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.

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Blackstreet Lyrics

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1 - Whenever you want it
I'll give it to you
Whenever you need it
You don't have to ask
Whenever you want it
I'll give it to you
Whenever you need it
You don't have to ask me

Let me guess girl
What you asking for
Give me three chances
To show you what i know
One, you want me to hold you tight
Two, you want a gentle kiss at night
Three, you're bout to get ready
'Cause you know you can't resist

2 - Girl you shouldn't have to wait
'Cause makin' love to you is such a natural thing
You can do what you want to do
I'm here to relieve you
So don't you hold back

Can't you see that
Repeat 1
When you're in the mood
Let's not hesitate
I can love you
In one thousand one different ways
Whenever you want it I'll give it to you
'Cause baby you got it
Whenever you like

Repeat 2
I want to give it to you
Repeat 1
There is a time and a place for everything
Honey if you need my lovin'
I will be there for you
Morning, noon or night
It will be so right
Girl, you got it going on
You can get this lovin' 'till the break of dawn
Hey yeah, come on, whenever you need it
Come on baby, you can get it
Oh yeah, baby you can get it anytime you want it
Just call me

Repeat 1 until fade

Overall Meaning

In Blackstreet's "I'll Give It To You," the singer assures his partner that he is available to fulfill her romantic needs whenever she desires. He is willing to hold her tight, share gentle kisses and make love to her in a myriad of ways. He urges her not to hold back, to take advantage of their connection and the natural desire they have for one another. He acknowledges that there is a time and place for everything, but assures her that whenever she wants it, she can get it by simply calling him.

The song is essentially a declaration of the singer's willingness to be at his partner's beck and call, to provide her with affection and pleasure whenever she desires it. The lyrics are straightforward and explicit, leaving little room for interpretation. However, they do convey a sense of dedication and reliability, with the singer insisting that his partner doesn't even need to ask for what she wants because he is ready and willing to provide it.

Overall, "I'll Give It To You" is a simple and straightforward love song that emphasizes the importance of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship. It showcases Blackstreet's smooth R&B style, with a catchy chorus and laid-back grooves that make it easy to dance or sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

Whenever you want it
I am always ready to give you what you need.

I'll give it to you
I'll provide anything you need without hesitation.

Whenever you need it
If you require anything, just ask and I will be there to provide.

You don't have to ask
I am aware of your needs, and I'll provide without prompting.

Let me guess girl
I understand your desires, let me anticipate your requests.

What you asking for
What exactly are you requesting?

Give me three chances
I'll give you multiple opportunities to express your needs.

To show you what i know
Let me display my capabilities to satisfy your needs.

You're bout to get ready
You're likely anticipating what's to come..

'Cause you know you can't resist
You're aware of your desire for me and can't help it.

Girl you shouldn't have to wait
You don't need to be kept waiting for your desires.

Makin' love to you is such a natural thing
Providing for you comes to me naturally, as everything I do for you is out of love

You can do what you want to do
You are free to express your desires to me.

I'm here to relieve you
My presence and actions are meant to ease your burdens.

So don't you hold back
Let go of your reservations and be free to express yourself.

When you're in the mood
When you are feeling the desire for intimacy..

Let's not hesitate
We should not waste any time before starting.

I can love you
I'm capable and willing to love you.

In one thousand one different ways
I have many approaches to provide for your needs.

'Cause baby you got it
You already have my affection and attention.

There is a time and a place for everything
The right moment for intimacy will present itself at the appropriate time.

Honey if you need my lovin'
If you're in need of my love..

I will be there for you
I will be there to provide for your needs.

Morning, noon or night
At any time of the day or night,

It will be so right
Good things will happen for you.

Girl, you got it going on
You are an attractive and desirable individual.

You can get this lovin' 'till the break of dawn
I will provide intimacy until daybreak if necessary.

Hey yeah, come on, whenever you need it
Whenever you are in need of my love, I'm there for you.

Oh yeah, baby you can get it anytime you want it
You never need to hesitate to request my love and affection.

Just call me
Simply ask, and I am available to provide for you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, SHERRI MARISA BLAIR, CHAUNCEY ANDRE HANNIBAL, XAVIER E. HARGROVE

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