When the group began performing as the L.D.s on Greenwich Village street corners and the Staten Island ferry, the group was comprised of brothers Stevie D. and Antoine "T.C.D." Lundy (b. February 3, 1964, d. January 21, 1998), their uncle Jessie Lee Daniels, and friends Trisco Pearson and Charles "Mercury" Nelson (December 19, 1964–March 9, 1995) son of Charles Daniels. After they connected with DJ Dr. Rock, they also performed as Dr. Rock & the MCs and played at hip hop shows.
By the time the Force MDs got a record deal, signing with Tommy Boy Records in 1984, the group had already developed into a pure quiet storm/contemporary R&B group, with its top-ten R&B hit "Tears" from the Love Letters album and signified by the group's street attitude. It produced a collection of R&B hits throughout the 1980s, but its sole pop hit was the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-penned love song "Tender Love" from both their second album, Chillin’ (1985), and the 1985 feature film and soundtrack Krush Groove. The single proved to be a huge success, peaking at #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which became and instant R&B classic,and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks, [1] which was one of the tracks that helped Jam & Lewis garner a Grammy award for Producer of the Year. With the exception of their first album, the group was also the first act on Tommy Boy to have major-label distribution through its then-parent Warner Bros. Records.
The Force MDs finally scored its first R&B #1 hit in 1987, "Love is a House," from the group's third album, Touch and Go. However, the group's popularity began to wane the following year. A fourth album, Step to Me, was released in 1990, and its featuring production was by Full Force, Marley Marl, Monte Moir (of the Time) and others. Mercury and Trisco then left, only to be replaced by Rodney "Khalil" Lundy and Shawn Waters. The group then released the album Moments in Time in 1994.
Tragedy struck the group three times with the passing of three of its members: Charles "Mercury" Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack in 1995; Antoine "T.C.D." Lundy died of Lou Gehrig's disease in 1998; and DJ Dr. Rock died under unknown circumstances. The Remaining MDs returned with a comeback album titled "The Reunion" in 2000.
I Wanna Know Your Name
Force MD's Lyrics
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Ooh, you look so good
I wanna know your name
What's your name, baby
I'd love ya if I could
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
I've been looking for
Hey, where do you live
Where do you live, baby
I'd like to take you home
What do I have to give
What do I have to give
To call you on the phone
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
And you're the kind of girl
I've been looking for
Girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Just tell me your name
Please tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you
(I wanna know your name)
Sitting there in that gray dress, pretty little thing
(I wanna know your name)
'Cause I never believed
In love at first sight
But now I know
That it's alright
Girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Please tell me your name
What's your name
(I wanna know your name)
You look so good, you look so good
(I wanna know your name)
Girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life
(I wanna know your name)
You just look like something I could settle down with
Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny
I drive a little red Volkswagen
I like to go horse back riding
I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that
This is why I can't help from noticing you
Just a jazzy, jazzy ol' babe
Come on, can I have this dance
Something as groovy as this, we got to dance
Lord, have mercy
Am I holding you too tight'
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, excuse me
Ain't gonna get too close
When are you going to tell me your name'
Please tell me your name
I'm just going to have to grab you
And hold you a little closer
'Cause, I just got to, Lord, have mercy
(I wanna know your name)
Girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Just hold me, just squeeze me
(I wanna know your name)
Girl, tell me your name, you sweet little thing, you
(I wanna know your name)
I could love you, I could love you, I could love you
All night long, all night long, all night long
Listen, what about giving your phone number
And I call you one Saturday afternoon
Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat
And then maybe, go and take a movie
And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the, at the doorstep
And give you little kiss
Oh, I just, there's so many things
That we could do if you just tell me your name
I am not even married, are you married'
Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name
Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Just tell, just tell girl
Just wait a minute
The lyrics of Force MD's song "I Wanna Know Your Name" describe the singer's admiration for an unknown woman. He is taken by her beauty and desperately wants to know her name and where she lives. He sees her as the type of girl he has been searching for and would love to call her on the phone. The singer expresses surprise at feeling attracted to her at first sight, but he is now convinced that it is love, and he wants to be closer to her.
