, ?Exit?
Deciding to leave with the person despite having doubts
Breasts said, "Yes, give me more wet kisses, uhh?
Feeling turned on and asking for more kisses
Twist my body like "The Exorcist", hey
Moving sensually and referencing the movie 'The Exorcist'
The way he licked his lips, he was mackin
Noticing the person was flirting heavily
True thug passion, I'm like, "Slow down before you crashin'"
Feeling that their flirting is becoming too intense
Never mind him, he ain't thinkin' 'bout you
Assuming the person they're interested in isn't really considering anyone else
Or the way we sex on the villa up in Malibu
Thinking about having sex with the person in a specific location
Marry who? Daddy, please
Dismissing the idea of getting married
I'm takin' it all, from the stash to the keys
Saying they want everything the person they're interested in has
So let me see, boo, I'm 'bout to dead my man's for you
Choosing the person over their friends and previous plans
Grabbed me by the hand and led the way
Taking the lead and initiating contact physically
Outside of the club talkin' to Valet
Leaving the club and talking to valet to get their car
Mind started to stray, million miles away
Daydreaming about what's to come
Contemplatin' goin' back to his crib to parlay
Thinking about going back to their place to hang out and see what happens
Jumped in the passenger seat, relaxed my feet
Getting into the car and relaxing
As he threw on Blackstreet casually
Listening to Blackstreet on the drive home
And we cruised the metro on premium petrol
Driving through the city on good quality gasoline
I sized up my thighs and couldn't let go
Feeling confident and sexy
Ta-Ta's perkin', you're makin' me high
Getting turned on by the person
Like Toni, work me, take me, I'm hot
Referencing the song 'You're Makin' Me High' by Toni Braxton and feeling turned on
I thought for a second and then my mind went
Thinking about something for a moment and then deciding
Sex all around the car, isn't it ironic?
Noticing the car ride is turning into a sexual experience
Back to Reality, the Soul II Soul
Referencing the song 'Back to Life' by Soul II Soul and coming back to reality
Breathin' heavily but still in control
Feeling aroused but still having self-control
Wants the shy girl role, put my hand on his leg
Acting shy but still making a move
With sex in his eyes, he turned and then he said
Seeing the desire in the other person's eyes and having it reciprocated
"Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Repeating the desire to take someone home with them
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Repeating the desire to take someone home with them
Ooh baby, gotta get you home with me tonight
Repeating the desire to take someone home with them
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Christopher Holman
THIS WAS AND STILL IS THE SHIT! BRING GOOD R&B BACK
Ryan A. Donegan
from the soundtrack of the films: Spike Lee's Get On The Bus and Steel with Shaquille O'Neal
CRAB JAB
Best track they ever did. Go listen to Jodeci and even Whitehead Bros - Your Love Is A 187. Same structure in the production. That’s why I think I love it so much.
Marcell McDowell
Facts
Mesmerized 4Life
Why can't music be like this, all the love & soul is gone. Music is trash now days
Bj Beasley
Mesmerized 4Life , Exactly
Lance Johnson
This is a 90's ThrowBack r&b jam
Lee Hazzard
I have no idea why, but this is my all time favourite song!
Mark Lockett Sr.
Man brings back memories
Jalen Menefee
This a true banger