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.
Humpin' Around
New Edition Lyrics
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And you know you're on their back
You ain't got no trusting about you
And you claim that you
Don't care what where I'm at
You've given me reason to doubt you
Say you trust someone
Why are you calling all around
Girl you don't trust no one
And you're constantly in doubt
You lose the game, if you play that way
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
When you love someone
And you want to love them right
Got to get more lovin' about you
And you know that you're holding on too tight
Soon they will be leaving without you
Say that you love someone
Why are you calling all my friends
Thinking I've got something to hide
Girl you don't love no one
You don't know what love's all about
You lose the game, (if you) if you play that way
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
Girl if you trust someone
You don't call on everybody
Ain't nobody foolin' around
And the more I think about it
You lose all your clout and
You lose the game, baby, if you play that way
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
Girl you said you love me
And you said you trust me
Why do you think I'm foolin' around
I can't stand the pressure
You know I'm yours forever
Ain't nobody, nobody, humpin' around
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
New Edition's song "Humpin' Around" tells the story of a man who is frustrated with his partner's lack of trust in their relationship. He has given her no reason to doubt him, yet she constantly calls his friends and worrisome thoughts invade her mind. The song is a warning to his partner that if she continues to play games and not trust him, then their relationship will not work out. The chorus emphasizes that there isn't anyone else in the picture; the couple is the only one in this until the trust issues slip up.
The lyrics are painfully honest about the fragility of trust in relationships. Despite the man's clear affection for his partner, he is exasperated by the constant suspicion and calls from her. He did everything right, loved her without reservations, and had nothing to hide. But her insecurities were slowly driving them apart. It's a song that many people can relate to and empathize with, and it reflects the unfortunate fact that communication and trust are such a crucial part of any healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When you trust someone
And you know you're on their back
You ain't got no trusting about you
And you claim that you
Don't care what where I'm at
You've given me reason to doubt you
If you trust someone, you shouldn't constantly check up on them. If you do, it shows that you don't fully trust them. Just because I don't care about your whereabouts doesn't mean I'm doing something wrong.
Say you trust someone
Why are you calling all around
Think I've got some dip on the side
Girl you don't trust no one
And you're constantly in doubt
You lose the game, if you play that way
You claim to trust me, but you're calling everyone around to check up on me. You clearly don't trust anyone, and your constant doubt may push me away. If you play this way, you'll lose me and the game.
When you love someone
And you want to love them right
Got to get more lovin' about you
And you know that you're holding on too tight
Soon they will be leaving without you
If you truly love someone, you need to give them their personal space and trust them. Being clingy and holding on too tight will push them away and eventually they will leave without you.
Say that you love someone
Why are you calling all my friends
Thinking I've got something to hide
Girl you don't love no one
You don't know what love's all about
You lose the game, (if you) if you play that way
You say you love me, but you're calling all my friends to snoop around in my personal life. Your actions show that you don't truly love anyone and don't know what love is about. If you continue playing this way, you'll lose me and the game.
Girl if you trust someone
You don't call on everybody
Ain't nobody foolin' around
And the more I think about it
You lose all your clout and
You lose the game, baby, if you play that way
If you trust someone, you shouldn't call on everyone to check up on them. Nobody is fooling around and your actions will make you lose all your credibility. You'll lose me and the game if you continue playing this way.
Girl you said you love me
And you said you trust me
Why do you think I'm foolin' around
I can't stand the pressure
You know I'm yours forever
Ain't nobody, nobody, humpin' around
You've said that you love and trust me, but your actions show otherwise. I can't handle the constant pressure and doubt. I'm committed to you forever and nobody is fooling around.
Get up off my back
Save a heart attack
Ain't nobody humpin' around (ain't nobody humpin' around)
No matter what they say
No it ain't that way
Ain't nobody humpin' around
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Nobody
Humpin' around babe
Stop checking up on me and causing unnecessary stress on our relationship. Nobody is fooling around and I'm committed to you. Don't listen to rumors or speculation. Nobody is humpin' around.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, DARYL SIMMONS, BOBBY BROWN, THOMAS REYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bleep77
People forget that there was a time when Bobby Brown was the coolest mother f**ker in music. This was that time.
@sherrylgilmore2834
Tell me bout it!
@sjohnso123
I Agree However He Was Not The King Of R&B. Not Sure Who Would Have Been At The Time But It Sure Was Not Him..Dont Care What Whitney Say. R.I.P
@b3at2
I still remember the day my dad came home with this CD... it was a hot time. Seems like yesterday.
@ncherise74
YES!!!!!
@taraerskine3954
yes exactly and he's one hella dancer!!!
@michaelemanuel140
Never get it twisted, this man wore the crown during his career!
@ronrockwell
GODDAMN RIGHT RIGHT HE DID!!!!!!!!!!!
@Msmary98-98
🤔
@aaronrogers4533
N he wasn’t the monster they said he was