Throughout the 70s and 80s, the group remained up with the times and occasionally crept ahead of them, such that they became influences themselves upon younger generations of R&B and hip-hop acts. By the time the group's popularity started to fizzle in the late 80s, a series of hits were left in the band's wake, ranging from greasy, funky workouts to smooth ballads to swinging synthesized tracks and more. Further separating Cameo from their forebears was the fact that they didn't have a diaper-clad guitarist. Instead, they had a codpiece-wearing lead vocalist in Larry Blackmon.
Today, the group's iconic single "Word Up", released in 1986 from the album of the same time, remains a radio staple. The U.S. Hot Dance Singles and U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart topper has also been famously covered by artists such as the hard rock band Gun and the alternative metal group Korn. Other popular Cameo singles include "Attack Me With Your Love", "Candy", "Freaky Dancin'","I Just Want To Be", and "Sparkle".
Attack Me With Your Love
Cameo Lyrics
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Hey
When you walk, when you pass me by
There's reasons that come immediately to mind
One is I'd like to have you, two is I love your face
The third one is irrelevant Γ’??cause there's no time or place
Attack me with your love
Attack me with your love, baby (Attack me with your love)
Attack me with your love
Bushwhack me with your love, baby (And I'll do all the things you want me to)
Excite me with your love
Entice me with your love, baby
Come slap me with your love
I'm happy with your love, baby
I think you need to know the deal about just how I really feel
Cause intentionally I'm for real and I'm sure I'll make you feel
That I'm a mean man and I'm a go-getter (Ow)
Hey, baby, baby
Late at night when the evening comes
I sit down to check my options, there are none
First thing I think about is your lovely smile
And the things that drive me wild (Uh)
Got a little lady drivin' me crazy
What am I gonna do, woo-hoo
Got a little lady drivin' me crazy
What am I gonna do if I can't have you
Attack me with your love
Attack me with your love, baby
Attack me with your love
Bushwhack me with your love, baby (And I'll do all the things you want me to)
Excite me with your love
Entice me with your love, baby (Oh)
Come slap me with your love
I'm happy with your love, baby
Hey, pretty lady (Lady)
There's no defense against your love
I want to show you how I feel
Hey, baby (Oh), baby
The night is young, here take this glass
We'll toast to happiness and a love that'll ever last
Of all the loves I've had before
No one can compare, to me you're so much more (Uh)
Baby, just let me do (Hey) what I want to do to you
I know I'll have you, woo-ooh
If you can let me know what I want to do to you
Then I'll wait for you (I'll wait for you), I'll wait for you
Attack
Attack, baby
Attack
Bushwhack, baby
Excite
Entice, baby
Come slap me
I'm happy, baby
The lyrics of Cameo's song Attack Me With Your Love are about the singer's desire for a woman and his plea for her to give him a chance to prove his love. The singer describes his fascination with her and how he's eager to do what it takes to make her happy. He talks about his late-night thoughts of her and how she drives him crazy. He is smitten with her smile and the things that she does to him. The singer states that he is genuine and will make her feel that he is a mean man and a go-getter who is eager to have her love.
The chorus of the song, "Attack me with your love," is a metaphor for the singer's desire for the woman to take control of their relationship and give him all the love that she has. He uses other playful words like "excite me with your love" and "entice me with your love" as a way to beg for her attention. Though he tries to impress her by saying that he'll do everything she wants him to, the song's bridge reveals his true feelings. He confesses that there's no defense against her love, and he wants to show her how he feels.
Overall, the song is a funky, upbeat love song that focuses on a desire for a woman's attention and love. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a fun dance tune that encourages listeners to grab their partners and show them some love.
Line by Line Meaning
Attack me with your love, baby
Please show me your love in a passionate and forceful way
When you walk, when you pass me by
There's reasons that come immediately to mind
One is I'd like to have you, two is I love your face
The third one is irrelevant 'cause there's no time or place
Whenever I see you, I am reminded of how much I desire you and love your appearance, but the reasons as to why I am attracted to you are not important as the timing is not right
Bushwhack me with your love, baby
And I'll do all the things you want me to
Surprise me with your passionate love, and I will comply with any request you have
Excite me with your love
Entice me with your love, baby
Come slap me with your love
I'm happy with your love, baby
Please stimulate me and make me desire you with your love, and even if you are rough with me, I will still be satisfied
I think you need to know the deal about just how I really feel
Cause intentionally I'm for real and I'm sure I'll make you feel
That I'm a mean man and I'm a go-getter (Ow)
Hey, baby, baby
I want to be honest with you and express that I am genuine in my feelings towards you, and although I can be rough, I am motivated and determined to make you feel special
Late at night when the evening comes
I sit down to check my options, there are none
First thing I think about is your lovely smile
And the things that drive me wild (Uh)
When I am alone at night, I contemplate my options for love, but I always end up thinking about your beautiful smile and the irresistible qualities you possess
Got a little lady drivin' me crazy
What am I gonna do, woo-hoo
Got a little lady drivin' me crazy
What am I gonna do if I can't have you
You are making me go crazy, and if I cannot be with you, I do not know what I will do
Hey, pretty lady (Lady)
There's no defense against your love
I want to show you how I feel
Hey, baby (Oh), baby
You are so desirable that nobody can resist your love, and I want to demonstrate my love for you
The night is young, here take this glass
We'll toast to happiness and a love that'll ever last
Of all the loves I've had before
No one can compare, to me you're so much more (Uh)
Let's celebrate our love and hope that it will last forever, as it is superior to any other love that I have experienced
Baby, just let me do (Hey) what I want to do to you
I know I'll have you, woo-ooh
If you can let me know what I want to do to you
Then I'll wait for you (I'll wait for you), I'll wait for you
Allow me to give you what I desire, and I am certain that you will eventually agree to my request if you know what I want and allow me to wait for you
Attack
Attack, baby
Attack
Bushwhack, baby
Excite
Entice, baby
Come slap me
I'm happy, baby
Repeated emphasis on soliciting passionate love, stimulation, and submission from the love interest
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK, LARRY BLACKMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheZombieCorpse
Cameo was the group in the 80s. Hit after hit after hit πͺπΎ
@tallman145
I CAN NEVER GET TIRED OF THIS SONG.
@travonyayoung4569
Me neither!!! Love it
@feltonbrown4087
2022 and beyond
@iyandavictor7643
Like for real man β€β€β€
@c.townersshorts
And the Video! Lol
@4letta_Money
I swear
@cdauch36
I swear cameo had a coolness no one has been able to touch
@MrTeatreeoil
And still got that coolness no one could never ever touch!!!
@LBFMaik
They need Cool Aid to get him.