Their sophomore release, Anything Goes, failed to match the mainstream success of its predecessor although it did produce a #1 on the Club Chart, "Do You Wanna Get Funky." The group disbanded in 1994 when David Cole died of complications from spinal meningitis.
Clivillés and Cole had recorded dance music under other names, and had showcased different vocalists prior to starting their C+C Music Factory project. Their production work for the group Seduction is the most well-known of these earlier endeavours. After the huge success of their debut, they became highly sought after producers and worked with Mariah Carey, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Whitney Houston, and James Brown amongst others.
Things That Make You Go Hmmm
C+C Music Factory Lyrics
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Drinkin' cocoa on the bear skin rug
The door bell rang. Who could it be?
Thought to myself then started to shrug
Got to the door. Ding Dong. Who is it?
My girl's best friend had payed me a visit.
Sly as can be, tight dress and all
She knew that I was faithful. I really didn't have the gall.
Now I know my girlfriend wouldn't approve.
I didn't realize my girl was settin' me up
Yo, my girl didn't trust me. No!
Yeah, but she lost control I wouldn't take the bait.
I said chill baby baby chill baby baby wait
My girl bust in, Caught us creating a boom
She said "Girlfriend"?
Things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm, hmm, hmm
Things that make you go hmm
Here's how it started
Just an example of how another brother can trample
Ruin your life, sleep with your wife
Watch your behind
There was a friend of mine named Jay
Would come over late at night and say hey
I watched the fight. I thought is was alright.
'Cause me and Jay were really really tight
So damned close we had the same blood type.
Months went by and my wife got big
We were havin' a child and I got another gig
So I let Jay move into the crib and chill
He had his own room and helped pay the bills
The time had come (for the baby down to the scene)
It looked like Jay and I couldn't believe
Before my eyes in the delivery room.
The things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm, hmm, hmm
The things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm.
Robbie Rob - break it down!
Give it to me Give it to me Give it to me Give it to me (x7)
Give it to me Give it to me
Seventeen and I was havin' a ball
Eleventh grade and "Joe" I knew it all
I fell in love for the very first time
With this girl she really blew my mind
Inner sense and whole lotta class
Style that could give you whiplash
We said hello and my heart beat stopped
She was the world and I was on top
Time went by, She filled my universe
We made love, She said I was the first
My boy kept tellin' me. Yo, I don't know
I think your girl's been playing tic tac toe
I'll ask my girl I know she only loves me
Wasn't I the one who took your viginity?
The look on her face read sorrow and gloom
She said "Yeah, Why do you guys always ask that?"
Things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
It's the things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm.
Hey ladies
Have you ever had a man
Go away for business, come back with a tan
Comes home late at night from work
You cooked him dinner now you feel like a jerk
Sayin' he didn't have time to eat
And he's not even hungry, he wants to RETREAT
To the bedroom he said his head hurts
You're only makin' love in radical spurts
Mysterious calls and the phone goes click
You say to yourself "I'm gonna hit him with a brick"
Ain't no way he could be cheatin' on me
I wonder who bought him those BVD's
Dressed to a T to hang with the fellas
Over the guys and I'm getting jealous
Comin' home late smellin' like perfume (fume)
The things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm, hmm, hmm
The things that make you go hmm
Things that make you go hmm
The things that make you go hmm.
Things that make you go hmm
The lyrics of C+C Music Factory's song Things That Make You Go Hmmmm... explore the experiences of different characters who encounter situations that make them question human behavior. The first story is about a man who is visited by his girlfriend's best friend, who tries to seduce him while his girlfriend is out. He resists the temptation to cheat, but his girlfriend unexpectedly walks in and assumes the worst. The second story follows a man who invites his best friend to live with him and his pregnant wife, only to discover that his friend has fathered his child. The third story is about a woman who suspects her man of cheating after he comes back from a business trip with a tan and wearing new clothing.
The overall message of the song seems to be that people are often faced with situations that challenge their assumptions and beliefs about themselves and others. The phrase "things that make you go hmm" appears throughout the song as a way of expressing this sentiment. The lyrics suggest that life is full of surprises and that people sometimes behave in unexpected ways. The song encourages listeners to be reflective and to examine their own behavior and beliefs. The stories in the song also touch on issues of trust, fidelity, and betrayal, highlighting the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I was at the crib, sittin' by the fireplace
I was at home, lounging by the fireplace
Drinkin' cocoa on the bear skin rug
I was having cocoa while sitting on a bear skin rug
The door bell rang. Who could it be?
Someone rang the doorbell and I wondered who it could be
Thought to myself then started to shrug
I couldn't think of who it could be and just shrugged it off
Got to the door. Ding Dong. Who is it?
I went to the door and asked who it was
My girl's best friend had payed me a visit.
It turned out to be my girlfriend's best friend
Sly as can be, tight dress and all
She was looking sneaky and wearing a tight dress
She knew that I was faithful. I really didn't have the gall.
She knew that I was loyal to my girlfriend and I didn't have the courage to cheat
I tried to chill. She made the move.
I tried to keep the situation calm, but she made advances towards me
Now I know my girlfriend wouldn't approve.
I knew my girlfriend wouldn't be happy with the situation
I didn't realize my girl was settin' me up
I didn't know that my girlfriend arranged for her friend to try and test my faithfulness
Yo, my girl didn't trust me. No!
My girlfriend didn't have faith in me
Yeah, but she lost control I wouldn't take the bait.
Despite my girlfriend trying to trick me, I remained faithful
I said chill baby baby chill baby baby wait
I told her to calm down and wait
My girl bust in, Caught us creating a boom
My girlfriend entered the room and caught us in the act
She said "Girlfriend"?
