Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois, United States… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Thomas (born June 15, 1972 in Aurora, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an African-American R&B singer. He attended Aurora East High School. Although Thomas was originally part of "The Formula" (Epic Records) who released a song, "Pass it Over." He is best known as an artist on Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment record label. Among his most popular hits are "I Wish" and "Emotional", both from his 1999 debut LP, Emotional. His latest effort Let's Talk About It (2004) includes songs "She Is" featuring rap vocals by LL Cool J, "Make It Alright" produced by Mike City, and "Rebound" which was produced and written by singer songwriter Eric Roberson. He is featured on Amerie's album "Touch" (2005). He was originally going to be featured on fellow Chicago-native rapper Rhymefest debut album Blue Collar on the song LSD (Lake Shore Drive), but the song was not included in the album. He has left Bad Boy and now signed to Interscope. On the 2006 Tupac album Pac's Life, he was featured beside Tupac, Hussein Fatal and Papoose on the track Dumpin'.

His first song recorded since being signed to Interscope is named, "Somethin' Bout Cha" which features the veteran R&B singer, Brandy singing backgrounds and some melody. No word on an upcoming album.

Four new tracks are leaked: the new single, "I Thought You Should Know", "Two Pieces", "One Love" and "Oh No".

On December 7, 2006, Thomas earned a Grammy Award nomination along with Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, and the late Gerald Levert for "Everyday (Family Reunion)", a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. The song received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocals.

Round 2
Carl Thomas Lyrics

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Got me at a lost for words
Last night we went hard
Look what we did to the bedroom baby
Wine spills and battle scars and I am not sure who you are
Whatever we did let’s forget about it lady
I can remember because we started at the car and after that I don’t really know
How many drinks did I buy you at the bar? To make this appear all alone
You know better, I know better

I am going back so there aint no need to figure it out
So bring your body back around your time is right now
Let’s go to round 2
Let’s go to round 2
So take it back out there 2 my babe
And I'mma knock it out, knock it out, knock it right back around

Girl, love unpredictable
And we always so incredible
Whatever we need to keep the fire going lady
Who knows what the future holds
All I know is that we both grown
As long as we are here
We might as well not waste it

I can remember because we started at the car and after that I don’t really know
How many drinks did I buy you at the bar? To make this appear all alone
You know better, I know better
I am going back so there ain't no need to figure it out
So bring your body back around your time is right now
Let’s go to round 2
Let’s go to round 2
So take it back out there two my babe
And I'mma knock it out, knock it out, knock it right back around

Your body is a private party
So let me up inside
Right away
I am the only one invited
So we can have a good time, good time, good time ooh
Give it to me girl ooh
And make it do what it do to
Let’s go to round 2
Let’s go to round 2
Take it back to round 2
Because you know what we came to do two my babe
And I'mma knock it out, knock it out, knock it right back around
Yeah yeah

Let’s go to round 2
Round 2

Let’s take it right back
Cause I am gonna knock it out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl Thomas's song "Round 2" explore the aftermath of a wild night of passion with a lover. The singer seems to be awestruck by the experience and at a loss for words, describing the "battle scars" and wine spills that mark the bedroom as evidence of their intensity. He also admits to being unsure of who the other person is, perhaps suggesting a level of spontaneity or unfamiliarity in their relationship. Despite this, he urges them to forget about the past and move on to "round 2", suggesting a desire to continue and build upon what they have started.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and enjoying their time together, as the future is uncertain. He also hints at the intoxicating power of their physical attraction, referring to his lover's body as a "private party" that only he is invited to. In the end, he is determined to make the most of their connection and "knock it out" once again.

Overall, the lyrics to "Round 2" capture the wild, unpredictable nature of love and desire, and the excitement and uncertainty that comes with seizing the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Got me at a lost for words
I am speechless.

Last night we went hard
We had a wild night.

Look what we did to the bedroom baby
We made a mess in the room.

Wine spills and battle scars and I am not sure who you are
There are stains and marks, and I am not sure if I know the real you.

Whatever we did let’s forget about it lady
Let's move on and forget about what happened.

I can remember because we started at the car and after that I don’t really know
I remember the beginning, but don't recall what happened after that.

How many drinks did I buy you at the bar? To make this appear all alone
Did I buy you too many drinks and make you look foolish?

You know better, I know better
We both know better than to dwell on the past.

I am going back so there ain't no need to figure it out
I am moving on, so no need to analyze what happened.

So bring your body back around your time is right now
Come back to me, the moment is now.

Let’s go to round 2
Let's start over and try again.

So take it back out there two my babe
Let's go back to where we started, my love.

And I'mma knock it out, knock it out, knock it right back around
I'm going to give it my all and make it work this time.

Girl, love unpredictable
Love is unpredictable.

And we always so incredible
We are always amazing together.

Whatever we need to keep the fire going lady
Whatever it takes to keep our passion alive.

Who knows what the future holds
We don't know what will happen in the future.

All I know is that we both grown
We are both adults.

As long as we are here
As long as we are alive.

We might as well not waste it
We should not waste our time together.

Your body is a private party
Your body is yours to control.

So let me up inside
Let me be part of that private party.

Right away
Immediately.

I am the only one invited
I am the only one you invited into your party.

So we can have a good time, good time, good time ooh
We can enjoy ourselves.

Give it to me girl ooh
Let's go for it.

And make it do what it do to
Let's make the most of it.

Take it back to round 2
Let's start over again.

Because you know what we came to do two my babe
You know what we're here for, my love.

Yeah yeah
Absolutely.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRE HARRIS, CARL THOMAS, KASEY MICHAEL PHILLIPS, MAURICE RYAN TOBY, TREVION STOKES

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