Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, st… Read Full Bio ↴Lo-Key was a group founded by Lance Alexander and Tony "Prof T" Tolbert, staff writers signed to Flyte Time Productions, respectively. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Lance and Prof T were in a band called 'Grand Jury' before moving to Minneapolis. During a seminar that was attended by Jimmy 'Jam' Harris, the duo was able to get their demo to the producer, which led to a songwriting deal.

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.

I Love Money
Lo-Key Lyrics

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I give her all my love
That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her to
I love her

She gives my everything
And tenderly

The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her

A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine

Will never die
And I love her, ooh

Overall Meaning

Lo-Key's song "I Love Money" opens with a sample of The Beatles' "And I Love Her," which is then blended with Lo-Key's own lyrics. The first verse involves the singer expressing his love for a woman, claiming that he gives her all his love and that if anyone saw the extent of his love, they would love her too. In the second verse, the woman returns the love given to her in a tender way, through kisses and generosity. The chorus emphasizes the strength and everlasting nature of their love, recognizing that the stars may shine bright and the sky may be dark, but their love will never die.

The song's lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways, but overall, it speaks to the power and endurance of love in the face of adversity. The reference to The Beatles' "And I Love Her" adds a sense of nostalgia and familiarity to the song, as it was a popular love song of the 1960s. Lo-Key's incorporation of their own unique lyrics and style shows how love remains relevant and impactful across generations and musical genres.

Line by Line Meaning

I give her all my love
I devote all of my love to her

That's all I do
Loving her is my sole purpose

And if you saw my love
If you saw how I love her

You'd love her too
You would also admire her

I love her
I am deeply in love with her

She gives my everything
She provides everything I need

And tenderly
With care and affection

The kiss my lover brings
Her kiss is special and meaningful to me

She brings to me
She gives me

And I love her
I deeply cherish her

A love like ours
Our love