During the 1980s and early 1990s, Levert scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123" (not to be confused with the Jackson Five hit of the same name). As a solo artist, Gerald's hits included "I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love", and "Mr. Too Damn Good to You".
Gerald and Eddie collaborated together on many different occasions, and they recorded an album called Father and Son together.
Gerald Levert also sang the chorus on the Chris Rock spoken-word comedy piece, "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".
In 2005, Levert's daughter Carlysia was featured on an episode of MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.
Levert passed away due to an apparent heart attack on November 10, 2006. Sister 2 Sister magazine reported that Gerald and his father had just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa where they had met with Nelson Mandela and were treated like royalty. Upon Gerald's return, he was excited about his upcoming album, which is due early in 2007. Gerald died in his sleep.
What Cha Think About That
Gerald Levert Lyrics
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Life ain’t been right without you baby, oh no no no
Think I’ll call you babe, pick up the phone
And it rang and it rang and it rang
Did I wake you babe?
I just called to say how much I miss you babe
And I'm on the [Incomprehensible] I wanna kiss you baby
Tell me what cha think
Although time has passed
But if it was true love it will forever last
Stupid is as stupid does and [incomprehensible]
You don't miss a good thing ‘til it all goes bad
Tell me what cha think
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
Let's get together 'bout two
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about that
At this m-m-moment
If it don't work for you, well baby girl I can
Don't make me break down and get no sympathy
(I cry baby!)
[Incomprehensible] only got one life to live, so let’s stick together
Tell me what cha think
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
Let's get together 'bout two
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
Let's get together 'bout two
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about that
Thoughts of you consume me
It ain't easy living with the memory
You're my prized possession
My one obsession baby
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping you'll feel same way too
Feel like I do, together 'bout two
What cha think about that
Remember the very first day, remember the very first love
Remember the very first kiss, we said we was in love, in love
Remember the very first time we made love and you were so shy
But it was so good we both of us cried
Why can’t you tell me what cha think about
Tell me what cha think about
Tell me what cha think about that
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
Let's get together 'bout two
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
Let's get together 'bout two
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about
Lately I've been thinking about you
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
And if you feel like I do
The lyrics to Gerald Levert's song 'What Cha Think About That' are about a man who has been thinking about his past relationship with a woman and realizes that he still loves her even though time has passed. He decides to call her to tell her how much he misses her and hopes that she feels the same way about him. Throughout the song, he reflects on the memories of their relationship, including their first kiss and making love for the first time. He wants to know what she thinks about getting back together and hopes that they can make it work this time.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "What cha think about that" to emphasize the man’s desire to know the woman's thoughts and feelings. The lyrics also suggest that he has learned from his past mistakes and understands the value of a good relationship. He is willing to make the effort to be with her again, "Let's get together 'bout two", but also implies that if it does not work out and she does not want to try, he is open to moving on.
Overall, the song is about the power of love and how it can bring people back together, even after time has passed. It is a heartfelt plea to reconnect with someone who was once important in our life.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking about you babe
The singer is preoccupied with thoughts of their significant other.
Life ain’t been right without you baby, oh no no no
The singer is unhappy without their significant other in their life.
Think I’ll call you babe, pick up the phone
The singer decides to reach out to their significant other by phone.
And it rang and it rang and it rang
The phone call was not immediately answered by the significant other.
Did I wake you babe?
The artist inquires whether the significant other was asleep.
I just called to say how much I miss you babe
The singer expresses their deep longing for their significant other.
And I'm on the [Incomprehensible] I wanna kiss you baby
The singer desires physical intimacy with their significant other.
Never felt my love come down like this, oh baby
The artist has never experienced such intense feelings of love before.
Tell me what cha think
The artist seeks the opinion and thoughts of their significant other.
Although time has passed
Despite the passage of time,
But if it was true love it will forever last
True love is enduring and can withstand the test of time.
Stupid is as stupid does and [incomprehensible]
It is foolish to disregard something valuable or important.
You don't miss a good thing ‘til it all goes bad
One only realizes the value of something after they have lost it.
Lately I've been thinking about you
The singer has been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of their significant other.
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
The singer wishes that their significant other also thinks about them often.
And if you feel like I do
The artist wonders if their significant other shares the same intense feelings of love.
Let's get together 'bout two
The artist suggests a specific time to meet.
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about that
The singer once again asks for the opinion and thoughts of their significant other.
At this m-m-moment
At this current moment.
If it don't work for you, well baby girl I can
The artist is willing to compromise and work on the relationship.
Don't make me break down and get no sympathy
The artist does not want to be pitied or viewed as weak.
(I cry baby!)
The artist is emotional and possibly on the verge of tears.
[Incomprehensible] only got one life to live, so let’s stick together
The singer emphasizes the importance of making the most out of life by staying together with their significant other.
Thoughts of you consume me
The artist is overwhelmed by thoughts of their significant other and cannot stop thinking about them.
It ain't easy living with the memory
The singer is finding it difficult to move on from the memories of their past relationship.
You're my prized possession
The singer views their significant other as a valuable and cherished possession.
My one obsession baby
The singer is obsessed with their significant other.
Remember the very first day, remember the very first love
The artist reminisces about the beginning of their relationship and the love they shared.
Remember the very first kiss, we said we was in love, in love
The artist recalls the first time they kissed and professed their love for each other.
Remember the very first time we made love and you were so shy
The singer remembers the first time they were intimate and how their significant other was shy.
But it was so good we both of us cried
The singer describes the intensity and emotional experience of their first time being intimate.
Why can’t you tell me what cha think about
The artist is still seeking the honest opinion and thoughts of their significant other.
Lately I've been thinking about you
The artist has continued to constantly think about their significant other.
Hoping maybe you've been thinking about me too
The artist still hopes that their significant other also thinks about them often.
And if you feel like I do
The singer is still wondering if their significant other shares the same intense feelings of love.
Let's get together 'bout two
The artist is still suggesting a specific time to meet.
What cha think about, tell me what cha think about
The singer is still asking for the opinion and thoughts of their significant other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE LEVERT, EDWIN LAMAR NICHOLAS, GERALD EDWARD LEVERT
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