Guy was a popular 1980s and 1990s hip-hop, funk, R&B and soul band that was… Read Full Bio ↴Guy was a popular 1980s and 1990s hip-hop, funk, R&B and soul band that was one of the early pioneers of hip-hop/R&B music and which set a trend in the early 1990s in a movement called the New jack swing.

Formed in Harlem, New York in 1987 by young musician/record producer Teddy Riley, the original members of Guy included Riley and R&B singer-songwriters Aaron Hall and Timmy Gatling, who were students at HBCU Virginia State 1988. Gatling left after the first album was done and was quickly replaced by Aaron's younger brother Damian. Upon its release, the album went platinum three times over and included classics like "Groove Me", "Teddy's Jam," "I Like", "Piece of My Love" and "Merry-Go-Round of Love". That first album quickly established the group and Riley as musical forces.

After producing music for other artists other than his group, Riley returned to the group after they opened for New Edition and released their second album, The Future, in 1990. The songs "I Wanna Get Wit U" and "Let's Chill" gave them a broader, mainstream fan base. However, as soon as The Future's success had dried up, Guy would be album-less for much of the 1990s. In the meantime, Riley went on to produce for artists such as Heavy D and Michael Jackson, and formed another R&B group named Blackstreet. Both Aaron and his brother Damian recorded solo albums, Aaron being a major influence on the style of R'n'b singer R. Kelly.

In 2000, Riley and the Hall brothers reunited to release their first album in nine years titled Guy III. The album featured the modest hit "Dancin'", but their label MCA Records had a hard time promoting it. As quickly as it was released, it quickly dropped from the public radar. Since then, Guy has been relatively quiet, but rumors of working on a new album still linger.

In 2006 They were part of New Jack Reunion Tour line up, along with Blackstreet and New Edition.

2004
Guy Lyrics

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Yeah
G-you-why 2-k-4, yeah

Two zero zero four
(Repeat above throughout)

In the year 2004
Life will be like one big party

The sensation of cultural unity
Hatin' is over and there's positivity
This is a new world, some things haven't changed
Yo, a party is a party no matter what day
There are angels laced in platinum robes
And a Benz is still a Benz, wheels dipped in chrome
The ladies are still fly with futuristic styles
You know flossin ain't over, it's just computerized
So now tell me is the fugure what you thought it would be?
For every cloudy vision is now reality
Now these words you hear is not meant to scare
But in fact they're here to make you aware
So just like before, you know, in the past
The future's what we make it
So let's make it last
Get on yo' ass
G-you-why-2-K, 'bove y'all
(Repeat 8x)

Take it to the bridge

Overall Meaning

Guy's song "2004" is a prophetic and optimistic tribute to the year 2004. The song describes a future where cultural unity and positivity reign supreme. According to the lyrics, life in 2004 is a non-stop party, where angels in platinum robes mingle with ladies in futuristic styles. Despite technological advancements, the fundamentals of life - parties, cars, and fly women - remain unchanged. The song's message is that while some aspects of life have changed, ultimately, the future is what we make of it. The lyrics encourage listeners to take control of the future, make it a positive one, and make it last.

Line by Line Meaning

In the year 2004
Referring to the year 2004

Life will be like one big party
Life in 2004 will be very enjoyable, like a big celebration

The sensation of cultural unity
People will feel a strong sense of togetherness and unity across different cultures and backgrounds

Hatin' is over and there's positivity
People will be more positive and respectful towards each other, and hate will no longer be prevalent

This is a new world, some things haven't changed
Despite being a new year, some things will remain the same in the world

Yo, a party is a party no matter what day
Parties will always be fun, regardless of the day of the week or the year

There are angels laced in platinum robes
There are wealthy people dressed in expensive and shiny clothes, similar to angels

And a Benz is still a Benz, wheels dipped in chrome
Luxury cars like the Mercedes Benz will still exist and have shiny chrome wheels

The ladies are still fly with futuristic styles
Women will still be fashionable and stylish, adopting futuristic looks

You know flossin ain't over, it's just computerized
People will still flaunt their wealth and status, but in a more technological and modern way

So now tell me is the fugure what you thought it would be?
Asking the listener whether the future is what they imagined or not

For every cloudy vision is now reality
Things that were once uncertain are now true and real

Now these words you hear is not meant to scare
Assuring the listener that the lyrics of the song are not meant to frighten them

But in fact they're here to make you aware
The lyrics are meant to inform or enlighten the listener about the future

So just like before, you know, in the past
Asking the listener to look at the past and how things were carried out

The future's what we make it
The future is determined by our actions in the present

So let's make it last
Encouraging the listener to make the future last through positive actions

Get on yo' ass
Encouraging the listener to get up and start working towards a better future

G-you-why-2-K, 'bove y'all
Short form of the song's title - Guy's Year 2004, above all

Take it to the bridge
Referring to the chorus and inviting listeners to sing along to the next part of the song

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMION HALL, TONY RICH, TEDDY RILEY

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