Yo Love
Blackstreet Lyrics


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Oh, oh, I
Oh, oh, I
Get higher, baby, uh, yo
Get higher, baby (catch the beat)
Get higher, baby, uh, yo
Get higher, baby, yo, yo, yo, yo
Get higher, baby, uh
Get higher, baby, yo, oh
Get higher, baby (mm, mm, mm)

All day long, I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
The way you kiss me girl, it's driving me crazy
All I want is to be with you, girl
Baby girl (yeah, baby girl), can't you see that I
I know the time is right (come on)
I've been thinking about you every night
I just wanna be with you
I'll be there for you
Take good care of you, so
Yo, yo, yo

Yo love
It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game
Yo love
It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip
Yo love
Yo this is Blackstreet, baby
And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now

I'm on a mission and it is to get with you (yeah)
When we get together, maybe we can zoom, zoom
We can spend the night so I can meet you at the top to feel ya
Drip, drop, honey love
When we're making love to this groove
Let's make it right, girl (check it)
I just wanna see you every night (uh, yeah)
I wanna be with you (uh-huh)
So, baby, don't let me down tonight, yo
Yo, yo, yo

Yo love
It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game
Yo love
It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip
Yo love
Yo this is Blackstreet, baby
And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now

This is not a faze
I go downtown like Dr. J's
Can't nobody stop my ways
Sauce Money at your service
You deserve not to be nervous
She said, 'I like the way you work it'
'Course you do
You know my flow is true
Sounds like No Diggity, Part 2
Maybe not though, still hot, though
Rip up a track
Goin' to Blackstreet so I can pick up my plaque
What you need me to bring back?
Mil, platinum earrings and silk (get higher, baby)
Gucci towers for the Cristal spill (get higher, baby)
Just a few acres so your dream house can get built (get higher, baby)
Well, I got that (get higher, baby)
All I got to do is write a hot track
Them Blackstreet cats got a lot (get higher, baby)
Can't defeat 'em
You know the saying (get higher, baby)
'If you can't beat 'em'
That's what you would do if you was to ever seen 'em
Well, I love you so much
That I'ma make sure that you never meet 'em

Now that the time is right (yeah, no doubt)
I just want to see you every night (uh, right right)
I wanna be with you (uh-huh)
So, baby, don't let me down tonight (yeah, uh)
(Yo, yo, yo)

Yo love
It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game
Yo love
It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip
Yo love
Yo this is Blackstreet, baby
And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game (oh)
Yo love (hey)
It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain (oh, pain)
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip
Yo love
Yo this is Blackstreet, baby
And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now (baby)
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game (your love)
Yo love
It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain (no)
Yo love
It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip (your love)
Yo love




Yo this is Blackstreet, baby
And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now (now)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blackstreet's "Yo Love" are delivered by a soothing, slow and sultry melody that make the words ooze out of the vocalists' mouths like honey. The singer expresses his emotions and desire for the woman he loves in the lyrics, "All day long, I’ve been thinking 'bout you, baby / The way you kiss me girl, it’s driving me crazy / All I want is to be with you, girl / Baby girl, can’t you see that I", which depicts his longing to be with his lover. He also professes his dedication and commitment to being there for her with the lyrics, "Take good care of you, so / Yo, yo, yo". The chorus of the song reinforces his feelings towards his love and how the relationship makes him feel, "Yo love / It’s the kind of love that makes a brother wanna check your game, game / Yo love / It’s the kind of love don’t cause no stress, no pain, pain / Yo love / It’s the kind of love that makes my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip / Yo love".


The chorus references how his love for her makes him feel elevated and confident, to the point of being able to "zoom, zoom" when he's with her, and how her love doesn't bring any stress or pain, but rather happiness and satisfaction. The reference to "dogs" flipping is a slang term that means they are excited or impressed by something, painting a picture of the singer's love being so powerful that it even attracts the admiration of others. The song is an ode to love and the feeling that comes with being in love, and the lyrics are delivered with a touch of class and sensuality that exudes confidence in the artist's feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, I
The singer starts by expressing his excitement and anticipation about what's to come


Get higher, baby, uh, yo
The singer is encouraging his partner to get ready for the upcoming experience, which he describes as an elevated emotional state


Get higher, baby (catch the beat)
Once again, the singer is telling his partner to get into the right mindset and vibe for the moment


Get higher, baby, yo, yo, yo, yo
The singer repeats his urging and excitement for his partner to fully engage with him


Get higher, baby, uh
He keeps urging his partner to join him in a state of heightened emotional experience


Get higher, baby, yo, oh
The singer is being emphatic and wanting to make sure his partner is fully invested in the moment


Get higher, baby (mm, mm, mm)
The singer is still excited and urging his partner to engage with him


All day long, I've been thinking 'bout you, baby
The singer has been anticipating and fantasizing about being with his partner


The way you kiss me girl, it's driving me crazy
He describes the effect that his partner's affection has on him


All I want is to be with you, girl
The singer makes it clear that he is deeply committed and only wants to be with his partner


Baby girl (yeah, baby girl), can't you see that I
He addresses his partner directly and wants to make sure she understands his commitment


I know the time is right (come on)
He believes that this is the right moment for them to be together


I've been thinking about you every night
The singer reiterates that he has been dreaming about his partner and longing to be with her


