The group released their debut album, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1985, it went platinum[1]. The Personal Records label leased "I Wonder if I Take You Home" to the European division of CBS Records for the compilation album Breakdancing. Stateside club DJs began playing the single from the import LP. The U.S. division of CBS, Columbia Records, released the record with it quickly becoming a chart-topper on Billboard's Hot Dance/Disco chart. The single went gold, crossing over to the R&B chart, peaking at number six, and the pop chart at number 34 in summer 1985. I Wonder If I Take You Home was followed by the club hit "Can You Feel the Beat," and they soon found their first Top 10 single, the ballad "All Cried Out". "Can You Feel the Beat" made it to number 40 R&B in late 1985. Their third single, the ballad "All Cried Out" went gold, going to number three R&B, number eight pop in summer 1986. "All Cried Out" was later covered by Allure and was a hit in 1998.
Their second album Spanish Fly was a huge success in 1987, spawning two #1 hits, "Head to Toe" and "Lost In Emotion," both of which sported a retro Motown style mixed with the Freestyle sound they were known for. Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's Spanish Fly, went platinum, peaking at number seven pop and included two Motown-influenced gold singles; a combination of the sound of the Supremes, Lulu ("To Sir With Love"), with a sprinkling of the 5th Dimension and FF's hard-driving beats, "Head to Toe" parked at number one R&B for two weeks and hit number one pop in spring 1987, and with its strong Mary Wells influence, "Lost in Emotion" held the number one R&B spot for two weeks and made it to number one pop in summer 1987. Other hits from Spanish Fly were the ballad "Someone to Love Me for Me" b/w "Spanish Fly" (number seven R&B), "Everything Will B-Fine" (number nine R&B). [2]
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam's third CD Straight to the Sky from 1989, was a moderate hit and includes the Top 20 single, "Little Jackie Wants to Be a Star".
Their fourth and final album, Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen was less of a commercial success and the group disbanded in 1991 when Velez went to do both solo and acting careers and Moseley and Hughes went on to do other projects. The album did include a hit with "Let the Beat Hit 'Em," which reached the pop top 30 and was a huge hit on the club charts.
Something 'Bout Love
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Lyrics
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Something to smile upon and to caress;
Something to fill up the void in my heart,
That will not, when sorrow comes over me, depart.
Something that loves me not as summer friends love,
As true as the star in the blue realms above;
Something with instinct enough to believe,
That will not, like most of earth's proud ones deceive.
Something to love me - something to pet -
Something that kindness can never forget,
Something that clings to me - even a bird,
In whose sweet music reproach is not heard;
Oh love me, love me, love me.
Something to cheer me, and stay by my side,
That never will leave me, whatever may betide,
That I may still in this hollow world find,
There’s something left to be loving and kind.
The lyrics of "Something 'Bout Love" by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam speak to the universal human desire for love and companionship. The singer is longing for something or someone to love, bless, and caress them, to fill the void in their heart that comes with sorrow. They want something that will be true and steadfast, not like the fickle friendships of summertime that come and go. The singer wants something to love and pet, something that will be kind and never forget them, even a bird whose sweet music holds no reproach. Ultimately, they want something to cheer them, to stay by their side through the ups and downs of life, and to be a source of love and kindness in an often-hollow world.
The lyrics of "Something 'Bout Love" resonate with many people because they express a deep longing that is common to us all. The desire for love and companionship is a fundamental part of human nature, and this song captures that longing in a beautiful and poignant way. Moreover, the song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a classic example of 80s pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Something to love me - something to bless -
I want something that loves me and brings me happiness.
Something to smile upon and to caress;
I want something that brings me joy and comfort.
Something to fill up the void in my heart,
I want something that fills the emptiness and sadness in my heart.
That will not, when sorrow comes over me, depart.
I want something that will stay with me even during times of grief and sadness.
Something that loves me not as summer friends love,
I want something that loves me genuinely, not just temporarily like summer friendships.
As true as the star in the blue realms above;
I want something that loves me as deeply and truly as a star shining in the sky.
Something with instinct enough to believe,
I want something that instinctively believes in me and my goodness.
That will not, like most of earth's proud ones deceive.
I want something that will not be like most people, who are often selfish and lie to get what they want.
Something to love me - something to pet -
I want something to love and take care of.
Something that kindness can never forget,
I want something that appreciates kindness and will never forget it.
Something that clings to me - even a bird,
I want something that stays with me even if it's just a bird.
In whose sweet music reproach is not heard;
I want something that brings me joy without criticizing or judging me.
Oh love me, love me, love me.
I am asking for love in every way possible.
Something to cheer me, and stay by my side,
I want something that makes me happy and stays with me through thick and thin.
That never will leave me, whatever may betide,
I want something that won't abandon me no matter what happens.
That I may still in this hollow world find,
I want to find something that will still make me happy in this world that can sometimes feel empty and meaningless.
There’s something left to be loving and kind.
I hope that there is still something or someone out there that is capable of love and kindness.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marry Waterson, Gerry Driver
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