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.
It's The Same Old Song/Reach Out I'll Be There
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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But like a honey bee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one that we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be
Old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Now It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Sentimental fool am I
To hear a old love song
And wanna cry
But the melody keeps haunting me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch our hearts
Together forever darlin'
Breaking up never
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Now It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Come on girl
Reach out for me
Reach out for me baby
Now if you feel like you can't go on
Because all of your hope is gone
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion
And your world around is crumbling down
Well darlin'
Reach out come on girl reach out for me
Reach out for me
I'll be there with a love that will shelter you
I'll be there with a love that will see you through
When you feel lost and about to give up
Cause your life just ain't good enough
And your feel the world has grown cold
And your drifting out on your own
And you need somebodys hand to hold, darlin
Reach out
Reach out for me baby
Reach out
I'll be there to love and to comfort you
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you
And I'll be there to always see you through
And I'll, I'll be there for you baby to love and so, oh
The song "It's The Same Old Song/Reach Out I'll Be There" by Boyz II Men is a mashup of two classic songs by The Four Tops. The first part of the song talks about a love that has ended, but the memories of the time they spent together still remain. The lyrics express the pain of listening to their favorite song, which used to bring back sweet memories of their love; but now, since their partner has left, the meaning of the song has changed. The melody of the song keeps haunting the singer and reminding them of the love they used to share.
The second part of the song "Reach Out I'll Be There" is a message of support to anyone going through a tough time. It talks about the struggles of life, the feeling of hopelessness and the need for someone's comfort and support. The chorus, "Come on girl, reach out for me," is a metaphorical way to reach out for help when in need. The singer promises to be there for the person who is going through tough times, with love, comfort, and support.
Line by Line Meaning
You're sweet as a honey bee
You're charming and attractive
But like a honey bee stings
Your actions have hurt me
You've gone and left my heart in pain
You have caused me emotional pain by leaving
All you left is our favorite song
The only thing that remains from our love is our favorite song
The one that we danced to all night long
The one that we used to dance to for hours
It used to bring sweet memories
It reminded me of the lovely moments we shared
Of a tender love that used to be
Of a gentle and loving relationship that is no more
Now it's the same
Now, it’s still the same old song
Old song
Same song that we used to love
But with a different meaning
But now, it has a new, more painful meaning
Since you been gone
Ever since you left me
Sentimental fool am I
I am a sentimental person
To hear an old love song
To listen to a song that reminds me of our love
And wanna cry
And feel like crying
But the melody keeps haunting me
But the tune of the song still lingers in my mind
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Triggers memories of how much we loved each other
Keep hearing the part that used to touch our hearts
Keeps playing the part of the song that we used to find special and significant
Together forever darlin'
We planned to be together forever
Breaking up never
We never considered breaking up with each other
Come on girl
I'm calling out to you
Reach out for me
Take my hand and ask for my help
Reach out for me baby
Ask me for help, my love
Now if you feel like you can't go on
If you ever feel like giving up
Because all of your hope is gone
If you lose all hope
And your life is filled with much confusion
If your life is plagued with confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion
Until you feel that happiness is unattainable
And your world around is crumbling down
If everything around you is falling apart
Well darlin'
My love,
I'll be there with a love that will shelter you
I will be there to provide you protection and care
And I'll be there with a love that will see you through
I will love you and help you overcome your problems
When you feel lost and about to give up
When you feel hopeless and plan to quit
Cause your life just ain't good enough
When you feel like your life isn't fulfilling enough
And your feel the world has grown cold
When the world seems uninviting and cold
And your drifting out on your own
When you feel like you’re alone and lost
And you need somebodys hand to hold, darlin
When you need someone who can offer emotional support and comfort
Reach out
Ask for my help
Reach out for me baby
Ask me for help, my love
I'll be there to love and to comfort you
I will be there to offer you love and emotional support
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you
I will love and care for you deeply
And I'll be there to always see you through
I will stay by your side and help you overcome any challenges
And I'll, I'll be there for you baby to love and so, oh
I want to be there for you, always, to offer you love and support
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