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.
Not A Day
Guy Lyrics
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I don't know why I need you,
all the time, I needed you...
Girl it seems I need you all my life...
Oh, not a day goes by, not an hour goes by, yeah...
Not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you...
Not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you...
This is more than a sexual feelin', (oh yeah)
to me you're more appealin',
not just your mind, but your body, and your soul!!!
Oh-oh, not a day goes by, not an hour goes by,
not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you!
Oh, not a day goes by, not an hour goes by!
Not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you!
Every time I close my eyes, you are right there,
in my mind, in my mind, there's a special place for you!
Teddy, Teddy, play it for me! Play it 'til you feel it, Teddy!
Oh, oh, oh!!! Diddy sing it!!!
Oh!! Not a day goes by, not an hour goes by, yeah,
not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you, oh...
The song "Not A Day" by Guy is a romantic ballad that conveys deep feelings of love and longing for a girl. The artist sings about how he doesn't know why he needs the girl but is constantly thinking of her, and that he has a special place for her in his mind. He acknowledges that his attraction goes beyond physical and that he finds her appealing not just for her body but also her mind and soul.
The chorus of the song "Not a day goes by, not an hour goes by, not a moment goes by that I'm not thinking of you" highlights the intensity of his feelings for the girl. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that she is constantly on his mind at all times, and he cannot stop thinking about her.
The artist equally acknowledges the sexual attraction he feels towards the girl but also emphasizes the emotional dimension that comes with it. In essence, the theme of the song is love, desire, and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I need you,
I'm unsure why you have such a hold on me,
all the time, I needed you...
I can't seem to live without you constantly on my mind,
Girl it seems I need you all my life...
My love for you has become a permanent fixture in my life,
Not a day goes by, not an hour goes by, yeah...
I think about you constantly, without a single break,
Not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you...
I'm constantly consumed by thoughts of you,
This is more than a sexual feelin', (oh yeah)
My love for you surpasses any physical attraction,
to me you're more appealin',
I'm drawn to more than just your physical appearance,
not just your mind, but your body, and your soul!!!
I love and cherish every aspect of who you are as a person,
Every time I close my eyes, you are right there,
You've permeated every corner of my mind,
in my mind, in my mind, there's a special place for you!
You hold a special, irreplaceable position in my heart and mind,
Oh!! Not a day goes by, not an hour goes by, yeah,
My obsessive thoughts of you never let up,
not a moment goes by that I'm not thinkin' of you, oh...
You are always at the forefront of my thoughts and feelings,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, AARON HALL, DAMION HALL, KANDACE N. LOVE, JACORE BAPTISTE
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.