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.
You Can Call Me Crazy
Guy Lyrics
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Girls back to back, I knew it wasn't right
Never thought that I would ever meet a girl
So fine so fresh, who could rock my world
Oh God, I'm hooked into her web
Fellas, I apologize but I have to step
Gotta feeling, a hunch, by the look in her eye
She's my inspiration, I need her in my life
You know that it's true
You can call me crazy
You can call me crazy
You know I'm hooked on you
I guess I'm strung out
Whatever you may call it, it's love without a doubt
Perfect this feeling so strong, I need her love tonight
I don't care what you say, I know this love is right
You know that it's true
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You know that it's true
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You know that it's true
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You can call me crazy, you can call me crazy
You know that it's true
You can call me crazy
In "You Can Call Me Crazy," Guy sings about a love so strong that it feels like an addiction, with the singer being torn between his old ways of hooking up with multiple women and his newfound desire to be with one special girl whom he believes is his inspiration and his love is right. The lyrics depict the moment of realization that the singer has finally met someone who is worth giving up his past for. He confesses that he's "hooked into her web" and it is evident that he's willing to change, knowing that the girl is worth it. Despite what others may think, he is convinced that his feelings for this girl are true, and the chorus repeats the sentiment, "You can call me crazy," emphasizing the depth of his strong, romantic feelings.
The song's lyrics are a perfect representation of the New Jack Swing genre, which refers to the fusion of elements from hip hop, R&B, and funk. This genre became popular in the late 1980s through the early 1990s, where artists layered samples, drum machines, and synthesizers to create an exciting and dynamic sound that was perfect for dancing. Teddy Riley, the founder of the group Guy, is credited with creating the New Jack Swing sound. The song is also the title track for Guy's third studio album.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen times when I used hang out all night
I have memories of staying out all night with multiple women in a row, although I knew it was not the right thing to do.
Girls back to back, I knew it wasn't right
I used to have multiple women one after the other, and I knew it was not morally correct.
Never thought that I would ever meet a girl
I never thought that I would find someone special in my life.
So fine so fresh, who could rock my world
I found someone who is wonderful and fresh; someone who can make my life more interesting and happier than ever before.
Oh God, I'm hooked into her web
I feel trapped and entangled in her charm.
Fellas, I apologize but I have to step
I apologize to my friends for leaving them for this amazing girl.
Gotta feeling, a hunch, by the look in her eye
I have a feeling that she is the one for me, by the way she looks at me.
She's my inspiration, I need her in my life
She motivates me to be a better person and I can't imagine my life without her anymore.
You know that it's true
The feeling I have for her is genuine and real.
You can call me crazy
Others may perceive my love for her as irrational or insane.
You know I'm hooked on you
I am hopelessly in love with her and cannot resist her.
I guess I'm strung out
I am addicted to her love and cannot function without her presence.
Whatever you may call it, it's love without a doubt
Regardless of how others view my love for her, it is undoubtedly a true and passionate love.
Perfect this feeling so strong, I need her love tonight
The feeling of love that I have for her is impeccable and I crave her love all the time.
I don't care what you say, I know this love is right
I don't care if any others criticize our love, I know it's the perfect thing for me and I am sticking to it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, TIMOTHY WILLIAM GATLING, GENE GRIFFIN, AARON ROBIN III HALL
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.