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.
Popcorn Love
New Edition Lyrics
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It's the real thing, girl
They say it's popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
It's popcorn love
Popcorn love
Don't you know, don't you know
It's the real thing, girl
When we go on those special dates
We're always holding hands
We're never, ever late
You're on my mind all the time
I keep thinking (I keep thinking)
Thinking (I keep thinking)
I keep thinking, thinking of you
Popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
Popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
Don't you know, don't you know
It's the real thing, girl
I go to school and then I come straight home
The first thing that I do is call you on the phone
The things you say, uh, really make my day
I need you, girl, in every kind of way
I keep thinking
I'm just thinking
I keep thinking (thinking)
Thinking (thinking) thinking (thinking) thinking
That's right, that's right, that's right, that's right
Ah, P is for her personality
I said the O is for originality
And the other P is for the perfect love she gives to me
The C is just 'cause she loves me
And the O means she's the only love I got
And the R and the N, our love will never end
Well, I know, I know it's the real thing
Because she told me so
And I know, I know it's the real thing
And I'll never let her go
I just got to, I just got to have your love
Popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
It's popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
Popcorn love
It's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
Popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
Popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
The lyrics of New Editionโs โPopcorn Loveโ revolve around the theme of young love. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase โpopcorn love,โ which is meant to describe the adolescent, sweet but lighthearted stage of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the love between the singers is more than just popcorn love despite what others may say. They focus on the deep connection that they share, which is evident in the way they act towards each other. The singers are always holding hands, they are always thinking of each other and the other person is always on their mind. The song shows the depth of their love despite how young they are.
The verses of the song describe the many ways in which the singers show their love for each other. They go on special dates, always holding hands, and the singer even describes calling their love interest as soon as they get home. The chorus eventually transitions to a rap from one of the members, spelling out the letters of โpopcornโ to describe his lover's qualities.
Overall, โPopcorn Loveโ presents a picture of innocence and young love, portraying the feelings of teenagers experiencing love for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know, don't you know, don't you know
It's the real thing, girl
I want you to know that what we have is genuine and true
They say it's popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
It's popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
People might think our love is trivial and superficial, but to me, it's much deeper and more meaningful. Others will see that over time as we continue to love each other each and every day.
When we go on those special dates
We're always holding hands
We're never, ever late
You're on my mind all the time
Whenever we go out together, we're inseparable and I always make sure to be on time for you. You're constantly on my mind.
I keep thinking (I keep thinking)
Thinking (I keep thinking)
I keep thinking, thinking of you
You're always on my mind, and I can't stop thinking about you.
I go to school and then I come straight home
The first thing that I do is call you on the phone
The things you say, uh, really make my day
I need you, girl, in every kind of way
As soon as I'm done with school, I call you because talking to you is the highlight of my day. You make me so happy, and I can't imagine my life without you in it.
That's right, that's right, that's right, that's right
I completely agree and feel certain about everything I'm saying.
Ah, P is for her personality
I said the O is for originality
And the other P is for the perfect love she gives to me
The C is just 'cause she loves me
And the O means she's the only love I got
And the R and the N, our love will never end
I want to spell out how amazing you are: your personality is unique and your love is perfect. You're the only one for me, and our love will never die.
Well, I know, I know it's the real thing
Because she told me so
And I know, I know it's the real thing
And I'll never let her go
I know with certainty that our love is the real thing because you've told me so. I will never let you go.
I just got to, I just got to have your love
I need your love more than anything.
Popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
It's popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
Even though our love may seem small and insignificant to others, it means the world to me. Over time, everyone will see just how powerful our love truly is.
Popcorn love
It's more than that to me
Popcorn love
Just wait, they will see
Popcorn love
Every morning, noon and night
Popcorn love
No matter what anyone says, I know our love is strong and meaningful. Others will eventually see that it's not just a passing fling, but a real, true love that lasts all day, every day.
Popcorn love
But it's more than that to me
Even though others refer to our love as popcorn love, I know it's much greater and more significant than that.
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Written by: Michael Jonzun, Maurice Starr
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DiAndre Matthews
Unbelievably amazing choreography for that age. Them boys was on point!
Dpking
All thanks to Brooke Payne
Mimi P.
In the words of Ronnie DeVoe, itโs all about โplacementโ. ๐
Aline Mayne โข ๋ฉ์ธ ์๋ฆฐ โข ใขใชใผใณใใกใคใณ
Amazing vocals and dance!
Mikey D
This group is the best of all time. They need to have a real long presentation & award of the century for all the hard work gone threw. God Bless N.E.
MichaelJacksonROBLOXVEVO
Second best because the Jackson 5 is always the first best
wr7d1
@MichaelJacksonROBLOXVEVO stick to roblox
Kimberly Lily
Ronnie has great dance lines even as a teenager. Impressive!!!
Leonard Powell
Bobby and Ronnie were the best dancers of the group
Mississippi Dude
This choreography is TIGHT!! I don't think a lot of people really understand how HARD it really is to master the art of singing and then dancing together as a group... MUCH RESPECT TO THESE GUYS and the all the other singers out there who CONTINUE to put on WELL CHOREOGRAPHED shows!!