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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.
Pyt
P.Y.T. Lyrics
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Mm, mm, tell me
Tell me who's down with that (pyt)
Why do you keep hating me all behind my back
Doggin′ me, just tell me why you can't be real with me
Cause your smiling in my face, you talk behind my back
Cause you steady talking all your mess got me stressed
And i'm about to get my girls and handle it
What′s up with all the people being jealous of me because i′m in pyt
If ya got a problem, you can step to me
Let me know what's on your mind
Tell me why you talk about me all the time
I got my girls with me and i′m about to let you know what were gonna do
Tell me whose got my back
Cause this girl's tryin′ trippin' and i ain′t having that
She smiles in my face talks behind my back
So, tell me where you at, where you at
Tell me where you at
So pyt
Tell me if ya down with me
Got my girls with me
So where you at i know you got my back, back
Why do you be stressing me when i'm just tryin' do my (j.o.b)
And i′m just tryin′ have fun but your steady in my face
You're always in the way
You got a problem maybe i can help you try to solve it
Baby what you wanna do
You know it ain′t cool and i'm about to get my girls and handle it
What′s up with all the people being jealous of me because i'm in pyt
If ya got a problem, you can step to me
Let me know what′s on your mind
Tell me why you talk about me all the time
I got my girls with me and i'm about to let you know what were gonna do
Tell me whose got my back
Cause this girl's tryin′ trippin′ and i ain't having that
She smiles in my face talks behind my back
So, tell me where you at, where you at
Tell me where you at
So pyt
Tell me if ya down with me
Got my girls with me
So where you at i know you got my back, back
I don′t want no trouble i'm just trying to be me
Does it make you feel good when you talk about me
You can say what you wanna say
You can do what you wanna do
It really don′t matter cause i got my girls with me
Tell me whose got my back
Cause this girl's tryin′ trippin' and i ain't having that
She smiles in my face talks behind my back
So, tell me where you at, where you at
Tell me where you at
So pyt
Tell me if ya down with me
Got my girls with me
So where you at i know you got my back, back
Tell me whose got my back
Cause this girl′s tryin′ trippin' and i ain′t having that
She smiles in my face talks behind my back
So, tell me where you at, where you at
Tell me where you at
So pyt
Tell me if ya down with me
Got my girls with me
So where you at
I know you got my back, back
Tell me where you're at,
Tell me where you′re at
So where ya'll at i know ya′ll got my back, back
In "Pyt" by P.Y.T., the singer addresses those who talk negatively about her behind her back, questioning why they can't be honest with her. She offers to help them with their problems, but also warns them that she's not afraid to face the issue head on with her group of friends. Furthermore, she wonders why people are jealous of her and her association with PYT (Pretty Young Thing) and encourages anyone with a problem to come to her directly.
The chorus of the song, "Tell me whose got my back, cause this girl's tryin' trippin' and I ain't having that, she smiles in my face talks behind my back, so tell me where you at, where you at, tell me where you at, so PYT tell me if ya down with me, got my girls with me, so where you at I know you got my back," highlights the girl power and support system present in the singer's life. She's confident that her group of friends will have her back no matter what, even in the face of jealousy and negativity.
The song is a reflection of the energy and attitude present in pop music of the early 2000s, with an emphasis on girl power and self-confidence. It's a catchy and fun song with a meaningful message about loyalty and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me who's down with that
Asking who is in agreement with the singer's perspective.
Why do you keep hating me all behind my back
Questioning why someone continues to speak negatively about the singer without confronting them directly.
Cause your smiling in my face, you talk behind my back
Expressing frustration that someone seems friendly in person but talks badly about the singer when not around.
You got a problem maybe i can help you try to solve it
Offering to help resolve any issues between the singer and the person who is talking negatively.
Let me know what's on your mind
Encouraging the person to speak directly about what is bothering them.
And i'm about to get my girls and handle it
Planning to confront the person with the help of her friends.
