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.
Give Me One Good Reason
Dru Hill Lyrics
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Got something I wanna say
I'm remembering in the first days
You would never ever leave me alone
But now it seems here lately, baby
That you are always gone
So tell me what am I suppose to do
My heart is slowly aching for your love And I don't know what to do so
Give me one good reasonI should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
Why I should stay with you
Our love is like an hour glass
You know we're running out of time
How could you go and do this to me
When you know it's messing with my mind
I was there when you needed me
So why can't you see you know you say that you love me baby
But your friends, they come before me, so baby
Give me one good reasonI should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
Why I should stay with you
I can't explain, no, no
How the joy you've given me has turned to pain
See I'm not gonna cry no more babyI'm walking out the door, baby
There's one thing I know for sure
Yeah yeah, yeah, baby
Give me one good reasonI should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
Why I should stay with you
Give me one more reason
Your love is out of season
I'm tired of trying to please you
So that's why I'm leaving you
Your love is out of season
Dru Hill's song "Give Me One Good Reason" is a heart-wrenching plea from a partner who is feeling neglected and taken for granted. The song begins with a request for a moment of the other person's time to express the hurt that they are feeling. The singer reminisces about how things used to be during the early days of their relationship when their partner would never leave them alone. However, lately, it seems like their partner is always gone, leaving them feeling lonely and unsure of what to do.
The chorus of the song is a plea for their partner to give them one good reason to stay with them. The singer is tired of waiting for someone who is never there and tired of crying over a love that seems to be fading away. They feel like their love is running out of time, like sand in an hourglass. They are hurt that their partner seems to prioritize their friends over them and is not reciprocating their love.
The final verse of the song is a declaration that the singer is done with the pain that their partner has caused them. They refuse to cry anymore and are leaving them. The message of the song is simple yet powerful: love should never be one-sided, and both partners need to reciprocate each other's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I talk to you for a second
May I have your attention for a moment
Got something I wanna say
I have something important to express
I'm remembering in the first days
Recalling our initial moments together
You would never ever leave me alone
You had an undivided interest in me
But now it seems here lately, baby
However, your recent actions differ
That you are always gone
You seem to be consistently absent
So tell me what am I suppose to do
What course of action should I take
Should I stay and wait for you
Should I remain patient and wait for your return
My heart is slowly aching for your love And I don't know what to do so
My emotions are in turmoil, and I am uncertain about my future actions
Give me one good reason I should stay
Provide me with a compelling explanation to persist
Your love is out of season Be on your way
Your affection is no longer adequate for me. Please leave
My eyes are tired of crying So what are we gonna do
I have exhausted my tears, so let's find a resolution
Our love is like an hour glass
Our relationship is analogous to an hourglass
You know we're running out of time
We do not have much time left together
How could you go and do this to me When you know it's messing with my mind
You hurt me, and you are fully aware of the effect it has on me
I was there when you needed me So why can't you see you know you say that you love me baby But your friends, they come before me, so baby
I have been supportive, yet I am not a priority in your life
I can't explain, no, no How the joy you've given me has turned to pain
I cannot comprehend how your affection has transformed into suffering
See I'm not gonna cry no more baby I'm walking out the door, baby There's one thing I know for sure Yeah yeah, yeah, baby
I refuse to shed more tears, I am leaving, and I am confident in my choice
Give me one more reason
Provide me with another justification
I'm tired of trying to please you So that's why I'm leaving you
I am exhausted from attempting to satisfy you; hence I am departing
Your love is out of season
Our love is no longer appropriate or relevant
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sampson Harris
Can I talk to you for a second
Got something I want to say
I'm remembering in the first days
You would never ever leave me alone
But now it seems here lately baby
That you are always gone
So tell me what am I suppose to do
Should I stay and wait for you
My heart is slowly aching for your love
And I don't know what to do so
Give me one good reason
I should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
Why I should stay with you
Our love is like an hour glass
You know were running out of time
How could you go and do this to me
When you know its messing with my mind
I was there when you needed me
So why can't you see
I know you say that you love me baby
But your friends, they come before me, so baby
Give me one good reason
I should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
I can't explain, no, no
How the joy you've given me has turned to pain
See I'm not gonna cry no more baby
I'm walking out the door, baby
There's one thing I know for sure
Yeah yeah, yeah, baby
Give me one good reason
I should stay
Your love is out of season
Be on your way
My eyes are tired of crying
So what are we gonna do
So give me one good reason
Give me one more reason
Your love is out of season
I'm tired of trying to please you
So that's why I'm leaving you
Your love is out of season
Tialynn Beauvoir
Sisqo's voice is beyond perfect
Corey O.Conner
I agree. Highly underrated!
Kyera Brown
Beautiful voice
CreeceMarquis
This song should've gotten more attention from the media! That whole Enter the Dru album was AWESOME!!!!
Taneika Allison
CreeceMarquis YES!!
Antwan Moman
This whole album was a classic!
Nekita Stallings
CreeceMarquis I agree
Erica N Loper
I Love This
MrBlactye
I absolutely agree with you. People absolutely slept on this one.
MrBlactye
Damn music like this will never fade away. This whole album is a freakin classic. Sisqo put his all into this song. Do anyone agree with me.