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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Unconditional Love
Hi-Five Lyrics
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Swim the deepest sea
I will cross the desert land
I would do anything for your love, yeah
(Unconditional love)
Oh oh oh
I need unconditional love
Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Oh, yeah)
Between the heavens up above
(Conditional)
Conditional love
Some people say that I'm just an old fashioned guy
But I believe in love and all that it means
I can never say no to anything that you ask
And I really hope that you would do the same for me, yeah yeah yeah
How far will you go
It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(How far will you go, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love)
I don't know what to do
Girl, I'm head over heels in love with you
And I need to know
What it means to you, oh oh
With all this madness goin' 'round
I really think it's time that we settle down
Be my only girl and I'll be your only man
Tell me, girl
It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(Tell me how far will you go, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(I need an unconditional love, I will be there for you, baby)
It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(And that's the way it's supposed to be)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional, girl, I'll be right there for you)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(I need an unconditional love, how far will you go)
I will climb the highest peak
Swim the deepest sea
I will cross the desert land
I would do anything for your love, yeah
(Would you do the same for me)
It's about trust
(Girl, now more than ever)
(It's important for couples to stay together)
(You know, with all this madness goin' around)
(You don't know what's gonna happen)
It's about time
(You see, baby, you need somebody in your corner)
(A man that's gonna stand by you when times get tough)
(And no matter what happens I'll be there for you)
(Can you say the same)
Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Live without your love)
Between the heavens up above
(Heavens up above)
Conditional love
(Oh yeah)
Baby, once is not enough
(Once is not enough)
I can't live without your love
(Live without your love, baby)
Between the heavens up above
(Yeah)
Conditional love
It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(You and me)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Oh)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Yeah)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my baby)
It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(That's the way)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my my my my baby)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
The song Unconditional Love by Hi-Five is a love ballad in which the singer professes his love for his partner and promises to go to the ends of the earth for her. He expresses his willingness to "climb the highest peak" and "swim the deepest sea" for her, emphasizing the depth of his love. He also talks about the importance of trust and honesty in their relationship and the sacrifices they must make for each other. The song goes on to reaffirm the singer's commitment to his partner and stresses the importance of unconditional love in a relationship. He also acknowledges the significance of settling down with her and the need for both of them to be each other's only partner.
The lyrics of the song are a testament to the importance of trust, honesty, and sincerity in a romantic relationship. The singer expresses the view that true love requires sacrifice and an unfailing commitment to the other person. He also emphasizes the importance of open communication and a willingness to work through any challenges that may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
I will climb the highest peak
I am willing to go to any extreme to prove my love for you.
Swim the deepest sea
I am willing to go to any depth to prove my love for you.
I will cross the desert land
I am willing to endure any hardship to prove my love for you.
I would do anything for your love, yeah (Unconditional love)
My love for you is unconditional and I am willing to do anything to prove it.
Oh oh oh
I need unconditional love
I am in need of a love that is not based on conditions.
Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Oh, yeah)
Between the heavens up above
(Conditional)
Conditional love
I need your love constantly, and if it is not given, it becomes conditional and not enough.
Some people say that I'm just an old fashioned guy
But I believe in love and all that it means
I can never say no to anything that you ask
And I really hope that you would do the same for me, yeah yeah yeah
How far will you go
Some people say I am old-fashioned for believing in love, but I am open to anything you ask of me and hope that you will show me the same love.
It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(How far will you go, girl)
Love is supposed to be built on trust and honesty, and if we have that, our love will be unconditional, but I need to know how far you are willing to go in this relationship.
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love)
Love requires time and sacrifice, and we must be willing to pay the price to make it work, otherwise it is doomed to fail.
I don't know what to do
Girl, I'm head over heels in love with you
And I need to know
What it means to you, oh oh
I am completely in love with you, but I need to know how you feel about our relationship.
With all this madness goin' 'round
I really think it's time that we settle down
Be my only girl and I'll be your only man
Tell me, girl
Given the chaos in the world, I believe it is time for us to settle down and commit to each other, will you be my only girl, and I will be your only man?
It's about trust and honesty
And that's the way it's supposed to be
Unconditional love
(Tell me how far will you go, girl)
Love requires trust and honesty for it to be unconditional, how far are you willing to go to make our love work?
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(I need an unconditional love, I will be there for you, baby)
Love requires time and sacrifice; we must be willing to pay the price for it to work. However, if we do, our love will be unconditional, and I will make sure to always be there for you.
It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(You and me)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, girl)
Trust and honesty are crucial for our love to be unconditional, and it is supposed to be that way. Our love is unconditional, baby.
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my baby)
Love requires time and sacrifice; we must be willing to pay the price for it to work. However, if we do, our love will be unconditional, my baby.
I will climb the highest peak
Swim the deepest sea
I will cross the desert land
I would do anything for your love, yeah
(Would you do the same for me)
I am willing to go to any extreme to prove my love for you, but would you do the same for me, too?
It's about trust
(Girl, now more than ever)
(It's important for couples to stay together)
(You know, with all this madness goin' around)
(You don't know what's gonna happen)
Trust is essential in relationships, especially now more than ever, for couples to stick together because there is chaos all around.
It's about time
(You see, baby, you need somebody in your corner)
(A man that's gonna stand by you when times get tough)
(And no matter what happens I'll be there for you)
(Can you say the same)
Love requires time, but more importantly, someone in your corner who will stand by you when times get tough, and I promise to be that person for you. Can you promise the same?
Baby, once is not enough
(No)
I can't live without your love
(Live without your love)
Between the heavens up above
(Heavens up above)
Conditional love
(Oh yeah)
I need your love constantly, and if it is not given, it becomes conditional and not enough.
It's about trust and honesty
(Trust)
(Honesty)
And that's the way it's supposed to be
(You and me)
(Baby)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, girl)
It's about time and sacrifice
(Time)
(Sacrifice)
We pay the price, it's do or die
(Do or die)
Unconditional love
(Unconditional love, my my my my my my my my my baby)
Love requires trust and honesty to be unconditional; this is what our love is about, baby. It also requires us to make time and sacrifices for it because if we don't, we will pay the price. However, if we do all this, our love will be unconditional, my baby.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY LOUIS CAMPBELL II
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blakebarberi4828
My heart just breaks. Tony, Dino from HTown, the lead singer from Intro, Kenny Green. My childhood was so special because of these young brothers gone way too soon.☹️☹️☹️☹️
@maemae5873
Kenny Greene....wow I didn't know he passed ...I have to Google that
@blakebarberi4828
@Mae Mae Yes he was Bi Sexual. He died of Aids.
@kikilloyd4733
Real love was appreciated back then.
@kennethmanning1821
Respect
@lovinglanguages1
Don’t forget TC from Force MD’s..died of kidney disease 😭😭
@brittny6215
Just think, if I didn't grow up in the time of Hi Five, Mint Condition, and Jodeci, I wouldn't know what good music should sound like. I miss all the 90s groups.
@kennethmanning1821
Yes u and me both
@nikishajackson6913
Right! And you could add a whole list of other artists. I love me some hi-five!
@janiya5058
We need more music like this around in this time .