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.

Ooh Girl
Blackstreet Lyrics

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Let's talk about us
I want to talk about us
Lets talk about us

I can't recall a single time
You didn't pop up in my mind (oooh)
Night time or day
Where ever I go what ever I do

I think of you
Your kisses and the way you hug me
The look of passion in you're eyes
Every word you say whenever i'm down
You're making me smile baby

chorus:
Ooh girl I love you so
Never ever ever gonna let you go
Once I get my hands on you ooh
Ooh girl I love you so
Never ever ever gonna let you go
Cause baby I'm so into you

Check this,
ooh girl when you looking at me girl
It makes me feel like i'm your world
And I feel the same
You are my rainbow after the rain's done and gone
Oh I just want to make you mine until the end of time
When clock cease it will be you and me darling

(ooh) Girl I love our vibe and
(ooh) I love our combos
And in the bed it's always the best sex we ever had
Ooh girl you're not demanding
You never ask for what I give to you
And I will spend my life spoilin' you
Singing

(chorus)

Ooh girl
Everytime I see you girl
want to taste of you lips
Oh girl I can help myself
Ooh girl I can't stay away for long
'Cause you're so inresistible I lose my self-control

(chorus)
Can't stop loving you baby

Let's talk about us
Just you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "Ooh Girl" by Blackstreet delivers a message of true love and affection for a significant other. The first few lyrics invite the listener to talk about "us," indicating that the individuals in a relationship should take time to discuss and appreciate their bond. The lyrics then express how the presence of the loved one is constant in the artist's thoughts, whether it is day or night. The vivid imagery of kisses, hugs, passionate eyes, and comforting words create a picture of a nurturing relationship. The chorus shows the depth of love that the artist has for his significant other, and the desire to never let go. The verse that follows describes the emotional connection between the couple, that they are each other's world, and comfort each other during tough times. The song then delves into the physical aspect of their relationship, expressing how it's the best sex they have ever had.

Overall, the song illustrates a hit-and-miss relationship that has found its way, and how the couple cherishes each other. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is all-embracing and all-consuming, where the couple feels so much for each other that they are each other's universe. It's a beautiful song that exudes romance and the commitment two people create together.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's talk about us
The singer wants to discuss the relationship between the two of them

I want to talk about us
The singer is emphasizing the importance of discussing their relationship

Lets talk about us
The singer is urging the other person to communicate about their relationship

I can't recall a single time
The singer remembers every moment spent thinking about the other person

You didn't pop up in my mind (oooh)
The other person is always on the singer's mind

Night time or day
The other person is thought of constantly, regardless of time of day

Where ever I go what ever I do
The other person is thought of regardless of location or activity

I think of you
The other person is always on the singer's mind

Your kisses and the way you hug me
Physical affection is important to the singer

The look of passion in you're eyes
The other person's passion and desire is attractive to the singer

Every word you say whenever i'm down
The other person has a positive impact on the singer's emotional wellbeing

You're making me smile baby
The other person brings joy and happiness to the singer

Ooh girl I love you so
The singer is expressing deep love for the other person

Never ever ever gonna let you go
The singer is committed to the other person and will not let go

Once I get my hands on you ooh
The singer desires physical contact with the other person

Cause baby I'm so into you
The singer is deeply invested and attracted to the other person

ooh girl when you looking at me girl
The other person's gaze is important to the singer

It makes me feel like i'm your world
The other person's attention makes the singer feel important and valued

And I feel the same
The singer reciprocates the other person's feelings

You are my rainbow after the rain's done and gone
The other person brings happiness and joy to the singer's life

Oh I just want to make you mine until the end of time
The singer desires to keep the other person exclusively for the rest of their lives

When clock cease it will be you and me darling
The singer wants to spend forever with the other person

(ooh) Girl I love our vibe and
The singer enjoys the connection and energy between the two of them

(ooh) I love our combos
The singer likes the way the two of them work together

And in the bed it's always the best sex we ever had
Physical intimacy is an important component of the relationship

Ooh girl you're not demanding
The singer appreciates that the other person is not high-maintenance

You never ask for what I give to you
The other person doesn't need to ask for what they want because the singer provides willingly

And I will spend my life spoilin' you
The singer wants to give the other person everything they want and need

Singing
Used as a transition to the chorus

Can't stop loving you baby
The love the singer feels for the other person is uncontrollable

Let's talk about us
The singer stresses the importance of communication for their relationship

Just you and me
The singer desires exclusivity and intimacy with the other person

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NORMAN WHITFIELD, TEDDY RILEY, CHAUNCEY BLACK, RICHARD STANARD

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