The three original members of Brownstone were Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert, Charmayne "Maxee" Maxwell and Monica "Mimi" Doby. The group was founded in Los Angeles after the three singers met each other after going to different auditions around the city. They formed the group, and less than a year later were signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Music Record Label. They recorded their debut album, From the Bottom Up which spawned the hit "If You Love Me". In 1995 the band was rewarded with a Grammy nomination and a Billboard Music Award.
After extensive touring around the globe, Doby left the group after what was released in the media. In an interview with BET Video Soul host Donnie Simpson Doby cited a medical problem of bronchitis, but was later revealed to be because of internal strife with the other two members of the group[citation needed]. She was replaced by Kina Cosper and after a difficult transition period where their audience was not very receptive to the change, Brownstone had a brief showing with "5 Miles to Empty". However, the group never regained their popularity, and their subsequent albums were considered commercial failures.
Since the group broke up Nicole "Nicci" Gilbert has acted in the 1998 film Woo, staring Jada Pinkett Smith and Dave Chappelle, as well as television shows Living Single, Sister, Sister, New York Undercover, and Martin and the 2004 Tyler Perry play Meet the Browns as Aunt Vera.
Revenge
Brownstone Lyrics
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Played your games for the very last time with me
And very soon you'll see
I'm gonna get my revenge
Boy this is the last time that you'll ever mess with me
I got a new strategy
And I'm gonna get my revenge
I never thought I'd see what I saw last night
Holding some other girl tight
With your hands on her thighs
Defended you against friends who knew
That you were doing wrong
That you were getting your swerve on, how'd you carry on
And now about your deception I have learned
Boy you've got this sister pissed and now watch me burn
Chorus
Day and night I sit around missing you
But all you did was told me lies
Lies to just get by
I coulda been a bitch walking around with an attitude
But you are the one that's so rude
Tell me what I'm gonna do
And now about your deception I have learned
Boy you've got this sister here, now watch me burn
Chorus (twice)
Now deception I have learned
Boy you got this sista here
Now watch me burn
Boy you've played your games
Oh no, this gotta be the last time
And I'm gonna get my revenge
I said I'm gonna get my revenge
You've played your games for the last time
Cause this sister, boy, so watch me burn
Chorus
Boy you've played your games with me this time
But I'm gonna get my revenge
Boy you've played your games with me this time
And I know this is the last
Chorus
Brownstone's song Revenge is an anthem for women who have been wronged by their love interest. The song starts by expressing the singer's exasperation with her partner's behavior, stating that he has played his "games" with her for the last time. The chorus emphasizes the theme of the song, which is the singer's plan for revenge. The singer has been hurt and now wants to make her partner feel the same way. She has a new strategy and is determined to get revenge.
The second verse describes the singer's feelings of hurt and disbelief as she watched her partner cheat on her with another girl. She had previously defended him against her friends' accusations but now feels betrayed. The bridge of the song states that the singer misses her partner despite the hurt he has caused her. However, she is also aware that he has been telling her lies and has a rude attitude towards her. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's determination to get revenge.
Overall, the song highlights the themes of betrayal, deception, and revenge, and portrays a strong woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. It is an empowering anthem for anyone who has been wronged and is seeking justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Played your games for the very last time with me
I am tired of playing your mind games with me and this is the last time I will do it
And very soon you'll see
You will soon realize how painful it is to lose someone like me
I'm gonna get my revenge
I am going to make you suffer for all the pain and hurt you have caused me
Boy this is the last time that you'll ever mess with me
I am done with you and this is the last time you will ever have the chance to hurt me
I got a new strategy
I have a new plan in place to make you pay for your actions
And I'm gonna get my revenge
I am determined to make you suffer and I will not stop until I do
I never thought I'd see what I saw last night
I never imagined that I would witness you cheating on me with another woman
Holding some other girl tight
You were intimately holding another woman in your arms
With your hands on her thighs
You were touching her inappropriately
Defended you against friends who knew
I stood up for you and defended you to my friends who knew about your cheating
That you were doing wrong
I defended your actions even though deep down I knew you were doing something wrong
That you were getting your swerve on, how'd you carry on
My friends knew that you were fooling around, how were you able to continue with your cheating
And now about your deception I have learned
I have finally realized how deceitful and dishonest you have been with me
Boy you've got this sister pissed and now watch me burn
You have made me very angry, and now you will suffer the consequences of your actions
Day and night I sit around missing you
I spend all my time thinking about you and missing what we had
But all you did was told me lies
You were never truthful with me and only told me what I wanted to hear
Lies to just get by
You lied to me just to keep me around and make yourself feel better
I coulda been a bitch walking around with an attitude
I could have acted out and been angry towards you, but instead I tried to make it work
But you are the one that's so rude
You were the one who was rude and disrespectful towards me
Tell me what I'm gonna do
I don't know what to do now that I have realized you have been lying to me all along
Now deception I have learned
I have finally learned about the deceitful actions you have been taking
Boy you got this sista here
You have angered me and now you will suffer the consequences of your actions
Now watch me burn
You will see the pain and hurt you have caused me and suffer the consequences of your actions
Boy you played your games
You have played mind games with me and toyed with my emotions
Oh no, this gotta be the last time
This is the last time you will ever be able to play games with my feelings
And I'm gonna get my revenge
I am determined to make you suffer for all the pain and hurt you have caused me
I said I'm gonna get my revenge
I am making it clear that I am going to get revenge on you for what you have done
Boy you've played your games with me this time
You have been playing games with me for too long and now it is time for it to stop
And I know this is the last
I am setting a boundary and this will be the last time you will be able to hurt me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARSTEN SCHACK, CHARMAYNE MAXWELL, KENNETH KARLIN, SHAWN STOCK
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