1.) Alfred Jesse Smith (born July 26, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana), better known by the stage name Brenton Wood, is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his two 1967 hits: Oogum Boogum Song and Gimme Little Sign.
When he was a child his family moved west to San Pedro in Los Angeles, California. In his high school years his family relocated to nearby Compton, where Brenton became a member of the Compton High School track team and received several awards for his athletic achievements.
Following his high school graduation, Wood enrolled in Compton College. Soon after he took the stage name Brenton Wood, possibly inspired by the wealthy Los Angeles enclave of Brentwood (some sources state that the name is in honor of his "home county"). During his period there his musical interests began to manifest themselves. He was inspired by Jesse Belvin and Sam Cooke, and he began cultivating his songwriting skills, also becoming an accomplished pianist.
After signing with Double Shot Records he had a hit with "The Oogum Boogum Song" in the spring of 1967. It reached number 19 on the R&B charts and number 34 on the pop listing. His biggest hit came in September the same year. "Gimme Little Sign" hit #9 on the pop chart and also #19 on the R&B charts. In the song gimme little sign is not sung, instead the chorus repeats "give me some kind of sign".
"Gimme Little Sign" was later covered by Danielle Brisebois who had a hit with it in 1994. "Gimme Little Sign" was also recorded by Ricky Nelson.
Some of his more unknown songs are also worth listening to, such as "Me and You," "Baby You Got It," and "18 With a Bullet."
Two Time Loser
Brenton Wood Lyrics
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Two times I'm a loser
Two time loser
All because I tried to play the game
Once I had me a sweet girl
Oh boy, what a neat little girl
I didn't know how much she really cared for me
I played around with one of her friends
I didn't know just what I was gettin' into
I acted a fool and told her friend I dug her
And I came on like the world's sweetest lover
Now I'm a two time loser
Two times I'm a loser
Two time loser
All because I tried to play the game
As I want to lose you, baby
Once I got you back I'll never let you go again
I've made a mistake for the very last time now
My baby, please, give me some kind of sign
I want to know if you will ever love me again
Now baby, I want to be more than your friend
Other fellows can play the fool
This time, darling, I'm gonna keep my cool
'Cause two times I'm a loser
Two times I'm a loser, baby
Two times
Brenton Woodβs song βTwo Time Loserβ revolves around a man who has made mistakes in his romantic relationships. The lyrics suggest that he was once with a sweet girl, whom he did not appreciate, and instead fooled around with one of her friends. He acted recklessly and told the friend he was interested in her, leading to his own loss in both relationships. The chorus repeats the idea that he has become a βtwo time loserβ as a result of his misguided attempt to βplay the gameβ of love.
The songβs message is a cautionary one, warning listeners about the dangers of playing games and taking people for granted in relationships. By attempting to manipulate or use others for oneβs own desires, one ultimately ends up hurting oneself. The singer recognizes his mistakes and shows a willingness to change and do better in future relationships. He hopes to win back the affections of his previous partner and promises to not make the same mistakes again.
Overall, βTwo Time Loserβ is a relatable and reflective song about love and the mistakes we make along the way. It reminds us that while we may stumble and fall, we can always learn from our missteps and strive to do better in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Two time loser
Acknowledging that I have lost twice before
Two times I'm a loser
I've been a loser twice before
Two time loser
I'm a loser once again
All because I tried to play the game
This is because I tried to manipulate and take advantage of the situation
Once I had me a sweet girl
I had a lovely girlfriend once upon a time
Oh boy, what a neat little girl
She was the perfect girl for me
I didn't know how much she really cared for me
I didn't realize how much she loved me
So now I know what real trouble can be
I now fully understand the consequences of my actions
I played around with one of her friends
I messed around with one of her buddies
I didn't know just what I was gettin' into
I didn't realize the gravity of the situation
I acted a fool and told her friend I dug her
I behaved stupidly and told her friend that I was interested in her
And I came on like the world's sweetest lover
I acted as if I were the most charming person in the world
As I want to lose you, baby
I don't want to lose you
Once I got you back I'll never let you go again
If I get you back, I'll never let you go
I've made a mistake for the very last time now
I understand that my behavior has been bad, and I won't do it anymore
My baby, please, give me some kind of sign
Please give me a signal that we can work things out
I want to know if you will ever love me again
I'm trying to figure out if we can make things work between us
Now baby, I want to be more than your friend
I want to be more than just your friend now
Other fellows can play the fool
Other guys can behave foolishly
This time, darling, I'm gonna keep my cool
But this time, I won't do the same
'Cause two times I'm a loser
I have lost twice before
Two times I'm a loser, baby
I lost twice in the game of love
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALFRED J SMITH, JERRY WINN, JOSEPH DAVIS HOOVEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@funkybrewstar3602
the best regret song ever sung! Brentenwood from Compton California in the 60s, now this is real oldies
@2mUch4yEw
Brenton !! I can listen to him all fuxking day !!! ππ
@BlackPhoenix623
And 2pac too!
@andresanchez2000
you need sum water
@MrCaliforniaLivin
Me too jazzy wazzy, groove on darlinβ
@b1gmanny338
I'm still losing in 2020
@chasitymichelle4805
I wanna be more than your friend! This is a jam
@chasitymichelle4805
This time I'm gonna keep my coolπ
@victoroceguera2353
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@Tinosoul
Such a fire track ππ΅βοΈπ¦