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.
goodbye
Guy Lyrics
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Oh
Oh
No baby, no baby, no baby
Oh
No
Hey boy
No baby, no baby, no baby
Even though I hate to leave girl
For I cried as I walked out the door (the door, I cried)
Temptation, it asked for me to stay
But we've been through the same things
I can't believe that this is happening to us
We made vows to never depart
I turn my head to see if you're hurt
Cause I also believe deep in my heart baby
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
But fairy tales don't always come true
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
I guess you knew and blew a good thing, baby
'Cause I'm saying bye bye (don't go)
My sunny days just ain't the same
Every hour of the day brings me tears (I cry too)
So I guess I have to keep on hoping, wishing, praying, that you are here
And, I'd rather end this self misery
Then to go on living without you
And and I, I ask myself over and over again
Did leaving you make me a fool baby
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
But fairy tales don't always come true
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
I guess you knew, I guess you knew we blew a good thing, yeah yeahhhh
'Cause I'm saying bye bye, bye bye
Goodbye love
You know I'm saying bye bye
Goodbye love
Bye bye
Goodbye Love
Bye bye my love, yeahhh
What must I do if I can't spend this moment with you
I'm out of my mind
Just help me to regain my sanity
Baby, bye bye baby, bye bye
Goodbye love
I don't really want to leave you baby
I'm so confused baby
Goodbye love
Good, good, goodbye baby
Goodbye love
Don't leave me baby till we make love just one more time
Make it feel forever, this is all I ask
Goodbye love
Good, good, good, good, good, good
Give me the keys back babe
I want your love back babe (fade out)
The song "Goodbye" by Guy is a soulful and heart-wrenching ballad about a breakup. The singer addresses his partner or ex, convincing himself to stay strong and endure the pain of leaving her. He is torn between his love for her and the realization that they are no longer compatible. He acknowledges that they have been through a lot together, and even made promises to stay together. However, he also acknowledges that sometimes, fairy tales do not end well. He concludes that he has no choice but to say goodbye, acknowledging the inevitability of the situation.
The lyrics of the song show the depth of emotions that come with a breakup. The singer is present in the moment, feeling the pain and anguish of leaving someone he loves. He is trying to keep his composure and not give in to temptation and go back to his ex, who he knows may not be good for him in the long run. The song is also a reflection on relationships and the idea that sometimes, even the best relationships can end in heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't go
Please don't leave me
Oh
Expressing sadness
No baby, no baby, no baby
Repeated request to stay
Hey boy
Calling out to significant other
Even though I hate to leave girl
Leaving is painful
For I cried as I walked out the door (the door, I cried)
Feeling emotional while leaving
Temptation, it asked for me to stay
Desire to stay
But we've been through the same things
Shared experiences
I can't believe that this is happening to us
Shock and disbelief
We made vows to never depart
Committed to staying together
I turn my head to see if you're hurt
Concerned for significant other's well-being
Cause I also believe deep in my heart baby
Conflicted emotions
(You said you'll never leave me, I said I'll never leave you)
Promises of staying together
But fairy tales don't always come true
Reality is harsh
(You promised to stay with me, I promised to stay with you)
Repeating promises
I guess you knew and blew a good thing, baby
Realization of lost opportunity
'Cause I'm saying bye bye (don't go)
Final goodbye
My sunny days just ain't the same
Feeling depressed
Every hour of the day brings me tears (I cry too)
Constantly upset
So I guess I have to keep on hoping, wishing, praying, that you are here
Holding onto hope
And, I'd rather end this self misery
Willing to end the pain
Then to go on living without you
Life is unbearable without significant other
And and I, I ask myself over and over again
Reflecting on the situation
Did leaving you make me a fool baby
Regretting the decision to leave
'Cause I'm saying bye bye, bye bye
Repeating goodbye
Goodbye love
Final farewell
Bye bye my love, yeahhh
Last goodbye
What must I do if I can't spend this moment with you
Missing significant other
I'm out of my mind
Distraught and confused
Just help me to regain my sanity
Asking for help and support
Good, good, goodbye baby
Saying goodbye again
Don't leave me baby till we make love just one more time
Asking for one last moment together
Make it feel forever, this is all I ask
Wanting the moment to last forever
Give me the keys back babe
Requesting items back
I want your love back babe (fade out)
Wanting love to return
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Written by: AARON HALL, GENE GRIFFIN, TEDDY RILEY, TIMOTHY GATLING
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Aleyicheni Moses Oduh
on Piece Of My Love
gud, nice nd cuuuuuuulll.