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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Your Touch
Color Me Badd Lyrics
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I heard it through your smile,
And now I get through everyday, baby,
Just to hold you at night.
There is no star out of my reach,
And forever's not too long.
Nothing is impossible, baby,
When I'm with you; when I'm with you.
[Chorus]
I can finally believe, now, without my pride.
When I'm reachin' out to love from inside.
And I could never be afraid with the comfort of
Your touch.
A thousand worries fade away
In the sweetness of your kiss,
And all the walls come fallin' down
'Cause your love is everything; everything to me.
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Your Touch by Color Me Badd speak of a deep love that has given the singer a renewed sense of purpose and hope. Love, as depicted in the song, has been the catalyst for the singer's inner transformation; it has allowed him to let go of his pride and to be vulnerable. He hears love "whisper" his fate through the smile of his beloved, and now he wakes up every day just to be with her at night. The singer seems to have gone through a spiritual awakening, as he proclaims that there is no star out of his reach and that nothing is impossible when he is with his beloved. The chorus is a declaration of his newfound faith in love and in his relationship. He can finally believe without his pride, and he is not afraid anymore because of the comfort that his beloved's touch brings him.
The imagery in the song is potent and evocative. The "sweetness of your kiss" brings down all the walls that the singer had built around him, and the "comfort of your touch" helps him overcome a thousand worries. The song's message is clear - love can transform us from the inside out, and it can help us do things that we never thought were possible. It is a song that celebrates the transformative power of love and the beauty of vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was whispering my fate;
I sensed a feeling of destiny through your affectionate behavior towards me
I heard it through your smile,
Your smile conveyed the message of love to me
And now I get through everyday, baby,
You make life worth living and I look forward to each and every day because of you
Just to hold you at night.
Nothing makes me happier than falling asleep in your arms
There is no star out of my reach,
With you by my side, anything is possible and achievable
And forever's not too long.
I am ready to spend eternity with you
Nothing is impossible, baby,
Your love gives me the strength to believe that anything is possible
When I'm with you; when I'm with you.
All my insecurities and fears disappear when I am with you
I can finally believe, now, without my pride.
You have shown me the power and beauty of love, and I no longer have to let my pride hold me back
When I'm reachin' out to love from inside.
With your love, I can finally experience true emotional intimacy and vulnerability
And I could never be afraid with the comfort of
Your touch.
Your touch brings me a sense of safety and security that protects me from all my fears
A thousand worries fade away
In the sweetness of your kiss,
Your gentle and loving kiss has the power to erase all my troubles and give me peace and happiness
And all the walls come fallin' down
'Cause your love is everything; everything to me.
Your love not only brings down any barriers I have put up but also means everything to me, as it has the power to positively impact every aspect of my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN KYETH ABRAMS, KEVIN KRAIG THORNTON, LOUIS JOHN BIANCANIELLO, MARK ELRA CALDERON, SAMUEL WATTERS, SAMUEL J WATTERS
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