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P.Y.T. was a Florida-based girl group in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Unlike many pop groups, PYT.'s formation was not the result of scouting by a talent agency or a series of auditions. Instead, these Tampa teenagers. Lauren Mayhew , Ashley Niven, Lydia Bell, Tracy Williams had all been childhood friends. They had previously performed together in the Tampa Entertainment Revue (through Busch Gardens) and were signed to Epic Records in 1998. The members of PYT derived their group's name from a Michael Jackson song entitled "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)," though on some occasions the girls used the acronym "PYT." to stand for the slogan "Prove Yourself True," based on their song, "Prove Yourself". Among the members of the group, Tracy Williams was the alto and sung lower harmonies, Lauren Mayhew and Ashley Niven were mezzo-sopranos and sung the melody line, and Lydia Bell was the soprano who sung higher harmonies. Ashley Niven was the lead vocalist on the tracks on the album PYT (Down With Me). The group is best known for their singles: "Something More Beautiful", "Same Ol Same Ol" and "PYT (Down With Me)". They were also featured on the soundtracks to the films 'Bring It On' and 'Center Stage', and appeared in label-mate Mandy Moore's music video for "Candy".
The group's debut album, "PYT (Down With Me)", was released in August of 2001, and the band disbanded shortly after. Bell & Mayhew attempted to form a new band, Turning Pointe, that ended fairly quickly. Williams had a bit more success, forming her own R&B based trio, UC3.
Ain't No Ifs Ands or Buts About It
P.Y.T. Lyrics
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I wonder if you wanna get with a real thing
Tell me what you need
I guarantee that I'll never do you wrong
So bring it on, my love is strong
Tell me what you want
I know that you're shy
You don't know what you do to me
Whenever you're around
I want you to know I'm down
I'll never let you go
[Chorus]
I don't know if it's love that I'm thinking of
They say I'm too young for me to understand
About a man
Ain't no ifs or ands about it
I know how I feel about you
And I, boy I know that it's true
That I'm digging you
And all that I want is someone like you
Ain't no ifs or ands about it baby
I know I'ma make you mine, and I will
Baby, I know that I'm young
But I ain't dumb
Tell you exactly what I want in love
For me, and I,
(And I will never do those things to you)
(That other girls would do to you)
I know you're shy but won't you
Give me a chance and I'll show you
Whenever you come around
I want you to know I'm down
And I'll never let you go
[Chorus]
Break it down for me
Oh, oh oh oh (ah ah ah)
(Ain't no ifs or ands about it)
(I know how I feel about you and I)
I know, I know
That I'm young
I'd never do you wrong
(And I will never do those things to you)
(That other girls would do to you)
[Chorus]
P.Y.T.'s song "Ain't No Ifs Ands or Buts About It" is a classic example of a young girl's infatuation turning into love. The song follows a teenage girl as she tries to convince her crush to give her a chance. The lyrics are filled with youthful energy and optimism as she confidently assures him that she will never do him wrong. She asks for his number and tells him that her love is strong enough to make him hers. Even though she knows that she is young and inexperienced, she is sure of her feelings and desires.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Ain't no ifs or ands about it" which means that there are no doubts or hesitations about how she feels for him. She acknowledges that people might say she's too young to understand love, but she knows that what she feels is real. The song also touches on the idea of trust and loyalty in a relationship. She promises that she will never do him wrong and that she is not like other girls who might hurt him.
Overall, "Ain't No Ifs Ands or Buts About It" is a fun and uplifting love song that captures the excitement and innocence of teenage romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, can I get your number?
Asking for the phone number of the person she is interested in
I wonder if you wanna get with a real thing
Expressing her desire to be in a real relationship
Tell me what you need
Asking the other person about their needs in a relationship
I guarantee that I'll never do you wrong
Assuring the other person that she will always be faithful and loyal
So bring it on, my love is strong
Encouraging the other person to take a chance on her because she is confident in her feelings
Tell me what you want
Asking the other person about their desires in a relationship
I know that you're shy
Acknowledging that the other person is shy
But you caught my eye
Expressing her attraction to the other person
You don't know what you do to me
Explaining how the other person makes her feel
Whenever you're around
Stating that she is always happy in the presence of the other person
I want you to know I'm down
Assuring the other person that she is interested and willing to pursue a relationship
I'll never let you go
Promising to never let go of the other person
I don't know if it's love that I'm thinking of
Expressing uncertainty about whether her feelings for the other person are love or infatuation
They say I'm too young for me to understand about a man
Acknowledging societal expectations that she is too young to comprehend romantic relationships
Ain't no ifs or ands about it
Stating firmly and unequivocally that she knows how she feels about the other person
I know how I feel about you
Expressing certainty about her feelings for the other person
And I, boy, I know that it's true
Reiterating that her feelings are genuine
That I'm digging you
Admitting that she is attracted to the other person
And all that I want is someone like you
Expressing that she desires a romantic partner like the other person
I know I'ma make you mine, and I will
Expressing confidence that she will be able to pursue a relationship with the other person
Baby, I know that I'm young but I ain't dumb
Asserting that she may be young, but she is not naive or foolish
Tell you exactly what I want in love
Being clear and straightforward about her desires in a romantic relationship
(And I will never do those things to you)
Reassuring the other person that she will never betray or hurt them in any way
(That other girls would do to you)
Implying that other girls may not be as faithful and trustworthy as she is
Give me a chance and I'll show you
Asking the other person to take a chance on her so she can prove her worth
Break it down for me
Asking for the other person to explain their feelings or thoughts
That I'm young, I'd never do you wrong
Assuring the other person once again that even though she is young, she is committed to being faithful and loyal
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Written by: ANDRE PRENEUR, CHANNETTE HIGGENS, CHANNOAH HIGGENS PKA ANTHEM, RODERICK NORMAN
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