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.
Tears
Force MD's Lyrics
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Ho... ho...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
As the sun sets and the night goes around (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
I can feel my emotions comin′ down
But now I pull the covers off my bed (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
Saying to myself, "Tonight I'll forget"
Tears, tears (ooohhh ooohhh)
Falling like the rain
Tears, tears (ooohhh ooohhh)
Another heart knows my pain
Tears, tears
All the tears your heart wouldn′t hide
Tears, tears
Now the tears become a good cry
If I could go back and change the hands of the clock
My heart would be sinking when you heard it tick-tock
For the one that I love has gone far, far away
(Shoobee dooo (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
It gets harder and harder to face another day
Tears, tears (ooohhh ooohhh)
Falling like the rain
Tears, tears (ooohhh ooohhh)
Another heart knows my pain
Tears, tears
All the tears your heart wouldn't hide
Tears, tears
Now the tears become a good cry
Every night
When I lay my head down to sleep (down to sleep)
I hope and pray
That this will be the last time I weep
I've heard it said
That a man is not supposed to cry
He ain′t supposed to cry
But love is blind
And you will see that it′s the reason why I cry
Tears, tears (Ho, ho, ho)
Falling like the rain (Tears)
Tears, tears
Another heart knows my pain
Forget forget
I keep saying to myself
But realising
That They'll be no one else
Tears, tears (not another night)
Falling like the rain
Tears, tears (not another night)
Another heart knows my pain
Tears, tears (not another night)
All the tears your heart wouldn′t hide
Tears, tears (not another night)
Now the tears become a good cry
The song "Tears" by Force MD's is a soulful ballad that explores the pain of love and heartbreak. The lyrics depict the singer's grief and struggles as they try to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. The first stanza sets the mood for the song, as it describes the setting of a nightfall and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The singer then reflects on their situation, trying to believe that they can forget the pain and move on. However, as the chorus repeats in the subsequent stanzas, tears begin to fall like rain, and their emotional pain feels irreversible.
The lyrics of the song examine themes of lost love and grief, and how difficult it is to move on from heartbreak. The singer pines for someone who has left them and wishes they could turn back time to change things. They cannot help but weep at the thought of their love being gone forever. These feelings of vulnerability and sadness are represented in the song's chorus, which repeats the phrase "tears, tears" as a poignant refrain.
In addition to its themes, "Tears" by Force MD's is notable for its soulful R&B style, which draws on classic Motown and doo-wop influences. The song became a hit when it was released in 1987 and remains a popular classic of the genre. Its emotional intensity continues to resonate with listeners, making it a beloved and timeless piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sun sets and the night goes around (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
As the day ends and darkness blankets the sky
I can feel my emotions comin′ down
My feelings start to overwhelm me
But now I pull the covers off my bed (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
I try to distract myself from my emotions
Saying to myself, "Tonight I'll forget"
Trying to convince myself I won't miss you tonight
Tears, tears (ooohhh ooohhh)
Crying endlessly
Falling like the rain
Tears streaming down my face
Another heart knows my pain
Someone else understands how I feel
All the tears your heart wouldn′t hide
The tears that I couldn't hold back
Now the tears become a good cry
Crying helps me cope with my heartache
If I could go back and change the hands of the clock
If I could turn back time
My heart would be sinking when you heard it tick-tock
I would feel pain every second
For the one that I love has gone far, far away
The one I love is gone
(Shoobee dooo (ooohhh weee ooohhh)
Musical interlude
It gets harder and harder to face another day
Each day becomes more unbearable
Every night
Each evening before bed
When I lay my head down to sleep (down to sleep)
When I go to bed
I hope and pray
I wish and ask
That this will be the last time I weep
That I won't cry anymore
I've heard it said
People say
That a man is not supposed to cry
Men shouldn't cry
He ain′t supposed to cry
It's unacceptable
But love is blind
Love changes things
And you will see that it′s the reason why I cry
Love is the cause of my tears
Forget forget
Trying to forget
I keep saying to myself
Repeating to myself
But realising
But understanding
That They'll be no one else
That I won't find anyone else
Tears, tears (not another night)
Continuing to cry
All the tears your heart wouldn′t hide
Crying for all the pain I couldn't hide
Now the tears become a good cry
Crying releases my pain
Writer(s): S. Richardson, A. Lundy, R. Halpin, T. Pearson
Contributed by Brooklyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shv90210
Pure beautiful and amazing Black American Music, Love from Jamaica ❤👍
@dabig25
One of the most talented and underrated groups of all time
@AngelaPerry-hj5ll
You are so right
@AngelaPerry-hj5ll
They were so good I just can't believe they didn't get this group what they should have gotten
@mdeborah827
I used to see them sing on the Staten Island Ferry before they were discovered. I miss that New York. There was another group called Solo I used to see perform in the train station.
@crystalbutler659
One of the best songs ever!!! Rest well fellas! Big ups to the Legendary fellas still here! Love yall!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@stephenbynum4793
This song gives me goosebumps
@maddcity2894
TC was one of the baddest singers to ever live.
@priscillawade4135
R.I.P. TC,Mercury and Trisco
@lizzettewalker4475
God be pleased 🙏 with all of them