L.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970… Read Full Bio ↴L.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s.

Band formation
L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D." Davis and saxophonist Abraham "Onion" Miller. Both were former backing musicians for soul duo Sam and Dave. The band was originally named Love Men, Ltd.

The other members of the band were recruited following the relocation of Jimmie and Abraham to New York City:

Henry Davis, bassist
Johnny McGhee, guitarist
Carle Vickers, trumpeter
Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie, saxophonist
Toby Wynn, saxophonist
Jake Riley, Jr., trombonist
Jeffrey Osborne, singer and drummer
The group then settled in Los Angeles, where Osborne's brother, Billy Osborne joined the lineup as the keyboardist.

Discography
L.T.D. signed with the A&M label to issue their 1974 debut Love, Togetherness and Devotion. On their third LP, 1976's Love to the World, the group scored their first Top 20 pop hit, Love Ballad. The follow-up, 1977's Something to Love, included the top five track (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again. Four years later L.T.D. returned to the Top 40 once again with Shine On.

Don't Cha Know
L.T.D. Lyrics

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Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar

Don't you know that I'mma GuapStar baby
I stay war ready
Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
I stay fly...Time flies no waiting
I'mma fly right by... if we ain't Talking about paper
Like bakeries
I get bread... I'm tasty
Move smooth like oil
Drip flavor like bacon
I'm savory
I know that you wanna taste me
Shawty trying to be my baby
I know what you wanna do
Wanna vibe with a hot nigga Without no rules
We can slide... but don't make no Wrong moves
Like chess... I'ma check mate the Pussy so smooth
Imma stretch you
So incredible
I'm extra... got moves like adult movies
A blessing
Your special... if I ever choose you
Whenever... you want it
Baby we can do it
Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar
I need me a vibe... for when I'm Up in college
In between my classes
Baby give me knowledge
I need a vibe when I get back From traveling
Throw it back cause baby happy That I'm back in
I need a vibe that cooks Cornbread and collard's
Clean the dishes
Then come give me Sloppy Toppy
I need a vibe that take a nigga Shopping
Take it off and break a nigga off With dollars
Ouu
Boo
If you ain't beneficial I'mma leave Like I'm spooked
You plus me getting freaky in the Coop
With the roof gone I'm a drop D
Like "oops"
You know I'm a different breed From the boot
I got flavor... that come with The sauce and the juice
Not a player... cause baby I'm a Boss I recruit
Only the best you know I can't Take a loss on the loot
I'm the truth
All you gotta do is choose
What's your move?
Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar
Don't you know that I'mma Guapstar baby I stay war ready
Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
I stay fly Time flies no waiting
I'mma fly right by if we ain't Talking about paper
Like bakeries
I get bread
I'm tasty
Move smooth like oil
Drip flavor like bacon
I'm savory

I know that you wanna taste me
Shawty trying to be my baby

Overall Meaning

The song Don by L.T.D. is a classic love song where the artist is trying to win the heart of his love interest. The song begins with the artist making it clear that he is trying to make her his and not waste any time. The artist then goes ahead to express that he can change her life and that he is a "GuapStar," someone who is financially stable and has the ability to provide for her. He is fly and ready to make moves as long as it is towards financial success.

As the song progresses, the artist talks about what he wants in a relationship. He talks about wanting a vibe with someone who can engage with him intellectually, someone who can cook him delicious meals and who he can also have sexual relations with. He also makes it clear that if the person is not beneficial to his life, he will leave the relationship.

The artist then ends the song by telling the love interest that he wants to be with her and that he is the truth. The lyrics in the song don't indicate whether the artist's advances are successful or not.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't you know I'm tryna make you mine
I'm interested in having a romantic relationship with you

Don't you know I can't be waisting time
I don't want to waste time on a relationship that won't work

Don't you know That I could change your life
I have the potential to make a positive impact on your life

Don't you know Baby I'm a GuapStar
I am a wealthy and successful individual

I stay war ready Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
I am always prepared for any situation, and I prioritize actions that have potential financial gain

I stay fly...Time flies no waiting I'mma fly right by... if we ain't Talking about paper
I am always on the move and don't like to waste time. I will only invest time in activities that are financially beneficial

Like bakeries I get bread... I'm tasty Move smooth like oil Drip flavor like bacon I'm savory I know that you wanna taste me
I am desirable and appealing, both physically and financially

Shawty trying to be my baby I know what you wanna do Wanna vibe with a hot nigga Without no rules We can slide... but don't make no Wrong moves
You want to be with me and have fun, but I don't want to deal with drama or negative consequences from your actions

Like chess... I'ma check mate the Pussy so smooth Imma stretch you So incredible I'm extra... got moves like adult movies A blessing Your special... if I ever choose you
I am skilled and confident in bed, and I am selective about who I choose to be intimate with

Whenever... you want it Baby we can do it
I am always available for intimacy if and when you desire it

I need me a vibe... for when I'm Up in college In between my classes Baby give me knowledge I need a vibe when I get back From traveling Throw it back cause baby happy That I'm back in I need a vibe that cooks Cornbread and collard's Clean the dishes Then come give me Sloppy Toppy I need a vibe that take a nigga Shopping Take it off and break a nigga off With dollars
I am looking for someone who can provide me with companionship and support in various aspects of my life

If you ain't beneficial I'mma leave Like I'm spooked You plus me getting freaky in the Coop With the roof gone I'm a drop D Like "oops" You know I'm a different breed From the boot I got flavor... that come with The sauce and the juice Not a player... cause baby I'm a Boss I recruit Only the best you know I can't Take a loss on the loot I'm the truth All you gotta do is choose What's your move?
I am not interested in being with someone who does not add value to my life. I am confident and successful, and I expect the best. It is up to you to decide if you want to be with me.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tyren Reed

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