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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On My Mind
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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Oh, oh
[Chorus:]
You're on my mind constantly,
Free your love, come with me.
I want to' give you everything
I want to' give you everything
Free your love, come with me. (Free your love)
I want to' give you everything
I want to' give you everything
Thinkin' back on how, we use to be
In the past, I'm a wishin'
You'd always, stay the same
And it would last, baby you're on my mind
[Chorus]
What is the problem? I don't understand?
You used to tell me everything, 'cause I was your man.
I put my trust in you, gave you all my time
Now you turn your back on me, I don't even know why? (No baby)
I gave you all of my time (Ooh)
I had to make it right (Make it right)
Everything I do, I want to' share it all with you. (I want to share)
When I see your smiling face, your the one who makes my day.
Let me kiss you for a while, turn your frown into a smile.
On my mind constantly (Constantly)
Free your love, I want to' give you everything
Baby I can make you smile, your smile, your smile
You're on my mind, my mind, my mind, you're on my mind
[Chorus x 2]
Baby I can make you smile again
Ya, let me see you smile
Baby I can make you smile again
Let me see you smile again, baby.
Color Me Badd's "On My Mind" is a song that is about reminiscing on past love and wanting it back. The first verse starts with the singer thinking back on how they used to be with their lover. He wishes that their relationship could have stayed the same and that it would have lasted longer. The chorus repeats that the person is on the singer's mind constantly and they want to give them everything. The singer reminisces more in the second verse by bringing up how the person used to tell them everything because they were their man. The singer gave the person all of their time and trust, but the person turned their back on them, with no explanation given.
The pre-chorus's words "everything I do, I want to share it all with you" is an example of how the singer still has feelings for the person, and how they want to get back together. In the bridge, the singer mentions that when they see the person's smiling face, that is what makes their day. He wants to kiss the person so that they can "turn a frown into a smile." The chorus repeats that the person is on the singer's mind constantly and that they want to give them everything. The song ends with the singer saying that they can make the person smile again, and they want to see them smile again.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinkin' back on how we use to be.
Remembering the past, thinking about the way things used to be between us.
You're on my mind constantly,
You occupy my thoughts all the time.
Free your love, come with me.
Let go of your inhibitions and give yourself completely to me.
I want to' give you everything
I desire to provide you with everything you want or need.
I want to' give you everything
I desire to provide you with everything you want or need.
In the past, I'm a wishin'
Reflecting on the good old days and wishing they could come back.
You'd always, stay the same
You were constant, reliable and never changed.
And it would last, baby you're on my mind
I wish our relationship could last forever, as you're always on my mind.
What is the problem? I don't understand?
I'm confused about what went wrong between us.
You used to tell me everything, 'cause I was your man.
You confided in me because I was your partner.
I put my trust in you, gave you all my time
I trusted you with all my heart and spent all my time on our relationship.
Now you turn your back on me, I don't even know why? (No baby)
You've abandoned me and I'm at a loss to understand why.
I gave you all of my time (Ooh)
I spent all my time and effort on our relationship.
I had to make it right (Make it right)
I'm determined to fix what has gone wrong between us.
Everything I do, I want to' share it all with you. (I want to share)
I want to share every aspect of my life with you, and make you a part of it.
When I see your smiling face, your the one who makes my day.
Your smile brightens up my day and makes me happy.
Let me kiss you for a while, turn your frown into a smile.
Let me kiss you and cheer you up if you're feeling sad.
Constantly
All the time.
Baby I can make you smile, your smile, your smile
I can bring a smile to your face.
Your on my mind, my mind, my mind, you're on my mind
You occupy my thoughts constantly, all the time.
Ya, let me see you smile
Please show me your beautiful smile once again.
Baby I can make you smile again
I have the power to make you happy and smile again.
Let me see you smile again, baby.
Please show me your beautiful smile once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRYAN ABRAMS, CARL THOMPSON, FAITH EVANS, KEVIN THORNTON, MARK CALDERON, SAMUEL WATTERS
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