Signing to Island Records through Haqq Islam's University Records imprint, the group released two successful albums, Dru Hill and Enter the Dru, before separating for a period from late 1999 to 2002, during which time Sisqó and Woody released solo albums. While Woody's Soul Music LP was a moderate success in the gospel music industry, Sisqó's debut album, Unleash the Dragon, and its hit singles, "Thong Song" and "Incomplete", were major pop successes, and established Sisqó as a household name outside Dru Hill. Sisqó's second album, Return of Dragon, did not sell as well.
In 2002, by then part of the Def Soul record label, the group reunited and added fifth member Rufus "Scola" Waller to the lineup for their third album, Dru World Order, whose underperformance led to the group being dropped from Def Soul. In 2009, the group signed to Kedar Entertainment Group and released their fourth album, InDRUpendence Day, the following year, with new member Tao taking the place of the again departed Woody.
5 Steps
Dru Hill Lyrics
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You're going to be here
So I say my prayers
Every night
One for my mother
One for my father
And one for the love of my life
So if you decide to leave today
Then leave tomorrow at the door
And take only
Half of yesterday
And Forget all hope for the present
Cause it just went away
[Chorus]
We were 5 steps
From eternity
We were 4 steps
4 steps past love
And 3 wishes
3 wishes from
Touching the heavens above
Another day is gone
Another night now dawn
Waiting patiently hoping you'll return
But not before long
Why did you say goodbye
I still feel your presence
In my bed at night
And what was reality once
A love True in form
Has now added pain
For a man scorn
Forced to wear the memories of pain
Around an empty heart
Now I sit in silence and begin to think
As laughter echoes through the air
I can't get you off my mind
But a whole new love
I could never bare
So now I lay
Me down to sleep
And I pray my Lord my soul to keep
And if I die, before I wake
Then I promise I'll be there for you always
[Chorus: x 4]
The lyrics of the song "5 Steps" by Dru Hill reflect the feelings of a man who is afraid of losing those closest to him. The opening lines express the man's uncertainty about how much time he has left with the people he loves. He prays for them every night, including his mother, father, and significant other. The fear of loss is palpable in these lines, setting the stage for the rest of the song. The man then makes a plea to his loved one that if she were to leave, she should not do it today but instead wait until tomorrow, and while leaving, she should only take half of yesterday. He urges her to forget about the present as it has already gone away.
The chorus of the song speaks about how close the man and his loved one were to eternity, love, and touching heaven. It is evident that the couple's relationship was at its peak, and their love had reached heights that often feel unattainable. However, this comes to an end as reality sets in, leading to the man's heartbreak. He still feels his significant other's presence in his bed at night and wonders where they went wrong. He had hoped that she would return, but as time goes by, he struggles to come to terms with the fact that she is gone.
Overall, the song expresses the pain of losing a loved one and the struggles that come with trying to move on. The lyrics' raw emotions make it relatable to many people who have gone through a similar experience, and the soulful voice of the lead singer adds an extra layer of depth to it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how much longer
I am uncertain about your future presence in my life
You're going to be here
I do not know how long you will continue to stay
So I say my prayers
I pray every night
Every night
On a nightly basis
One for my mother
I pray for my mother
One for my father
I pray for my father
And one for the love of my life
I pray for the person I love the most
So if you decide to leave today
In the event that you make the decision to leave me today
Then leave tomorrow at the door
Do not stay longer than you have to
And take only
Take just
Half of yesterday
Some of the memories from our past together
And Forget all hope for the present
Do not hold on to any hope for our future
Cause it just went away
Because it no longer exists
We were 5 steps
Our love was 5 steps
From eternity
Away from infinite love
We were 4 steps
Our love was 4 steps
4 steps past love
Beyond just love
And 3 wishes
Three wishes
3 wishes from
Only three wishes away from
Touching the heavens above
Reaching the sky
Another day is gone
Another day has passed
Another night now dawn
Another night has ended and a new day has begun
Waiting patiently hoping you'll return
Waiting with anticipation and hope for your return
But not before long
But I do not know how long it will take
Why did you say goodbye
I am not sure why you left
I still feel your presence
I can still sense your existence
In my bed at night
Especially when I lay down to sleep at night
And what was reality once
The love that we once shared
A love True in form
A genuine love
Has now added pain
Now has caused me immense pain
For a man scorn
For a man who has been rejected or betrayed
Forced to wear the memories of pain
Forced to carry the memories and feelings of pain with me
Around an empty heart
In an emotionally drained or hollow state
Now I sit in silence and begin to think
I sit in silence and reflect
As laughter echoes through the air
As the sound of laughter can be heard
I can't get you off my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you
But a whole new love
However, I could love someone else
I could never bare
I could never handle or tolerate
So now I lay
So now I rest
Me down to sleep
Rest to go to sleep
And I pray my Lord my soul to keep
Asking God to protect my soul
And if I die, before I wake
In case I die while sleeping
Then I promise I'll be there for you always
Promising that I will always be there for you, even in death
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES E GREEN, TAMIR RUFFIN, WENDY MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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To us who are still listening in 2024🎉🎉🎉
@jcdaniel4729
Me I can’t get this song out my head
@teshawhite2958
RIP to my brother Dalvin who was killed 2014 to a shooting... this was his favorite song and all i can do is cry when i hear the chorus. I love you Dalvin ❤❤❤❤❤❤
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My condolences to you. ♥️
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@@TheLovliestTear thank you 🙏🏽
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@clintonmiller5495
Dru Hill was something SPECIAL...not a single weak member
@IndigoStar80
Who’s listening in January 16 2024 hit below 👇
@JamaalABivens
I am 40 years old and today, January 1, 2023 is the first time I have seen this music video. I have heard and sung this song countless times over the past 25 years and never saw this music video. Wow.
@barbarabryant8509
Combat veteran, when I saw this video, my whole entire soul screamed, no burning bldg., but death and destruction, well, and until this day, year 2022, I looked at this video, same effect. But blessed and highly favored, 🙏, I made home.