Hi-Five was signed to Jive Records and released their first album, Hi-Five, in 1990. The album went multi-platinum and was produced by award-winning hitmaker Teddy Riley; it included such singles as "I Just Can't Handle It", "I Can't Wait Another Minute", and their biggest hit to date, "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)", which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard R&B chart. The group enjoyed mainstream success and received comparisons to many of their R&B counterparts, namely New Edition.
Hi-Five's second LP, Keep It Goin' On, came out in 1992. Though not as successful as their debut effort, several tracks from this album, including "She's Playing Hard To Get" and the R. Kelly-penned "Quality Time" got major airplay. Shortly after this album was released, Roderick "Pooh" Clark was involved in a near-fatal automobile accident. In 1993, Hi-Five emerged with a third album, Faithful, which featured the songs "Unconditional Love" and "Never Should Have Let You Go".
After Hi-Five disbanded around 1994, Thompson released a solo album, Sexsational. He scored a minor hit with "I Wanna Love Like That".
In 2005, Thompson re-incarnated Hi-Five with four new members, one of whom is his younger brother, Jordan. Their new album The Return was released in 2006 on Thompson's independent label, N'Depth.
Unfortunately, on June 1st, 2007, the lead singer Tony Thompson passed away in his hometown of Waco, TX. During this time, Tony Thompson was working on a reunion.
Tony's vision is now coming to fruition with the leadership of long-time friend and band mate, "Trus" (Treston Irby) who has retooled Hi-Five to preserve the signature 90's sound and create new music for listeners born in the 90's. They are now in the studio and preparing to drop a new album on Irby's Bronx Most Wanted label.
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As One
Hi-Five Lyrics
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Can we talk alone?
But I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute
Little lady you look so fine
Can't turn my eyes away
So much I want to say, and
We'll turn the lights down low
And dance so very slow
I know that we don't know each other well
But I can't believe I'm wasting your time, oh no
So tell me what to do
For the love of you tonight
'Cause I've been holding back what I feel
Love's so real
But I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute
'Cause I've been holding back all I feel
I'm for real
'Cause I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute for your love
Your love...
No...
No no baby
Sweet lady
Don't you look away
I don't mean to make you shy
But we haven't got much time
Tonight I know just what to say, yeah
I'll love your cares away
And you and I will find a way
You know that there's a possibility
That we'll never get this chance once again, oh no
So tell me what to do
For the love of you tonight
Baby tonight
'Cause I've been holding back what I feel
Love's so real
But I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute
'Cause I've been holding back all I feel
I'm for real
'Cause I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute for your love
Your love...
No...
No no baby
I know that we don't know each other well
But I can't believe I'm wasting your time, oh no
So tell me what to do for the love of you
Tonight...
Tonight baby
'Cause I've been holding back what I feel
Love's so real
But I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute
'Cause I've been holding back all I feel
I'm for real
'Cause I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute for your love
Your love...
No...
No no baby
(I can't wait another minute)
(Not another minute baby)
But I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute
'Cause I've been holding back all I feel
I'm for real
'Cause I can't wait another minute
I can't wait another minute for your love
Ooh...no...
Don't make me wait another minute
Oh no baby
For your love
The Hi-Five's "As One" is a love song that expresses the feeling of waiting for love and taking it to the next level. The singer communicates their interest in a lady and wants to be alone with them. He cannot wait to express his love and have the lady share the moment with him. He knows they don't know each other well but emphasizes that it's a chance that may never come again. In the chorus, he reveals that he's been holding back his feelings, but he can't wait another minute because the love is so real.
The singer tries to reassure the lady by encouraging her not to look away and to listen to what he has to say. He increases his efforts by alleviating her doubts with his words of care and dancing away her worry with slow steps. He wants to remind her that they are in this together and that they can make it happen if they believe in themselves.
In summary, "As One" is a song that expresses the feeling of being in love and the urgency to express it to the other party. It emphasizes taking advantage of the moment, overcoming doubts and insecurities, and embracing love as it is.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I've been waiting so long for this chance...
I have been waiting for this chance to tell you my true feelings for a long time.
Can we talk alone?
Can we have a private conversation?
But I can't wait another minute
I cannot wait any longer.
Little lady you look so fine
You look wonderful, my lady.
Can't turn my eyes away
I am captivated by your beauty.
So much I want to say, and
I have a lot I want to express.
Tonight I want to make you mine
I desire to make you mine tonight.
We'll turn the lights down low
I suggest we dim the lights.
And dance so very slow
Let us dance slowly together.
I know that we don't know each other well
I understand that we do not know each other well.
But I can't believe I'm wasting your time, oh no
I cannot believe that I am wasting your time.
So tell me what to do
Please instruct me on what I should do.
For the love of you tonight
For our love tonight.
'Cause I've been holding back what I feel
I have been hiding my true feelings.
Love's so real
My love for you is genuine.
No no baby
No, my beloved.
Sweet lady
My sweet lady.
Don't you look away
Please look at me.
I don't mean to make you shy
I do not want to make you feel uncomfortable.
But we haven't got much time
We do not have a lot of time.
Tonight I know just what to say, yeah
Tonight I know exactly what I want to express.
I'll love your cares away
I will make your worries disappear with my love.
And you and I will find a way
Together, we will find a way.
You know that there's a possibility
It is important to note that this opportunity may not present itself again.
So tell me what to do for the love of you tonight
Please instruct me on what I should do to show my love for you tonight.
I can't wait another minute
I am unable to wait any longer.
Not another minute baby
I cannot wait any longer, my love.
Don't make me wait another minute
Please do not make me wait any longer.
For your love
For your undying love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC FOSTER WHITE
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