New Edition is an American Pop/R&B group formed in Boston, Massachusetts in… Read Full Bio ↴New Edition is an American Pop/R&B group formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978, that was most popular during the 1980s. Guided by producer Maurice Starr, New Edition was originally a Jackson 5-esque collection of five young African American teenage singers, including lead singers Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown, and vocalists Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe. The group was notable for #1 singles such as "Cool It Now," "Candy Girl," and "Mr. Telephone Man" and their success led to the creation of late-1980s and 1990s boy bands like New Kids on the Block, The Backstreet Boys, and 'N Sync.

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.

Something In Your Eyes
New Edition Lyrics

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Oh, yeah
You like that
So lay your head back
Here we go
You like that
Feels good
Oh, yeah

You ask me why I say why not
Anything is possible and anything can be
Therefore tonight I'll get you hot
You feel the passion you never dreamed

And I know you feel I'm over-confident
What kind of man could I be
It's clear to see it's like animal attraction
When you add it up it's just a matter of fractions, girl

Something in your eyes told me
That you were lookin' for a man you could adore
Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

If think you're dry, I say you're wet
I can make it possible, I can make it true
And all night long I'll make you sweat
Gonna do a feelin' that long past overdue

And I know you think why so much confidence
What kind of man must I be
It's clear to see it's like adding and subtracting
When you add it up, it's just animal attraction

Something in your eyes told me
That you were lookin' for a man you could adore
Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

Something in your eyes told me
That you were lookin' for a man you could adore
Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

So when I get inside and make you wet
I'll lick you dry
Make your body weak from all the body heat
Just like a lion you'll hear me roar
And then I beat into your body, make that body get weak some more
I'll take you to the peak, I'll make you want to scream
And like a lion you'll hear my body roar and roar and roar and roar and roar

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Something in your eyes told me
That you were lookin' for a man you could adore
Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

Anything is possible and anything can be
You can feel the passion you never ever dreamed of
See it in your eyes, you're givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

It was something in your eyes told, made me feel
Something in your eyes and hey, I could see it
Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

Something in your eyes told me
That you were lookin' for a man you could adore

Something in your eyes are givin' me a sign
And I knew it was on, I knew it was on

Overall Meaning

In "Something in Your Eyes," New Edition sings about a confident man who is ready to satisfy his lover's desires. The lyrics describe the feeling of knowing that your eyes can reveal what you truly desire, even before you say anything. The singer is aware of his lover’s wants and needs, and he is confident in his ability to fulfill them. He promises to make her feel desires and sensations she has never felt before, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to please her.

The song speaks to the primal desire of physical intimacy, and how it can awaken a deep passion and connection between two people. The lyrics portray the idea that sometimes words are not enough, but the look in someone's eyes can speak volumes. It's about the deep connection that can be felt between two people through physical touch and emotional intimacy.

Overall, "Something in Your Eyes" is a sensual and passionate love song that speaks to the desire and connection between two people. It's about understanding your partner's needs and wants without them having to say it and the power of physical touch and emotional intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and anticipation.

You like that
Acknowledging the recipient's preferences.

So lay your head back
Encouraging the recipient to relax and enjoy the experience.

Here we go
Signaling the start of an exciting activity.

Feels good
Expressing satisfaction with the current situation.

You ask me why I say why not
Encouraging the recipient to embrace the possibilities.

Anything is possible and anything can be
Asserting that there are no limits to what can be achieved.

Therefore tonight I'll get you hot
Promising to provide a satisfying experience.

You feel the passion you never dreamed
Assuring the recipient of the intensity of the experience.

And I know you feel I'm over-confident
Acknowledging the recipient's perception of the artist's self-assuredness.

What kind of man could I be
Emphasizing the singer's masculinity and prowess.

It's clear to see it's like animal attraction
Comparing the intensity of the attraction to primal instincts.

When you add it up it's just a matter of fractions, girl
Suggesting that the attraction is a simple matter of adding up the right factors.

Something in your eyes told me
Interpreting the recipient's body language as a sign of interest.

That you were lookin' for a man you could adore
Assuming the recipient's desire for a loving and devoted partner.

And I knew it was on, I knew it was on
Anticipating the start of a pleasurable experience.

If think you're dry, I say you're wet
Challenging the recipient's perception of their own arousal.

I can make it possible, I can make it true
Promising to provide a satisfying experience.

And all night long I'll make you sweat
Promising a prolonged, intense experience.

Gonna do a feelin' that long past overdue
Promising to fulfill a long-standing desire.

And I know you think why so much confidence
Acknowledging the recipient's skepticism about the artist's self-assurance.

What kind of man must I be
Emphasizing the artist's masculinity and prowess.

It's clear to see it's like adding and subtracting
Comparing the attraction to a simple mathematical calculation.

Something in your eyes told me
Interpreting the recipient's body language as a sign of interest.

If think you're dry, I say you're wet
Challenging the recipient's perception of their own arousal.

I can make it possible, I can make it true
Promising to provide a satisfying experience.

And all night long I'll make you sweat
Promising a prolonged, intense experience.

Gonna do a feelin' that long past overdue
Promising to fulfill a long-standing desire.

And I know you think why so much confidence
Acknowledging the recipient's skepticism about the artist's self-assurance.

What kind of man must I be
Emphasizing the singer's masculinity and prowess.

It's clear to see it's like adding and subtracting
Comparing the attraction to a simple mathematical calculation.

Something in your eyes told me
Interpreting the recipient's body language as a sign of interest.

If think you're dry, I say you're wet
Challenging the recipient's perception of their own arousal.

I can make it possible, I can make it true
Promising to provide a satisfying experience.

And all night long I'll make you sweat
Promising a prolonged, intense experience.

Gonna do a feeling that long past overdue
Promising to fulfill a long-standing desire.

And like a lion you'll hear my body roar and roar and roar and roar and roar
Boasting about the singer's virility and power.