The a cappella, pop, and hip hop outfit, whose R&B harmony vocals were offset by mild rap interjections and a post-New Kids On The Block street dance image, were discovered by Kool & The Gang's Robert Bell in 1990.
The group enjoyed 5 U.S. hit singles from their debut album C.M.B. throughout 1991 and 1992. These were "I Wanna Sex You Up" (U.S.#2), "I Adore Mi Amor" (U.S.#1), "All 4 Love" (U.S.#1), "Thinkin Back" (U.S.#16) and "Slow Motion" (U.S.#18). "I Wanna Sex You Up" was also on the New Jack City soundtrack, and hit number 1 on the UK Singles Charts.
Their debut album, C.M.B. was released in September 1991, eventually selling over 6 million copies worldwide, and being certified 3x platinum in the United States by the RIAA.
Color Me Badd performed at the 1991 Smash Hits Poll Winners Awards in the UK, winning the Best New Group trophy. In January 1992, they were awarded the Favourite Single, Soul/R&B trophy at the 19th annual American Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. March 1992 also saw Color Me Badd win the Best R&B / Soul Single, and Song Of The Year, categories at the sixth annual Soul Train Music Awards.
The group released a remix album in October 1992, titled Young, Gifted and Badd. It contained the hit single "Forever Love" (U.S.#15), which was also featured on the Mo' Money soundtrack. However, the album peaked at U.S.#189, which was the first hint of the bubble bursting.
The group's third album Time & Chance was released in November 1993. A hugely ambitious project, consisting of nineteen new tracks, this album represented a slight shift in musical style for Color Me Badd. Working with top producers including David Foster, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, a more soulful and funky sound had clearly emerged.
Although some critics gave it positive reviews, the album did not fare well on the Billboard Album Charts, eventually peaking at #56. With the music industry at the time embracing groups such as Nirvana, Guns N' Roses and Pearl Jam, it was difficult for Color Me Badd to deliver the same success on the singles charts as they had done before.
The album's title track "Time & Chance" peaked at U.S.#23, while its follow-up "Choose" also topped out at U.S.#23.
The group re-emerged in 1996 with their fourth album called Now and Forever. However, once again, sales were well below those expected from the group at around 4,000 sales in the U.S. alone. The album produced one major hit single, "The Earth, The Sun, The Rain," which peaked at U.S. #21.
After moving to Epic Records, Color Me Badd's fifth album, Awakening, was released in July 1998. Remaining true to their R&B roots, they again received critical acclaim for their vocal harmonies. "Remember When" achieved minor success on radio and has a companion video shot as well.
The original members of Color Me Badd officially disbanded in November 1998, culminating in the release of their best of set,The Best of Color Me Badd.
In 2011, they reformed as a trio, sans Sam Watters, who is now a successful songwriter and producer.
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God Is Love
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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Travelin', a talkin'
With a priority message today
Don't let your blind faith
Leave ya'
Tomorrow may need ya'
Just come on won't ya'
Sing it with me
Chorus
Oh, can you feel the power
Within your soul
Ya' got it
Got it, got
Can ya' feel the power, yeah
Can you feel the power
Within your soul
Chorus
Love is God
God is love
Love is God
God is Love
Well I'm a east coast, west coast
It don't matter to me
We've been to both sides
And everything in between
Oklahoma City born
With many places to go
We got a lotta' things to say
So many seeds to sow
Chorus
Come on and say I
Say I know
Say I know
We can work it out
Say we
Say we know
Say we know
You can work it out
Our love is starin'a revolution
My love is startin' a revolution
Your love is startin' a revolution
Out love is startin' a revolution
Our love is startin' a revolution
Our love is startin' a revolution
Ah you got, got
To live
Our love is startin' a revolution
Your love is startin' a revolution
Out love is startin' a revolution
Our love is startin' a revolution
Got it
Can you feel the power now
Can you feel the power
Within your soul
Love is God
God is love
Love is God
God is love
Chorus
The lyrics to Color Me Badd's song God Is Love start off with a declaration of the singer's origin - an east coast walking, traveling, and talking individual with a message of priority to share. The singer implores the listener not to let their blind faith lead them astray because tomorrow may require their assistance. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Can you feel the power within your soul?" over and over again, followed by the declaration that "Love is God" and "God is love."
The second verse confirms the singer's indifference to geographical location as they have travelled to and from both coasts of the United States and possess a lot of things to say with seeds to sow. The second chorus repeats the first one, and then the song shifts to a message of working out problems in relationships. The bridge repeats the idea that "Our love is starting a revolution" and urges the listener to live and feel the power within themselves. The song ends with a final repetition of the idea that "Love is God" and "God is love."
Overall, the lyrics depict a message of hope and positivity, urging the listener to embrace love and the power within themselves as a form of revolution. The lyrics also encourage the listener to think critically and not blindly follow faith, implying that there must be logic and action involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm a east coast walkin'
I am from the East Coast and I like to walk.
Travelin', a talkin'
I travel a lot and I like to talk to people.
With a priority message today
I have an important message to share today.
Don't let your blind faith
Don't just believe blindly without questioning or thinking critically.
Leave ya'
Don't let your blind faith deceive you or cause you harm.
Tomorrow may need ya'
You might need to rely on your faith in the future.
Just come on won't ya'
Please come and listen to what I have to say.
Sing it with me
Let's sing together.
Oh, can you feel the power
Can you sense the energy or strength within you?
Within your soul
Inside your very being, essence, or spirit.
Ya' got it
You have it, whatever 'it' may be, inside you.
Got it, got
You have it, you truly possess what is needed.
Can ya' feel the power, yeah
Do you sense or perceive the strength, yes?
Love is God
God is love, the two are inextricably linked.
God is love
Love is God, the two are inextricably linked.
Well I'm a east coast, west coast
I am from both the East Coast and West Coast of the US.
It don't matter to me
It is not important to me, it does not affect me.
We've been to both sides
We have traveled to both coasts of the US.
And everything in between
We have also traveled many places in between the two coasts.
Oklahoma City born
I was born in Oklahoma City.
With many places to go
There are still many places we want to travel to.
We got a lotta' things to say
We have a lot of things we want to express or communicate.
So many seeds to sow
We have a lot of things we want to plant, teach or share with others.
Come on and say I
Say 'I'
Say I know
Acknowledge that you know something.
Say we know
We acknowledge that we all know something.
You can work it out
You can figure it out or solve the problem.
Our love is startin'a revolution
Our affection or bond is beginning to cause a noticeable and transformative change.
My love is startin' a revolution
My love for something or someone is starting to make a difference in the world.
Your love is startin' a revolution
Your love for something or someone is having an impact and causing change.
Out love is startin' a revolution
Our collective love is initiating a movement for change.
You got, got
You have it, you own it, it is something you possess.
To live
To exist or experience life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryan Abrams, Kevin Thornton, Mark Calderon, Sam Watters
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