She addressed the situation with her friend
Here's how it started
Let me tell you how it began
Just an example of how another brother can trample
This is just an example of how another man can ruin your life
Ruin your life, sleep with your wife
He can ruin your life by sleeping with your wife
Watch your behind
Be careful and watch out for yourself
There was a friend of mine named Jay
I had a friend named Jay
Would come over late at night and say hey
He would come over late at night and greet me
I watched the fight. I thought is was alright.
I watched the situation and thought it was okay
'Cause me and Jay were really really tight
Jay and I were very close
So damned close we had the same blood type.
We were so close that we had the same blood type
Months went by and my wife got big
A few months passed and my wife got pregnant
We were havin' a child and I got another gig
I got a new job while my wife was pregnant with our child
So I let Jay move into the crib and chill
I let Jay move in and stay with us for a while
He had his own room and helped pay the bills
He had his own room and contributed to our expenses
The time had come (for the baby down to the scene)
The baby was due and it was time for the delivery
It looked like Jay and I couldn't believe
The baby looked like Jay and I was in disbelief
Before my eyes in the delivery room.
I saw it happen right in front of me during the delivery
Seventeen and I was havin' a ball
I was having fun at the age of 17
Eleventh grade and "Joe" I knew it all
I was in the 11th grade and thought I knew everything
I fell in love for the very first time
I fell in love for the first time in my life
With this girl she really blew my mind
This girl really impressed me
Inner sense and whole lotta class
She had a great personality and was very stylish
Style that could give you whiplash
Her style was so impressive that it could cause whiplash
We said hello and my heart beat stopped
When we first met, I was so taken aback that my heart skipped a beat
She was the world and I was on top
She was everything to me and I felt lucky to have her
Time went by, She filled my universe
As time passed, she became my entire world
We made love, She said I was the first
We had sex and she told me that I was her first sexual partner
My boy kept tellin' me. Yo, I don't know
My friend kept telling me that something wasn't right
I think your girl's been playing tic tac toe
He suspected that my girlfriend was cheating on me
I'll ask my girl I know she only loves me
He said he'll ask his girlfriend because he was sure she only loved him
Wasn't I the one who took your viginity?
He reminded me that I lost my virginity to her
The look on her face read sorrow and gloom
When he asked her, she looked sad and upset
She said "Yeah, Why do you guys always ask that?"
She admitted to cheating and wondered why guys always have to bring it up
Hey ladies
Listen up, ladies
Have you ever had a man
Have you ever been with a man
Go away for business, come back with a tan
He goes away for work and comes back with a tan
Comes home late at night from work
He comes home late from work
You cooked him dinner now you feel like a jerk
You cooked him dinner and now you feel like a fool
Sayin' he didn't have time to eat
He says he didn't have time to eat
And he's not even hungry, he wants to RETREAT
He's not even hungry and just wants to go to bed
To the bedroom he said his head hurts
He says he has a headache and wants to go to the bedroom
You're only makin' love in radical spurts
You only have sex sporadically
Mysterious calls and the phone goes click
He receives mysterious calls and hangs up suddenly
You say to yourself "I'm gonna hit him with a brick"
You think about hitting him with a brick
Ain't no way he could be cheatin' on me
You don't believe that he could be cheating on you
I wonder who bought him those BVD's
You wonder who bought him those underwear
Dressed to a T to hang with the fellas
He's dressed to impress his guy friends
Over the guys and I'm getting jealous
You're jealous and bothered that he's spending more time with his guy friends
Comin' home late smellin' like perfume (fume)
He comes home late smelling like women's perfume
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@danielcluley870
This was sooooooo freaking good.
I don't know how this isn't hailed as a classic for the time period.
Troof spoke and great visual style. . . .
A great hook and fantastic video with 90's flavor but stands the test of time nearly 30 years later.
@JaniceCarter-ws7lu
Should there be a dating site or place for widows and widowers to spend time with others that are coping with their lost in peace then later with dancing good food and whatever else to luft their spirits..Every Community could use that❤
Humans Birds Rockets Airplanes Jets Helicopters
TakeOffs Motivation Pain Ambitious,Natural and Fuel🤔
Humans are Successful with all of them but we're never satisfied with the heights that we reach so we keep flying until we're high like an Eagle so that we can dissappear and coast like a Rocket..Then we can move people around amytime we want like Airplanes while Defending and being eyes for the ones we love like Jets and Helicopters..Blessing to those that are about to Fly🦅
Thank God Daily for your Guardian 😇s
Classic❤
@triviaguyde
When I was living in Atlanta, I had a roomie, Claire. Every morning, we started the day listening to this song. Claire has since passed but is forever in my heart.
@girlg0ne
30 years later and I’m listening with new ears. Still legendary, especially now that I’m not 6 and can understand what is being sung about. I wish lyricists were like this today.
@ithink3979
Agreed completely...had this song show up in my brain's "MP3 player" outa nowhere for some reason. I was about 10 back in the day. Catchy song then...now I come watch and listen and reality strikes again. This is all to common a tale.
@MrViktor78
MTV’s generation always will remember and apreciate this vibe!❤
@freeformcklok9862
❤😂
@ravinhud4979
never saw the vid til today, but yes. MTV was a great era.
@vanessaleighray878
I N D E E D
@DavidMyrmidon
That "Why you guys always askin' me that?" line, kills me every time I listen to this song. 🤣
@Secilbcollim-lw1rr
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@suziebelle3738
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