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 SisqΓ³ and Woody released solo albums. While Woody's Soul Music LP was a moderate success in the gospel music industry, SisqΓ³'s debut album, Unleash the Dragon, and its hit singles, "Thong Song" and "Incomplete", were major pop successes, and established SisqΓ³ as a household name outside Dru Hill. SisqΓ³'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.
You Are Everything
Dru Hill Lyrics
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Hey yo Woody help me out yeah
Hey yo Jazz you chill for a minute ya know?
Uh uh uh yeah
You like that?
Goin' sing you a song
Listen
Afterwards I'm feelin pretty bent
Then I took a drink and I didn't think
What was in store for me
So I wrote a letter
Dropped it on the bedroom floor
I never felt this way before no
I grabbed my coat and closed the door baby, I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry (Oh yeah)
Sorry for what I've done (Will you forgive me)
Will you forgive me and let me be your only one
'Cause you are
[Chorus]
You are everything
And I would give you anything
Sorry for what I've done
I want to be your only one
Girl I apologize for all your tears
When you cried, sorry for what I've done
I want to be your only one
(Sing it Jazz)
Girl I apologize for all the tears
And all the lies
And if by chance just one more chance
I swear Ill be the epitome of a good man
Baby I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Sorry for what I've done (Baby)
Will you forgive me (Hey, yeah)
And let me be your only one
'Cause yo are
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, come on
You are everything
And everything is you
You are everything
Yo yo everything I do
You are everything
And everything is you
You are everything
Girl, you're everything I do
You are everything
And everything is you
You are everything
Girl, you're everything I do
Everything I do
[Chorus]
You are everything
And everything is you
You are everything
And everything is you
The lyrics of Dru Hill's "You Are Everything" express a man's remorse over an argument he had with his significant other. He admits fault and expresses an apology in hopes of reconciliation. The man's appeal to her emotions is made clear in the chorus when he says, "You are everything, and I would give you anything." The repetition of the phrase "I'm sorry" throughout the song emphasizes the sincerity of his apology and desire to make amends.
The verses detail how the man felt after the argument and his decision to leave until he calmed down. He wrote a letter expressing his innermost feelings and left it on the bedroom floor for her to find when she awakened. The sincerity of his remorse is evident in the second verse when he sings, "I never felt this way before, no."
Overall, the song is a plea for forgiveness and a declaration of love, portraying the man's willingness to do whatever it takes to regain trust and rebuild the relationship. The lyrics express the intensity of the bond between the two characters, and the man's heartfelt admission of fault and desire for forgiveness is sure to resonate with any listener who has experienced a similar situation in their own relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I play for you baby
Can I perform a song for you
Hey yo Woody help me out yeah
Woody, please assist me in singing the song
Hey yo Jazz you chill for a minute ya know?
Jazz, take a break and relax for a moment
Uh uh uh yeah
Vocalization to set the tone of the song
You like that?
Asking if the listener enjoys the music
Goin' sing you a song
I am going to perform a musical piece for you
Listen
Requesting the listener to pay attention
Last night we had an argument
Referring to a disagreement that occurred in the past
Afterwards I'm feelin pretty bent
Feeling upset and sorry after the argument
Then I took a drink and I didn't think
Drank alcohol impulsively without considering the consequences
What was in store for me
Not anticipating the negative effects of consuming alcohol
So I wrote a letter
Expressing feelings and apologizing by writing a note
Dropped it on the bedroom floor
Placing the letter on the floor with intentions of letting the recipient find it
I never felt this way before no
Experiencing new emotions that were unexpected
I grabbed my coat and closed the door baby, I'm sorry
Leaving the room while apologizing
Baby I'm sorry (Oh yeah)
Apologizing to the person
Sorry for what I've done (Will you forgive me)
Requesting forgiveness for the mistake made
Will you forgive me and let me be your only one
Asking for the person's forgiveness and to resume a monogamous relationship
'Cause you are
Because you are important to me
[Chorus]
The repeating section of the song's lyrics
Girl I apologize for all your tears
Expressing regret for causing the person to cry
When you cried, sorry for what I've done
Apologizing for the mistake that led to tears
I want to be your only one
Expressing desire to be in a committed relationship
(Sing it Jazz)
Encouraging Jazz to sing the song
Girl I apologize for all the tears
Apologizing again for causing the person to cry
And all the lies
Acknowledging that lies were told
And if by chance just one more chance
Requesting another opportunity to correct the mistake
I swear Ill be the epitome of a good man
Promising to be an exemplary partner
Baby I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Continuing to apologize
Sorry for what I've done (Baby)
Specifying what the apology is for
Will you forgive me (Hey, yeah)
Asking again for forgiveness
And let me be your only one
Reiterating the desire for a committed relationship
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus section to emphasize the song's theme
Oh, oh, oh, come on
Encouraging the listeners to enjoy and participate
You are everything
The person is everything that the singer wants
And everything is you
The person is the center of the singer's world
Yo yo everything I do
Everything the singer does is for the person
Girl, you're everything I do
Resembling the previous lyric
You are everything
Again, emphasizing the person's significance
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus for the last time
And everything is you
Restating that the person is everything the singer wants and needs
You are everything
The ultimate expression of affection and devotion towards the person
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK SISQO ANDREWS, RICK COUSINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thinking Like A VIRTUOUS Woman π
This song, the words, the arrangement, its just EVERYTHING. Especially Jazz on that 2nd verse! This will always be one of my favs β€οΈ
Reliabletruthtalk D-MARL
I like the 2nd verse too, My boy Jazz Whined all the way through the that verse.... π
baby Jack Jack
my go to verse every time I'm in the dog house π
VIVACIOUS PERSPICACIOUS VETA SALMONE VPV
The passion in this song... so glad I was gifted Dru Hill in my teenage years π
Jamon Wright
This song was absolute perfection, from the words to the arrangement. I hated how people used to overlook Sisqo vocals, he could really sing his ass off. He contributed so much to their sound. And Jazz on that 2nd verse was everything. One of my favorite songs from the album. β€οΈβπ©Ή
Laura Collins
This music will never get old π₯π₯π₯
Keeven Ashby
I love how he used his voice as an instrument. One of my favorite songs by Dru Hill
Jamahal Maxfield
Their best album hands down. Very underrated!!!
Hunter Greene πΏπ¦
It wasnβt underrated. Highest charted and the best produced of all their works.
Gabriel Zurita
Favorite album of all time...