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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Color Me Badd Lyrics
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Oh I thought I saw a pussy cat baby (all right)
Ya she looks like she can be my personal steady,
Ya, let me make this move.
Baby I want cha very bad babe (I do)
And I've been wanting you for so long, oh
And I could never love you fast babe (not you)
All night, yeah,
You know that I want your love
Let me make it right, for you
All night, you're the one I'm thinking of
Once I make it right
Baby I know you will never go (talk to me ma'ma)
Slow
[Chorus]
I like to love you in slow motion
Ooh ya got it goin' on (slow)
Let me love you slow, slow
I like to love you slow so morning will come before I do
Let me love you, slow (slow motion is better then no motion, baby)
Ah, come on
My motor is round
You got this animal hype in ya
I gotta slow it down
To get my timing right
Baby I think you're very sexy (sing the song, sing the song) I do
Come over here and get a little bit closer to me, yeah
The time has come for me to love you real slow, slow
Motion lover is what they call me! (good God!)
[Chorus]
(how do you want to do it baby)
Oh twenty miles an hour is the speed I drive (all night)
Ain't nothin' wrong, I just take my time.
(yeah but-)yo check this out (yeah, hey, hey)
Don't get offended if I fall for a little behind baby, yeah! (all right)
Twenty miles an hour and uh, your rump is mine yeah!
[Chorus]
All night, you know that I want your love
Let me make it right, for you
(tie my hands behind my back baby)
All night (you see where I am coming from)
Your the one I'm thinkin' of
Once I make it right.
Oh make it good is my national anthem baby
Some slow and sloppy loven,
Is worth gold and diamonds
Like a turtle and hare - I promise I will be there
(oh am I in? On my honor I will do my best to steal all I can
And bonk the rest. Yeah!
You all just as crazy as joy!
The lyrics to Color Me Badd's song Slow Motion depict a seductive scene where the singer is enamored with the subject of his affections. The opening verse alludes to the line "sock it to me" from Aretha Franklin's hit Respect, implying that this is a moment of passion that the singer has been longing for. The second line, "Oh I thought I saw a pussy cat baby" is a playful reference to the classic cartoon character of the same name, and the singer goes on to describe the object of his affection as "my personal steady." He then declares his intentions to make a move, confessing that he has been wanting this moment for a long time.
The chorus repeats the line "I like to love you in slow motion," which is the overall theme of the song. The slow tempo suggests a deliberate pace, with the singer taking his time to love his partner. He reassures her that "slow motion is better than no motion," and that he wants to "love you slow so morning will come before I do."
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh sock it to me mama
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm towards the love interest, asking her to be passionate.
Oh I thought I saw a pussy cat baby (all right)
Complimenting the girl's looks and confirming that she is attractive.
Ya she looks like she can be my personal steady,
Referring to the girl as a potential long-term girlfriend or partner.
Ya, let me make this move.
Signifying that the singer is taking the first step in making a move towards the girl.
Baby I want cha very bad babe (I do)
Expressing the strong desire the singer has for the girl.
And I've been wanting you for so long, oh
Stating the singer has had a crush on the girl for an extended period of time.
And I could never love you fast babe (not you)
Explaining that the singer will take his time to thoroughly love and appreciate the girl.
I take my time and love you all night long
Reiterating that the singer wants to make sure that he spends a lot of time with the girl.
All night, yeah,
Repetition of his desire to spend the whole night with the girl.
You know that I want your love
Confessing that the singer wants the girl's love and affection.
Let me make it right, for you
Assuring the girl that he will make things right and satisfy her.
All night, you're the one I'm thinking of
Stating that the girl is always on the singer's mind.
Once I make it right
The singer will ensure that everything is perfect.
Baby I know you will never go (talk to me ma'ma)
Expressing confidence that the girl will always be with him and asking her to speak to him.
Slow
Emphasising the importance of taking things slowly.
Chorus: I like to love you in slow motion
The singer likes to take things slow and savor every moment with the girl.
Ooh ya got it goin' on (slow)
Complimenting the girl and praising her moves.
Let me love you slow, slow
Repeating the intention to love the girl at a slow pace.
I like to love you slow so morning will come before I do
Describing the singer's desire to take his time loving the girl well into the morning.
Slow motion is better than no motion, baby
This is said as a matter of fact, without implying anything about the girl.
Ah, come on, my motor is round
The singer is excited, indicating he feels like his engine is revved up.
You got this animal hype in ya
Complimenting the girl and her inner beauty.
I gotta slow it down, to get my timing right
The singer needs to slow things down to get things right.
Baby I think you're very sexy (sing the song, sing the song) I do
Complimenting the girl's looks again.
Come over here and get a little bit closer to me, yeah
The singer wants the girl to come closer to him.
The time has come for me to love you real slow, slow
The singer declares that it is time for him to love the girl.
Motion lover is what they call me! (good God!)
The singer is admired for his ability to perform in slow motion.
Chorus: I like to love you in slow motion
Repetition of the singer's preference for making love slowly.
Oh twenty miles an hour is the speed I drive (all night)
Jokingly, the singer tells the girl that lovemaking with him will be slow.
Ain't nothin' wrong, I just take my time
Further emphasizing the singer's method of making love.
(yeah but-)yo check this out (yeah, hey, hey)
Introducing the next portion of the song.
Don't get offended if I fall for a little behind baby, yeah! (all right)
Asking the girl not to get upset if she falls a little short, and continuing to praise her.
Twenty miles an hour and uh, your rump is mine yeah!
Again, suggesting humor, this line refers to the slow, deliberate pace of lovemaking and the girl's posterior.
All night, you know that I want your love
The singer is committed to loving the girl all night.
Let me make it right, for you
Reiterating the promise of satisfaction.
All night, your the one I'm thinkin' of
Emphasizing the singer's intention of giving all his attention to the girl.
Once I make it right.
Repeating the promise of love.
Oh make it good is my national anthem baby
The singer will make sure to please the girl during lovemaking.
Some slow and sloppy loven,
However, the singer also likes to show the girl that he is passionate about her.
Is worth gold and diamonds
Everything is worth it because he is slowing everything down to show her his affection.
Like a turtle and hare - I promise I will be there
Just like the fable of the turtle and the hare, two different paces, slow and fast, promised him to be thorough with the girl.
(oh am I in? On my honor I will do my best to steal all I can
A joke referencing the commonly-used euphemism for sex 'Am I inside?', promise to make the most of the moment.
And bonk the rest. Yeah!
To have physical relations with the girl with all the stamina he has.
You all just as crazy as joy!
A exclamation signifying that everyone is crazy, in a good way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER ANTHONY NAPPI, ANDREW TAGGART, ETHAN THOMPSON, CARLO CHRISTIAN COLASACCO
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