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.
Superlady
New Edition Lyrics
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You know just what I want to do girl
To hold you in my arms
Lovin' you all over baby
Yeah yeah yeah
No pressure from me baby
No need to get excited
And you were invited
Ordinary
Keep me runnin'
Superlady
Ordinary
Keep me runnin'
Superlady
Heaven must've sent you girl
To be with me for always
Sharin' all our fantasies ooooooh
Tell me that you'll always be around
Show me you care
I'll always be there
Ordinary
Keep me runnin'
Superlady
Ordinary
Keep me runnin'
Superlady
The lyrics to New Edition's song Superlady express the desire to be close with someone special, to hold them in your arms, and enjoy the company of one another as lovers. The lyrics are filled with romantic gestures like declaring that heaven must have sent this person to be with me always, and that they will share their fantasies with one another.
The verses of the song refer to the singer's desire to be alone with the person they care for, and the chorus makes the comparison between an ordinary lover and a "superlady." The singer describes how their superlady makes them feel and how they are always there for each other. Through the use of metaphors and imagery, the lyrics convey the message of love and the desire to be with someone who feels like a superhero in their eyes.
In conclusion, Superlady is a romantic song that conveys the message of love and the desire to be with someone who uplifts and inspires you. The lyrics convey a sense of devotion to the person being addressed in the song, and express the joys of being with someone that you truly love and admire.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm alone with you
When it's just us two, I feel a strong desire to express my love to you.
You know just what I want to do girl
You understand my needs and desires without having to express them in words.
To hold you in my arms
I feel the need to physically display my love and affection towards you by holding you tightly.
Lovin' you all over baby
I want to shower you with love and affection in every way possible.
No pressure from me baby
You don't need to feel any pressure or stress from me to express your love towards me.
No need to get excited
You don't need to feel any excessive joyful emotions about being with me, it's okay to just be yourself.
Because tonight was made for two lovers
This specific moment in time was perfect for us to be together in love and affection.
And you were invited
You were invited to this moment to share love and affection between us, so you can feel comfortable expressing your love.
Heaven must've sent you girl
You seem like a gift from heaven, handpicked just for me.
To be with me for always
You feel like someone who will always love and cherish me throughout our lifetime.
Sharin' all our fantasies ooooooh
I want to share all of my thoughts, ideas, and dreams with you and vice versa.
Tell me that you'll always be around
I need to hear from you that you'll always be there for me.
Show me you care
I need you to display your love and affection towards me so that I feel secure.
I'll always be there
You can count on me to be there for you whenever you need me.
Ordinary
Things can be basic and commonplace.
Keep me runnin'
I need excitement and energy in my life to keep going.
Superlady
You're not just any ordinary woman, you're special in many ways.
Ordinary
Things can be basic and commonplace.
Keep me runnin'
I need excitement and energy in my life to keep going.
Superlady
You're not just any ordinary woman, you're special in many ways.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BIVINS, RALPH TRESVANT, RICARDO BELL, RONALD DE VOE
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