In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
Think Like A Girl
Diana King Lyrics
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Will be boys
If only them could think like a girl
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
It don't take too much fi please a man
A girl she needs affection
A man he needs direction
If I an I say black, mi ago get white
You give mi a minute when mi want it
All night
A girl she needs emotion
A man's a locomotion
[Chorus:]
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
If you could only think like a girl
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
Mi no wah yu fi hear you hafi listen to me
Pay attention try fi love differently
A girl she needs a best friend
A man needs television
You hafi light a candle a pour di wine
Touch mi badi likkle bwoy tek yu time
Baby you can slow down
Maybe you can go down
Think like a girl
[Chorus]
Boys will be boys, will be boys, will be boys
Will be boys
Boys will be boys, will be boys, will be boys
Will be boys
Never gonna think like a girl
And the boy say sex me, and the girl say know me
And the boy say want me, and the girl says need me
And the boy say, and the girl say
And the boy, the girl the boy, the girl...
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
If you could only think like a girl
In the song "Think Like A Girl" by Diana King, the singer addresses the differences between how men and women think and what they need from each other. The repeated phrase "boys will be boys" acknowledges the way that society sometimes excuses negative or harmful behavior in men, while the chorus encourages men to try and see things from a woman's perspective. The lyrics suggest that if men could think like women, they would be more emotionally connected and compassionate. The verse highlights the different needs of men and women in relationships, with women needing more affection and emotional support, while men tend to be more focused on physical attraction and direction.
The song is a call for gender equality and understanding, encouraging men to be more empathetic towards women and to recognize their needs. Diana King promotes the idea that relationships can be improved by more communication and understanding, and that women should be valued for who they are, rather than for their physical appearance. Overall, "Think Like A Girl" is an empowering anthem that highlights the need for more compassion and empathy in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys will be boys, will be boys, will be boys, Will be boys
Boys tend to be expected to act in a certain way, regardless of their individual character.
If only them could think like a girl
If only boys could understand the thought-process of a girl.
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
If men could understand how women think, it would create a better world for both genders.
It don't take too much fi please a man
But as a woman mi harder fi understand
It's easy to make a man happy, but it's harder for a woman to understand what makes herself happy.
A girl she needs affection
A man he needs direction
Women need affection, while men generally need clear instructions/directions.
If I an I say black, mi ago get white
You give mi a minute when mi want it
All night
Women can be quite complex, often wanting men to understand something that hasn't been clearly communicated.
A girl she needs emotion
A man's a locomotion
Women tend to be more emotional, while men tend to be physical or action-oriented.
Mi no wah yu fi hear you hafi listen to me
Pay attention try fi love differently
Women want men to listen to them and pay attention to their communication. Men should try to change their approach to love and relationships.
A girl she needs a best friend
A man needs television
You hafi light a candle a pour di wine
Touch mi badi likkle bwoy tek yu time
Baby you can slow down
Maybe you can go down
Women generally want a partner who is also their best friend, while men often prefer watching TV. Men should take the time to make romantic situations special for their partner.
Boys will be boys, will be boys, will be boys
Will be boys
Boys will be boys, will be boys, will be boys
Will be boys
Never gonna think like a girl
Boys will always be boys, and it's unlikely that they will fully understand how girls think.
And the boy say sex me, and the girl say know me
And the boy say want me, and the girl says need me
And the boy say, and the girl say
And the boy, the girl the boy, the girl...
Men often prioritize sex in relationships, while women prioritize emotional connection and commitment.
If you could think like a girl
It would a be such a perfect world
If you could think like a girl
If you could only think like a girl
Once again, if men could understand how women think, it would make the world a better place for both genders.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, DAVID BOWIE, DIANA EUGENA KING, ANDY MARVEL, CARLOS ALOMAR, WILLIAM ISAIAH ERLICHMAN
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