Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
Didn't I
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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(Now didn't I do it, baby, didn't I do it, baby?)
Gave you the love you never knew, girl, oh
(Didn't I do it baby, didn't I do it baby?)
I've cried so many times and that's no lie
It seems to make you laugh each time I cry
[Chorus]
Didn't I
Didn't I blow your mind this time
Didn't I, this time?
I thought that heart of yours was true, girl
(Now, didn't I think it, baby, didn't I think it, baby?)
But this time I'm really leaving you girl, oh
(Hope you know it, baby, hope you know it, baby)
Ten times or more, yes, I walked out that door
Get this into your head, there'll be no more
[Chorus]
(Didn't I do it baby, didn't I do it baby?)
(Didn't I do it baby, didn't I do it baby?)
Ten times or more, yes, I walked out that door
Get this into your head, there'll be no more
[Chorus]
Girl, can we talk for a second?
(Baby can we talk)
I know it's been a long time
Since someone blew your mind, like I did
(Oh, baby)
But there'll be other times
(Didn't I blow your mind it happens all the time)
For me and you
(All the time)(ooh, baby)
And I can see the tears fallin' from your eyes
(I can see the tears falling from your eyes)
Tell me girl did I blow your mind?
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "Didn't I" by New Kids on the Block explore the feelings of a heartbroken man who gave his all to a woman who didn't appreciate him. He begins by reminding her of all the things he did for her with lines like "I gave my heart and soul to you, girl. Gave you the love you never knew, girl." He then goes on to reveal that he cried many times during their relationship but she found it amusing every time he shed a tear.
The chorus of the song is the catchiest and most memorable part of the song. It repeats the phrase "Didn't I blow your mind this time?" which basically is asking the woman if the guy wasn't good enough for her to appreciate. The song then takes a turn when the man reveals that he's finally leaving her. He says he walked out of the door ten times or more, but this time he's serious, and there will be no more chances.
The man then tries to reason with the woman by telling her that he understands it has been a long time since she had someone like him in her life, but there will be other times for them. He asks her if he blew her mind this time and the song ends with one final chorus.
Overall, "Didn't I" is a song of heartbreak and trying to move on from someone who didn't appreciate you. The repetition of the chorus makes it a memorable and relatable song even to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave my heart and soul to you, girl
I invested all of myself in you
(Now didn't I do it, baby, didn't I do it, baby?)
I did everything for you, didn't I?
Gave you the love you never knew, girl, oh
I gave you a love that you've never experienced before
(Didn't I do it baby, didn't I do it baby?)
I did it all for you, didn't I?
I've cried so many times and that's no lie
I've shed tears over you countless times
It seems to make you laugh each time I cry
When I show my emotions, you find it amusing
Didn't I blow your mind this time
Didn't I exceed your expectations this time?
Didn't I
Didn't I impress you?
(Now, didn't I think it, baby, didn't I think it, baby?)
I believed your heart was pure, didn't I?
But this time I'm really leaving you girl, oh
This time, I'm really walking away from you
(Hope you know it, baby, hope you know it, baby)
I hope you realize that I'm serious about ending things
Ten times or more, yes, I walked out that door
I've left you multiple times before
Get this into your head, there'll be no more
Understand that this time, it's over for good
Girl, can we talk for a second?
Can we have a conversation, please?
(Baby can we talk)
Can we please have a dialogue?
I know it's been a long time
I understand that it's been a while
Since someone blew your mind, like I did
It's been a while since someone has impressed you like I did
(Oh, baby)
Oh, sweetheart
But there'll be other times
There will be other opportunities for us
(Didn't I blow your mind it happens all the time)
Didn't I exceed your expectations? It happens regularly
For me and you
For you and me
(All the time)(ooh, baby)
It happens often, oh dear
And I can see the tears fallin' from your eyes
I can see tears streaming from your eyes
Tell me girl did I blow your mind?
Did I exceed your expectations, my dear?
Didn't I blow your mind this time
Didn't I impress you this time?
Didn't I
Didn't I exceed your expectations?
Didn't I blow your mind this time
Didn't I impress you this time?
Didn't I, this time?
Didn't I exceed your expectations this time?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Randolph Bell, William Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeMErin21
Jordan was (and still is) so underrated. His voice is really stunning.
@trinaelise9478
And he can still hot those notes today
@trinaelise9478
I agree. He had incredible range!!! And he can hit a high note flawlessly. And I noticed as I watch some older videos, he still moves around the stage now the same as he did in the 80s and 90s. And his smile is mesmerizing. To meet him is on my bucket list and it's not just because he’s smokin hot (trust me, that doesn't hurt) but because he just seems like a genuinely good man!!
@butterfly-yp5oc
He was my crush! Man, he's so good looking 😘
@okissokiss2848
@@trinaelise9478 ioo
@Gemmarose9012
@@trinaelise9478 not well though.
@rosalindlane8482
I swear that Jordan knight was the best and most perfectly fine teen and still is the best looking man today and still sounds great and love Roz.
@smellmop
Congratulations to everyone who grew up in the era of this incredibly unforgettable music! What a time to be young. We had the best music. Generation X!
@foreverme3078
I never appreciated Jordan's voice for how amazing and unique it is. Absolutely gorgeous. Stunning.
@crazy8skml
UGH the memories! 🤗 Didn’t know that 30 years later I would be watching this on my phone, and feel just like I did back then. Still LOVE IT!