Motownphilly
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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Boyz II Men

Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft

It's long overdue but now
Philly is slammin'
Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD
The east coast family

Never skipped a beat, na
While cooling on South street
Jet black Benz, plenty of friends
And all the Philly steaks you could eat

Back in school we used to dream about this everyday
Could it really happen?
Or do dreams fade away?
Then we started singing them
They said it sounded smooth
So we started a group and here we are
Kickin' it just for you

Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft

The spotlight is on us now
Watch us do this
Da da, daaa da da, da da da da da da

Live and direct from Philly town
Rap and hype and we can get down
We are ready to roll
So now the world will know that we were

Back in school we used to dream about this everyday
Could it really happen?
Or do dreams fade away?
Then we started singing them
They said it sounded smooth
So we started a group and here we are
Kickin' it just for you

Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft

Doom doom doom da da, doom doom doom da da
Da di da di da da, da da, daa daa daa
Doom doom doom da da, doom doom doom da da
Da di da di da da, da da, daa daa daa

Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling




Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyz II Men's song "Motownphilly" convey a sense of pride and confidence in their hometown of Philadelphia and their rise to fame in the music industry. The first verse sets the scene for their comeback, announcing that "Motownphilly's back again" and that they are "doin' a little east coast fling." They describe themselves as going off, but not too hard or too soft, suggesting just the right balance to their music.


The second verse delves into their humble beginnings, sharing that they used to dream about success every day while in school. They questioned whether their dreams would ever come true, but were encouraged when others said their singing sounded smooth. This inspired them to start a group and pursue their passion. Now, their spotlight is on them and they are ready to show the world what they are capable of.


Line by Line Meaning

Motownphilly's back again
Boyz II Men are returning to the music scene.


Doin' a little east coast fling
They're going to do their own thing, with an East Coast vibe.


Boyz II Men going off
The group is going to bring their best and give it their all.


Not too hard, not too soft
Their music will have a balanced energy and not be too intense or too soft.


It's long overdue but now Philly is slammin'
It has been a while since Philly has produced great music, but they're back and better than ever.


Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD
They're a part of the East Coast family of talented musicians.


The east coast family
The group considers themselves part of a community of talented artists.


Never skipped a beat, na
They've always kept up their musical talent and haven't missed a step.


While cooling on South street
The group hangs out on South Street when they're not working on their music.


Jet black Benz, plenty of friends
They have money and status and have made many connections.


And all the Philly steaks you could eat
They're able to indulge in the local Philly cuisine.


Back in school we used to dream about this everyday
When they were in school, they dreamed of becoming successful musicians.


Could it really happen?
They doubted whether their dreams could actually come true.


Or do dreams fade away?
They questioned whether their dreams would eventually fade away without ever becoming reality.


Then we started singing them
They began to sing the songs they had been dreaming of creating.


They said it sounded smooth
People praised the group's musical abilities.


So we started a group and here we are
They formed Boyz II Men and achieved their dream of being successful musicians.


Kickin' it just for you
They make music for their fans.


The spotlight is on us now
They have gained popularity and attention from the public.


Watch us do this
People should pay attention to their music and performance.


Live and direct from Philly town
They're from Philadelphia and making music for the world to hear.


Rap and hype and we can get down
Their music has a mix of rap and hype with a danceable beat.


We are ready to roll
They're ready to hit the stage and perform.


So now the world will know that we were
Their success will bring attention to the talent in Philadelphia.


Doom doom doom da da, doom doom doom da da
This is a catchy beat in their song.


Da di da di da da, da da, daa daa daa
This is part of the chorus of the song.


Motownphilly's back again
The group is returning to the music scene.


Doin' a little east coast fling
They are making music with an East Coast vibe.


Boyz II Men going off
The group is bringing their best and giving it their all.


Not too hard, not too soft
Their music is balanced with a comfortable energy.




Lyrics © DIVA ONE MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, Shawn Stockman, Nathan B Morris, Michael Bivens

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You kids have no idea how big these guys where in the 90’s still jams !

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Give em time

@kjhenry100

Consequently, Boyz II Men is among the music industry's elite with regard to time spent at number one in Billboard history with 50 cumulative weeks, ranking sixth behind Drake, the Beatles, Rihanna, Elvis Presley and Carey. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number one spot away from "I'll Make Love to You", Boyz II Men became only the third artists ever (after the Beatles and Presley) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.[4] These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard magazine's biggest boy band during the period of 1987 to 2012.[5] Boyz II Men has received four Grammy Awards.

@FSRuthless

@@kushclarkkent6669 Im a kid and this gotta be my favorite band

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You do realize that the internet has data on anything that was popular at anytime, and it takes no time at all to get an idea. and Boyz 2 Men are still around doing shit.

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