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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Thinkin' Back
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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We goin' take you back a little further
Thinkin' back on you and me,
Remembering how it use to be
Those times are precious, i cherish every moment we spent. yeah!
Thinkin' back on all the arguments
Thinkin' back way back when
So now we gotta go back baby (maybe we can turn the hands of time)
Going back to when (going back to when you were mine)
When we were one (remembering the times when we were one, one in love)
When love was fun (ohh baby, baby)
Dig it...
Remembering the first time you showed me your love
The feeling was so strong heaven sent from above
But you had no right to play with my heart.
You showed no shame
Time after time and place after place
Night after night and day after day
I'm still missing your love and the feelings we share
Sometimes i cry at night coz' i feel so all alone.
I need your love right here with me to keep me safe and warm.
(maybe we can turn the hands of time)
I'm going back to when (going back to when, when you were mine)
When we were one...we were one girl.
Ohh baby girl...
When we were one...
Baby save me, i'm thinkin, thinkin' back....
Play mr. music man play
Play mr. music man
Ua...ohh..ohh..
I'm thinkin' back....
Color Me Badd’s “Thinkin’ Back” is a song that reflects on the past and the cherished moments between two people in love. The song is meant to be a journey through time, taking the listener back to the glory days of a lost relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, promising to take its listeners back in time to the “good old days.” The nostalgic lyrics evoke a sense of longing and remembrance, as the singer recalls their past experiences with their loved one. The song is about looking back on the good times, but also touching on the bittersweet memories, and the pain of losing someone you loved.
The first verse begins with the singer looking back on their past relationship and cherishing every moment spent with their partner. The next verse touches on the couple's past disputes, but also how those issues brought them closer together. The chorus then talks about going back in time to when they were together and sharing a love that was fun, happy and enjoyable. The second verse talks about missing the love and connection that they once shared, and how they still cry themselves to sleep at night. The bridge that follows is a plea to the music to help ease the pain, and take them back to the past when they were still in love.
Overall, Color Me Badd’s “Thinkin’ Back” is a poignant, and heartfelt song that speaks to anyone who has ever loved and lost. The words are powerful, reflect the emotions of the singer, and are sure to strike a chord with anyone who has been through a painful breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Hum...ohh baby..aww baby yeah!
The singer is expressing an emotional reaction to the memories he is about to revisit.
We goin' take you back a little further
The singer is preparing the listener to revisit past memories from their relationship.
Thinkin' back on you and me,
Remembering how it use to be
The singer is recalling past memories of their relationship and reflecting on how different it is now.
Those times are precious, i cherish every moment we spent. yeah!
The singer regards the past memories as valuable and significant to his life.
Thinkin' back on all the arguments
Thinkin' back way back when
We kissed and made up and all was fair in love
The singer remembers the conflicts they had and how they overcame them through love and forgiveness.
So now we gotta go back baby (maybe we can turn the hands of time)
Going back to when (going back to when you were mine)
When we were one (remembering the times when we were one, one in love)
When love was fun (ohh baby, baby)
The singer wants to revisit the past when they were together and happy, and hopes that he can bring back that love and joy.
Remembering the first time you showed me your love
The feeling was so strong heaven sent from above
But you had no right to play with my heart.
You showed no shame
The singer remembers the initial spark of their love but also recalls the hurt and betrayal experienced due to the partner's infidelity.
Time after time and place after place
Night after night and day after day
I'm still missing your love and the feelings we share
Sometimes i cry at night coz' i feel so all alone.
I need your love right here with me to keep me safe and warm.
The singer's longing for their past love remains intense even after their separation, as well as the pain and loneliness he experiences without that love.
(maybe we can turn the hands of time)
I'm going back to when (going back to when, when you were mine)
When we were one...we were one girl.
Ohh baby girl...
The singer clings to the hope that he can go back to the time when they were together and reignite their love for each other.
When we were one...
Baby save me, i'm thinkin, thinkin' back....
Play mr. music man play
Play mr. music man
Ua...ohh..ohh..
I'm thinkin' back....
The singer is fully immersed in his memories and calls for a musical accompaniment to enhance his recollection of their past love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TROY TAYLOR, BRYAN ABRAMS, SAM WATERS, KEVIN THORNTON, MARK CALDERON, HAMZA LEE
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