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.

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I just really hope you're doing okay, its been a long time/4 long years since I called you mine/I'm crying these tears and I don't know why/I feel my biggest fear taking form in my life, I/know you thought I was playing you/you had all these games you're playin, too/You lied; claim you loved me so;/But I'm not gonna be the X asking Y c B pushed O, so/Kick Rocks is what I wanna say, but we/made love just the other day, got me/so stuck, feeling like a summer dream/baby, you're my nicotine, little Nicki rock with me/cnd I can't shake the thought of tasting you/you still hit my line on the daily, too, oh I'm/thinkin' bout us gettin grown, I don't wanna be with you, but I don't wanna be alone

Yeah woah, Yeah woah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, I don't wanna be alone (x2)

Im in cognitive dissonance/you're no good for me, I need distance baby/I don't wanna come to that/put me in your rehab, I'm about to Relapse

You tried to play me like a remote, you're universal/karma has its ways so Imma watch the universe go/Im chillin backstage watching you from behind/a brother learned his lesson, you won't stab me this time, baby/go ‘head; put on a show baby/do your dance, let those curves flow Nicki/Im romancin' all up on your neck/Imma do some things tonight in the morning I'll regret, with that/ cpple bottom, forbidden fruit/I'm your cdam in the Evening mixing crown and juice, baby/take a shot with me/and we can go home, get grown responsibly, yeah

Yeah woah, Yeah woah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, I don't wanna be alone (x2)

Im in cognitive dissonance/you're no good for me, I need distance baby/I don't wanna come to that/put me in your rehab, I'm about to Relapse

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lo-Key's song "Relapse" tell a story of a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer is expressing their emotions and reflecting on their past with the person they were once involved with. They address the long period of time that has passed since they were together, acknowledging the pain and confusion they feel. The singer questions why they are crying and admits to their fear of their biggest fear becoming a reality.

They confront their ex-partner, accusing them of playing games and lying about their love. Despite this, there are still lingering feelings and attachments that make it difficult to completely let go. The mention of making love recently and feeling stuck like a summer dream highlights their conflicting emotions.

The singer admits to still thinking about the future and growing together, but they are torn between not wanting to be with their ex-partner and not wanting to be alone. This internal struggle is reflected in the phrase "cognitive dissonance." They acknowledge that the relationship is harmful and express a desire for distance, even suggesting that they need to be put in rehab to avoid relapsing into the toxic cycle.

Overall, the lyrics capture the emotional turmoil and complexities of a dysfunctional relationship, highlighting the longing for love and connection despite the pain it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

I just really hope you're doing okay, its been a long time
I genuinely wish that you are doing well, it has been a significant amount of time

4 long years since I called you mine
It has been four years since I considered you as my partner

I'm crying these tears and I don't know why
I am shedding tears without understanding the reason behind it

I feel my biggest fear taking form in my life
I sense my greatest fear becoming a reality in my existence

I know you thought I was playing you
I understand that you believed I was toying with your feelings

You had all these games you're playin, too
You also engaged in manipulative behavior and mind games

You lied; claim you loved me so
You deceived me by falsely claiming to love me deeply

But I'm not gonna be the X asking Y c B pushed O, so
However, I will not be the ex who questions why you cheated on me with someone else, therefore

Kick Rocks is what I wanna say, but we
I am tempted to tell you to go away, but we

Made love just the other day, got me
Engaged in intimate acts recently, it has left me

So stuck, feeling like a summer dream
Deeply trapped, experiencing emotions akin to a fleeting summer dream

Baby, you're my nicotine, little Nicki rock with me
Darling, you're my addiction, my craving, Nicki, stay by my side

And I can't shake the thought of tasting you
I cannot rid myself of the longing to experience you again

You still hit my line on the daily, too, oh I'm
You still reach out to me regularly, which intensifies my

Thinkin' bout us gettin grown, I don't wanna be with you, but I don't wanna be alone
Reflecting on the idea of us maturing together, I don't desire a relationship with you, yet I dread being alone

Yeah woah, Yeah woah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, I don't wanna be alone (x2)
Expressing a desire to not be alone, repeated for emphasis

I'm in cognitive dissonance
I am experiencing conflicting thoughts and emotions

You're no good for me, I need distance baby
You are detrimental to my well-being, I require space, darling

I don't wanna come to that
I don't want to reach that point

Put me in your rehab, I'm about to Relapse
Place me in your rehabilitation program, as I am on the verge of relapsing into my old habits

You tried to play me like a remote, you're universal
You attempted to manipulate me like a remote control, your deceit knows no boundaries

Karma has its ways so Imma watch the universe go
The universe will bring about karma, so I will observe its unfolding

I'm chillin backstage watching you from behind
I am relaxed and hidden from view, observing your actions covertly

A brother learned his lesson, you won't stab me this time, baby
I have gained wisdom, you will not betray me again, darling

Go 'head; put on a show baby
Go ahead and put on a performance, darling

Do your dance, let those curves flow Nicki
Dance seductively, let your enticing curves captivate everyone, Nicki

I'm romancin' all up on your neck
I am passionately kissing and caressing your neck

I'mma do some things tonight in the morning I'll regret, with that
Tonight, I will engage in activities that I will later feel remorseful about, with you

Couple bottom, forbidden fruit
Pairing the bottom of a drink, mixing it with forbidden fruit

I'm your cdam in the Evening mixing crown and juice, baby
I am your companion in the evening, blending the sounds of a CD with a mixture of whiskey and juice, darling

Take a shot with me
Have a drink with me

And we can go home, get grown responsibly, yeah
Then we can return home and maturely handle our responsibilities together, yeah

I'm in cognitive dissonance
I am experiencing conflicting thoughts and emotions

You're no good for me, I need distance baby
You are detrimental to my well-being, I require space, darling

I don't wanna come to that
I don't want to reach that point

Put me in your rehab, I'm about to Relapse
Place me in your rehabilitation program, as I am on the verge of relapsing into my old habits

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