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.
Love Online
Guy Lyrics
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Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh
I'm feeling you, but you're not standing in front of me
How did we make this connection through my computer screen?
The power of your words hit me, now you got me started; got my mind baby, right where you want it now; all I want to do is be right next to you so I can * and you can * .
I can't believe I found
Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh (I can't wait to see you)
Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh
I want to make you a part of me. So, let's bridge the internet; be all that we can because we're like 2 birds of a feather, so far apart yet come together. I want to do the things we say on our Instant Messanger; make you real instead, like you'll expect it is. The moment that we started this, got inside me like a virus, but destroyed the fear inside us so baby now it's all
Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I (I'm ready for your love baby. I can't wait to see you)
Love online, do or die (My sweet love online)
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I, baby
Oh oh
You've got mail
I've been waiting, inside debating, anticipating, how you'll take me, on this day, all the things I say, when the moment comes, when we meet face to face, the moment of truth will be you, will your feelings change? No computer to hide behind, tonite we're gonna find, if you're what you describe. Will this be
Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh (I can't wait to see you)
Love online, do or die (My sweet love online)
Time to see, email me
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh (Can't wait to fall in love again)
Love online, do or die (I'm so nervous baby)
Time to see, email me (I'll fall in love again)
Saturday night, you and I (with you baby baby)
Oh oh
Love online, do or die (LOL with me)
Time to see, email me (LOL with me)
Saturday night, you and I
Oh oh (Can't wait baby)
Love online, do or die
Time to see, email me
Goodbye
The song Love Online by Guy is about finding love through the internet. The lyrics describe a relationship that began through a computer screen, but has become real and intense enough for the singer to want to see their virtual partner in person. The song delves into the possible anxieties that arise from online dating and anticipation of the moment of truth when the virtual relationship becomes a reality.
The first verse introduces the idea of an online romantic relationship, the excitement of hearing from the other person (Welcome, you've got mail) and the urgency of the situation (Love online, do or die). The singer expresses their feelings for their partner despite the fact they haven't met face to face. In the second verse, the singer talks about bridging the gap between virtual and real life, comparing themselves to birds of a feather. The song ends with the anticipation of finally meeting the online partner in real life, with the nerves and excitement that come with that.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome, you've got mail
Notification of a received email
Love online, do or die
The high stakes nature of online love
Time to see, email me
A call to action to arrange a meeting
Saturday night, you and I
The anticipation of a potential date
Oh oh
A joyful exclamation
I'm feeling you, but you're not standing in front of me
The realization that a genuine connection has been made online
How did we make this connection through my computer screen?
The wonderment of how two people can fall for each other online
But I feel as if I know you well and it's real, know how I can tell?
An acknowledgement that a real emotional bond has formed
The power of your words hit me, now you got me started; got my mind baby, right where you want it now; all I want to do is be right next to you so I can * and you can * .
The intoxicating effect of online flirting
I can't believe I found
Gratefulness at having found someone special online
I want to make you a part of me. So, let's bridge the internet; be all that we can because we're like 2 birds of a feather, so far apart yet come together.
A yearning to make the online relationship a real, tangible one
I want to do the things we say on our Instant Messanger; make you real instead, like you'll expect it is.
Desire to take the online conversation to the next level
The moment that we started this, got inside me like a virus, but destroyed the fear inside us so baby now it's all
Describing the impact of falling in love online
You've got mail
Notification of a received email
I've been waiting, inside debating, anticipating, how you'll take me, on this day, all the things I say, when the moment comes
The nervousness of meeting in person for the first time
When we meet face to face, the moment of truth will be you, will your feelings change?
Questioning whether their online chemistry will translate in person
No computer to hide behind, tonite we're gonna find, if you're what you describe.
The fear of not living up to expectations
Love online, do or die (My sweet love online)
Reiterating the dramatic nature of online love
Can't wait to fall in love again (I'm so nervous baby)
Anticipation and nervousness before meeting in person
(LOL with me)
Requesting to share humor and laughter
Goodbye
Closing statement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON ROBIN III HALL, ALSTON WILLIAMS, DAMION HALL, JOE WILLIAMS, LEON F. III SYLVERS, RAY HOPKINS, TEDDY RILEY
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.