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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Wildflower
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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And many times her eyes fought back the tears
And when her youthful world was about to fall in
Each time her slender shoulders bore the weight of all her fears
And the sorrow no one hears still rings in midnight silence in her ears
Let her cry, for she's a lady
Let her dream, for she's a child
She's a free and gentle flower, growing wild
And if by chance that I should hold her
Let me hold her for a time
And if allowed but one possession
I will pick her from the garden to be mine, mine
Be careful how you touch her, for she?ll awaken
And sleeps the only freedom that she knows
And when you walk into her eyes, you won't believe
The way she's always paying, for a debt she never owes
And the silent wind still blows, that only she can hear, so she goes
Let her cry, for she's a lady
Let her dream, for she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower, growing wild
Cry, for she's a lady
Dream, for she's a child
Let the rain fall down upon her
She's a free and gentle flower, growing wild
She's a free and gentle flower
She's a flower growing wild
The song "Wildflower" by Color Me Badd is a tribute to a woman who has faced numerous struggles and hardships in life. The lyrics describe how this woman has faced the toughest times and carried the weight of her fears and sorrows on her shoulders. Despite all of this, she is a "free and gentle flower growing wild," implying that she is strong, resilient, and will not let the difficulties of life define her.
The song encourages empathy and understanding towards this woman's struggles. It acknowledges that she may want to cry, dream, and find solace in her freedom as an individual. The lyrics also suggest that if given the opportunity, the singer would cherish her as his own, acknowledging her worth and value.
The song's metaphor of the wildflower symbolizes the woman's unbreakable spirit and natural beauty. It is a reminder to appreciate and care for those around us, recognizing that everyone has a unique story and journey.
Line by Line Meaning
She's faced the hardest times you could imagine
She's dealt with unimaginable hardships
And many times her eyes fought back the tears
She's held back tears countless times
And when her youthful world was about to fall in
When her world was crumbling
Each time her slender shoulders bore the weight of all her fears
She's carried the weight of her fears on her small shoulders
And the sorrow no one hears still rings in midnight silence in her ears
She still hears her unheard sorrow in the quiet of the night
Let her cry, for she's a lady
Allow her to release her emotions without judgement
Let her dream, for she's a child
Encourage her to hold onto her hopes and aspirations
Let the rain fall down upon her
Let nature take its course
She's a free and gentle flower, growing wild
She's a beautiful, wild soul
And if by chance that I should hold her
If I have the opportunity to be with her
Let me hold her for a time
Allow me to cherish her presence temporarily
And if allowed but one possession
If I could only have one thing
I will pick her from the garden to be mine, mine
I will choose her to be mine and only mine
Be careful how you touch her, for she'll awaken
Handle her with care, as she's delicate and sensitive
And sleeps the only freedom that she knows
Sleep is the only escape she has from her struggles
And when you walk into her eyes, you won't believe
When you see her true self, it'll astonish you
The way she's always paying, for a debt she never owes
She's always suffering for things that aren't her fault
And the silent wind still blows, that only she can hear, so she goes
She hears a silent call to escape, so she leaves
Cry, for she's a lady
Let her cry, because she's deserving of respect and consideration
Dream, for she's a child
Encourage her to keep dreaming, because it's what keeps her going
She's a free and gentle flower
She's someone who is wild and beautiful
She's a flower growing wild
She's growing and thriving in her own way
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Richardson, Doug Edwards
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