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.
U Know
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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I've known it for a while
I wasn't naive to the news
My mind just couldn't walk a mile
I only see you with me
'Cause I know the things you like
I know all that you believe
So take a minute to understand me
To reevaluate your mind
I'm everything you need
And in this world a good man is hard to find
And I know you'll miss me
When all is said and done
You'll think about this day
And then you'll realize I was the one
You know that all you need is in me and
You know that my love's all right and
Baby you know I can't be denied girl
You know, ooh you know, you know
Gave you all a man could give ya,
Made sure I found the time, to
Keep it all together, but the way you're
Treating me ain't right (can't understand) it
Why you're doing me the way you're
Doing, do you enjoy to see our love
Fade away
Can't face the world without ya
Can't even sleep at night
Gave you all that I treasured
And I tried to love you with all my might
And I know you'll miss me when all is said and done
You'll think about this day
And then you'll realize I was the one
You know
You know that all you need is in me and
You know that my love's all right and
Baby you know I can't be denied girl
You know, oh you know, you know
You know that all you need is in me and
You know that my love's all right and
Baby you know I can't be denied girl
You know, ooh you know, you know
You know
You know
You know I can't be denied girl
You know, oh you know, you know
You know
You know that all you need is in me and
You know that my love's all right and
You know I can't be denied girl
You know, ooh you know, you know
You know that all you need is in me and
You know oh
You know I can't be denied girl
You know, ooh you know, you know
You know that all you need is in me and
You know oh
You know I can't be denied girl
The lyrics to Boyz II Men's U Know tells the story of a man pleading with his significant other not to leave him. He reveals that he has knowledge of her plans to leave him, but he is still in denial about it. He asserts that he knows her likes, beliefs, and plans for her life and that he is the one that can provide everything she needs.
The man in the song reminds his significant other that a good man is hard to find in this world and urges her to reevaluate the situation before she makes any hasty decisions. He mentions that he has given her everything he can and has tried to keep their relationship intact, but she is not reciprocating the same love back. He cannot face the world without her and declares that he has tried to love her with all his might.
Overall, the lyrics are a plea from a man to his significant other, begging her not to leave him and reminding her of all the good things that he brings to their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you're gonna leave me
I am aware of your plan to leave me
I've known it for a while
I have been aware of this for some time
I wasn't naive to the news
I wasn't ignorant of the rumors
My mind just couldn't walk a mile
My mind couldn't process the idea of losing you
I only see you with me
I can only picture you being with me
'Cause I know the things you like
Because I know your preferences
I know all that you believe
I know everything you stand for
And all the plans of your life
And I am aware of all your aspirations
So take a minute to understand me
Take a brief moment to comprehend my perspective
To reevaluate your mind
To reconsider your decision
I'm everything you need
I am the one that satisfies your needs
And in this world a good man is hard to find
A dependable man is difficult to come across in this world
And I know you'll miss me
I am certain that you will miss me
When all is said and done
After everything is finished
You'll think about this day
You will reminisce about this day
And then you'll realize I was the one
And then you will come to understand that I am the one for you
Gave you all a man could give ya
I have given you all that is within my ability to provide
Made sure I found the time
I always made time for you and our relationship
To keep it all together
To maintain the strength of our relationship
But the way you're treating me ain't right
However, the way you are treating me is not appropriate
(Can't understand) it
I cannot comprehend why you are doing this
Why you're doing me the way you're
Why are you treating me this way
Doing, do you enjoy to see our love
Is it enjoyable for you to see our love fade away
Fade away
Die out slowly without leaving behind any traces
Can't face the world without ya
I cannot imagine living without you
Can't even sleep at night
I cannot even sleep at night without you by my side
Gave you all that I treasured
I have given you everything that was valuable to me
And I tried to love you with all my might
And I have put all my effort to love you to the best of my ability
You know that all you need is in me and
You are aware that I have everything you need
You know that my love's all right and
You know that my love is perfect
Baby you know I can't be denied girl
You know that no one can deny the authenticity of my love
You know, ooh you know, you know
You are very well aware of this fact
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Written by: MAYFIELD, MCCARY, MORRIS, R, STOCKMAN
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