Blaque worked on two unreleased albums in the mid-to-late 2000s before their disbandment in 2008. The group attempted a comeback in 2012, but it was cut short by Natina Reed's accidental death. In 2019, Blaqueโs intended third album Torch was released under the label Blaque/The Move Entertainment.
808
Blaque Lyrics
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Oooh (yea yea yea yea)
Oooh (yea yea yea yea)
Check it out
See what I believe is
We was granted the power
What's that? Power, wha
Like this
I heard she's got a 9 to 5 (yea yea yea yea)
But comin' in after 12 (check it out)
I know they're tired of her lies (yea yea yea)
Just let her go, what the deal? (wha wha wha wha)
(wha wha wha)
And now take me for instance babe (uh huh)
See my love will drive her crazy
'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
Be makin' circles like a figure 8
You know it feels good from head to toe
Now hold on to me baby here we go
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh
(check it out)
I heard she's not all that to you
Cause she can't do it like I do (ha ha ha)
So put that trophy on the shelf (wha wha wha wha)
Go about and find somebody else
Now take me for instance babe
See my love will drive her crazy (wha wha yeah)
'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
Be makin' circles like a figure 8
You know it feels good from head to toe
Now hold on to me baby here we go
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh
'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
Ain't nobody can bang it like me
Stack it like me, wouldn't like me
Ask Kelly, his original plan
To get as large on the map, by makin' you clap your hands
Damn shoo bizzatch, I'm not gonna lie
I'll pump my amps to this
Cutie pie, honey bunch
If you're not busy take me to lunch
Oh, ya'll done did it now, with the luscious music
World poppin' crews, and what, 8-0 grooves
Is what intended, you to get me up you
You one in a mill, forget the mens
Cause they ride in my pockets baby
And today I just wanna
Jiggle my ball
Bet I knock your socks off
Wit' my what what what (wha wha wha wha)
Yea yea
Boom like an 808
Circles like a figure 8
Feels good from head to toe
To me baby here we go
Boom like an 808
Circles like a figure 8
Feels good from head to toe
To me baby here we go
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out)
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out)
'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
Blaque's song "808" is a playful and flirty tune about the power of love and dance. The song is built on the metaphor of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, which was a staple of early hip-hop and electronic dance music, and its distinctive "boom" sound. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love is as powerful and irresistible as the 808's bass, and that it can make people dance and lose themselves in the music.
The song features multiple vocalists and playful call-and-response sections that add to its energetic and fun vibe. The chorus is catchy and infectious, with the repeated refrain of "boom like an 808, circles like a figure 8" driving home the song's central metaphor. The playful lyrics also include references to relationships, rivalries, and the ups and downs of love.
Overall, "808" is a catchy and fun tune that captures the spirit of early 2000s R&B and dance music. Its clever use of the 808 metaphor and its energetic vocals make it a great song to dance and sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh (yea yea yea yea)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Check it out
Listen to what I have to say
See what I believe is
This is my belief
We was granted the power
We have been given the ability
What's that? Power, wha
What is that? Power, what do you mean?
Ha, the power to make you dance
The ability to make you dance
Like this
In this manner
I heard she's got a 9 to 5 (yea yea yea yea)
I heard she has a regular job
But comin' in after 12 (check it out)
But coming in after midnight
I know they're tired of her lies (yea yea yea)
I know they are tired of her deceitful behavior
Just let her go, what the deal? (wha wha wha wha)
Just let her go, what's the problem?
(wha wha wha)
Expressing a questioning sound
And now take me for instance babe (uh huh)
Now let's talk about me
See my love will drive her crazy
My love will make her insane
'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
I will emit a bass-heavy sound like an 808 drum machine
Be makin' circles like a figure 8
Making movements in a circular figure-8 pattern
You know it feels good from head to toe
This sensation feels good all over your body
Now hold on to me baby here we go
Get ready for this experience with me
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
You will experience a bass-heavy sound
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh
I will make sounds of excitement
I heard she's not all that to you
I heard she isn't good enough for you
Cause she can't do it like I do (ha ha ha)
Because she can't do what I can do, expressing satisfaction through laughter
So put that trophy on the shelf (wha wha wha wha)
So end the relationship with her, expressing a questioning sound
Go about and find somebody else
Look for someone else
Now take me for instance babe
Now let's focus on me
See my love will drive her crazy (wha wha yeah)
My love will be too intense for her to handle, expressing a questioning sound
Ain't nobody can bang it like me
No one can make sounds like me
Stack it like me, wouldn't like me
No one can replicate my unique style
Ask Kelly, his original plan
Ask Kelly, his initial strategy
To get as large on the map, by makin' you clap your hands
To become successful by making people clapping their hands
Damn shoo bizzatch, I'm not gonna lie
Gosh darn it, you know I'm not being dishonest
I'll pump my amps to this
I will raise the volume to this music
Cutie pie, honey bunch
Affectionate names
If you're not busy take me to lunch
Let's go have lunch together, if you are free
Oh, ya'll done did it now, with the luscious music
