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.
The Future
Guy Lyrics
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Brother, sisters
Get ready for the future
Take a look around you, it ain't workin'
Instead of us, hurt can be a jerk
It ain't gonna happen man, not today
It's the future, it's the future
Let's join hands, stopping all the dangers
We can be a better world
For the future
I'm saying that
Now we're here living in confusion
No one knows what is an illusion
There's a chance for us in the future
I'm singing of the
The future, we can be together
The future, better than the world today
The future, oh, we can be so different
The future
The future, the future
The future, the future
Jealousy and being strife
If we keep this up, we all lose our life
Love and peace is what we need
Today
Look around we can make it happen
It's not hard, we have other reasons
Take a chance and make it last forever
The future, we can be together
The future, don't you worry about a thing, no baby
The future, mothers
The future, fathers, raise your children right
The future, don't worry about them in the future
The future, it will be all, it will be alright
The future, I'm talking about
The future, I'm singing about the future
The future, I
The future, I can't wait for the future
The future, everything will be alright
The future, everything will be alright
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, it's the future
It's future, the future, get with the feature, the future
The lyrics of Guy's song The Future talks about the need for us to come together regardless of race, gender or nationality, to create a better world for the future. The song begins with Guy reiterating the importance of the future and how we need to prepare for it. He then urges his listeners to look around and see that things are not working and that we need to do something about it. Rather than continue to hate each other, Guy believes that we can be lovers or the people and join hands to stop all the dangers we face.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for us to work together to create a better world for the future. Guy sings of the confusion that we are currently living in and acknowledges that we need to change our ways if we want a better tomorrow. He advises that we ignore things like jealousy and strife and embrace love and peace so that we don't lose our lives. The song ends with Guy expressing his optimism for the future and his belief that everything will be alright if we all work together to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
The word is the future, is the future, is future, is the future
The future is the subject of this song; it is important, relevant, and constant.
Brother, sisters
We are all in this together, regardless of gender or personal beliefs.
Get ready for the future
Prepare yourself for what is to come; the future requires our attention and action.
Take a look around you, it ain't workin'
Our current way of life is not sustainable and it is time for change.
Instead of us, hurt can be a jerk
We need to act with kindness and compassion towards one another.
It ain't gonna happen man, not today
Change will not come without effort and determination, and it will not happen overnight.
It's the future, it's the future
The future is what matters, and it is up to us to make it better.
We can be lovers or the people
We have the choice to focus on love and unity, rather than focusing on our differences.
Let's join hands, stopping all the dangers
Working together, we can overcome the obstacles and problems that threaten our future.
We can be a better world
It is possible to make the world a better place if we work for it together.
For the future
Our actions must be focused on creating a better world for those who come after us.
I'm saying that
The following words are my thoughts and ideas on the matter.
Now we're here living in confusion
We are currently living in a world that is often overwhelming and difficult to understand.
No one knows what is an illusion
We are bombarded with false or misleading information and it is hard to tell what is real and what is not.
There's a chance for us in the future
Despite the difficulties we face, there is still hope for a better future.
I'm singing of the
Through music, I am expressing my hopes and dreams for the future.
The future, we can be together
Working together, we can create a future that is united and peaceful.
The future, better than the world today
The future has the potential to be a significant improvement on the present day.
The future, oh, we can be so different
We have the power to change the world and make it a better place.
Jealousy and being strife
These negative emotions will only lead to more problems and conflicts.
If we keep this up, we all lose our life
If we do not work to overcome our problems, we will all suffer in the long run.
Love and peace is what we need
The solution to our problems is to promote love and peace in the world.
Look around we can make it happen
We have the resources and the ability to create a better world if we put our minds to it.
It's not hard, we have other reasons
While it may seem challenging, there are many compelling reasons to work towards a better future.
Take a chance and make it last forever
We must be willing to take risks and work hard to make the future a reality.
The future, mothers
Mothers have an important role to play in shaping the future of the world.
The future, fathers, raise your children right
Fathers also have an important responsibility to teach their children to be kind, compassionate, and responsible.
The future, don't worry about them in the future
If we work hard to create a better world, future generations will benefit and thrive.
The future, it will be all, it will be alright
If we work together and focus on creating a better world, the future will be brighter and more promising.
The future, I'm talking about
This song is about the future and what we can do to make it better.
The future, I'm singing about the future
Through my music, I am expressing my hope and optimism for the future.
The future, I
This song is a personal expression of my thoughts and feelings about the future.
The future, I can't wait for the future
I am excited and optimistic about what the future holds.
The future, everything will be alright
I believe that if we work together, we can create a future that is hopeful and positive.
It's future, it's the future
The future is important and relevant.
Get with the feature, the future
It is time for all of us to start working towards a better future.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sentric Music
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, AARON HALL, DAMION HALL, DAVID WAY
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.