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.

Taja's Lude
Blackstreet Lyrics

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Baby, baby, baby
I wanna know you
Place no one above you
I wanna love you
Baby, baby, baby
I wanna be your man

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Blackstreet's song "Taja's Lude" express a sincere desire for a person they care deeply about. The repetition of "Baby, baby, baby" connotes a tender and affectionate tone. The singer is longing to establish a deeper connection with the person, and they declare their intention to put no one else above them, suggesting their desire for exclusivity. The repeated line "I wanna love you" is a clear indication that the singer has more than just a passing attraction to this person. The final line, "I wanna be your man," is a straightforward acknowledgement of the singer's desire to be in a committed, loving relationship with the object of their affections.

Overall, "Taja's Lude" conveys a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The lyrics express the singer's heartfelt desire to connect with someone on a deeper level, to find love and to be loved. The repetition of "baby" and the soft, romantic melody of the song further emphasizes the emotional content.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby, baby
I am deeply in love with you and cannot help but express it through this repetition of endearing words.

I wanna know you
In addition to the physical attraction I feel towards you, I desire to learn every detail about your personality, interests, and aspirations.

Place no one above you
I am willing to prioritize you over any other person or thing in my life, because you hold a special significance to me.

I wanna love you
My ultimate goal in our relationship is to provide you with a deep and sincere sense of love, affection, and emotional connection.

Baby, baby, baby
My feelings for you are so intense and passionate that I cannot simply express them with only one repetition of endearing words.

I wanna be your man
I am not just seeking a casual or temporary fling, but rather a committed and long-lasting relationship with you as my romantic partner.

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