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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I Wanna Sex You Up
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the
A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the
A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the) ooh
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the) ooh
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the) ooh
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the) ooh
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Come inside take off your coat I'll make you feel at home
Now let's pour a glass of wine 'cause now we're all alone
I've been waiting all night so just let me hold you close to me
'Cause I've been dying for you, girl, to make love to me
Girl ,you make me feel real good
We can do it 'til we both wake up
Girl you know I'm hooked on you
And this is what I'll do
(I wanna love you down)
I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
All night, girl you make me feel good
I want to (let me rub you down)
I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the) ooh
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Let me take off all your clothes
Disconnect the phone so nobody knows, yeah
Let me light a candle so we can make it better
Makin' love until we drown, dig
Girl you know it feels real good
We can do it 'til we both wake up
Girl you know I'm hooked on you
And this is what I'll do
(Yeah) I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
Makin' love until we drown
I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Girl, you just make me feel so good
I just wanna, I just wanna look at you
Don't say anything at all
Just lay back, and enjoy the ride, yeah
All I wanna do is
(I wanna love you down)
I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
All night, girl, you make me feel good
I want to (let me rub you down)
I wanna sex you up
(A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the)
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Listen
Make sweet lovin' all night long
I wanna sex you up
Feels so right it can't be wrong
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Don't be shy, girl, hang with me
I wanna sex you up
Open up your heart and I'll set you free
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Ohh, I wanna touch you in all the right places, baby
I wanna make love to you, yeah
All night, all night, yeah
Do-do-do-do-do-me, yeah
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Make sweet lovin' all night long
Feels so right it can't be wrong
(I know you not gonna play that song)
Don't be shy, girl, hang with me
Color Me Badd's song "I Wanna Sex You Up" is a sultry and seductive track that explores the desire for physical intimacy between two consenting adults. The lyrics depict a man who is inviting a woman into his home and prompting her to "come inside, take off your coat." He is coaxing her into sharing a glass of wine with him, admitting that he has been waiting all night long to hold her in his arms and make love to her. The song features repeated lines of "a tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the" which serves as an infectious hook to the song.
The chorus of the song contains the bold declaration, "I wanna sex you up," which serves as an undeniable statement of desire on the part of the singer. He wants to make love to her and entices her to experience all the places that he knows would bring her the most pleasure. The song is composed of different verses, where the singer is painting a picture of their time together with his words. They are moments of intimacy designed to make the woman feel comfortable enough to enjoy this experience.
Despite being a controversial song from a controversial time period in pop music, "I Wanna Sex You Up" is an undeniable classic. It has inspired covers and remixes from artists all over the world, and the unabashed sexual energy of the song is still felt today in many modern hits. It is a tribute to the raw, uninhibited energy of youth and the passion that can sometimes overcome us.
Line by Line Meaning
A tick tock, ya don't stop-stop, to the
The beat is continuous and nothing can stop it
I know you not gonna play that song
I don't want to hear any music other than what would help us have sex
Come inside take off your coat I'll make you feel at home
Let's get comfortable and make this a relaxing environment
Now let's pour a glass of wine .Cause now we're all alone
Creating a romantic ambiance with some wine and our privacy
I've been waiting all night so just let me hold you close to me
I have been yearning for your touch throughout the night
'Cause I've been dying for you girl to make love to me
I crave your intimate attention and passion towards me
Girl you make me feel real good
You are a source of happiness and pleasure for me
We can do it 'til we both wake up
Let's make love throughout the night until we cannot physically do it anymore
Girl you know I'm hooked on you
I am deeply attached and attracted to you
And this is what I'll do
I will fulfill your and my sexual desires
I wanna love you down
I want to pleasure you with all of my love and attention
I wanna sex you up
I want to give you sexual gratification and pleasure
All night, girl you make me feel good
My pleasure towards you lasts throughout the night
I want to (let me rub you down)
I want to caress your body with my tender touch
Let me take off all your clothes
I want to help you undress
Disconnect the phone so nobody knows, yeah
I want us to have privacy and not be interrupted by anyone
Let me light a candle so we can make it better
I want to create an even more romantic atmosphere
Makin' love until we drown, dig 2
We will have sex so much that we will feel like we are drowning in our passion
Girl, you just make me feel so good
You give me immense pleasure and happiness
I just wanna, I just wanna look at you
You are so attractive and I just want to admire your beauty
Don't say anything at all
Let's just enjoy the moment and not talk
Just lay back, and enjoy the ride, yeah
Relax and let me pleasure you
Make sweet lovin' all night long
Let's have passionate and sweet sex throughout the night
Feels so right it can't be wrong
Our attraction and pleasure towards each other feels perfect and natural
Don't be shy girl, hang with me
Let's indulge in our sexual desires and pleasure together
Ohh, I wanna touch you in all the right places, baby
I want to explore and pleasure every part of your body
I wanna make love to you, yeah
I want to give you intimate pleasure and love
Do-do-do-do-do-me, yeah
I want to be your source of sexual pleasure and joy
(Yeah) I wanna sex you up
I want to indulge in sexual pleasure with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Betty Wright, Bryan Kyeth Abrams, Elliot T. Straite, Kevin Kraig Thornton, Mark Elra Calderon, Samuel J. Watters, WILLIE JAMES CLARKE
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