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)
One Song
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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Got me so mesmerized, girl, I'm sizing you up
Ain't no need to disguise what I'm saying
DJ's got the supply, and he's waiting to play
I can feel your body calling, (calling for me)
Calling, baby, I wanna know
[Chorus]
Can I have one song, baby?
Dance until we're falling in love
Baby, I'm not leaving the club
I'm staying 'till I show you I am the one
Girl, you're missing
Can you picture me all over you?
We can do anything we wanna do
With one song, baby,
Dance until we're falling in love, the clock is ticking
I got something you like, so quit playing
It's all over your eyes that you wanna hook up
We don't need do disguise, I'm saying
We both here at the club and we all grown up
Can you feel my body calling?
For you, girl
I wanna know
[Chorus]
Last call, baby, get off the wall, baby
We can have it all before you drop the ball baby
Last call, baby, get off the wall, baby
We can have it all before you drop the ball baby
(4, 3, 2, 1)
Their carrying it down tonight, it's going down tonight,
You know the time is right, baby
[Chorus]
The clock is ticking
The clock is ticking
Can you picture me all over you?
We can do anything we wanna do
With one song, baby
Dance until were falling in love,
The clock is ticking
The lyrics of New Kids on the Block's One Song describe the desire of two people to experience just one song that they can dance to and fall in love to. The vocalist expresses his attraction towards the girl in the club who he is sizing up. He urges the girl to stop playing and drop her defenses. They are both adults, there's no need to disguise what they want. He feels her body calling out to him, and he wants to know if he can have one song with her.
The chorus of the song reiterates the desire for one dance, where they can fall in love. They are not leaving the club until they can show each other that they are the ones they want. In the second verse, the girl reciprocates his feelings. She can see that he has something she likes and wants to hook up. They don't have to hide their intentions because they are adults in a club. The vocalist can feel her body calling out to him, and he wants to know. The song then culminates in a last call to get off the wall and dance before the night ends.
Line by Line Meaning
You got something I like, so quit playing
I'm interested in you, so don't pretend that you're not interested too.
Got me so mesmerized, girl, I'm sizing you up
I'm entranced by you and trying to figure out if we're a good match.
Ain't no need to disguise what I'm saying
I'm being straightforward about my intentions.
DJ's got the supply, and he's waiting to play
The DJ is ready and willing to start the music that will bring us together.
I can feel your body calling, (calling for me)
I sense that you're attracted to me and want to be closer.
Calling, baby, I wanna know
Tell me that you feel the same way about me.
Can I have one song, baby?
Let's use the opportunity of one song to get to know each other better.
Dance until we're falling in love
Let's dance and see if we have a connection worth exploring.
Baby, I'm not leaving the club
I don't want our dance to end yet because I still want to see if we could be something more.
I'm staying 'till I show you I am the one
I want to prove to you that I could be the partner you're looking for.
Girl, you're missing
You're not giving me the chance to get to know you better.
Can you picture me all over you?
Imagine the possibilities of what could happen between us.
We can do anything we wanna do
Together we can have a good time and enjoy each other's company.
Last call, baby, get off the wall, baby
The night is almost over, so let's make the most of it.
We can have it all before you drop the ball baby
We can have a great time together if you just let yourself get into it.
Their carrying it down tonight, it's going down tonight, You know the time is right, baby
The atmosphere is perfect for us to let loose and enjoy each other's company.
The clock is ticking
Time is running out, so let's make the most of it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NASRI ATWEH, DONNIE WAHLBERG, AARON PEARCE
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