1). Dreamboy has always been about … Read Full Bio ↴Dreamboy is one of two artists:
1). Dreamboy has always been about three things: melodies, harmonies and energy. They are now ready to release their first full-length album “It Means The World To Me” in Sweden on October 17th and a release date will soon be set for Japan. As this is written, the first single “What Have I Done” is being played heavily by national radio P3, college radio and alternative web radio stations.
Starting out in 2001, what became the band’s first demo was originally recorded as a friend’s final project for engineering school. The songs soon caught the attention of music producers and record label executives. Four new recordings were made and a proper EP was born. National radio P3, college radio and MTV Nordic all picked up the two singles from the EP. The critics were thrilled about this "punk version of the Beach Boys", focusing on the strength of their song writing, their vocal arrangements, and their by now well-established reputation for being an explosive live act. The EP was followed by a single and more touring, and after playing their first big festival in Sweden, critics wrote that Dreamboy’s 30 minutes on stage was “magic...the best act of the whole festival”.
The very same day the band created a MySpace profile and uploaded some songs, three different Japanese record labels contacted the band and a few months later a maxi-EP was released in Japan with great success.
The band continues writing and performing as they always have, with sincerity, intensity and a commitment to creating the music they love. And it’s still all about melodies, harmonies and energy.
2.) Dreamboy was a mid-'80s R&B/funk band signed to Quincy Jones' Qwest Records distributed by Warner Bros. Its lineup was singer Jeff Stanton, guitarist Jeff Bass, keyboardist Jimi Hunt, and bassist and drummer George "Dewey" Twymon. The group was started at Oak Park, MI's Oak Park High School. Their sole hit was the ballad "Don't Go," which hit number 17 R&B on Billboard's R&B chart in early 1984. Its follow-up was another ballad, "I Promise (I Do Love You)," which made it to number 45 R&B in fall 1984. Their sole album, Contact, would also see a release that year.
Don't Go
Dreamboy Lyrics
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See, it all started today
I guess that I was wrong
I think I'll call her on the phone to say I'm sorry,
Baby
When I called her on the phone
She wasn't even home
That I'm sitting by myself all alone, I'm all alone
So come on, baby, please don't go
Don't go (I need you, baby)
Don't go (I want you, baby)
Don't go (I care for you, girl)
Don't go
So I called her up again
Just to see if she still was my friend
Check out what I said, I said baby I'm sorry
For doing the things that I did
Hoo... ho... hoo... woo...
But you see, I know you've hooked my love
And you know that I want yours too
Don't you see that I care
And I don't want you to go nowhere
Hey... hoo... hoo... hoo... hoo, ooh, baby
I want you so bad, girl
Why can't you see, come on, baby
Don't go
Don't go
Don't go (No, no)
Don't go (Here me out, baby)
Don't go, baby
I need you, baby
See, I care for you so much, girl
I'll do anything
I just want you now
Here me out, baby
See, girl
I'm lyin' here waitin', my dear
I'm lyin' here waitin', my dear
Hoo... hoo...
Don't go (Don't go, baby, oh, baby)
Don't go (Don't go, no)
(Please don't go)
Dreamboy's song Don't Go is a classic love ballad that depicts the emotions of a person who has lost their lover. The verses paint a picture of regret and the need for forgiveness, while the chorus is an earnest plea to the lover not to leave. The song starts with the singer stating that their "baby" has left them and that it all started today. The person realizes they have made a mistake and decides to call their lover to apologize. The singer then expresses that their lover is not there and wonders if they know how alone they feel. The chorus is a heartfelt plea, with the singer stating that they need their lover and care for them.
The second verse picks up the story from where the first left off, with the singer calling their lover once again. The singer expresses their regret for the things they did to hurt their lover. The singer then expresses their deep love and the desire to win back their lover's affections. The song ends with the singer lying awake, waiting for their lover to return while repeatedly begging them not to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby went away
Dreamboy's significant other left him
See, it all started today
The breakup happened today
I guess that I was wrong
He realizes that he made a mistake causing the breakup
I think I'll call her on the phone to say I'm sorry,
He decides to call her to apologize
Baby
Term of endearment for his significant other
When I called her on the phone
He attempts to reach his significant other by phone
She wasn't even home
His significant other is not home to answer the phone
I wonder does she know
He questions whether she is aware
That I'm sitting by myself all alone, I'm all alone
He is alone and feeling sad
So come on, baby, please don't go
He pleads with her not to leave him
Don't go (I need you, baby)
He confesses his need for his significant other
Don't go (I want you, baby)
He confesses his desire for his significant other
Don't go (I care for you, girl)
He confesses his affection for his significant other
Don't go
He repeats his appeal for her to stay
So I called her up again
He tries to contact her again
Just to see if she still was my friend
He is unsure if they are still on good terms
Check out what I said, I said baby I'm sorry
He apologizes again
For doing the things that I did
He takes responsibility for his actions
Hoo... ho... hoo... woo...
Vocalization, no specific meaning
But you see, I know you've hooked my love
He acknowledges that his significant other has his heart
And you know that I want yours too
He desires her love in return
Don't you see that I care
He wants her to recognize his feelings for her
And I don't want you to go nowhere
He does not want her to leave him
Hey... hoo... hoo... hoo... hoo, ooh, baby
Vocalization, no specific meaning
I want you so bad, girl
He desires her intensely
Why can't you see, come on, baby
He implores her to understand his feelings
Don't go (No, no)
He repeats his plea for her to stay
Don't go (Here me out, baby)
He asks her to listen to what he has to say
Don't go, baby
He pleads with her again to stay
I need you, baby
He confesses his need for her again
See, I care for you so much, girl
He reassures her of his affection
I'll do anything
He promises to do anything to make it work
I just want you now
He desires her now
Here me out, baby
He asks her to listen to him again
See, girl
He addresses her affectionately
I'm lyin' here waitin', my dear
He is waiting for her, hoping for a response
Don't go (Don't go, baby, oh, baby)
He pleads with her intensely to stay
Don't go (Don't go, no)
He repeats his plea for her not to go
(Please don't go)
He makes a final, desperate appeal to her not to leave
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JadeCampbell40
I loved this song growing up. I got to talk to the lead singer on the phone because my aunt knew him.
@doraysmith
wow....
@johnnieblunt6387
Wow! i love that song too
@treyg201500
..back in the day, I'd heard that Quincy Jones had discovered a new group, Dreamboy.
I bought the album, sight unheard/unseen...
they didn't disappoint!
I wish they had been appreciated by music lovers at large; they were good!
@elvinparker248
39 years later and i still love it...
@veeussery7788
Still one of my favorite songs of all time 💕🎵
@reginaldwoods7954
This was a good hit. The record label ought to have to done more to support these guys.
@forgiven904
I love this still 2023, so many beautiful memories
@iluvmyboba
Wow!!! Thank you for this precious upload. This is one of those songs that you will rack your mind trying to remember who recorded it and what record company released it. It was played on the radio, but randomly. You had to keep your stereo on play/record for weeks just in case it was played. Dag, I miss doing that. It kept you on your toes. You worked to listen and record these types of obscure groups off of the radio. Dreamboy's "Don't Go" is truly timeless. I'm singing the words as I type and I know I haven't heard this song in probably 16+ years. Thanks again for sharing. Much appreciated.
@BigPeter86
Anytime, ma'am. That's why I'm here for. Once again, you're welcome ma'am.