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.
Vibin'
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Coolin' in the studio you know how the story goes
Bobbin' our heads to the tune we're about to do
It's a laid back swing thang
We need peace here to get it on
Having fun as we go, makin' sure the flavor shows
'Cause we're feeling alright
Takin' the time to freeze our minds and have a ball, ya'll
Everything's fine it ain't nothing to it 'cause
We're gonna do it all, what are
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
In the dark room, where the groove right
In the basement music just right
Nothing goin' down but the mellow sounds
Of Mr. DJ's turntable's goin' round
A mad sensation, a crew of women around sparks inspiration
To set something off the right way to hear the people say
That we're feelin' alright
Takin' the time to freeze our minds and have a ball, ya'll
Everything's fine it ain't nothing to it
'Cause we're gonna do it all, don't you know that
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Put your mind at ease, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Don't press yourself, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Put your mind at ease, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Don't press yourself, just catch the vibe
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Put your mind at ease, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Don't press yourself, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Put your mind at ease, just catch the vibe
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Don't press yourself, just catch the vibe
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
“Vibin’” by Boyz II Men is a smooth and laid-back song that encourages listeners to take a moment to relax, catch the vibe and enjoy the music. The song, which uses an R&B groove and soulful harmonies, is all about allowing yourself to get lost in the music and let the good times flow.
The song opens with the Boyz II Men in the studio bobbing their heads to the beat they are about to create. The relaxed, cool vibe they are feeling is palpable in the music they make. They sing about how they are having fun, making sure that the flavor of the music comes through. They’re taking the time to create a sound that people can enjoy and feel good about. They urge listeners to join in on their vibe, to “just take a minute and catch the vibe."
The second verse brings us to a dark room where the music is hitting all the right notes. The women dancing around them inspire them to set something off the right way. They urge people to feel good and go with the flow. The music is taking them away and they’re showing us that it can take us away too. They reassure us that everything is fine and that there is nothing to it, because we’re going to do it all. We all just need to get in the groove of things and move to the beat.
Overall, “Vibin’” is a joyful ode to the power of music to help us escape, unwind, and have fun. It’s a reminder to listeners to take a minute to relax and catch the vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Just take a minute and catch the vibe
Relax and let the feeling of the music surround and influence you.
Coolin' in the studio you know how the story goes
The band is hanging out in the studio before a session.
Bobbin' our heads to the tune we're about to do
They are nodding their heads to the beat of the song they are about to perform.
It's a laid back swing thang
The song has a cool, relaxed vibe.
The groove we feel is strong
We need peace here to get it on
They need a peaceful atmosphere to get into the groove of the song.
Having fun as we go, makin' sure the flavor shows
They are enjoying themselves while making sure the song has a distinct style.
'Cause we're feeling alright
They are in a good mood and enjoying the music.
Takin' the time to freeze our minds and have a ball, ya'll
They are taking a break to clear their minds and enjoy themselves.
Everything's fine it ain't nothing to it 'cause
We're gonna do it all, what are
They are confident and ready to give it their all.
In the dark room, where the groove right
In the basement music just right
Nothing goin' down but the mellow sounds
Of Mr. DJ's turntable's goin' round
They are in a basement where a DJ is playing relaxed, easygoing music.
A mad sensation, a crew of women around sparks inspiration
To set something off the right way to hear the people say
That we're feelin' alright
Being surrounded by women sparks inspiration and energy in the band, making them feel good.
Takin' the time to freeze our minds and have a ball, ya'll
Everything's fine it ain't nothing to it
'Cause we're gonna do it all, don't you know that
They are taking time to relax and enjoy themselves before giving the performance their all.
Put your mind at ease, just catch the vibe
Don't press yourself, just catch the vibe
They encourage listeners to relax and let the music take control.
We're just vibin' dancing the night away
Groovin', vibin', don't stop until the break of day
They are having a good time, dancing and enjoying the music until morning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BOB ROBINSON, NATHAN MORRIS, SHAWN STOCKMAN, TIM KELLEY, WANYA MORRIS
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