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.

Drama
Blackstreet Lyrics

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Yo, I know it's you
I had to run out for a minute to take care a few things
I ain't gon' be long
But if you get to the crib before I get back
You know what to do, the crib is yours
So, um, just cool out, I'll be there in a few
I got a surprise for you, too, it's real sweet
See you soon, I miss you, I love you

I'm out

Well, here I go in my Land, got The Face rockin' on my sounds
Got the phone in my hand, my baby hit me two times
Gotta hit her back, she said she's flyin' in tonight
See, my baby's been gone for so long
She's back in town, this time we get it on
She told me she would meet me at my spot, about eight
That gives me two whole hours to get my shit straight, yeah, yeah
I hit my case about six
It's almost time to see her, almost time to get my fix
I just can't wait to see her pretty face
She's not like all these others on the paper chase
She's the kind of (girl that you wanna stay true to)
There's nothing that this girl wouldn't do for you, no
I think I hear her in my driveway, opened up the door
And this is what she had to say

I found someone to
Do what you used to (no, baby)
Boy, you thought you were deceiving me (no way)
With your infidelity (no, no, no, no, no, baby)
I found someone (what?)
Who really deserves me
(I can't believe you'd do this to me, baby)
And he's all I need
I'm makin' my move (no)
I found someone new (no)
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (no way)

How could you go and do this to me, baby?
Since you hit town, you had me runnin' 'round actin' crazy
And had I known you'd treat me this way
We'd have to swing this drama-sode, another day, baby
This was your night, ringers off, beepers off
My shit was tight, you blew it baby, word is bond
And after all I've done for you
You messed around and blew the best thing that ever happened to you, baby

Now don't go and put this all on me
Since I left town, you've been tryna run down
On every girl you see
I can't believe you do this to me, ooh, baby
I know about your friend with the red Benz (say what?)
Now why you wanna go and a play a game you can't win?
You didn't know she was my best friend (damn)
And now we all up in your pockets
For your Benjamins, Benjamins, what

I found someone to (no, no)
Do what you used to (can't do this to me, baby)
Boy, you thought you were deceiving me (no way)
With your infidelity (no, oh baby)
I found someone (what?)
Who really deserves me
(I can't believe you'd do this to me, baby)
And he's all I need
I'm makin' my move, I found someone new (you're making your mood, you found someone new)
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (I just don't know what to do, baby)
I found someone to
Do what you used to (ooh-oh)
Boy, you thought you were deceiving me (I can't believe you played me, baby)
With your infidelity (whoa-oh, whoa-oh, baby)
I found someone
Who really deserves me (I can't believe you'd do it, baby)
And he's all I need (oh)
I'm makin' my move (no)
I found someone new (no)
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh
(Please baby, please)

I'm so sorry
I need you, babe
I love you, babe
Don't go nowhere, no
I'm makin' my move
I found someone new
I got no more love for you, ooh (I need, baby)
Right here with me
I'm makin' my move (I love you)
I found someone new
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (I need you)
(Please, stay with me forever)
I'm makin' my move (and ever)
I found someone new
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (forever)
Don't leave me here
I'm makin' my move (please)
I found someone new
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (I need you)
(Forever)
(Don't leave me, baby)
I'm makin' my move (girl, I love you)
I found someone new
Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (I need you)
(Forever)
(And ever, baby)
(Don't leave me)
(Don't leave me, babe)
(I love you)

(Baby, I don't know what the problem is)

This house is empty, need you in it
Abandoned home, it gets so lonely (no, no)
Tell me what's wrong (all hope is gone, all hope is gone)
(I can't go on)
Been occupied by your memory
Three words explain the way I'm feelin' (I need you here)
I need your love (in my life)
I can't go on in misery (I can't go on)
I can't go on in misery, yeah

I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I need you (I need you)

Whoa
I can't go on
I can't go on living alone (living alone)
(Without your love) without your love
(Mm-mm, mm-mm, hey)
(I can't go on this way)
Can't go on this way without you, baby (way without you, baby)
(I can't live without you)
(In my life)
(All my life)
(In my life)

Something about the way you love me
Ooh, ooh
You complete me (you complete me)
I need you (I need (you)
Don't take your love away from me (don't take your love away from me)
I don't wanna live in misery (I don't wanna live in misery)
I can't go on (I can't go on)
No (no)
All hope is gone (all hope is gone)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)

I need you (I need you)
Don't take your love away from me (don't take your love away from me)

Overall Meaning

The song "Drama" by Blackstreet is a dramatic tale of infidelity and betrayal. The song begins with a voicemail from the singer telling his lover to wait for him at home and promising a surprise. He rushes home to see her after receiving two calls from her saying she is flying into town. However, when he arrives home, he finds out that his lover has found someone new, and now has no more love for him. He tries to apologize and plea with her not to leave him, but she has made up her mind.

