Like the Jackson 5 before them, New Edition became a pop phenomenon, and were big enough to have Madonna as an opening act during their early days.
The group parted company with Starr in 1984; Starr responded by promptly creating the group New Kids on the Block, essentially New Edition with Caucasian teenagers. After the split the boys still received success from singles such as "Cool It Now, Mr. Telephone Man", and "Count Me Out". Around 1986, Bobby Brown was voted out of the group, due to behavioral problems during concerts, He went on to pursue a solo career in 1987 but did not find success in his solo ventures until 1988. Brown was replaced by former solo child star Johnny Gill who would become an official member that same year. The group's sound also evolved at this time from bubblegum pop-styled R&B to smoother, more adult music. The new material, primarily produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, had a strong new jack swing feel. The first album recorded with Gill, Heart Break, had numerous R&B hits, including "If It Isn't Love", "Can You Stand The Rain", "N.E. Heart Break", and "Boys To Men" (which later lent its name to the Philadelphia-based group Boyz II Men).
New Edition essentially broke up in 1989, with Bell, Bivins, and DeVoe forming the popular hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant beginning his solo career and Gill restarting his solo career, with more success this time. In 1991, the group had a semi-reunion of sorts when they recorded a remix of the Bell Biv DeVoe track "Word To The Mutha!" in which all six members performed and appeared in the music video.
In 1996, the reunion became complete, as all six former members reunited for the Home Again album. Although the album featured the hit singles "Hit Me Off" and "I'm Still In Love With You", the ensuing tour would prove disastrous for the group. By the middle leg of the tour in 1997, Bobby Brown and Mike Bivins left, due to egos clashing and a less-than-harmonious time with the other members. The band canceled the tour and went on indefinite hiatus soon afterward.
The band reformed again in 2002 without Bobby Brown and released an album on Bad Boy Records entitled "One Love". They are currently working in the studio with plans to release another album with all six members in 2008.
Delicious
New Edition Lyrics
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When you get that smile in your eye.
Something inside
Goes wild wild wild.
Sunshine
Chase away my rainy days.
Our summer leave
Chorus:
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
You (YOU) are the one that set me free.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
Rainbow
Let me know the storm has past.
These memories
Will last and last.
Passion
Curling through the core of the night.
Where have you been
All my life.
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
You (YOU) are the one that sets me free.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
We as one
Here we lie.
Holding hands
Across the sky.
Please be mine. I'll never ever leave you.
Please be mine.
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
You (YOU) are the one that sets me free.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious. (Put the fire in my heart)
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
You (YOU) are the one that set me free.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious. (Put the fire in my heart)
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious. (Put the fire in my heart)
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
You (YOU) are the one that set me free.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious. (You put the fire in my heart)
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
Delicious.
Hold.
You.
You.
Delicious.
Hold.
You.
You.
Delicious.
Hold.
You.
You.
Delicious.
The lyrics to New Edition's song "Delicious" express a deep affection for a loved one, with the singer reveling in the sheer delight and pleasure that their presence brings. The opening lines of the song use the metaphor of a smile in the eye to describe the effect that their lover's gaze has on them, leading to an intense feeling of passion and wild abandon. The summer season is also referred to as a time of joy, with the singer longing for their love to stay close to them and chasing away any rainy days.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's deep feelings of love and desire, referring to their love as their taste of honey and their eternal flame. The use of repetition, particularly with the words hold, you, and delicious, underscores the lyrical sentiment, emphasizing that the singer will never let go of their love and cherishes every moment that they spend together. The final verse of the song is a plea for their lover to always be with them, promising that they will never leave their side.
Line by Line Meaning
April, (?)
The specific month is omitted, but it serves as an introduction to the romantic feelings being conveyed in this song.
When you get that smile in your eye.
The subject's eyes are expressive, and when the person smiles, it makes the singer's heart race with passion.
Something inside goes wild wild wild.
The person's charm and beauty ignite a fire within the singer's heart, causing intense sensations.
Sunshine, chase away my rainy days.
The person's presence brightens the artist's mood, and the world seems brighter and more cheerful as a result.
Our summer leave is here. Please stay.
The artist wants to cherish the time they have with the person, and they hope that the summer will not rush by too quickly.
I'll hold (HOLD) you in my arms next to me.
The singer desires to embrace and hold the person in their arms with passion and affection.
You (YOU) are the one that set me free.
The person is responsible for liberating the singer from their past, allowing them to love and experience true happiness again.
You (YOU) put the fire in my heart.
The person's love and affection fan the flames of desire in the artist's heart, causing it to burn bright and hot.
Delicious.
The person is so desirable and lovely that they are described as being 'delicious.'
I'll (HOLD) never ever ever let you go.
The artist does not want to let the person go, and they desire to hold onto their love and presence for eternity.
You're (YOU) my taste of honey, girl.
The person is sweet and desirable, and their love is compared to the rich flavor and sweetness of honey.
Rainbow, let me know the storm has past.
The rainbow is a symbol of hope and renewal, indicating that the bad times are over and better days are ahead.
These memories will last and last.
The singer wants to cherish the moments spent with the person and make them last forever, even when the summer days have passed by.
Passion, curling through the core of the night.
The passion between the two lovers is described as flowing and twisting through the night, indicating intense emotions and intimacy.
Where have you been all my life.
The singer feels like they have waited their entire life to find someone as special and wonderful as the person they are currently with.
We as one, here we lie. Holding hands across the sky.
The two lovers are described as being intertwined and united as one, holding hands and gazing up at the vast expanse of the sky above.
Please be mine. I'll never ever leave you.
The artist declares their love and desire for the person, vowing to never abandon them or let them go.
Hold. You. You. Delicious.
Reiteration of the chorus to emphasize how strongly the singer feels about the person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANNY SEMBELLO, DAVID HURST BATTEAU
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