Once he started a solo career, Brown enjoyed commercial and critical success with his second album Don't Be Cruel (1988) which spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including the number one hit "My Prerogative", and the Grammy Award-winning "Every Little Step". In 1989, Brown contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Ghostbusters II. In 1992, Brown married superstar singer Whitney Houston, with whom he later had a daughter named Bobbi Kristina Brown. The couple's drug issues and domestic disputes made them tabloid fodder.
Brown's next album Bobby (1992) spawned several singles including "Humpin' Around", "Get Away", and "Good Enough", however, sales of Bobby did not reach the level of its predecessor.
Brown also appeared in the films A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Two Can Play That Game. He returned to New Edition for a reunion album and tour from 1996 to 1997, and returned with all six members for another stint in 2005. Brown and Houston starred in the 2005 reality show Being Bobby Brown; Houston filed for divorce two years later in 2007.
I'll Be Good To You
Bobby Brown Lyrics
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I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good
Since the first time we met
I told you how it would be
Gotta lotta friends
That don't mean nothing to me
Don't need this garbage
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
Baby, you know I love you
I'll be good to you
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
Girl, I need you by my side
I need your lovin' all the time
But just try to understand me, read me out
I love you, girl, without a doubt
I'll be good to you yeah, baby
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good
Girl when you're near me, I shiver and shake
And when your body's next to mine
It makes me want, it makes me wanna break
Oh, I'll be good, yes I'll be good
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
Don't you know that I'll be good, girl?
Don't you know I'll be good, girl?
Because I love you and I squeeze you
And I like to have your love, yeah
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good to you girl
I'll be good to you babe
I'll be good
The lyrics in Bobby Brown's song, "I'll Be Good to You," express his commitment to being faithful and treating his lover with the respect and love she deserves. The chorus is an affirmation of his promise to be good to her, using repetition to emphasize his sincerity. He mentions how he has many friends but they don't compare to the love and connection he shares with his partner. He reassures her that his loyalty is unwavering and that he needs her by his side, declaring he loves her "without a doubt."
The verses reflect his determination to cut off any unnecessary relationships and focus solely on his significant other. He recognizes his lover's importance in his life and acknowledges that being with her makes him feel complete. He admits that her presence has a physical effect on him, as he shivers and shakes when she is near. However, his promise to be good to her stands, and he wants her to know that he will always love her and cherish their relationship.
Overall, "I'll Be Good to You" is a declaration of love and commitment. Bobby Brown expresses his devotion to his partner and promises to treat her with the kindness and respect she deserves, even when faced with opportunities to stray from their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be good to you girl
I promise to treat you well, my dear.
I'll be good to you babe
I vow to be kind and loving to you, my darling.
I'll be good
I will do all in my power to make you happy and secure.
Since the first time we met
From the moment I laid eyes on you,
I told you how it would be
I made it clear to you what to expect.
Gotta lotta friends
I have many acquaintances,
That don't mean nothing to me
But they are not important compared to you.
Don't need this garbage
I don't require these distractions.
I'll tell you what I'm gonna do
This is what I plan to do for you.
Baby, you know I love you
You already know how much I care for you.
Girl, I need you by my side
I cannot live without your constant presence.
I need your lovin' all the time
I crave your affection whenever you are not around.
But just try to understand me, read me out
Please make an effort to comprehend my feelings.
I love you, girl, without a doubt
I love you unequivocally and without hesitation.
Girl when you're near me, I shiver and shake
Your proximity makes me tremble with excitement.
And when your body's next to mine
When we are physically together,
It makes me want, it makes me wanna break
It drives me wild with desire.
Oh, I'll be good, yes I'll be good
But I promise to still be considerate and responsible.
Don't you know that I'll be good, girl?
I hope you believe me when I say I'll keep my promise.
Because I love you and I squeeze you
My love for you is so strong that I want to hold you close.
And I like to have your love, yeah
I cherish the love and affection that you give me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, GENE GRIFFIN, AARON HALL, BOBBY BROWN
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