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.
What You Won't Do For Love
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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I searched to find the love within
I came back to ley you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
Some people go around the world for love
And they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You tried everthing
But you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything
But you won't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
The Boyz II Men song "What You Won't Do For Love" tells the story of a man who is helplessly in love with a woman, and he is willing to do just about anything for her. The lyrics of the song describe how the man has been searching for love, but he couldn't seem to find it. However, he found love within himself, and he came back to let the woman know that he has a thing for her, and he can't let go of her.
The song emphasizes the idea that people will do anything for love. Some people go around the world searching for love and may never find it, while others are willing to go to great lengths just to be with the person they love. The man in the song confesses that he is in a daze from the woman's love and that his friends are wondering what is wrong with him. He admits that he can't believe the things he does for her, indicating that his love for her is all-consuming.
Overall, "What You Won't Do For Love" is a song that speaks to the lengths people will go for love. It's a passionate and heartfelt track that showcases Boyz II Men's incredible vocal ability and their ability to connect with their audience emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you wonder where I've been
I've been searching for love within myself
I searched to find the love within
I tried to discover self-love
I came back to ley you know
I came back to confess my feelings to you
Got a thing for you
I have strong feelings for you
And I can't let go
I can't stop thinking about you
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are questioning my behavior
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I'm captivated and dazed by your love
Some people go around the world for love
Some people travel far and wide in search of love
And they may never find what they dream of
Unfortunately, they may never find the love they desire
What you won't do, do for love
Love makes people do crazy things
You tried everything
You've gone to great lengths for love
But you don't give up
But you won't give up on finding love
In my world only you
You are the only one for me
Make me do for love
Love makes me do things I wouldn't normally do
What I would not do
Actions that are out of character for me
And though I only want the best it's true
I want the best for myself and for you
I can't believe the things I do for you
I'm surprised by the extent of what I do for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE MUSIC FORCE LLC
Written by: ALFONS KETTNER, BOBBY CALDWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Island Ryland
Everybody hating on this but this is GOLD! The singing vocals are phenomenal. The girl rapping proves she's a BAD. And of course the original is better. Most of the time it is, but there is no denying that this is a bangin' track.
Christopher Miller
MC Lyte did her thing.
Detroit Al Jerom
F the haters this is nice
Steph Nixon
@Christopher Miller 00000p bvb TV pop loop 9p
Christopher Miller
@Steph Nixon Huh? I mean you chose to reply that to me after 3 years of a post?
p fowler
The “woman” rapping is the non other than the legend MC LYTE. This version still sounds good!😊
Saskia Er
could hear the song up and down all day 🙏🏻 i love it ❤️
Marie Charles
Their voices are just out of this world stillllllllllll ......2019
Lite as a rock Go Mc Lyte .....
Nikki Lynn
I love Boyz 2 men and all their music however, I love Bobby Caldwell's voice and version of the song, it was made for him. I always thought he was a black man and when I found out he was white, that made it even cooler for me I felt he has soul and I can relate to soul, and love, love is like food to the soul like boyz 2 men said, loving you is like food to my soul. ❤
Jill
It's funny because I'm 43 yrs old and was like 39 when I found out Bobby Caldwell was white. This is one of my favorite songs ever and I agree it was def made for Bobby but Boyz II Men did a good job