Although the move to step to the front of the stage may have seemed risky, the girls knew they were ready. "Everyone had lucrative careers," says Lesley, "but we had the confidence to say. Ok, let's stop all that and go off on our own with no help from anyone we'd worked for."
While their individual careers started with dance, the girls all grew up studying music. Binkie the business early from her father who was a member in the legendary Caribbean soul group Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Lesley began vocal training at age three while Sarah studied the piano as a young girl. Once they decided to form a group, the girls decided on the name Electrik Red which they felt exuded their collective sensuality.
In 2005, the foursome recorded a demo, and instead of calling on their long list of family friends and contacts in the music industry, Electrik Red decided to keep their new project under wraps. "What's crazy is that as many people we knew, we never really shopped the demo, we were protective of our music," says Naomi. "We felt like we couldn't go to an executive at a label until we feel like we had the best music possible. We believe you only have one shot."
In February of 2008, that one shot came when Electrik Red secured a deal with Def Jam. The girls were then paired with the hottest hit makers in town, The Dream and Tricky Stewart, who had worked with everyone from Mary J. Blige to Beyonce. "We all looked at each other and said 'Holy shit guys!'" remembers Binkie. "Look where we're at right now!"
The multi-talented group are now getting ready to release their debut album which has rapidly become heavily anticipated thanks to the massive buzz surrounding Electrik Red's first single, "Drink In My Cup." The slinky, yet hard hitting atmospheric "Drink In My Cup" showcases the girl's flowing harmonies and edgy phrasing. The mix of street and seduction makes it clear Electrik Red is taking mainstream R&B to an entirely new level.
"You know how back then the Spice Girls had girl power?" asks Sarah. "With us it's lady power, girl power on crack!" "I'd like people to hear four strong women who are very comfortable with their sexuality and with what we can bring to the world," says Lesley. "We will be heard damnit!"
Friend Lover
Electrik Red Lyrics
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Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
I, just take the phone. dial him up.
Need a little this, need a little that.
Down the front, down the back.
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us two.
He's my man.
All day.
All night.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, friend lover
(friend lover)
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh
I'm busy when he's gone.
He will know there's nothing set in stone.
He could be my man, if I wanted him to.
But I forbid, I'll never break the rules.
Rule 1, no poppin' up, up unannounced
Rule 2, never leave your clothes at my house
Rule 3, can't speak, if you see me when I'm out
Rule 4, you can't stay past 5, I gotta be at work by 9
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us 2.
He's not my man. all day.
But all night.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, lover, lover. lover
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us 2.
He's not my man.
All day.
But all nite.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
The song "Friend Lover" by Electrik Red explores the complicated dynamics of an unconventional relationship, where the singer enjoys the company and intimacy of a man who's both a friend and a lover. The lyrics describe how the singer uses her phone to call him up whenever she feels like she needs "a little this, a little that," and how he satisfies her sexual and emotional needs with no strings attached. There are no expectations, commitments, or labels involved in their relationship, and they both seem content with the arrangement.
The lyrics also reveal some of the rules that they have established to maintain their discreet relationship, such as not popping up unannounced, never leaving clothes at her house, not speaking if they see each other in public, and not staying past 5 am. However, despite these rules and boundaries, they still seem to crave each other's company when they're together, and the singer refers to him as her "boo" and "lover like no other."
Overall, the song portrays a complex and intriguing love story that defies social norms and expectations, and highlights the importance of honesty, communication, and boundaries in any type of relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
He's my, friend lover.
He is both a friend and a lover to me.
Lover like no other
He is unique and special as a lover to me.
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He provides me with emotional and physical fulfillment when I need it.
I, just take the phone. dial him up.
I call him when I want to talk to him or see him.
Tell him what I want
I communicate my desires to him.
Need a little this, need a little that.
I am asking for both emotional and physical intimacy.
Down the front, down the back.
I want physical intimacy from him in different positions.
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
He does not feel the need to ask me about my whereabouts.
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
I do not feel the need to ask him about his activities.
For me he'll leave his homies.
He is willing to prioritize me over his friends.
Come over and put it on me.
He is willing to come to me and provide physical intimacy.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us two.
He values our privacy and wants to keep what we do between us.
He's my man. All day. All night. He's my boo
He is my romantic partner, and I cherish him all day and night.
I'm busy when he's gone.
I keep myself occupied when he is not around.
He will know there's nothing set in stone.
He understands that our relationship is flexible and not permanent.
He could be my man, if I wanted him to.
He has the potential to be my romantic partner, but that is not what I want.
But I forbid, I'll never break the rules.
I have certain rules and boundaries that I will not cross for the sake of our relationship.
Rule 1, no poppin' up, up unannounced
He cannot come to see me without prior notice.
Rule 2, never leave your clothes at my house
He cannot leave any of his belongings at my house.
Rule 3, can't speak, if you see me when I'm out
He is not to talk to me if he sees me in public without prior arrangement.
Rule 4, you can't stay past 5, I gotta be at work by 9
He cannot stay overnight if it interferes with my work schedule.
He's not my man. all day. But all night. He's my boo
He is not my romantic partner during the day, but he is my boo (lover) at night.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, friend lover
This phrase repeats the title and main theme of the song.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, lover, lover. lover
This phrase repeats the main theme of the song, highlighting the artist's romantic and sexual relationship with her friend-lover.
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He provides the emotional and physical intimacy that the singer needs when she feels unfulfilled.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS MCKINNEY, CARLOS ALEXANDER MCKINNEY, TERIUS NASH, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aungavarttien4716
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
I, just take the phone. dial him up.
Tell him what I want
Need a little this, need a little that.
Down the front, down the back.
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us two.
He's my man.
All day.
All night.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, friend lover
(friend lover)
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh
I'm busy when he's gone.
He will know there's nothing set in stone.
He could be my man, if I wanted him to.
But I forbid, I'll never break the rules.
Rule 1, no poppin' up, up unannounced
Rule 2, never leave your clothes at my house
Rule 3, can't speak, if you see me when I'm out
Rule 4, you can't stay past 5, I gotta be at work by 9
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us 2.
He's not my man. all day.
But all night.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, lover, lover. lover
Huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh, huh-uh
He don't wanna talk about where I been,
I don't wanna talk about what he did.
For me he'll leave his homies.
Come over and put it on me.
He don't wanna talk about what we do, it's just between us 2.
He's not my man.
All day.
But all nite.
He's my boo
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
Fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He's my, friend lover.
Lover like no other
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
He fills me up when I'm running low on love.
@Anonytjuh
Ahead of their time, but they never were acknowledged for their musicality. I love(d) this group. They should've had WAY more recognition!
@quneshiahunter3555
Yesss to all of this!!!!!
@blacq21
Love them to deathπ€πΏ
@Cusp_of_magic
Definitely agree!
@mannygecko9596
Yassss!!!
@warrenkbelljr2129
I wish they'd make another album because I really like their music.
@steverj4127
There are some trax I found frm anotha EP
@Hulkitout
Such an underrated song. Still slaps in 2021!
@elespectro
classic song. should be played on the radio for 50 years
@kokeezy
I loved these girls... I wish these ladies would come out with another album