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".
Flirt
Cameo Lyrics
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Yeah
Oh, yeah
Everyday is something new with you
Give me time and I'll know what to do
You're so frisky, love your style
Can I play with you a while?
Know you much better
It's not an easy thing to do
Such a flirt, yes you are
That gem of your style
Flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt, yeah
So, you like body too, you say
It looks good in the mirror when you stay
Very chic yet so unique
From yours head down to your feet
We know you much better
Its not what you say or what you do
Your shapely breast gives you flesh
That seems to be your style
Flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt, yeah
Flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt, yeah
The song "Flirt" by Cameo is a playful and upbeat song that captures the essence of flirting. The song is a conversation between two people, with one person being the flirty individual and the other person attempting to understand and possibly reciprocate the flirtation. The lyrics suggest that the flirty person is very charming and has a unique style that draws attention. The other individual is intrigued by this charm and is interested in getting to know the flirty person better.
The song is comprised of two verses, each with a chorus that repeats the word "flirt". The verses describe the flirty person's character, actions, and style. The first verse describes how the person is always doing something new and how the other individual needs time to understand how to interact with them. The second verse describes how the person has a great body and is chic and unique in style. Each chorus reinforces the idea that the person is a flirt.
Overall, the song "Flirt" captures the essence of flirting in a playful and upbeat manner. The lyrics are simple and easily relatable to anyone who has experienced the art of flirtation.
Line by Line Meaning
Flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt
Repeating the word 'flirt' four times to emphasize on the importance of a flirtatious person
Yeah
An additional word to further emphasize the importance of a flirtatious person
Oh, yeah
An exclamation to express excitement about the flirtatious person
Everyday is something new with you
Everyday there is something new to discover about the flirtatious person
Give me time and I'll know what to do
With time, the artist will know how to handle the flirtatious person
You're so frisky, love your style
The flirtatious person is energetic and the singer admires their way of doing things
Can I play with you a while?
Asking the flirtatious person if the singer can interact with them in a playful manner
Know you much better
The artist has gotten to know the flirtatious person on a deeper level
It's not an easy thing to do
Getting to know the flirtatious person is difficult
Such a flirt, yes you are
Confirming that the person is indeed a flirt
That gem of your style
The person's flirtatious nature is a unique and precious trait
So, you like body too, you say
The artist is asking the flirtatious person if they also value physical attraction
It looks good in the mirror when you stay
The flirtatious person takes care of their physical appearance
Very chic yet so unique
The person has a stylish yet one-of-a-kind personality
From yours head down to your feet
The person's entire being reflects their unique personality
We know you much better
The artist, and potentially others, have gotten to know the flirtatious person better
Its not what you say or what you do
The essence of the flirtatious person cannot be explained by mere words or actions
Your shapely breast gives you flesh
The person's physical attributes, such as shapely breasts, add to their attractiveness
That seems to be your style
The person's flirtatious nature and physical attractiveness are part of their overall style
Flirt, flirt, flirt, flirt, yeah
Repeating the word 'flirt' four times to emphasize on the importance of a flirtatious person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS
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Joe Wilson
Cameo was the sh*t back in the day! Nobody was funkier! They had so much energy and presence! I'm so glad that there are still people around who appreciate them the way I do!
Still Dre'
This album was right where they starting to change their style.The next album was Style then She's Strange and the rest is history.Underrated but never(EVER)duplicated. CAMEO!!!!!!
Marsius Monk
back when black music really meant something...
herbert bland
Yeah, that was when BET was BET; too bad it's not that way today.
Noel Openda
Real funk this Cameo were simply getting better with every new thing they released from Cameosis,I like it ,style, skin am in etc
Kympossible
Yeah Larry may look different in other eras, but the voice is still the same! I love Cameo!
Your_Damn_Cousin
You know it's the 80's when everybody's rocking spandex, and Ray Bans
LOWDOWN
Another classic song and video I like.
kdjixs
ok! Wait! This is taking my butt back down memory lane!!! We just got cable and BET was new to the world-Donnie Simon and all! Late at night they would play "black music vid" Flirt was part of the rotation. I would watch and wonder what I had to do get some cleavage! and look like her!!!!!! I was hating on her...little did i know in a year or so, the girl would make their appearance!!!!!!
MGG75
I believe King Tee sampled this song on his first album