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.
Don't Trip On Me!
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Eventually upgrade from the DM status to the BM status
Put you in a 3M with the deluxe package
When we meet up, that's it
Treat your ass like an asset
And I beat up that shit
Never seen a catfish
That was actually more attractive without a caption
I know you lying
But we fuck around the clock, got me putting in that overtime
I'm talking on a sober mind
Had me hung up on you like a clothing line
Never folded mine
Got a couple hoes in line with an open mind
I'm focused on my own and now I'm poppin' like a loaded nine
So if I'm coming off a little narcissistic
Its all a part of pimpin', its kind of hard to miss it
So if you trippin' then I'm dippin' in a minute
I'll be gettin' to the digits, you can hit me when I'm finished
(I'm finished)
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Baby tie your shoes, don't trip
On the move, can't commit
Should've read the fine print
Girl, is you literate? (no)
I can take a pic like we legit
Try these hoes like clothes until I find a fit
But, my time invested feelin' counterfeit
Sex like a cigarette
I know its bad, but I'm still gon' hit
You can view me as a fuck boy
But, girl I'm trying to fuck
And its best that you watch your step
Before you fall in love
I get brainwashed by your neck
Keep my clothes on when I'm on the bed
Can't get cozy, can't get comfy
Keep a step ahead (yeah)
Keep calling me baby, but baby we grown ups
No I can't give my heart like an organ donor
Girl, you know my style
You know how shit gets wild
I live the fast life, can't let you slow me down
I'm running through my call logs
And I see your missed calls
I know you're pissed off
But I'm about to lift off like
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Girl, is you confused?
You must've caught a feeling
Or better yet, amnesia
Must be the change of seasons
Oh you think you cute (aww)
Well, now I must be leavin'
Can't learn a player's secrets (no)
It's almost summer, I ain't sprung no more (sprung no more)
It's such a bummer, it ain't fun no more (fun no more)
You not invited, you can't come no more
Same lies are recited, don't hide it, I'm ridin'
You always brewing shit
You think I'm new to this
I can get rude as shit
Don't make me prove it b****
Excuse me, I lost my composure
It's over, I was drunk now I'm sober but its kosher
Girl, its no pressure; we both got rotations
I remember what I said, I don't need no quotations
You barely knew me, barely seen my whole place
But if you want to see more, let me show you the door
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Baby don't you trip
Unpack your clothes, once I go
I'm gone forever
Ready to commit?
Hell to the no, better alone
Than together
Lo-Key's song "Don't Trip On Me!" is a classic statement of the type of settling relationship that many younger people prefer in their love lives. Lo-Key is essentially telling his partner that he has no interest in commitment, but he enjoys the physical aspect of the relationship. Lo-Key alludes to the fact that he will never upgrade his girl to the BMW status, indicating that he does not intend to upgrade her status to a higher level of commitment. The lyrics "Put you in a 3M with the deluxe package" connote that he won't be investing in a future with her.
Moreover, he perceives his girl as an asset, so he treats her as such, displaying a mercenary view of relationships. He acknowledges that his self-centeredness may be viewed as narcissistic, but he claims that it's all part of his pimpin', that it's hard to miss. He won't be compromising to commit, and he won't change his self-serving ways for anyone. Ultimately, he urges his partner not to trip on him – unpack his clothes, and he will be gone forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo Baby That's Cold
I'm acting cold towards you, baby.
Eventually upgrade from the DM status to the BM status
We started talking on social media and now we're more serious.
Put you in a 3M with the deluxe package
I'll treat you like royalty, with the best of everything.
When we meet up, that's it
When we're together, it's just the two of us and nothing else matters.
Treat your ass like an asset
I value you and treat you well, like a valuable asset.
And I beat up that shit
I take care of you in bed.
Never seen a catfish
I've never been catfished before (by someone using fake pictures).
That was actually more attractive without a caption
You're so attractive, you don't even need a caption on your photos.
You say that pussy only mine?
You claim to only be intimate with me.
I know you lying
I don't believe you.
But we fuck around the clock, got me putting in that overtime
We're intimate all the time and it feels like I'm working overtime.
I'm talking on a sober mind
I'm saying this with a clear head, not under the influence of anything.
Had me hung up on you like a clothing line
I was really into you, obsessed even.
Never folded mine
I never gave up or backed down in our relationship.
Got a couple hoes in line with an open mind
I have other options but I'm choosing to be with you.
I'm focused on my own and now I'm poppin' like a loaded nine
I'm focused on myself and now I'm doing really well (like a gun that's loaded and ready to go).