Throughout the song, he repeatedly asks the woman to reveal her name and expresses his desire to get to know her better. He paints a picture of a fun date they could go on, ending with a kiss at her doorstep. The singer’s smooth vocals blend with the catchy melody and jazzy instrumental to create a classic R&B sound that transports the listener back in time to the 80s, where the song was a big hit.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know your name
The singer is expressing a desire to learn the name of the person they are addressing
Ooh, you look so good
The singer is complimenting the person's appearance
I'd love ya if I could
The singer is expressing a desire to be with the person they are addressing
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
And you're the kind of girl
I've been looking for
The artist is stating that the person they are addressing is the type of person they are interested in and have been searching for
Hey, where do you live
Where do you live, baby
I'd like to take you home
What do I have to give
What do I have to give
To call you on the phone
The artist is expressing an interest in taking the person home and wants to know where they live. They are also asking what they need to offer in order to be allowed to call the person on the phone
Girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Just tell me your name
Please tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
The singer is repeatedly asking the person to tell them their name
Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you
(I wanna know your name)
Sitting there in that gray dress, pretty little thing
(I wanna know your name)
The singer is again expressing their admiration for the person's appearance and stating that they have never seen anyone as sweet as them before.
'Cause I never believed
In love at first sight
But now I know
That it's alright
The artist is acknowledging that they were previously skeptical of love at first sight, but they now believe it is possible
You look so good, you look so good
(I wanna know your name)
Girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life
(I wanna know your name)
You just look like something I could settle down with
The artist is repeating their attraction to the person, and suggesting that they could see themselves settling down with them
Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny
I drive a little red Volkswagen
I like to go horse back riding
I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that
The artist is introducing themselves to the person they are addressing, sharing some information about themselves, and attempting to start a conversation
Girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name)
Please tell me your name
What's your name
(I wanna know your name)
The singer continues to ask for the person's name and expressing their desire to know it
Lord, have mercy
Am I holding you too tight'
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, excuse me
Ain't gonna get too close
The artist is asking if they are holding the person too tightly and apologizing if they are. They are also stating that they will not get too close if the person is uncomfortable.
When are you going to tell me your name'
Please tell me your name
I'm just going to have to grab you
And hold you a little closer
'Cause, I just got to, Lord, have mercy
(I wanna know your name)
The singer is expressing a continued desire to know the person's name and suggests that they may have to physically grab and hold the person in order to learn it
Listen, what about giving your phone number
And I call you one Saturday afternoon
Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat
And then maybe, go and take a movie
The singer is suggesting that they exchange phone numbers and make plans to go out to eat and see a movie
And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the, at the doorstep
And give you little kiss
Oh, I just, there's so many things
That we could do if you just tell me your name
I am not even married, are you married'
The singer is describing a scenario in which they drop the person off at their house and give them a kiss. They express their desire to know the person better and ask if they are married.
Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name
Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door
Don't leave me, don't leave me
Just tell, just tell girl
Just wait a minute
The artist is desperate for the person to tell them their name and is begging them not to leave without doing so
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leroyferguson2649
They nailed this joint. Damn, so many memories Force MD’s
@chozen9
Indeed! Even as a lil youngsta this was my shit!!!
@AdorableAncarya
Trisco nailed it! His sexy voice turned me
on
@michealroebuck683
My boy! TRISCO love you bruh R.I.P.
@sksam1
Salute 🫡 FORCE MDS a huge part of my upbringing in Staten Island. TCD TRISCO MERCURY JESSIE D I’ll be in the audience in the heavens as I was on the Ferry when I first heard y’all. Thank you for all the memories
@user-xe5cg7vy9f
I had the pleasure of seeing these brothers live in person in the 80s at the Spectrum
@dimpleface2163
This was an awesome remake of this song...at this time, these men were my idols when I heard this on the radio in early '87. Time flies.
@warriorprincess7095
Awww, Trisco, you were soooo good!!!🔥♥️🔥
@joiland7331
R.i.P Trisco
@patriciaayers5946
This song makes me think about good times