Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.
Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.
Days Go By
Lo-Key Lyrics
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I'm just wondering where all the days go
I just
Ouuuuuuuuuuuuu
Stare out the window let my pain go
Oh
I would just stare out the window
Wondering where all the days go
You looking good at that angle oh
Yeah you were just lost and I'm found
Baby just come back around
I just wanna turn you around
Know what I'm bout
Baby like how does that sound
Baby I'm coming back
Give me your love
Don't you dare hold back
Kissing my neck
You know I love that
Ignore all things that I said
Yeah fuck all that
Say you coming back you ain't coming back
Reminisce about the times that we had
Yeah you caught up you need to relax
Yeah you need to relax
Quit asking yeah you know where I'm at
Yeah you know I'm go cross the city
Cross the map
Yeah you know you hit me
Yeah you know where I'm at
Yeah you know where I'm at
Yeah you know where
All the signs keep pointing to you
To You
And I told little shawty that's the issue
That's the issue
And I don't wanna tell you that I miss you
That I miss you
But fuck it I miss you
Fuck it I miss you
Can you come and see me for once
You can fill all my needs and wants
Got another fucking reason why
Why you can't come and see me
See me yeah yeah
I always come and see you
Ay
You know our past in the rearview
Uh
Your love I never want to lose
Ay
You know I'm not the one to lose
Uh uh
You know I always choose you
Yeah
Stop wasting your time baby
They can't do what I do
Mmm nah
Ay
It's 444 on the clock
We gonna explore this or nah
I put out my hand and my heart
And my heart bae
Baby it's all yours
It's all yours
We gonna explore this or nah
Explore this or nah
Could explore this
In the past yeah we had some misfortunes
In the past yeah you said you ain't for this
Do shit that we regretting in the morning
In the morning
Can't get you out of my mind
And the days going fast
Yeah they go by
Say you do this shit but you won't try
Telling everyone you ain't need no guy
Well put it on a shirt cause it's a white lie
It's a white lie
Right person at the wrong time
The wrong time
The wrong time
Woah oh
The lyrics to Lo-Key's song "Days Go By" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia. The singer is reflecting on the passing of time, wondering where all the days have gone. There is a feeling of emptiness as the singer stares out the window, letting their pain go. Music is portrayed as a means of escape from this pain. The lyrics also allude to a lost love; someone who was once lost but now found, and the singer expresses a desire for that person to come back around. There is a plea for love and a wish to turn things around, but at the same time, a frustration with the back-and-forth nature of the relationship. Despite the mixed emotions, the singer admits to missing this person and wanting them to come and see them.
Overall, the lyrics depict a complex emotional landscape of longing, pain, and a desire for reconciliation. The theme of time passing and the fleeting nature of relationships adds depth to the song, creating a sense of introspection and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Ohhhhhhhh yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation
I'm just wondering where all the days go
Reflecting on the passage of time and contemplating its mysteries
I just
Feeling a strong emotion
Ouuuuuuuuuuuuu
Experiencing a pleasurable sensation
Stare out the window let my pain go
Finding solace and release by gazing out of the window and allowing the pain to fade away
Oh
Expressing surprise or realization
I would just stare out the window
Choosing to seek comfort and introspection by looking through the window
Wondering where all the days go
Curiously pondering the passing of time
Music's where all the pain goes
Finding solace and healing through the power of music
You looking good at that angle oh
Appreciating the beauty and attractiveness from a particular perspective
Yeah you were just lost and I'm found
Recognizing that the other person was lost and feeling a sense of discovery and connection in comparison
Baby just come back around
Desiring the return of the other person and hoping for their presence once again
I just wanna turn you around
Yearning to change the direction of the relationship and bring back positive feelings
Know what I'm bout
Having a clear understanding of one's intentions and actions
Baby like how does that sound
Asking the other person for their opinion and reaction to the proposed plan
Baby I'm coming back
Expressing the intention to return and be present
Give me your love
Requesting affection and emotional connection
Don't you dare hold back
Urging the other person to fully express their emotions without reservation
Kissing my neck
Describing a physical act of affection and intimacy
You know I love that
Revealing a deep affection and enjoyment of the other person's actions
Ignore all things that I said
Proposing to overlook any negative or hurtful words spoken in the past
Yeah fuck all that
Disregarding and rejecting the negative aspects of the past
Say you coming back you ain't coming back
Expressing doubt and skepticism regarding the other person's claim of returning
Reminisce about the times that we had
Recollecting and fondly remembering past moments shared together
Yeah you caught up you need to relax
Noting that the other person is overwhelmed and suggesting that they take a break and find calmness
Yeah you need to relax