So if I'm coming off a little narcissistic
If I seem a bit self-centered or egotistical.
It's all a part of pimpin', its kind of hard to miss it
This is how I act and it's because I'm a player and it's hard to miss that.
So if you trippin' then I'm dippin' in a minute
If you can't handle it, I'm leaving soon.
I'll be gettin' to the digits, you can hit me when I'm finished
I'm busy making money right now, but you can contact me later.
(I'm finished)
I'm done talking now.
Baby don't you trip
Don't worry or get upset, baby.
Unpack your clothes, once I go
Get ready to move on, because once I leave I'm not coming back.
I'm gone forever
I'm gone and I'm not returning.
Ready to commit?
Are you ready to be in a serious relationship?
Hell to the no, better alone
No, I'm better off alone right now.
Than together
I don't want to be in a relationship with you right now.
Baby tie your shoes, don't trip
Get ready and don't worry, baby.
On the move, can't commit
I'm always on the go and don't have time for a relationship right now.
Should've read the fine print
You should have been more cautious or aware of my intentions.
Girl, is you literate? (no)
Are you even able to read or understand?
I can take a pic like we legit
I can pretend to be in a serious relationship through pictures and social media.
Try these hoes like clothes until I find a fit
I date around until I find someone who fits me well.
But, my time invested feelin' counterfeit
The time I spend with someone superficially is fake or insincere.
Sex like a cigarette
Sex is addicting and I'll keep coming back for more.
I know its bad, but I'm still gon' hit
I know it's wrong, but I'm still going to have sex with you.
You can view me as a fuck boy
You can see me as someone who only wants sex, not a relationship.
But, girl I'm trying to fuck
I'm being honest about what I want.
And its best that you watch your step
Be careful not to fall for me too hard.
Before you fall in love
Before you get too emotionally attached to me.
I get brainwashed by your neck
I get weak in the knees when I see your neck and it makes me want to do anything for you.
Keep my clothes on when I'm on the bed
I'm not going to get too comfortable or attached when I'm in bed with you.
Can't get cozy, can't get comfy
I'm not going to let my guard down and get too attached to you.
Keep a step ahead (yeah)
I'm always going to be one step ahead and not let myself get too close to you.
Keep calling me baby, but baby we grown ups
We're adults and shouldn't act like children.
No I can't give my heart like an organ donor
I can't give my heart to someone easily or generously.
Girl, you know my style
You know what I'm like and what my intentions are.
You know how shit gets wild
You know how things can get out of control when you're with me.
I live the fast life, can't let you slow me down
I live a busy, fast-paced life and I can't let anyone slow me down.
I'm running through my call logs
I'm busy and have a lot of people to talk to.
And I see your missed calls
I see that you've been trying to contact me.
I know you're pissed off
I know you're angry with me.
But I'm about to lift off like
I'm about to leave or go somewhere else.
Girl, is you confused?
Are you confused about what's going on between us?
You must've caught a feeling
You must have developed feelings for me.
Or better yet, amnesia
Or maybe you're forgetting what I'm really like.
Must be the change of seasons
Maybe it's just a temporary change in your emotions.
Oh you think you cute (aww)
You think you're attractive.
Well, now I must be leavin'
I have to leave now.
Can't learn a player's secrets (no)
You can't figure out what I'm really like as a player or predict my actions.
It's almost summer, I ain't sprung no more (sprung no more)
It's almost summertime and I'm not going to fall for anyone's charms anymore.
It's such a bummer, it ain't fun no more (fun no more)
It's not enjoyable anymore.
You not invited, you can't come no more
You're not welcome anymore and can't be a part of my life.
Same lies are recited, don't hide it, I'm ridin'
I'm still telling the same lies and I'm not going to change my ways.
You always brewing shit
You're always stirring up trouble or drama.
You think I'm new to this
You're underestimating my level of experience in this kind of situation.
I can get rude as shit
I can be really mean or disrespectful if I need to be.
Don't make me prove it b****
Don't make me show you how mean I can be.
Excuse me, I lost my composure
I lost my temper or control over the situation.
It's over, I was drunk now I'm sober but its kosher
I was being reckless or foolish before, but now I'm more responsible about our relationship.
Girl, its no pressure; we both got rotations
There's no pressure on our relationship, we can both see other people.
I remember what I said, I don't need no quotations
I remember what I promised or said, I don't need to repeat it back exactly.
You barely knew me, barely seen my whole place
You don't really know me or have seen much of my life.
But if you want to see more, let me show you the door
If you want to end things between us, then I won't stand in your way.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christian Vivo, Juan Carrion, Roberto Ortiz
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