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".
She's Mine
Cameo Lyrics
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Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
Yes, she loves me the same
Yes, she gives me loving at the right time
Day time, night time
Yes, she give me loving at the right time
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, just a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
Every guy finds her on the street they say she's sweet
Oh, my baby, can I throw some flowers at your feet?
She's young, fresh and green
And I like how she round at the seam
She's young, fresh and green
And I like how she round at the seam
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, just a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
Yes, she wants me, whoa, oh, whoa
She wants me, she wants me
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, just a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
'Cause she's young, fresh and green
And I like how she round at the seam
Young, fresh and green
And I like how she round at the seam
Hands off, she's mine, mine o mine
Hands off, she's mine
Hands off, she's mine, mine o mine
Hands off, she's mine
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, just a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
'Cause my love is her love and her love is my love
Yes, she gives me loving at the right time
Summer time and winter time
Yes, she give me loving at the right time
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Little bit more, just a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
And she loves me the same
Oh, loo, love, love
Oh, loo, love, love
Everyday she tell me that she wants me some more
Want me some more, she want me some more
Everyday she tell me that she want me some more
And I want her the same
Oh, loo, love, love
She give me love that grows and grows
Every time she walks the street
I stumble, umble, umble at her feet
I say, "Whoa baby, you look so sweet
You look like something can eat"
She's young, fresh and green
And I like how she green at the seam
Young, fresh and green
And I like how she green at the seam
Oh, loo, love, love
The lyrics of Cameo’s song, She’s Mine, are a declaration of love for the singer’s significant other. The song is also an assertion of ownership and protection of the loved one’s purity or innocence. The repetition of the phrase, “Everyday I love her just a little bit more,” emphasizes the constancy and growth of the singer’s affection. The lyrics also suggest reciprocity, as the singer acknowledges that “she loves me the same.”
The song includes several sexual innuendos, particularly in the references to the loved one’s youthfulness and freshness. The line “Every guy finds her in the street they say she’s sweet / Oh, my baby, can I throw some flowers at your feet?” implies that the loved one receives attention and admiration from other men. However, the singer asserts that she is his and warns others to keep their hands off. The repetition of the phrase “Hands off, she’s mine” serves as a reminder of the singer’s possessiveness and desire to protect the loved one.
Overall, She’s Mine is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates love while also conveying a sense of ownership and protection. Its lyrics may be interpreted as problematic or objectifying by some listeners, given the sexual innuendos and emphasis on ownership. Nevertheless, the song remains a popular classic and reflects the cultural and musical trends of its time.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
Cameo loves his partner more every single day, and this feeling just keeps on growing.
And she loves me the same
His partner returns his affection with an equal amount of love.
'Cause my love, it's her love and her love is my love
Their love is mutual and shared between them.
Yes, she gives me loving at the right time
His partner shows him affection when he needs it the most- be it daytime or nighttime.
Every guy finds her on the street they say she's sweet
Everyone notices how kind and loving his partner is.
Oh, my baby, can I throw some flowers at your feet?
He admires and adores his partner for her beauty.
She's young, fresh and green
His partner is young, vibrant, and full of life.
And I like how she round at the seam
He is physically attracted to her curves and loves her for who she is.
Yes, she wants me, whoa, oh, whoa
His partner shows a great desire to be with him.
Hands off, she's mine, mine o mine
Cameo asserts his territorial claim over his partner and warns others to stay away from her.
Everyday she tell me that she wants me some more
His partner vocally expresses how much she wants to be with him constantly.
She give me love that grows and grows
Cameo's partner's affection for him is constantly increasing and expanding.
Every time she walks the street
His partner seems to attract everyone's attention whenever she is out in public.
I stumble, umble, umble at her feet
He is instantly smitten by his love interest's charisma and charm.
She's young, fresh and green
Cameo loves his partner for her lively and refreshing personality.
And I like how she green at the seam
He is attracted to her unique details and is paying close attention to her body.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO MATTHEWS, LARRY BLACKMON, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT
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