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.
One Good Reason
Dru Hill Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Dru Hill's song One Good Reason describe a relationship in which the singer is feeling neglected and unloved. He remembers the early days when his partner was attentive and always present, but now she is constantly gone, prioritizing her friends over him. He is left feeling lonely and unsure of what to do, but ultimately decides to leave the relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly asks for one good reason to stay with his partner, seeking justification for the hurt she has caused him. He expresses exhaustion with his tears and an hourglass metaphor suggests that time is running out on their relationship. Despite once being the source of joy in his life, his partner's love has become out of season, and he sees no reason to continue trying to please her.
The song highlights the importance of communication, effort, and commitment in relationships, as well as the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of knowing when to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I talk to you for a second
May I have a moment of your time
Got something I want to say
I have something to express
I'm remembering in the first days
I reminisce about the early days
You would never ever leave me alone
You used to spend all your time with me
But now it seems here lately baby
Recently, it appears that
That you are always gone
You are frequently away
So tell me what am I suppose to do
Please advise me on the appropriate course of action
Should I stay and wait for you
Am I supposed to remain and await your return
My heart is slowly aching for your love
Gradually, my heart is yearning for your affection
And I don't know what to do so
And I am uncertain of what to do
Give me one good reason
Provide me with a convincing justification
I should stay
To continue our relationship
Your love is out of season
Your affection is not currently viable
Be on your way
Please leave
My eyes are tired of crying
My tears have exhausted me
So what are we gonna do
So, what actions will we take
Why I should stay with you
Why I should remain in this relationship
Our love is like an hour glass
Our love is limited like an hourglass
You know were running out of time
We are slowly losing time together
How could you go and do this to me
How could you behave in such a manner towards me
When you know its messing with my mind
You know it is affecting my mental state
I was there when you needed me
I helped you when you required assistance
So why can't you see
So, why don't you understand
I know you say that you love me baby
You claim to love me
But your friends, they come before me, so baby
But your friends are a bigger priority than me
I can't explain, no, no
I can't elucidate it, no, no
How the joy you've given me has turned to pain
How the pleasure you once gave me has transformed into suffering
See I'm not gonna cry no more baby
I won't weep again, darling
I'm walking out the door, baby
I am departing
There's one thing I know for sure
One thing that I am positive of
Give me one more reason
Provide me with another justification
Your love is out of season
Your affection is not currently viable
I'm tired of trying to please you
I am weary of striving to satisfy you
So that's why I'm leaving you
Therefore, I am departing from our relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROGER BRYANT BROWN, DAPHNA ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.