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.
Flight Risk
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Same old shit but a different way
Yeah you know I wouldn't have it any other way
Way, ay, ay
I need a hype bitch
I just need a down girl that ain't a flight risk
Wanna talk hate when I have to type shit
Lately love is the only thing I'm fighting
Yeah the long paragraphs are getting old
Yeah you know a lot of weight is on my shoulders
Already told ya my heart is colder
And it feels like it's Minnesota
Lotta, lotta feel likes
Lotta people tryna tell me that this doesn't feel right
Nah it doesn't feel right
Say I talk about this girl too much yeah when I write
Ha I say yeah right
Yeah right
People tryna pull me in different directions
Yeah people tryna act like they know how I'm stepping
Yeah if only they knew how much that I've been stressing
Cause I know that I just wanna be a fucking legend
People say they know the best for me
Tryna get the best of me
People come around try to tell me they invest me
When you come around alcohol and you a recipe
For disaster yeah you know they yelling out like
Rest in peace
Rest in peace
I just hear a lotta chatter
I can't remember the last time I heard some laughter
I remember last time that you said you'd hit me after
I can't remember the last time someone said I matter
I need a hype bitch
I just need a down girl that ain't a flight risk
Wanna talk hate when I have to type shit
Lately love is the only thing I'm fighting
Fighting oh
Yeah the long paragraphs are getting old
Yeah you know a lot of weight is on my shoulders
Already told ya my heart is colder
And it feels like it's Minnesota
It's making mad noise
And I'm tired of being everybody's last choice
I just told her that she's being little paranoid
Now she mad annoyed
What the fuck is new
Popular Loner ay
Popular Loner ay yeah
Popular Loner oh
Popular Loner oh, oh
In the song "Flight Risk" by Lo-Key, the lyrics express feelings of frustration, disappointment, and a desire for stability in relationships. The repeated lines of "Same old shit but a different day" and "Same old shit but a different way" highlight the sense of monotony and repetition in the singer's life. Despite this, they acknowledge that they wouldn't want it any other way, indicating a level of acceptance and resignation.
The chorus revolves around the singer's longing for a supportive and committed partner, using the phrase "I need a hype bitch, I just need a down girl that ain't a flight risk." This suggests a desire for someone who will stay loyal and not run away when faced with challenges or disagreements. The singer also mentions the negativity they encounter when expressing themselves through writing ("Wanna talk hate when I have to type shit") and the constant struggle to find love amidst the battles they face ("Lately love is the only thing I'm fighting").
The verses delve into the emotions weighing on the singer's shoulders, with references to feeling burdened, emotionally distant ("my heart is colder"), and lost ("And it feels like it's Minnesota" - possibly implying a sense of being in an icy, unfamiliar place). The singer also addresses the various pressures and opinions of others, their own insecurities, and the lack of genuine connection and support they perceive. The song culminates in the proclamation of wanting to become a legend and pushing against the doubts and judgments of others.
Overall, "Flight Risk" captures the frustration, longing, and yearning for stability and genuine connections that the singer experiences in their personal and creative life.
Line by Line Meaning
Same old shit but a different day
Every day is just a repetition of the same problems and struggles
Same old shit but a different way
Although the problems remain the same, the way they affect me can vary
Yeah you know I wouldn't have it any other way
I have become accustomed to this routine and wouldn't want it any differently
Way, ay, ay
Expressing a sense of determination and focus
I need a hype bitch
I desire a partner who is enthusiastic and supportive
I just need a down girl that ain't a flight risk
I require a loyal partner who won't abandon me easily
Wanna talk hate when I have to type shit
I encounter negativity when expressing myself through writing
Lately love is the only thing I'm fighting
Recently, love has been the main challenge in my life
Fighting oh
Continuing to fight despite the difficulties
Yeah the long paragraphs are getting old
Having to deal with lengthy emotional explanations is becoming tiresome
Yeah you know a lot of weight is on my shoulders
I experience a significant burden and responsibility
Already told ya my heart is colder
I have already expressed that my emotions have become colder and less receptive
And it feels like it's Minnesota
There is a sense of coldness and isolation, comparing it to the state of Minnesota
Lotta, lotta feel likes
Many people giving their opinions as if they know how I feel
Lotta people tryna tell me that this doesn't feel right
Many individuals attempt to convince me that my current situation is wrong
Nah it doesn't feel right
However, deep down, I know that their opinions are incorrect
Say I talk about this girl too much yeah when I write
Some claim that I mention this girl excessively in my writing
Ha I say yeah right
But I confidently dismiss their opinion as false
People tryna pull me in different directions
Various individuals attempt to influence my decisions or actions
Yeah people tryna act like they know how I'm stepping
These people pretend to understand the path I am taking
Yeah if only they knew how much that I've been stressing
If only they were aware of the immense stress I am experiencing
Cause I know that I just wanna be a fucking legend
Despite everything, my ultimate aspiration is to become highly successful and respected
People say they know the best for me
Others claim to know what is best for me
Tryna get the best of me
Attempting to manipulate or exploit me
People come around try to tell me they invest me
Some individuals approach me and claim to have a vested interest in my success
When you come around alcohol and you a recipe
When you are present and alcohol is involved, it becomes a volatile combination
For disaster yeah you know they yelling out like
Leading to a calamity where others express their disappointment
Rest in peace
Commonly said when something goes wrong, symbolizing a loss or failure
I just hear a lotta chatter
I am constantly surrounded by meaningless conversations and gossip
I can't remember the last time I heard some laughter
It has been so long since I genuinely experienced joy and laughter
I remember last time that you said you'd hit me after
However, I recall the last time you promised to contact me later
I can't remember the last time someone said I matter
It is difficult to recall when someone last made me feel important or valued
It's making mad noise
My presence or actions are gaining significant attention and causing a stir
And I'm tired of being everybody's last choice
I am exhausted from always being the person people turn to when nobody else is available
I just told her that she's being little paranoid
I recently informed her that she is being excessively suspicious or insecure
Now she mad annoyed
Consequently, she is now angry and irritated
What the fuck is new
Expressing a sarcastic sentiment that nothing ever changes, implying a sense of frustration
Popular Loner ay
Acknowledging that despite being popular, I still feel isolated and alone
Popular Loner ay yeah
Emphasizing the contrasting emotions of popularity and loneliness
Popular Loner oh
Reflecting on the paradoxical nature of being popular, yet feeling alone
Popular Loner oh, oh
Further emphasizing the conflicting experiences of popularity and loneliness
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brandon Keyes
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