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.
Water Run's Dry
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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And we don't even know what we argue about
Don't even say I love you no more
'Cause saying how we feel is no longer allowed
Some people will work things out
And some just don't know how to change
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
Now, they can see the tears in our eyes, yeah
But we deny the pain that lies
Deep in our hearts
Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide
'Cause everybody knows that we're both torn apart
Why do we hurt each other?
Why do we push love away?
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
Some people will work things out
And some just don't know how to change
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
Don't do it, baby
In this song, Boyz II Men sings about a romantic relationship that has lost its spark. The couple doesn't talk anymore and they don't even remember what they argue about. They hardly express their love and ignore the pain they feel inside. The song talks about the importance of addressing problems before they become too big to handle. It urges the listener not to wait until the "water runs dry," meaning that it's too late to salvage the relationship. The chorus is a plea to the partner not to make the biggest mistake of their lives by giving up on love.
The first verse suggests that the lack of communication is leading to the breakdown of the relationship. The couple doesn't talk, and they avoid expressing their emotions to each other. The lyrics hint that they've been ignoring their problems for a while, but it's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the pain they feel inside. The second verse talks about the irony of the situation, where they can see each other's tears but deny that something is wrong. The lyrics suggest that everyone around them can tell that they're hurting, but they pretend that everything is fine.
The song captures the feeling of regret and the realization that you've missed out on something special because you didn't act in time. It also speaks to the difficulty of letting go of a relationship that you've invested time and emotions into. The song is a classic representation of Boyz II Men's music, which was known for its emotional ballads.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't even talk anymore
We have lost communication and are not connecting emotionally anymore.
And we don't even know what we argue about
We argue without understanding why we're fighting, there's no objective or real reason behind it.
Don't even say I love you no more
We don't express our love like we used to, we don't use affectionate language anymore.
'Cause saying how we feel is no longer allowed
It is no longer acceptable or emotionally safe for us to express our feelings and emotions to each other.
Some people will work things out
Some couples are able to address and solve their relationship problems.
And some just don't know how to change
Other people struggle to adjust to changing circumstances or take actions to improve their relationships.
Let's not wait till the water runs dry
We should not wait until our love and emotions has completely dried up to do something about our relationship.
We might watch our whole lives pass us by
If we do not act to address our problems we'll miss every opportunity to experience love and happiness.
We'll make the biggest mistake of our lives
If we do not address our problems, we will regret and suffer greater consequences in our future.
Don't do it, baby
Let's not let our love die, baby. Let's figure out a way to work things out.
Now, they can see the tears in our eyes, yeah
Our emotions and pain are visible to those around us.
But we deny the pain that lies
We deny our feelings and attempt to mask our pain to avoid confronting it.
Deep in our hearts
The source of our pain lies deep and is likely unresolved emotional baggage.
Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide
Perhaps this emotional pain is too strong to suppress and will manifest in other ways.
'Cause everybody knows that we're both torn apart
Our relationship problems are apparent to everyone around us, causing them to feel sorry for us.
Why do we hurt each other?
We are unsure why we keep causing pain to each other in our relationship.
Why do we push love away?
We seem to be avoiding or unwilling to work towards maintaining our relationship and feelings of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1996&7 Kids Choice Awards Favorite Group & Song
All-4-One
Boyz II Men
Green Day
TLC (Winner)
Baby "Brandy"
Gansta's Paradise "Coolio" (Winner)
1 Sweet Day "Mariah Carey ft Boyz II Men"
Waterfalls "TLC"
1997 Fave Group & Song Nominees
Boyz II Men
Fugees (Winner)
Hootie and the Blowfish
TLC
Always Be My Baby "Mariah Carey"
Come On Ride It the Train "Quad City Djs"
Killing Me Softly "Fugees" (Winner)
I Love You Always Forever "Donna Lou"
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My era of being a super fan of rnb...THE 90S!! BoyztoMen amazing!!!!! Baybface the genius
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and i will be a forever fan of Kartel
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I am chilean and I was a foreing exchange student in Texas in the 92, when Boys II Men was a hit. I still like them.
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It was, right? 90s was an amazing era of music.
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2024 who's still listening
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Me 👋
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Not me