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.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Dru Hill Lyrics
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But I'm gonna do do what I do
Ima hit this stinkin' move oh
Thinkin' bout slippin' in through the back door
I'm ready to explore I got my
black pants, black gloves, black can and I'm
Sneakin' through all the snakes in the grass so I
Can somehow make it right through the wall
[Chorus]
She's in the State of Emergency
All defenses on
I done set off all the alarms
And kidnap her heart
State of Emergency
She's in the State of Emergency
All defenses on
I done set off all the alarms
And kidnap her heart
State of Emergency
It's like breakin' and entering please excuse me girl if I'm wrong
I see that you've never ever been in this position before
So baby I'll take the lead, I need you to find love
Please don't leave the alarm
I don't wanna get caught
I got my black pants, black gloves, black can and I
Sneakin' through all the snakes in the grass so I
Can somehow make it right through the wall
And I'll be in the position of the one I adore
[Chorus]
Call the paramedic cus shorty's bout to get it
She's gona need a stretcher or you might as well forget it
Thats the sound of the sound of the
State of Emergency, State of Emergency
State of Emergency, State of Emergency
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Dru Hill's song "State of Emergency" depict the actions of a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of the woman he loves. He moves with smoothness and confidence as he sneaks in through the back door, ready to explore and make things right. He wears all black, indicating that he is serious about his mission to kidnap this woman's heart.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that the woman is in a "state of emergency," meaning her heart is in danger of being taken by this man. He has set off all the alarms, indicating that his actions are not necessarily ethical, but he is willing to take the risk for the sake of love.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea that sometimes, love can make us act in ways we might not be proud of, but it is important to follow our hearts and pursue what we want.
Line by Line Meaning
Silk smooth how I move
I move smoothly and confidently
But I'm gonna do do what I do
I am going to do what I do best
Ima hit this stinkin' move oh
I am going to make a bold move
Thinkin' bout slippin' in through the back door
I am considering sneaking in unnoticed
I'm ready to explore I got my
I am prepared to take a risk
black pants, black gloves, black can and I'm
I have on all black to blend in and be discreet
Sneakin' through all the snakes in the grass so I
I am carefully avoiding any obstacles or distractions
Can somehow make it right through the wall
I will find a way to get to where I need to go
And I'll be in the position of the one I adore
I will be close to the person I love
She's in the State of Emergency
The woman I love is in a critical situation
All defenses on
She is on high alert and guarded
I done set off all the alarms
I have caught her attention
And kidnap her heart
I want to win her heart over
State of Emergency
The situation is urgent
It's like breakin' and entering please excuse me girl if I'm wrong
I am taking a bold risk with my actions and hope she forgives me if I am mistaken
I see that you've never ever been in this position before
I understand this may be new for her
So baby I'll take the lead, I need you to find love
I will guide her towards love
Please don't leave the alarm
I hope to not cause any trouble
I don't wanna get caught
I want to succeed in winning her heart
Call the paramedic cus shorty's bout to get it
The woman I love is about to fall for me
She's gona need a stretcher or you might as well forget it
She will be fully committed to our relationship
Thats the sound of the sound of the
The emergency sirens are the sound of the
State of Emergency, State of Emergency
The situation is critical and must be addressed immediately
[Chorus: x2]
Repeats the urgency of the situation and my desire to win her heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WIRLIE MORRIS, WRITERS UNKNOWN
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