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.
Poison
New Edition Lyrics
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I sense something strange in my mind
Situation is serious
Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time
Mm mm tell 'em Rick it's all so beautiful
Relationships they seem from the start
Yeah mm mm it's all so deadly
Mm mm check it out
It's driving me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it outta my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead
That girl is poison
Never trust a big butt and smile
That girl is poison poison
If I were you I'd take precaution
Before I start to leave fly girl
You know 'cause in some portions
You'll think she's the best thing in the world
She's so fly, she'll drive you right out of your mind
Steal your heart when you're blind
Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin'
You'll fall in love and you'll be screamin' dreamin'
Poison deadly moving it slow
Looking for a mellow fellow like DeVoe
Getting paid laid so better lay low
Schemin' on hots my end the pro show
The low pro hot should be cut like an afro
See what you're sayin' huh
She's weighin' but I know she's a loser
How do you know me and the crew used to do her
Poison
I was at the bar shake shakin' takin' 'em off
And that night I played the wall
Checkin' out the fellas the highs the lows
Keepin' one eye open still clockin' 'em
Still one particular girl that stood out from the rest
Poison as can be how how is she
Michael me and see and I'm runnin' the show
Bell Biv DeVoe ha-ha ha-ha
Now you know you're Slick blow
It's driving me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it outta my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead
That girl is poison (Poison poison)
Never trust a big butt and smile
Poison (Poison poison)
She's dangerous
Poison
Oh yeah (poison) oh yeah
(Poison poison)
The song "Poison" by New Edition warns against relationships that are based on superficial qualities and appearances. The lyrics are essentially a cautionary tale about women who may seem beautiful and alluring, but are ultimately toxic and dangerous. The song begins with a warning to the listener that there is something strange and serious happening in their mind, and they need to take action before it's too late. The chorus warns that the girl in question is poison and that no one should trust her big butt and smile.
The verses caution that relationships that begin superficially are ultimately doomed to failure and can be deadly. The use of the metaphor of poison is particularly effective because it suggests that these types of relationships can be deadly not only to the individuals involved but to the community around them. The song then ends with a caution not to be taken in by the girl's charms and to take precautions to protect oneself.
Overall, "Poison" is a song that warns against the allure of the superficial and encourages listeners to look for more substantial qualities when it comes to relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I must warn you
I need to tell you something important
I sense something strange in my mind
I have a feeling that something is not right
Situation is serious
This is a critical situation
Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time
We need to fix this because we don't have much time left
Mm mm tell 'em Rick it's all so beautiful
This is all so attractive, but also dangerous
Relationships they seem from the start
At the beginning, relationships seem easy and perfect
Yeah mm mm it's all so deadly
But then things can turn dangerous quickly
When love is not together from the heart
When love is not genuine and from the heart
Mm mm check it out
Listen to me
It's driving me out of my mind
This is making me crazy
That's why it's hard for me to find
That's why it's difficult for me to deal with
Can't get it outta my head
I can't stop thinking about it
Miss her, kiss her, love her, wrong move you're dead
If you fall for her charm, you're in trouble
That girl is poison
That woman is dangerous
Never trust a big butt and smile
Don't be fooled by appearances
If I were you I'd take precaution
If I were in your shoes I would be careful
Before I start to leave fly girl
Before you get too involved with that attractive woman
You know 'cause in some portions
Because sometimes
You'll think she's the best thing in the world
You'll be convinced she's amazing
She's so fly, she'll drive you right out of your mind
She's so attractive, she'll make you crazy
Steal your heart when you're blind
Catch you off guard and make you fall for her
Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin'
Be careful, she's plotting something and you won't even realize it
You'll fall in love and you'll be screamin' dreamin'
You'll end up in love but it will be a nightmare
Poison deadly moving it slow
This poison is slow-acting and dangerous
Looking for a mellow fellow like DeVoe
Looking for a relaxed, easy-going guy to prey on
Getting paid laid so better lay low
Working hard and playing harder, but better be careful
Schemin' on hots my end the pro show
Plotting on appealing men to advance her career
The low pro hot should be cut like an afro
The unobtrusive guy should be avoided
See what you're sayin' huh
I agree with you
She's weighin' but I know she's a loser
She seems tempting, but I know she's bad news
How do you know me and the crew used to do her
How do you know that me and my friends used to be involved with her
Oh yeah (poison) oh yeah
This is a warning to be taken seriously
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elliot Straite
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@prettypancake2941
“ ITS DRIVIN ME OUTTA MY MIND” the bass and vocals on this part of the song really gets the serotonin going
@brige-pr8xg
yea girl
@Feyudin
Solo bass lines amplify the whole song
@terpz47
Low t vibes
@dantegood2195
You ain’t Lyin !!
@christhomas7579
NAILED IT
@mansakhanlv8487
This song is not only a classic, but groundbreaking on so many levels
@iamjuangeorge
incredible the level of production of this, in addition to the artists.
@powerbadpowerbad
@@iamjuangeorge AGREED.And their back-up dancers were-GREAT too.
@edwinabraham1735
1990 I was only 21 yrs. Old
33 yrs. Ago
Watching may 8, 2023
Now i'm 54 yrs. Old