I just wanna be with you
The singer is expressing his simple desire to connect with his partner


I'll be there for you
He promises to be there for his partner and offer her support


Take good care of you, so
The singer wants to be a positive force in his partner's life and make her feel taken care of


Yo, yo, yo
The singer is once again getting excited and trying to hype up his partner


Yo love
This phrase is repeated throughout the song to describe the type of love that the singer shares with his partner


It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game
The singer describes how powerful and magnetic the love he shares with his partner is


It's the kind of love don't cause no stress, no pain, pain
The love the singer shares with his partner is described as being free of any strife or negativity


It's the kind of love that make my dogs, what, just wanna flip, flip
The singer emphasizes just how intoxicating and intense his love for his partner is


This is Blackstreet, baby
The singer mentions the name of his group and emphasizes their authority and credibility in the music industry


And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now
The singer asserts that he and his group are reliable and won't back down from their commitments


I'm on a mission and it is to get with you (yeah)
The singer is determined to be with his partner and emphasizes that this is his main priority


When we get together, maybe we can zoom, zoom
The singer is hinting at the physical nature of the relationship to come


We can spend the night so I can meet you at the top to feel ya
The singer is expressing his desire to physically and emotionally connect with his partner


Drip, drop, honey love
This phrase emphasizes the sensual and passionate nature of the relationship between the singer and his partner


When we're making love to this groove
The singer describes how being intimate with his partner is a key aspect of their relationship


Let's make it right, girl (check it)
The singer wants to be sure that he and his partner are completely in sync both emotionally and physically


I just wanna see you every night (uh, yeah)
The singer believes that he and his partner are meant to spend every night together


I wanna be with you (uh-huh)
The singer is reiterating his deep desire to be with his partner


So, baby, don't let me down tonight, yo
The singer is asking his partner to follow through on her commitments to him


This is not a faze
The singer is serious about his intentions and wants to make sure his partner knows this is not a temporary feeling


I go downtown like Dr. J's
The singer is comparing his impact and influence on his partner to that of a famous basketball player


Can't nobody stop my ways
The singer is confident in his ability to win his partner over and be successful in their relationship


Sauce Money at your service
The singer is referencing a fellow artist and is emphasizing his credentials as a respected figure in the music industry


You deserve not to be nervous
The singer is reassuring his partner that he will treat her well and make sure she feels at ease


She said, 'I like the way you work it'
The singer is referencing a positive interaction with his partner and suggesting that she is already impressed with him


'Course you do
The singer responds to his partner positively, showing that he is confident in himself


You know my flow is true
The singer emphasizes the fact that he is genuine and trustworthy


Sounds like No Diggity, Part 2
The singer is referencing one of his popular songs and emphasizing his creative style


Maybe not though, still hot, though
The singer is suggesting that he still has plenty of great music left to make, even if it doesn't sound exactly like his previous hit


Rip up a track
The singer is emphasizing his ability to create great music and write great lyrics


Goin' to Blackstreet so I can pick up my plaque
The singer is referencing his group's success and the recognition they've received for their music


What you need me to bring back?
The singer is asking his partner what he can do to make her happy and meet her needs


Mil, platinum earrings and silk (get higher, baby)
The singer is suggesting that he can provide his partner with luxurious gifts and live a lavish lifestyle


Gucci towers for the Cristal spill (get higher, baby)
The singer is referencing high-end fashion and alcohol brands to emphasize his wealth and luxury


Just a few acres so your dream house can get built (get higher, baby)
The singer is emphasizing his ability to provide his partner with a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle


Well, I got that (get higher, baby)
The singer wants his partner to know that he is capable of providing for her


All I got to do is write a hot track
The singer emphasizes his confidence in his musical ability and how he can use it to provide for his partner


Them Blackstreet cats got a lot (get higher, baby)
The singer is referencing his group's success and influence in the music industry


Can't defeat 'em
The singer is suggesting that his success and power are invincible


You know the saying (get higher, baby)
The singer is referencing a common phrase or adage that emphasizes the power of winning


'If you can't beat 'em'
The singer is completing the common phrase and suggesting that the only option is to join in and collaborate with him


That's what you would do if you was to ever seen 'em
The singer is referencing the concept of competition and how his partner would benefit from working with him rather than against him


Well, I love you so much
The singer reiterates his deep love and commitment to his partner


That I'ma make sure that you never meet 'em
The singer is expressing his jealousy and protectiveness of his partner and does not want her to associate with anyone he perceives as a potential threat


Now that the time is right (yeah, no doubt)
The singer believes that the moment is perfect for him and his partner to be together


I just want to see you every night (uh, right right)
The singer emphasizes his desire to be with his partner on a regular basis


So, baby, don't let me down tonight (yeah, uh)
The singer once again asks his partner to be reliable and show up for him


(Yo, yo, yo)
The singer is once again building excitement and encouraging his partner to join him


It's the kind of love that make a brother wanna check your game, game
The singer repeats one of the key phrases of the song to reinforce the idea of how powerful and magnetic his love is


And you know we won't abandon shit, feel me now
The song ends with the singer emphasizing the reliability and commitment he shares with his group and his partner in love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antwone Dickey, Chauncey Hannibal, Teddy Riley, Todd Gaither

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