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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Trust Me
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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Baby
I knew you were the perfect girl for my love
For you I thank the stars in the Heaven above
Love of my life, time was on our side
Oh sweet girl, it took you quite a while to hold my hand
I was patient baby, it was all in the plan, oh sweet love is blind
I showered you with kisses and flowers
I held you through the days and the midnight hours
Did it all because that I wanted to open your heart and make
You trust me, my baby trust me
Baby, you trust me, I only want is you trust me
The meaning in my life a sunny day
I need you as a light to show me the way
You're a vision of love, ooh baby didn't you know
Our love is gonna last until the end
You're never gonna have to be alone again
Oh no, I'll never let you go
Girl 'cause I showered you with kisses and flowers
Day after day to the midnight hours
Did it all because that I wanted to open your heart and make
You trust me, my baby trust me
Baby, trust me, I only want you to trust me
Just a little more time, girl I know you'll be mine
Just a little more, just a little
And with a little more love, girl I know that it's just
Just a matter of trust
Just a little more time, girl I know you'll be mine
Just a little more, just a little
And with a little more love, girl I know that it's just
Just a matter of trust
Girl, if you really want me, I really want to be
Right there by your side or eternity
And if you really wanna know
I'll never let you go my baby, baby
Ooh, I only want you to trust me
Baby, trust me
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Trust me, baby, trust me
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The song "Trust Me" by Color Me Badd is a love song dedicated to a girl that the singer believes is perfect for his love. The lyrics express how the singer knew that the girl was the one for him and he was patient until he could hold her hand. The singer has showered her with love and attention through kisses, flowers, and support throughout the day and night, just to earn her trust.
The singer expresses how important the girl is to him, and how their love is going to last forever. He promises to always be there by her side and light the way for him, making her the meaning in his life. The singer says he will not let her go, and his only desire is for her to trust him.
The chorus of the song repetition the phrase "Baby, trust me; I only want you to trust me". It illustrates the singer's desire for the girl to trust him completely and never doubt his love. The singer is willing to wait for the girl to trust him, and he believes that trust will come with just a little more time and love.
Overall, the song depicts a man who is truly in love with a woman and very committed to making her feel secure in the relationship. The singer's words express love, patience and devotion, and his steadfastness in waiting for their love to grow stronger through trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh baby, I care
I deeply care about you, my love
I knew you were the perfect girl for my love
I knew you were the perfect one for me to love and cherish
For you I thank the stars in the Heaven above
I'm grateful to the universe for bringing you into my life
Love of my life, time was on our side
We were lucky to have time on our side to enjoy our love
Oh sweet girl, it took you quite a while to hold my hand
It took some time for you to open up to me and trust me
I was patient baby, it was all in the plan, oh sweet love is blind
I was patient and it was all worth it because love is not always rational
I showered you with kisses and flowers
I showed you my affection with sweet gestures
I held you through the days and the midnight hours
I was there for you through the good times and bad times
Did it all because that I wanted to open your heart and make
I did everything to help you open up your heart and trust me completely
You trust me, my baby trust me
I want you to trust me completely, my love
Baby, you trust me, I only want is you trust me
All I want from you is your complete trust, my love
The meaning in my life a sunny day
You bring sunshine and meaning to my life
I need you as a light to show me the way
I need you to guide me and show me the way forward
You're a vision of love, ooh baby didn't you know
You're a perfect representation of love, and I hope you know that
Our love is gonna last until the end
Our love will last forever
You're never gonna have to be alone again
I'll always be there for you, you'll never be alone again
Oh no, I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go, my love
Girl 'cause I showered you with kisses and flowers
I showed you love and affection through sweet gestures
Day after day to the midnight hours
I was there for you all day and night
Just a little more time, girl I know you'll be mine
I know that with a little more time, our love will be complete
And with a little more love, girl I know that it's just
With more love, we'll have everything we need
Just a matter of trust
All we need is to trust each other completely
Girl, if you really want me, I really want to be
If you truly want me, I want to be with you too
Right there by your side or eternity
I'll always be by your side, forever
And if you really wanna know
If you have any doubts or questions in your mind
I'll never let you go my baby, baby
I'll always be there for you, my love
Ooh, I only want you to trust me
All I want is for you to trust me completely, my love
Trust me, baby, trust me
Trust me, my love
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