Day was a high-school classmate of both Prince and André Cymone and the trio formed an early band called "Grand Central", later renamed "Champagne". Later, Prince embarked on a solo career but retained Cymone for his backing band. The two began to plan a side-group that would focus more on R&B, while Prince would continue to explore various musical styles. The Time was composed of 4 members from an earlier funk group called "Flyte Tyme", but the lead singer had not been chosen. Sue Ann Carwell was auditioned and Alexander O'Neal nearly became The Time's lead singer, but dropped out due to payment negotiations. Day, who was now in a band called "Enterprise" allowed Prince to have a song called "Partyup" for his Dirty Mind album and Prince would soon return the favor by giving Day the job of lead singer. Day would suggest guitarist Jesse Johnson, who completed the band's ensemble.
The Time's most prolific and visible period came in 1984 when Day played the antagonist to Prince in his film Purple Rain, which helped establish Day's playboy stage presence. Typically escorted by his valet, "Jerome" (Jerome Benton), Day won fans with his exaggerated vanity ("Jerome bring me my mirror!") and strutting bravado, acting as a comic foil to Prince's romantic, sensitive lead. This persona was further exploited for comic effect on The Time's records, on songs such as "Chili Sauce" and "If The Kid Can't Make You Come" from the album Ice Cream Castle.
That album, the group's most popular, is best remembered for the infectious singles "Jungle Love" and "The Bird". With their palpable pop energy and catchy choruses, both songs were huge hits on both Urban and Pop radio. But it wasn't until 1990,when the Time scored a #1 R&B hit with "Jerk Out" (a dance/New Jack Swing cut from their reunited fourth album: Pandemonium . This album also featured the original members of the band). The same year, Day formed his own girl band (not unlike Prince's Vanity/Apollonia 6) called The Day Zs. From that high point, Day's success began to wane in the 1990s. With the breakup of his band, the mediocre sales of his solo records, and the general decline of Prince's popularity, Day's public visibility and creative output waned considerably.
Today, he remains a popular concert draw, fronting a revamped lineup of The Time. Day continues to employ "Jerome" in his stage shows and the comic scenes the two act out together are typically the highlight of a Time performance.
Though he had continued to act in films from time to time in small parts (Richard Pryor's Moving being a brief but memorable turn), Day's presence on the screen decreased until, in 2001, he returned to film in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, performing "Jungle Love" with The Time and dancing with the movie's stars in the movie's coda.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Girl
Morris Day Lyrics
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that I'm havin' trouble sleepin' ever since you went away.
Girl, I know you need a little time,
to get your head together. But baby, I can't stop cryin'.
Girl, why'd you go away?
What can I say to make you stay?
Girl, I was a fool.
I'm still in love with you.
I'm still in love with you, baby.
Girl, I guess I was a fool,
to try to tie you down and make you play by the rules.
Girl, I guess I finally realized,
that keepin' you close to me, it would keep me alive.
Girl, why'd you go away?
What can I say to make you stay?
Girl, I was a fool.
I don't know what to do.
I'm still in love with you.
Don't know what I'm gonna do.
Girl, what can I say baby, to make you stay?
Girl, I don't know what to do. No I don't.
I'm still in love, still in love, still in love.
Girl, down on my knees. Oh baby, please.
Girl, oh baby, please. I'm still in love with you.
I'm still in love with you.
Called you up to say, Baby, I still love you.
I'm still in love, I'm still in love.
The lyrics to Morris Day's song "Girl" express the heartache and longing of a man who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that the woman he loves has gone away. He starts by telling her that he is having trouble sleeping since she left and that he can't stop crying. He then acknowledges that she needs time to sort things out, but he can't help but feel lost without her. He regrets trying to control her and make her play by his rules, and finally admits that he is still in love with her and doesn't know what to do to make her come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I called you up to say,
that I'm havin' trouble sleepin' ever since you went away.
Expressing distress over the separation and insomnia since then.
Girl, I know you need a little time,
to get your head together. But baby, I can't stop cryin'.
Understanding the need for space, while not being able to control the tears from falling.
Girl, why'd you go away?
What can I say to make you stay?
Repeating the question many times and imploring the girl to return.
Girl, I was a fool.
I don't know what to do.
Acknowledging fault and stating ignorance about how to fix things.
I'm still in love with you.
The feeling of deep love for the girl is still present.
Girl, I guess I was a fool,
to try to tie you down and make you play by the rules.
Admitting fault for trying to impose restrictions and seeking fairness.
Girl, I guess I finally realized,
that keepin' you close to me, it would keep me alive.
Realizing the importance of the girl and loving her presence.
Don't know what I'm gonna do.
Feeling helpless and unable to decide a course of action.
Girl, what can I say baby, to make you stay?
Girl, I don't know what to do. No I don't.
Desperately seeking words of persuasion and again admitting confusion.
I'm still in love, still in love, still in love.
The repeated statement of the continuing love for the girl.
Girl, down on my knees. Oh baby, please.
Girl, oh baby, please. I'm still in love with you.
Expressing total submission and pleading with the girl to return.
Called you up to say, Baby, I still love you.
I'm still in love, I'm still in love.
Reaffirming the love for the girl and hoping to rekindle the relationship.
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ronhaywood171
Girl, I called you up to say
That I'm having trouble sleeping
Every since you went away
Girl, I know you need a little time
To get your head together
Baby I can't stop crying
Girl, why'd you go away?
What can I say?
To make you stay?
Girl, I was a fool
Don't know what to do
Still in love with you
Still in love with you...oh baby
Girl, I guess I was a fool
To try to tie you down
And make you play by the rules
Girl, I guess I finally realized
That keeping you close to me
Would only keep me alive
Girl, why'd you go away?
What can I say?
To make you stay?
Girl, I was a fool
Don't know what to do
Still in love with you
Don't know what I'm gonna do
Girl, what can I say baby
To make you stay
I Don't know what to do
No I don't
Still in love, still in love, still in love
Down on my knees
Baby please, honey baby please
Girl, oh baby please
Still in love with you
Still in love with you
I'll do whacha say...baby
Still in love....
Still in love....
Still, I'm still in love.......................................................................
@dadvs.daughterromero3733
One of the best slow jams of all time who's with me?
@melvenepurnell7904
I am with you this is the best slow jam 😍
@brucegrant8747
Yes my favorite song written by prince and him and Morris delivered !!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@tinyapenn9805
Meeeeee❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎼🎼🎼🎼🎤🎤🎤🎤🎧🎧🎧🎧
@rconway1357
Yes indeed 😎
@sandfielde5155
Prince
@7769baby
I'm sitting on my couch listening to this and crying...happy tears though. So grateful for the experience I had just YESTERDAY, 12/9/19. Had the honor of meeting Morris and Jimmy Jam at the Grammy Museum in LA last night and thanked them both for being part of the soundtrack to my life. To be able to thank them in person for all they've given us was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my days.
@k.a.lindsey4349
You know you have F up, when you have you ask, "what can i do, to make you stay", best song EVER.
@charlesl.nemons3021
😮 WOW!!
@kelinmemphis
I'm 42 and the movies and music were great back then. Great memories. I was a poor, hungry broke little boy in the projects, but we had fun with what little we had.