Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
I Do
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm telling the world, here and now
That I'm gonna love you and love you
I take this vow (yeah)
You captured my heart, so long ago
Still there are some critical things
Do I give all I am
To be all and forever your man?
Do I take you to be?
Without question, the woman for me
Do I promise you? I do
Do I promise you? I do, I do
This love has been worth
But waiting for
This love doesn't matter to me
If it's not yours
As we become one
Through and through
I dedicate all of my life
To loving you (yeah yeah yeah)
Do I give all I am
To be all and forever your man?
Do I take you to be?
Without question, the woman for me
Do I promise you? I do
Do I promise you? I do, I do
To have and to hold
Our passions unfold
I promise a life you won't regret
For better or worse
No one can reverse the way that I've felt
Since we met
And you ain't seen nothing yet
Do I give all I am
To be all and forever your man?
Do I take you to be?
Without question, the woman for me
Do I swear on my life?
We'll be happy as husband and wife
Do I promise you?
Do I promise you?
Do I promise you? I do
Do I promise you? I do, I do (I, I do)
Ad-libs to fade
The song "I Do" by Boyz II Men is a love song about making a promise to love, cherish, and remain dedicated to one's partner for a lifetime. The lyrics express the deep commitment one has towards their lover and how they are willing to dedicate their life to loving and protecting them. The singer vows to love his partner for better or worse, promising to make sure that the relationship is happy and fulfilling. The refrain "Do I promise you? I do, I do" repeatedly emphasizes the solemnity and importance of the commitment being made.
The first verse of the song opens with the singer stating that he wants to tell the world that he will love his partner endlessly. He asks if he can give all of what he is to be her man forever. The second verse declares that this love has been worth waiting for, and that the singer sees the union as a momentous occasion becoming one entity. The third verse promises the partner a happy married life, reminiscent of the old marriage vows.
Overall, the song "I Do" is a touching tribute to the power of love and commitment. The lyrics of the song underscore the importance of making a lifetime promise to a loving partner and provide hope for a happy marriage.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm telling the world, here and now
I want everyone to know that I am making a declaration of love.
That I'm gonna love you and love you
My love for you will always be present and limitless.
I take this vow (yeah)
I am making a serious promise to you.
You captured my heart, so long ago
You won my heart a long time ago.
Still there are some critical things That you should know (yeah yeah yeah)
There are some important things that I need to tell you.
Do I give all I am To be all and forever your man?
Am I willing to give everything I have to spend eternity with you?
Do I take you to be? Without question, the woman for me
Do I accept you as the only woman for me, without any doubts in my heart?
Do I promise you? I do
I promise you that I will always love and cherish you.
This love has been worth But waiting for
Our love was worth waiting for, no matter how long it took.
This love doesn't matter to me If it's not yours
I don't want this love if it's not meant to be shared with you.
As we become one Through and through
We are merging together into one entity.
I dedicate all of my life To loving you (yeah yeah yeah)
I'm committing my entire life to loving you unconditionally.
To have and to hold Our passions unfold
I want to experience every moment and emotion of our life together.
I promise a life you won't regret
I pledge to provide you with a fulfilling and regret-free life.
For better or worse No one can reverse the way that I've felt Since we met
My love for you is unwavering through any challenges or tough times, since the day we met.
And you ain't seen nothing yet
Our love will only continue to grow and flourish.
Do I swear on my life? We'll be happy as husband and wife
I swear on my life that we will always be happy as husband and wife.
Do I promise you? Do I promise you? Do I promise you? I do
I promise you, I promise you, I promise you, I will always love you.
Do I promise you? I do, I do (I, I do)
I promise you and am fully committed to spending my life with you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Mervyn Edwin Warren
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