The song tells a poignant narrative that describes the pain of betrayal and the difficulty of moving on from someone who has hurt you deeply. The lyrics are emotional and vivid, painting a picture of a relationship gone wrong. The music is also evocative, emphasizing the melancholic mood and the sense of loss that the singer feels. The song has a slow and sultry rhythm that fits the narrative's mood perfectly.

Overall, "Drama" is a powerful and moving song that beautifully captures the complex emotions of a broken relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I know it's you
I know who's calling me

I had to run out for a minute to take care a few things
I had to leave quickly to handle some matters

I ain't gon' be long
I won't be away for too long

But if you get to the crib before I get back
If you arrive at my house before I do

You know what to do, the crib is yours
You can make yourself at home

So, um, just cool out, I'll be there in a few
Just relax and wait for me to return

I got a surprise for you, too, it's real sweet
I have a pleasant surprise for you

See you soon, I miss you, I love you
I will see you soon and I have missed and love you

Well, here I go in my Land, got The Face rockin' on my sounds
I am driving my Land Rover and listening to The Face

Got the phone in my hand, my baby hit me two times
I received two calls from my significant other

Gotta hit her back, she said she's flyin' in tonight
I need to call her back as she informed me she's flying in tonight

See, my baby's been gone for so long
My significant other has been absent for some time

She's back in town, this time we get it on
She's returned and this time we will be intimate

She told me she would meet me at my spot, about eight
She informed me that she'd meet me at my location around 8 pm

That gives me two whole hours to get my shit straight, yeah, yeah
I have two hours to prepare myself for her arrival

I hit my case about six
I started my preparations at around 6 pm

It's almost time to see her, almost time to get my fix
It's almost time for me to see her, and I can't wait

I just can't wait to see her pretty face
I'm eagerly anticipating seeing her beautiful face

She's not like all these others on the paper chase
She is different from other women who are only interested in money

She's the kind of (girl that you wanna stay true to)
She's the type of girl you want to be loyal to

There's nothing that this girl wouldn't do for you, no
She would do anything for me

I think I hear her in my driveway, opened up the door
I believe I hear her arrive, so I'm opening the door

And this is what she had to say
This is what she told me

I found someone to
I found someone else who

Do what you used to (no, baby)
Do the things you did before (no, baby)

Boy, you thought you were deceiving me (no way)
You thought you could fool me (no way)

With your infidelity (no, no, no, no, no, baby)
With your unfaithfulness (no, no, no, no, no, baby)

I found someone (what?)
I found someone else (what?)

Who really deserves me
Who truly deserves my affection

(I can't believe you'd do this to me, baby)
(I can't believe you would betray me, baby)

And he's all I need
And he is all I require

I'm makin' my move (no)
I'm taking action (no)

I found someone new (no)
I found someone else (no)

Ain't got no more love for you, ooh (no way)
I don't have any more love for you (no way)

How could you go and do this to me, baby?
How could you do this to me, baby?

Since you hit town, you had me runnin' 'round actin' crazy
Since you came back, you had me acting insane

And had I known you'd treat me this way
If I knew you'd treat me like this

We'd have to swing this drama-sode, another day, baby
We'll have to deal with this conflict some other time, baby

This was your night, ringers off, beepers off
This was your night to shine, turn off your phone and pager

My shit was tight, you blew it baby, word is bond
I was ready, but you blew it, believe me

And after all I've done for you
After everything I've done for you

You messed around and blew the best thing that ever happened to you, baby
You lost the best thing that ever happened to you, baby

Now don't go and put this all on me
Don't blame me for everything

Since I left town, you've been tryna run down
Since I left, you've been trying to chase

On every girl you see
Every girl you come across

I can't believe you do this to me, ooh, baby
I can't believe you did this to me, baby

I know about your friend with the red Benz (say what?)
I know about your friend who has a red Benz (excuse me?)

Now why you wanna go and a play a game you can't win?
Why do you want to play a game you cannot win?

You didn't know she was my best friend (damn)
You didn't know she was my closest friend (darn)

And now we all up in your pockets For your Benjamins, Benjamins, what
And now we are all looking through your wallet for your money, what?

Something about the way you love me
There is something about the way you love me

Ooh, ooh You complete me (you complete me)
You make me whole (you complete me)

I need you (I need you)
I require you

Don't take your love away from me (don't take your love away from me)
Do not withdraw your love from me

I don't wanna live in misery (I don't wanna live in misery)
I do not want to live in sorrow

I can't go on (I can't go on) No (no) All hope is gone (all hope is gone)
I am unable to continue, and I have lost all hope

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Williams, Teddy Riley, Wesley Hodges, Andrea Hicks

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