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.
Tell Me What You Like
Guy Lyrics
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(Baby)
Tell me what you need, tell me what you need
(I'll get it for you)
Show me who you are, show me who you are (Honey)
Show me who you are, show me who you are
(I'll be there for you)
I could be the one, I could be the one.
I could be the one, I could be the one.
(I'll do it for you)
Tell me what me you need, tell me what you need, (honey)
Tell me what you need tell me what you
(need)
Forget what you've lost, forget what you've lost. (Honey)
Forget what you've lost, forget what you've lost. Leave it in the past, leave it in the past.
(Baby)
Leave it in the past, leave it in the past.
Don't , sacrifice your heart, sacrifice your heart.
(Baby)
Sacrifice your heart, sacrifice your heart. Show me who you are, show me who your are (Honey)
Show me who you are, show me who you are.
Tell me what you want, tell me what you want (Baby)
Tell me what you need, tell me what you need (I'll get it for you)
Show me who you are, show me who you are (Honey)
Show me who you are, show me who you are (I'll be there for you)
I could be the one, I could be the one. (Baby)
I could be the one, I could be the one. (I'll do it for you)
Tell me what me who you are, show me who you are. (honey)
Show me who you are, show me who you are. (Honey)
show me who you are show me who you are.
Don't be afraid, your pain is mine. Trust your self, and take your time. Your fear is just, an illusion.
My babe beware, of the confusion.
Tell me what you want, tell me what you want , baby, tell me what you need tell me what you need.
(I love you honey)
Acting like you are, acting like you are
(Honey)
Acting like you are, acting like you are. I love you, honey.
Guy's song "Tell Me What You Like" is about a failing relationship which the singer is trying to salvage. It starts off with the singer asking his partner to tell him what she wants and likes so that he can fix their relationship. He reminisces about when they were in love and used to share everything, including their laughter, passion and non-stop conversation. But now, he feels like they barely talk and he needs an explanation for what's wrong.
The chorus is a desperate plea from the singer to his partner to tell him what she wants and needs from him. He knows that they can make things right if they communicate but wishes she would come forward and tell him what's wrong instead of leaving him in the dark. The lyrics reflect on how love can be complicated and how communication is the key to making a relationship work.
The final verses of the song highlight the singer's need to understand his partner's feelings, he wants to know what she likes and what she wants so that they can continue to maintain their relationship.
In summary, Guy's "Tell Me What You Like" is a moving and emotional song that speaks to the challenges faced by couples in failing relationships. It stresses the importance of open communication and the need for partners to be honest with each other to keep their love alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me baby, what do you want, ooh
Asking for open communication about desires and needs.
Just tell me what you like
Encouraging honesty and openness about preferences.
Midnight candlelight
Setting the scene for a romantic and intimate moment.
You and I
Acknowledging the presence of both partners in the relationship.
Promised to share love for life
Making a commitment to each other for a long-term relationship.
But I must have been a fool
Admitting fault or mistake in the relationship.
'Cause me and you
Acknowledging the current state of the relationship.
Don't talk the way we used to
Recognizing a breakdown in communication.
I just need to know
Expressing a desire for clarity and understanding.
I'm in need of an explanation
Prompting for an explanation for the changes in the relationship.
'Cause I know that we still can make it right
Holding onto hope for the relationship.
With no words love is complication
Acknowledging the difficulties that can arise in a relationship without open communication.
Do you love me baby
Expressing doubt and seeking reassurance about the partner's feelings.
Remember when we played
Reminiscing about good times shared in the relationship.
Run through the rain
Recalling a particular shared experience in the relationship.
Love was laughter love was right
Describing the positive emotions and feelings associated with the relationship.
I never shed a tear
Suggesting a sense of emotional strength or resistance.
When you were near
Describing a feeling of comfort and safety in the partner's presence.
Passion was never ending yeah
Recalling a time in the relationship when there was a strong sense of passion.
Then you hurt me so
Acknowledging a negative event or experience in the relationship.
But I feel only pure compassion
Choosing to approach the situation with compassion rather than anger or bitterness.
You know and I know we can make it
Affirming the potential for the relationship to be successful.
Give me a reason just tell me what you like
Asking for specific information about how to improve the relationship.
I don't want us to put our trust into time
Expressing a desire to actively work on the relationship rather than wait for things to change over time.
Tell me baby what do you need
Requesting information about the partner's needs in the relationship.
Ooh, got to tell me
Emphasizing the importance of open communication in the relationship.
Tell me now
Urging for immediate communication and clarity.
Tell me what you like baby
Continuing to encourage honest and open communication about preferences in the relationship.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALYSSA OLIVER, ASHTON CONE, LUKE WILD
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The Gooch
I so appreciate being apart of this era. Great music like this and great TV shows like New York Undercover. Life was good back then.
Ismahan Macow
2021! And still loving it ๐ music ainโt like this nomore
Sadiq Akbar-Basha
2022 already ๐ฅณ
Nelson Swamp
This song was severely underrated. One of Guy's best jams, in my humble opinion.
JONNIE ROMAINE THOMAS
This one song rivals and decimates any so called "NEW MUSIC" today. A perfect blend of R&b..real Hip Hop..classical. A group made up of a classic singer..producer and choreographer. The new school is not even old school it's no school at all. A TIMELESS song. It's got to come back...
Mark Roach
Its Guy self explanatory Teddy aaron damian its wrap ๐
V C
Probably my favorite song in the world. You don't understand how all through high school any party/dance I went to I had to request this song. If my ass was on the wall this is the motherfucker that would get me in the middle of the dance floor
jesus garcia
ESTE TEMA ME TRAE MUCHOS RECUERDOS .....ESTO ES MUSICA
Tonderayi Gowora
this has to be one of Guy's best songs no doubt! awesome track.
TWICKS
I miss that New Jack Swing! Don't make music like this anymore :(
Thanks for the upload!