Aimee Castillo (no relation to Monica) was with the group for their first album, "Just the Beginning" and left before releasing their second, "Sincerely Yours."
The five girls all began singing in church. But they got their start as a vocal group in a high school talent show, and decided to take it to the next level. They were signed by Bay Area indie label, Kamikaze Entertainment soon after.
Their debut single, "When U Think About Me", was snapped up by MCA Records. The track can be found on the MTV Films soundtrack for the movie "Jailbait." During this time with MCA, they were briefly known as Voice V.
After a short hiatus, they released their third album in 2004, "Luvin' You", on Straight Hits Entertainment, with the lead single "Poison."
Boyfriend
One Vo1ce Lyrics
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=chorus=
u wanna be mah boyfriend
u know ure not ready
u wanna be mah boyfriend
u know u kant hang
u know ure not ready
u wanna be mah boyfriend
u know u kant hang
u kant hang
i tink u need to hold up
and take a good look at yoself
boy u know ure foine ish true
but im talkin bout sumthin else
u need to have a strong mind
i need a man datz got it goin on
elevate yoself inside
i tink u know dat i know(know know)
(chorus)
i tink u betta hold on
and check yoself b4 u reck yoself
ure all dat and mo
jus tell meeh wut ure waitin fo
u need to come wit it
if u eva wanna be wit meeh
i knoe wut u need
so let da truth set u free
(chorus)
gotta be gotta be gotta be
a real real real
when u step to meeh
a man
gotta be gotta be gotta be
a real real real
when u step to meeh
a man
a real real man
when u step to meeh
a real real man
when u step to meeh
a real real man
when u step to meeh
u gotta treat meeh
u gotta treat meeh
u gotta treat meeh
riiiiiiiigggggggghhhhhhhttttttt
(fade out)
The song "Boyfriend" by One Vo1ce is a straightforward message to a man who wants to be the singer's boyfriend, but she believes he is not ready for a real commitment. The chorus repeats "you wanna be my boyfriend, you know you're not ready, you wanna be my boyfriend, you know you can't hang." She tells him that he needs to have a strong mind, elevate himself inside, and be a real man if he ever wants to be with her. She doesn't want a player who is only interested in physical attraction, but someone who is emotionally mature and can treat her right.
The song's lyrics are an example of a woman who knows her worth and won't settle for less than what she deserves. She recognizes that physical attraction is not enough, and her partner must also be mentally and emotionally compatible with her. The song's repetition of "a real, real man" emphasizes the importance of finding a partner who is mature and ready for a committed relationship.
Overall, "Boyfriend" is a message of empowerment for women and a reminder to men that they need to step up and be their best selves if they want to be in a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
u wanna be mah boyfriend
You express your desire to be my boyfriend
u know ure not ready
I recognize that you are not emotionally prepared for a relationship
u know u kant hang
You acknowledge that you cannot handle the responsibilities of being my boyfriend
u tink u need to hold up
I think you ought to pause and reflect upon yourself
and take a good look at yoself
You must scrutinize your behavior and personality
boy u know ure foine ish true
You are aware of your good looks, that is true
but im talkin bout sumthin else
However, I am referring to something other than that
u need to have a strong mind
You must possess inner strength
i need a man datz got it goin on
I want a man who has his life together
elevate yoself inside
You should work on improving yourself internally
i tink u know dat i know(know know)
I am confident that you are aware that I understand
u tink u betta hold on
You may want to reconsider
and check yoself b4 u reck yoself
You should examine your behavior before it becomes problematic
ure all dat and mo
You have a lot going for you
jus tell meeh wut ure waitin fo
Just explain to me what is holding you back
u need to come wit it
You need to bring your best self to the table
if u eva wanna be wit meeh
If you ever aspire to be with me
i knoe wut u need
I know what you need to improve
so let da truth set u free
Therefore, be truthful with yourself to attain freedom
gotta be gotta be gotta be
You have to become
a real real real
A genuinely authentic individual
when u step to meeh
When you approach me
a man
A mature and respectable man
a real real man
An honest and trustworthy man
u gotta treat meeh
You must treat me
riiiiiiiigggggggghhhhhhhttttttt
In the correct and appropriate manner
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@prakchea2370
Damn this taking me back to high school my senior class of 2001.. ❤️ 😘
@goldenmodem8722
I think Americans need another song like this…for the ladies that love the fellas…nothing beats the classics…
@sorrowsmiles13
Dayum! This takes me back! Thanks for posting!
@leelostar
Your Channel just became one of my favorite thanx for having all them good ass classic..
@kimsanthemoneymachinegang4515
Back in 2000 my senior year
@nia4o1
Omg i remember listening to this back in middle school!!
@goldenmodem8722
Baby…I WAS BORN READY…🤓