Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi Burruss of Xscape recommended he be added. Kandi was also the one who brought the group to the attention of Dupri. The group, with a style similar to New Edition, Jodeci, and Dru Hill, has had a number of hit singles, many of which are produced by Dupri.
Identical twin brothers Brian Casey and Brandon Casey, Kyle Norman, and Richard Wingo--known collectively as Jagged Edge--have built the group's career and reputation from one simple premise: make great music and make sure the music's for real.
2) A melodic rock band, Jagged Edge UK featuring guitarist Myke Gray. Released their debut EP, Trouble in early 1990, followed by the full-length Fuel For Your Soul .
3) Drum & Bass collaboration of Optical & Ryme Tyme from the United Kingdom
Best Man
Jagged Edge Lyrics
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Could be so cold
Tell me how the two of you could be doing what you doin'
Right in my home
We were supposed to get married, it's kinda scary
That we just almost did
I hope that you're happy, 'cause you got each other
I don't know part of your love
[Chorus:]
You were my best man
She meant everything to me
She was my girlfriend
Closer than two could ever be
You were my best man, best man, yeah yeah
She was my girlfriend, girlfriend, yeah yeah
Supposed to be my best man
Should've known when I asked a question
You couldn't even look me in my eyes no more
Then you start to st-st-stutter talkin' about
You know better ????
Tell me how could you, you
Forget about the situation we been through
Tell me why oh why why
Did you cheat on me, baby tell me why
Think about the time (thinkin' 'bout all the time we shared)
Together you and I (I remember when you were my best friend)
What's the reason why (whats the reason why why why...)
[Chorus: Repeat 3X]
In Jagged Edge's song "Best Man," the singer is confronting his former friend - who also happened to be the best man at his wedding - for betraying him by sleeping with his girlfriend. The lyrics explore the feelings of betrayal and hurt that come with such a revelation. The singer demands answers as to why his girlfriend and best friend would do this to him, especially in his own home. The second verse focuses more on the friend's role, highlighting how he couldn't even look the singer in the eye when confronted about the situation. The singer is left feeling devastated but also reminds both his ex-girlfriend and former friend that he remembers the time they shared and how close they were.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what's the reason that a man's own woman
Questioning why a friend would betray and steal his woman
Could be so cold
Wondering how someone could be so cruel
Tell me how the two of you could be doing what you doin'
Asking how they could cheat on him in his own home
Right in my home
Expressing the shock of the infidelity happening in his own space
We were supposed to get married, it's kinda scary
Admitting the fear of almost making the marriage commitment
That we just almost did
Reflecting on how close they were to getting married
I hope that you're happy, 'cause you got each other
Wishing them a happy life together in spite of the betrayal
I don't know part of your love
Acknowledging that he doesn't truly understand their relationship
[Chorus:] You were my best man
Reminiscing about the times when they were best friends
She meant everything to me
Describing how much his girlfriend meant to him
She was my girlfriend
Confirming their relationship
Closer than two could ever be
Emphasizing the deep bond they shared
Supposed to be my best man
Regretting having him as his best man
Should've known when I asked a question
Realizing that there were signs of betrayal he missed
You couldn't even look me in my eyes no more
Noticing that his friend avoided eye contact
Then you start to st-st-stutter talkin' about
Observing his friend's nervousness while explaining himself
You know better ????
Questioning the sincerity of his friend's apology
Tell me how could you, you
Asking how he could be so disloyal
Forget about the situation we been through
Feeling confused about why their history didn't matter
Tell me why oh why why
Repeatedly asking for an explanation
Did you cheat on me, baby tell me why
Demanding an answer for the ultimate betrayal
Think about the time (thinkin' 'bout all the time we shared)
Urging him to remember their friendship and the good times
Together you and I (I remember when you were my best friend)
Reflecting on their close bond as friends
What's the reason why (whats the reason why why why...)
Continuing to wonder why their friendship and trust was broken
[Chorus: Repeat 3X]
Repeating the earlier chorus to emphasize the loss of the friendship and relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX
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