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.
We're Back
Bobby Brown Lyrics
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So all can be free
A call has been made
And we're back, we're back
Oh, we're back
We're back, so start cuttin' up
'Cause ain't nothin' up
But huh, you ain't tough enough
We're back, so start cuttin' up
'Cause ain't nothin' up
Pardon my expression
But huh, you ain't tough enough
We're back, so start cuttin' up
'Cause ain't nothin' up
Pardon my expression
But huh, you ain't tough enough
We're back, so start cuttin' up
'Cause ain't nothin' up
Pardon my expression
But huh, you ain't tough enough
In fact you're timid, weak, soft, illiterate
Call yourself a magician, I'm not kickin' it
You're at the top of my list
You're most wanted
The lyrics of Bobby Brown's "We're Back" send a clear message about the artist's return and the purpose of his music. The song's highlight is the chorus where Brown exclaims, "We're here to make a change/So all can be free/A call has been made/And we're back, we're back/Oh, we're back". These lines speak to the fact that Brown is aware of his role in the music industry, and he intends to use his talent to bring about positive changes in society. The song implies that music can be used as a tool for social change and a source of inspiration for listeners.
In the following verses, Brown challenges those who doubt his abilities as he sings, "We're back, so start cuttin' up/'Cause ain't nothin' up/Pardon my expression/But huh, you ain't tough enough". He seems to be directing this line at his haters who may try to bring him down, telling them to back off as they are not equipped to face him. The verse then goes on to call out people who may claim to possess abilities but lack the competence to turn them into something meaningful.
The last line of the song, "You're most wanted" implies that Bobby Brown is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. He has returned and is here to claim his spot, and no one can stop him.
Line by Line Meaning
We're here to make a change
We are present with the objective of bringing about a noticeable difference
So all can be free
Our goal is to ensure that everyone attains a state of liberty
A call has been made
A requirement for action has been generated
And we're back, we're back
We have returned, we have returned
Oh, we're back
We have revisited and returned to this place
We're back, so start cuttin' up
Since we have returned, let us have some fun and enjoy ourselves
'Cause ain't nothin' up
Since there is nothing happening, we might as well enjoy ourselves
Pardon my expression
Forgive me for what I am about to say
But huh, you ain't tough enough
I do not believe that you have what it takes to handle this
In fact you're timid, weak, soft, illiterate
You are, in reality, fearful, feeble, gentle, and ill-educated
Call yourself a magician, I'm not kickin' it
Despite calling yourself a magician, I am not convinced
You're at the top of my list
You are the most important person on my agenda
You're most wanted
You are the most sought-after individual
Lyrics ยฉ KAMALAR PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY BROWN, DENNIS DARNAIL AUSTIN, KIRK A. CRUMPLER, LARRY WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@liliannakifflin6343
Oddly enough I watched the sequel first, and then the first movie. It's truly a wonderful sequel with a truly good message that people take for granted, I think the world of today really needs that positively charged slime right now.
@chrisolivercjo
Same! I watched the sequel first and the part one later. This film doesn't get enough credit. One of the best sequels of all time.
@user-rv9hp6bo3y
Same. I fell in love with the sequel long before I watched the original
@goblinounours
(but seriously, everytime I hear this music, I feel like I'm listening to a music from a classic 2D Sonic game, am I the only one?)
@SM_pai
Definitely some carnival night vibes, especially the 8-bit version used in โnew ghost busters 2โ
@ashthedragon
It's pretty similar to carnival night zone!
@MACHOLOR
Casino Night
@ashthedragon
@Suffer No Fools Well, Michael Jackson did Carnival Night for Sonic 3, and later reused it on Jam so... yeah
@gina85girl
I agree
@beejay271
Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack was way ahead of it's time! Who ever thought you'd see Bobby Brown, Oingo Boingo, Run-DMC, and Elton John on the same album?