What's up with all the people being jealous of me because i'm in pyt
Wondering why some people seem envious of her being part of the group PYT (Pretty Young Things).
If ya got a problem, you can step to me
Challenging anyone who has an issue with the singer to speak to her directly.
I don't want no trouble i'm just trying to be me
Stating that she has no intention of causing problems and just wants to be herself.
Does it make you feel good when you talk about me
Asking if the person who is speaking negatively about her enjoys doing so.
You can say what you wanna say
Acknowledging that people are free to express their opinions.
It really don't matter cause i got my girls with me
Describing how her friends provide support and make her feel empowered.
Tell me whose got my back
Asking who is willing to support her and defend her against others.
She smiles in my face talks behind my back
Expressing mistrust towards someone who is friendly in person but speaks negatively when not around.
Tell me if ya down with me
Asking if the listener is in agreement and willing to support her.
Got my girls with me
Describing how the singer has a group of friends who have her back.
So where you at i know you got my back, back
Asking where her supporters are and expressing confidence that they will stand by her.
Tell me where you're at
Asking for her supporters to reveal their location so they can join forces.
So where ya'll at i know ya'll got my back, back
Asking where all of her supporters are and expressing confidence that they will stand by her.
Writer(s): Higgens Channette M, Higgens Channoah L, Culley Andre M, Norman Roderick
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Michael Jackson Timeline
1958 - Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana
1964 - Michael joins the Jackson 5
1969 - “I Want You Back” is released as The Jackson 5’s first hit song
1970 - “ABC” and “The Love You Save” were released and became instant hits.
1972 - Michael’s first solo album was released, with “Ben” holding the top spot on the chart for a week
1979 - “Rock With You” released along with “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough”
1980 - Became a No.1 hit on the charts
1981 - Performed “Rock With You” live for the second time
1982 - Thriller was released with seven hits, “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “The Girl Is Mine,” “Beat It,” “Human Nature,” “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” “P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing),” “Baby Be Mine,” and “The Lady In My Life”
1983 - Michael performed at Motown 25, popularizing the Moonwalk with his hit song: “Billie Jean”
1984 - Micheal performed with the now: “The Jacksons” in the Victory Tour
1987 - Micheal released “Bad” with the hit songs: “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Another Part Of Me,” “Man in The Mirror,” “Dirty Diana,” and “Smooth Criminal”
1988 - The Famous “Bad Tour” commenced, along with music videos for multiple songs in the Bad album.
1989 - The Bad Tour ends
1991 - The album “Dangerous” releases with a few hits, including: “Heal The World,” “In The Closet,” “Black or White,” “Jam,” and “Remember The Time”
1992 - The Dangerous Tour commences, featuring the first appearance of the famous “Dynamite Throwers” leading up to the gravity defying lean.
1995 - The HIStory album was made, featuring new songs, and a few oldies.
1996 - The HIStory tours commences, having a whole animated sequence at the beginning, with a large spaceship (with Michael inside) that travels through various timelines and albums, until eventually crashing on stage.
1997 - The HIStory tours ends, and the mix album “Blood on The Dance floor” is released.
2001 - The Invincible Album is released, costing a whopping 2 million dollars to produce.
2002 - The Invincible Tour is cancelled.
2007 - Thriller 25 is released as a 25th year anniversary album, featuring unreleased songs from the self-proclaimed “Best-Selling album of all time”
2009 - The concert movie, “This Is It” is released along with its own album. That year, the tour was planned for the album, only to have Michael die a few days prior of the performance.
2012 - Bad 25 is also released as a 25th anniversary to the Bad album, featuring even more unreleased songs
2022 - Thriller 40 is finally released, adding even more unreleased songs to the pile of vocal amazement
2024 - We still celebrate Michael Joseph Jackson as one of the greatest and life-changing artists in world history.
2042 - Thriller 50 will be released, but who knows what songs will be featured there?
THE FUTURE - Who knows what else will happen in the world of Michael Jackson? Nobody knows! We hope for the best, and the legacy of the King Of Pop to continue.
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