The music is sensual and has captivated you
World poppin' crews, and what, 8-0 grooves
People all over the world are excitedly dancing to this cherry music
Is what intended, you to get me up you
The intention is to make you move to the music
You one in a mill, forget the mens
You are unique, forget all the men
Cause they ride in my pockets baby
They are not important, expressing their insignificance
And today I just wanna
Right now, I just want to
Jiggle my ball
Move my body in a fun way
Bet I knock your socks off
I am certain that I will excite you
Wit' my what what what (wha wha wha wha)
Expressing the sounds of excitement
Boom like an 808
Emitting a bass-heavy sound like an 808 drum machine
Circles like a figure 8
Making movements in a circular figure-8 pattern
Feels good from head to toe
This sensation feels good all over your body
To me baby here we go
Let's experience this together
You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom
You will experience a bass-heavy sound
And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out)
I will make sounds of excitement
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, ROBERT KELLY, NATINA REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HerbertWilder-pd8qm
Yes it there are the best it wouldn't make what make me came across these young hey y'all know I haven't heard from them in a long time since they first came out with this album I'm on Facebook with my fans today I just
ran across this song I said goddamn I know this song I remember this song like a boomerang and I had to come to YouTube and pull up them up and I see yes I remember them I remember when they first started out they was hotter than a firecracker bagels on top do they time what you said JIMMIE WALKER J.J.y they was Dynamite BOOMERANG
๐ช MAN I LOVE THE HELL OUT THEN SONG LET ME TELL YOU AND I'M GOING TO PLAY THE HELL OUT OF IT EVERYDAY NOW THAT I FOUND THIS SONG I HAVE I THINK I HAVEN'T HEARD THIS SONG SINCE THEY PUT
IT OUT THERE I HEAR IT OVER ABOUT 30 OR 40 50 60 70 80 TIMES I GUESS I HAVE SO MANY HIT RECORDS IN MY HEAD I JUST CAN'T THINK OF EVERYBODY GODDAMN SWB AND ALL
OF THOSE PEOPLE MONICA AND MAN I JUST HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT MY DAMN HEAD TILL I CAN'T REMEMBER ONE CERTAIN PEOPLE THAT JUST THE WAY IT IS WITH ME BUT I LOVE ALL OF THESE FEMALE POP SINGERS THEY WAS THE
GREATEST ESPECIALLY THIS GROUP LIKE A BOOMERANG GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY THEY WERE SELECTED FINE I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED MONEY FELL OFF THE SHELF I GOT THE GOOGLE SEE WHAT'S GOING ON HERE BUT THIS THIS GROUP
56 years old I remember when they first came out was the hottest thing boy I tell you that blowed up overnight this was my favorite song
like a boomerang I play the hell out of that song make me ran across this song today I was Irene across it on Facebook I said damn I remember that song I remember those young ladies I remember when they started out they
took all by storm you have some idea that that's the bad is SWV sisters with voices and then they come along and God damn they was hotter than a firecracker this group right here like a ๐๐๐๐๐๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐โจโจโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐ฒ๐พ๐ฒ๐พ๐ฒ๐พโญโญโญโญโญโญ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ boomerang ๐ช baby
I just don't understand why they fell off the shelf no Beyonce said it one time such a big ego female singers they got
an ego they jealous of one another then they break away want to be solo artist group of that magnitude like The O'Jays or SWV you got to maintain your composure you got the love each other
man you got the grit and grind what do you like each other or not it's a business and you want to be successful I know what I'm talkin about God dammit I've been around a lot of gospel legends in my lifetime a living legend in the gospel
radio for 30 plus years of the city of Memphis Tennessee I met a lot of entertaining R&B rap all the jazz you name it I met him all damn I know when female starter group look out their
jealousy in between and I hate when they break up and fall off the shelf like the inmate that makes me cry man that's a damn what happened to this group this pop single what happened to them nevertheless stables before they own time this particular group by here like a boomerang baby that was my favorite song โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐๐คโค๏ธ๐ช๐พ๐ช๐พโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟโ๐ฟ
@ericahendricks5867
You can definitely tell this was left eye group ๐ฅฐ She always wanted to express her ideas and was able to do it through this group!
@abdulahiabdi3118
I had no idea left eye created this group no wonder they remind me so much of TLC
@dreameryoung38
didn't know this but was just saying to me they got that TLC sound
@kudell21
I knew I seen left eye in that tv
@christianadeniseschmid6180
Yes she did na Tina sound just like left eye.
@Leandro-X
@@kudell21 Right! I thought I was trippin'
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
They're so freakin' gorgeous. Like a mini-TLC, these ladies had unique tones, solid beats and an incredible vision when it came to not just their songs but their short-lived music video catalog. Definitely one-of-a-kind, yearned for more of them when I was younger. So many good girl groups that got lost in the rubble of the crumbling industry when the early 2000s came to a close. (DEEP SIGH) Wish things turned out better for them. Was so looking forward to their unreleased album "Torch" (2004) with Missy Elliott.
@Jessasaurusrexx
The group was created by Left Eye ๐
@sherriearrington6830
Jessica Smith Not surprised that Lisa โLeft Eyeโ Lopes was creative with this group. The outfits are stylish and ๐ฅ. TLC and the many other girl groups of the 90โs were so beautiful and talented. Miss those days ๐
@stephaniefernandez8442
This reminded me of the video TLC had that was all black it's insane how we lost Nina almost the same way we lost left eye