Blackstreet was an American R&B group founded in 1994 by Teddy Riley, a New… Read Full Bio ↴Blackstreet was an American R&B group founded in 1994 by Teddy Riley, a New Jack Swing pioneer known for his work as a member of Guy. The band members were: Teddy Riley, Chauncey Hannibal, Eric Williams, and Terrell Philips (and formerly Joe Stonestreet, Levi Little, David Hollister, and Mark Middleton). Their debut album, Blackstreet, was a moderate success due to the singles "Booti Call" and "Before I Let You Go", both Top 40 hits ("Before" hit the Top 10). The follow-up, 1996's Another Level was a breakthrough success due to the top single "No Diggity" (with Dr. Dre), which was a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1996, and won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, along with the Top 40 hit "Don't Leave Me". Another Level eventually went four times platinum in the United States and peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart. "No Diggity" is ranked at #91 on Rolling Stone and MTV: 100 Greatest Pop Songs, while Blackstreet comes in at #214 of the Top 500 Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years.

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.

Confession
Blackstreet Lyrics

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Girl I must confess, when I hold you in my arms
It makes me happy yeah, to be with you
I really must admit, girl you got me open wide
I'm falling in love again with you
I'm falling in love again baby
Falling in love again with you baby yeah yeah

This is my confession

I love you baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blackstreet's song Confession talks about a man's feelings for his girl. He admits that holding her in his arms makes him happy and that he is falling in love with her all over again. He goes on to confess that she has opened him up emotionally and that he loves her. The lyrics convey the passion and dedication this man has towards his girl.

The tone of the song is romantic and heartfelt, showcasing a man's desire for his partner. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship where both parties are deeply in love with each other. It is a song about appreciation, honesty, and vulnerability. The lyrics show how this man has been swept off his feet by his girl, and how she has awoken a newfound love within him.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl I must confess, when I hold you in my arms
I feel complete and fulfilled when I hold you in my arms.

It makes me happy yeah, to be with you
Being with you brings immense joy and happiness in my life.

I really must admit, girl you got me open wide
I can't help but feel vulnerable and exposed whenever I'm with you.

I'm falling in love again with you
Every moment spent with you reignites my feelings of love for you.

I'm falling in love again baby
My feelings for you are growing stronger with every passing day.

Falling in love again with you baby yeah yeah
I can't help but fall in love with you again and again.

This is my confession
I am revealing my true feelings for you.

I love you baby
My heart belongs to you and I love you deeply.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Le Chaine Hollister, Teddy Riley, Sprague Williams, Markell Demont Riley

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