Lucy Pearl was an R&B supergroup formed in 1999 as the idea of former Tony!… Read Full Bio ↴Lucy Pearl was an R&B supergroup formed in 1999 as the idea of former Tony! Toni! Toné! member Raphael Saadiq. The other members of Lucy Pearl were Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest).They released their self-titled debut album Lucy Pearl in 2000.

After two singles, "Dance Tonight" and "Dont Mess with My Man", Dawn Robinson left and was replaced by Joi. The new line-up released the track "Without You". The group split up shortly after, releasing no other material.

Lucy Pearl's Way
Lucy Pearl Lyrics

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This song simply says tribe called quest
En vogue, and Tony Toni Tone
It's a new revolution in the 2000, it's a new revolution in the 2000
That the whole world's talking about
It's a whole new revolution in the year 2000

Don't let go
Ask of you, hold on

Ask of you
Don't let go
Ask of you, hold on
Ask of you
Don't let go
Hold on

Kissing you is not enough for me
You see in a big boy and big boys have desires
Making love is what I want to do
But I need a true friend to make it come together
All your love
I want to kiss you right there
Just stand right there
Just stadn right there li'l girl
All your love
I want to kiss you right there
Just stand right there
I'm not trying to put you on the line
But I gotta tell you what's exactly on my mind girl
My big heart leads me right to you
Every time the phone ring, I pray to God that it's you
Girl
Every time I close my eyes
A vision of your face always pops into my mind girl
I would do anything to receive love from you
So take me by the hand and lead me to the room yeah

Don't let go
Ask of you, hold on
Ask of you
Don't let go
Ask of you, hold on
Ask of you
Don't let go
HOld on
Ask of you

Ask of you
Ask of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lucy Pearl's Way express the idea of a musical revolution in the new millennium. The song mentions the names of several bands that represented a new sound in the 90s, such as A Tribe Called Quest, En Vogue, and Tony Toni Tone. By referencing these bands, the song implies that Lucy Pearl is continuing this musical innovation and bringing a new sound to the year 2000.

The second part of the song deals with the singer's desire to connect with someone intimately but also to develop a deeper, emotional connection with that person. The lyrics express a desire for emotional and physical intimacy that goes beyond just "kissing" and involves "making love" and having a "true friend" to make it happen. The singer's passion for the other person is clear, as every time they close their eyes, they see their face, and their heart leads them to that person every time the phone rings.

Overall, the lyrics of Lucy Pearl's Way convey the idea of innovation and revolution in music and the desire for both emotional and physical intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

This song simply says tribe called quest
This song is a tribute to Tribe Called Quest

En vogue, and Tony Toni Tone
The song references other notable R&B groups En Vogue and Tony Toni Tone

It's a new revolution in the 2000, it's a new revolution in the 2000
The song celebrates the turn of the millennium as a time of change and revolution

That the whole world's talking about
The song suggests that this revolution is a topic of worldwide conversation

It's a whole new revolution in the year 2000
Again, the song emphasizes the transformative nature of the year 2000

Don't let go
In the chorus, the singer implores someone to hold on tight

Ask of you, hold on
The singer repeats her plea to hold on, adding a request for help

Kissing you is not enough for me
The singer craves more intimacy than just kissing

You see in a big boy and big boys have desires
She humorously reminds her partner that he's a grown man with needs

Making love is what I want to do
She clarifies her desire for physical intimacy

But I need a true friend to make it come together
She also wants emotional closeness alongside the physical

All your love
The singer longs for her partner's affection

I want to kiss you right there
She fantasizes about being more intimate

Just stand right there
She wants to prolong the moment

Just stand right there li'l girl
She affectionately addresses her partner

I'm not trying to put you on the line
She doesn't want to pressure her partner

But I gotta tell you what's exactly on my mind girl
She needs to be honest about her feelings

My big heart leads me right to you
She reveals the depth of her feelings for her partner

Every time the phone ring, I pray to God that it's you
She eagerly anticipates communication with her partner

A vision of your face always pops into my mind girl
Her partner is always on her mind

I would do anything to receive love from you
She is willing to go to great lengths for love

So take me by the hand and lead me to the room yeah
She wants to take things to the next level

Ask of you
She reiterates her request for her partner's help in this venture

Hold on
The chorus ends with her entreaty to hold on tight

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HACHIDAI NAKAMURA, JOHN E DAVIS, MALIK IZAAK TAYLOR, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ROKUSUKE EI, RONNIE FOSTER

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