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.
Goodbye Love
Guy Lyrics
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Oh
Oh
No baby, no baby, no baby
Oh
No
Hey boy
No baby, no baby, no baby
Even though I hate to leave girl
For I cried as I walked out the door (the door, I cried)
Temptation, it asked for me to stay
But we've been through the same things
I can't believe that this is happening to us
We made vows to never depart
I turn my head to see if you're hurt
Cause I also believe deep in my heart baby
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
But fairy tales don't always come true
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
I guess you knew and blew a good thing, baby
'Cause I'm saying bye bye (don't go)
My sunny days just ain't the same
Every hour of the day brings me tears (I cry too)
So I guess I have to keep on hoping, wishing, praying, that you are here
And, I'd rather end this self misery
Then to go on living without you
And and I, I ask myself over and over again
Did leaving you make me a fool baby
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
But fairy tales don't always come true
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
I guess you knew, I guess you knew we blew a good thing, yeah yeahhhh
'Cause I'm saying bye bye, bye bye
Goodbye love
You know I'm saying bye bye
Goodbye love
Bye bye
Goodbye Love
Bye bye my love, yeahhh
What must I do if I can't spend this moment with you
I'm out of my mind
Just help me to regain my sanity
Baby, bye bye baby, bye bye
Goodbye love
I don't really want to leave you baby
I'm so confused baby
Goodbye love
Good, good, goodbye baby
Goodbye love
Don't leave me baby till we make love just one more time
Make it feel forever, this is all I ask
Goodbye love
Good, good, good, good, good, good
Give me the keys back babe
I want your love back babe (fade out)
The song "Goodbye Love" by Guy is an emotional R&B ballad that tells the story of a man who is leaving his lover behind. The opening lines of the song express the man's hesitation in leaving his partner, begging her not to go. As the song progresses, the man reveals the reasons for his departure. He is feeling lost and confused and unable to cope with the pain and emotional turmoil of the relationship.
As he leaves his lover, the man reflects on the promises they made to each other and the plans they had for their future. He wonders if he made a mistake by leaving her and questions whether their love was strong enough to endure the challenges they faced as a couple.
Throughout the song, Guy's soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics capture the raw emotion and pain of a breakup. It is a poignant and moving tribute to lost love that has resonated with audiences for over 30 years.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't go
Please don't leave me
Oh
Exclamation of despair
Oh
Exclamation of despair
No baby, no baby, no baby
Repeated plea to stay
Oh
Exclamation of despair
No
Repeated denial of leaving
Hey boy
Addressing oneself, internal monologue
No baby, no baby, no baby
Repeated plea to stay
No no no no no no, don't want to go
Absolute refusal to leave
Even though I hate to leave girl
Acknowledgment that leaving is painful
For I cried as I walked out the door (the door, I cried)
Expression of the emotional turmoil in leaving
Temptation, it asked for me to stay
Admitting the pull to stay
But we've been through the same things
Shared experiences but still leaving
I can't believe that this is happening to us
Disbelief that it has come to this
We made vows to never depart
Reminder of the promises made
I turn my head to see if you're hurt
Showing concern for the other person
Cause I also believe deep in my heart baby
Admitting feelings despite leaving
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
Recalling previous promises made
But fairy tales don't always come true
Realization that not everything is perfect
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
Reiteration of previous promises made
I guess you knew and blew a good thing, baby
Blaming the other person for the relationship ending
'Cause I'm saying bye bye (don't go)
Confirmation of leaving
My sunny days just ain't the same
Acknowledging the change in happiness level
Every hour of the day brings me tears (I cry too)
Admission of emotion and sadness
So I guess I have to keep on hoping, wishing, praying, that you are here
Desire to reunite despite leaving
And, I'd rather end this self misery
Intention to end the emotional pain
Then to go on living without you
Unable to live without the other person
And and I, I ask myself over and over again
Internal struggle
Did leaving you make me a fool baby
Regret in leaving
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
Recalling previous promises made
But fairy tales don't always come true
Realization that not everything is perfect
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
Reiteration of previous promises made
I guess you knew, I guess you knew we blew a good thing, yeah yeahhhh
Blaming the other person for the relationship ending
'Cause I'm saying bye bye, bye bye
Confirmation of leaving
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
You know I'm saying bye bye
Confirmation of leaving
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
Bye bye
Confirmation of leaving
Goodbye Love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
Bye bye my love, yeahhh
Confirmation of leaving, acknowledgement of love
What must I do if I can't spend this moment with you
Questioning how to cope without the other person
I'm out of my mind
Admitting mental instability in coping
Just help me to regain my sanity
Requesting help to cope
Baby, bye bye baby, bye bye
Confirmation of leaving
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
I don't really want to leave you baby
Admitting desire to stay
I'm so confused baby
Feeling lost and confused
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
Good, good, goodbye baby
Confirmation of leaving, acknowledgement of love
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
Don't leave me baby till we make love just one more time
Desire to be with the other person one last time
Make it feel forever, this is all I ask
Desire to make the moment last forever
Goodbye love
Acknowledgement of love and goodbye
Good, good, good, good, good, good
Reiteration of leaving, acknowledgement of love
Give me the keys back babe
Requesting property back, signifying final goodbye
I want your love back babe (fade out)
Desire to undo the breakup, acknowledgment of love
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Written by: AARON HALL, GENE GRIFFIN, TEDDY RILEY, TIMOTHY GATLING
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.