Reiterating the suggestion for the other person to calm down and find peace
Quit asking yeah you know where I'm at
Advising the other person to stop inquiring about one's location since they already know it
Yeah you know I'm go cross the city
Asserting one's willingness to travel across the city to meet and be with the other person
Cross the map
Emphasizing the extent of one's determination and commitment to reach the other person
Yeah you know you hit me
Acknowledging that the other person has made contact and reached out
Yeah you know where I'm at
Reinforcing the fact that the other person is aware of one's whereabouts
Yeah you know where I'm at
Again, confirming that the other person knows one's location
Yeah you know where
Affirming that the other person is fully aware of the situation
All the signs keep pointing to you
Noticing that all indications and signals continuously lead back to the other person
To You
Directly addressing the other person
And I told little shawty that's the issue
Having previously explained to someone else that this dilemma is the problem
That's the issue
Emphasizing that this particular matter is causing trouble and difficulty
And I don't wanna tell you that I miss you
Admitting the reluctance to openly express the feeling of longing for the other person's presence
That I miss you
Confessing that indeed there is a longing and desire to be with the other person
But fuck it I miss you
Rejecting any reservations and deciding to be honest and open about missing the other person
Can you come and see me for once
Requesting the other person to make the effort of visiting and spending time together
You can fill all my needs and wants
Recognizing the emotional and physical fulfillment the other person can provide
Got another fucking reason why
Having an additional strong justification for wanting the other person's presence
Why you can't come and see me
Questioning the obstacles or reasons preventing the other person from visiting
See me yeah yeah
Repeating the request for the other person to come and spend time together
I always come and see you
Highlighting one's consistent effort and willingness to visit the other person
You know our past in the rearview
Acknowledging the shared history and experiences, but focusing on the present and future
Your love I never want to lose
Expressing the desire to maintain and preserve the love the other person offers
You know I'm not the one to lose
Confidently asserting oneself as someone who should not be lost or let go
You know I always choose you
Stating the consistent preference for the other person as the chosen one
Stop wasting your time baby
Advising the other person to stop investing time in unfulfilling activities or relationships
They can't do what I do
Asserting one's unique abilities and qualities that cannot be replicated by others
Mmm nah
Expressing disagreement or rejection
Ay
Interjection to draw attention or indicate agreement
It's 444 on the clock
Noticing the specific time on the clock, which is 4:44
We gonna explore this or nah
Proposing to delve into and examine the current situation or relationship
I put out my hand and my heart
Offering one's hand and heart as a gesture of openness and vulnerability
And my heart bae
Emphasizing the significance and depth of one's emotional offering
Baby it's all yours
Declaring that one's hand, heart, and love belong completely to the other person
It's all yours
Reiterating the complete ownership and dedication towards the other person
We gonna explore this or nah
Repeating the suggestion to delve into and investigate the current situation or relationship
Explore this or nah
Expressing the choice to either deeply examine and understand the situation or let it go
Could explore this
Considering the possibility of embarking on a meaningful exploration of the situation or relationship
In the past yeah we had some misfortunes
Acknowledging and reflecting upon past unfortunate experiences or events
In the past yeah you said you ain't for this
Recalling the other person's previous statement of not wanting to be involved in this situation
Do shit that we regretting in the morning
Engaging in actions during the night that are later regretted or cause remorse in the morning
In the morning
Referring to the time after the night when the regrets are felt and realized
Can't get you out of my mind
Feeling unable to stop thinking about or forgetting the other person
And the days going fast
Noticing the quick passage of time
Yeah they go by
Confirming that the days indeed pass quickly
Say you do this shit but you won't try
Accusing the other person of claiming to take action but never actually putting effort or attempting
Telling everyone you ain't need no guy
Boasting to others that one does not require or depend on a romantic partner
Well put it on a shirt cause it's a white lie
Suggesting that the claim of not needing a partner is a lie or falsehood worth printing on a shirt
It's a white lie
Affirming that the statement of not needing a partner is indeed a lie or falsehood
Right person at the wrong time
Recognizing that the other person may be the perfect match, but the timing is not ideal
The wrong time
Emphasizing that the current timing for the relationship is incorrect or unfavorable
The wrong time
Repeating the idea that the timing for the relationship is undesirable
Woah oh
Exclamation expressing surprise or awe
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Keyes, Tatyana Reeves
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