1) Perri Reid (formerl… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1) Perri Reid (formerly known as Pebbles, born Perri Alette McKissack on August 29, 1964) is an American dance-pop and urban contemporary singer.
2) Japanese all girl band, The Pebbles who released their first album (called 'First Album') 2010.
3) Pebbles is a soul singer active in South Africa. Her debut album was "Playful Soul".
4) new brunswick, new jersey / https://pebblesnj.bandcamp.com/
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1) Reid was raised in Oakland, California. Nicknamed "Pebbles" as a toddler (after the cartoon character Pebbles Flintstone, whom she somewhat resembled), Pebbles is the cousin of R&B singer Cherrelle. A natural R&B soubrette, Pebbles began her career as a backup singer and song writer for groups like Con Funk Shun and Sister Sledge. In 1988 the singer's self-titled Platinum selling debut album on MCA produced the #1 hit "Mercedes Boy" (for the Corey Haim movie License to Drive) and top ten hit "Girlfriend", as well as the Top Five R&B hit "Take Your Time" and moderate hit "Do Me Right." Two years later in 1990, her sophomore album Always went Gold. The album brought the top ten hits "Giving You the Benefit", and "Backyard", featuring Salt-N-Pepa. The album featured more of a New Jack Swing edge. She was married to George Smith who mentored her and orchestrated her early career.
She married famed producer (and LaFace Records founder) Antonio Reid in 1990, and put aside her solo career to found her own production company, Pebbitone, in 1991. Pebbitone produced the Grammy Award winning group TLC. Although the group initially saw Pebbles as a maternal figure, the lack of financial success in contrast to their meteoric rise in popularity would drive a wedge between manager and group.
The ensuing backlash for their management was the cause of TLC's bankruptcy filing in 1994 (to release themselves from the contract), as well as the demise of Pebbles' marriage. She started her own record label, Savvy Records, in 1993, but shut it down in 1997, after embracing Christianity. Pebbles returned to her solo career in 1995 with the release of Straight from My Heart, a more mature work, showing her growth as an artist and an individual. It features the P-Funk dance-pop single "Are You Ready", which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The second single, a cover of the Michael Jackson hit "I Can't Help It", gained minor airplay, but missed making the charts. Nevertheless, Straight from My Heart remains a fan favorite to this day. The track "Always" at the time was one of her biggest hits, most people didn't know who she performed the ballet with...Johnny Gill was an excellent selection for the song. The duet was one of the best of all time.
Currently a born again Christian and no longer known as Pebbles, Sister Perri Reid doesn't maintain a career in the entertainment industry and rarely makes public appearances. She founded "Women of God Changing Lives Through Christ", a women-focused ministry with which she continues to lead Tuesday night "healing services" in Atlanta, Georgia. Her son, Aaron Reid, was featured on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen in 2006. It has been said that if she chose to return to music, it would be as a Gospel music artist.
Backyard
Pebbles Lyrics
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Watch for the glances?
Don't put your love life in the streets
Do you get suspicious?
Watch for the glances?
You better take it from me
One can't live with 'em, can't live without
Men, can't keep 'em
Not when your good friend is trying to bring you down
Down, down, down
Do you get suspicious when they call you their girlfriend
And you don't know them very well?
Watch for the glances on the side to your boyfriend
Just read the signs, I'm sure you can tell
See somebody standing in your own backyard
Somebody's trying to steal your man
Don't be a fool and let them get that far
You better stop them while you can
Hold on to your man
Hold, hold
Hold on to him
(Hold on)
Hold, hold
Trends, they feed 'em
They all jump on it, on whatever's hot
But girlfriends be careful
Because your man might be just what they ain't got, no
You should be cautious if you've found you a good man
Don't put your love life in the streets
There is a shortage of good love from a good man
So watch your back, you better take it from me
See somebody standing in your own backyard
Somebody's trying to steal your man
(They'll try and steal your man)
Don't be a fool and let them get that far (no fool)
You better stop them while you can
(Stop them while you can)
Hold, hold
Hold on to him
(Hold on)
Hold, hold
You better take it from me
Don't be no fool
Oh, no
Yo, you better watch out, she's out to take your guy
And I can see why, he's fly even I
Had my eye on him for a long time
Yo Pep, (What?) kick that rhyme
Don't be dumb, all the girlies want some
He's paid, he's not a bum
Know where I'm coming from?
Understand she has a plan
And that's right, she'll take your man
So you better hold on tight
She'll take your man, and you know that I'm right
She'll take your man, girls be on your best guard
She'll take your man, right from your own backyard
Oh, if you see somebody standing in your own backyard
They're out to get your man, girl don't you let them in
Don't you be a fool and let them get that far
So stop them while you can, they've got a master plan
See somebody standing in your own backyard
Somebody's trying to steal your man
You better take it from me
Don't be a fool and let them get that far
(Don't be no fool)
You better stop them while you can
'Cause when you snooze, you lose
That's when they make their move
So stop them while you can
It's just a matter of time
And girl that ain't no lie
They're out to take your man
Hold on to your man
Hold on, hold on, hold on to your man
Hold on, hold on, take it from me
Hold on, hold on, hold on, can't you see?
Hold on, hold on, can't you see?
Do you get suspicious?
Watch for the glances?
Don't put your love life in the streets
Do you get suspicious?
Watch for the glances?
You better take it from me
Oh, if you see somebody standing in your own backyard
They're out to get your man, girl don't you let them in
Don't you be a fool and let them get that far
So stop them while you can, they've got a master plan
See somebody standing in your own backyard
Somebody's trying to steal your man
You better take it from me
Don't be a fool and let them get that far
(Don't be no fool)
You better stop them while you can
'cause when you snooze, you lose
That's when they make their move
So stop them while you can
It's just a matter of time
And girl that ain't no lie
They're out to take your man
Hold on to your man
Hold on, hold on, hold on to your man
Hold on, hold on, take it from me
Hold on, hold on, hold on, can't you see?
Hold on, hold on, can't you see?
The song "Backyard" by Pebbles is a cautionary tale to women about protecting their relationships from outside interference. The repetitive chorus "hold on to your man" serves as a reminder to women that there are always other women lurking around, hoping to steal away their partners. The song also speaks to the importance of being vigilant and paying attention to signs of an affair before it is too late. The lyric "do you get suspicious when they call you their girlfriend and you don't know them very well?" is a powerful reminder that we should trust our instincts and be cautious when someone new enters our lives.
Pebbles also addresses the role friends can play in breaking up a relationship. She warns her listeners that sometimes friends are not always looking out for our best interests, and we should be aware of their intentions. Friends can be envious and try to sabotage a relationship, but as the song notes, we "can't live without them." Pebbles is reminding her listeners to keep an open heart but a watchful eye when it comes to relationships.
Overall, Pebbles' "Backyard" is a unique take on the topic of infidelity in relationships. It urges women to be proactive in preventing affairs and to trust their instincts. The song is a timeless message that resonates just as well today as it did when it was released.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you get suspicious?
Are you wary of potential threats to your relationship?
Watch for the glances?
Pay attention to any subtle signs someone may be trying to steal your partner.
Don't put your love life in the streets
Don't make your love life public and vulnerable to outside interference.
You better take it from me
Trust my advice and be cautious.
Friends, who needs 'em?
Implies that some friends may not have your best interests in mind.
One can't live with 'em, can't live without
Friendships can be complex and it can be hard to separate from them.
Men, can't keep 'em
It can be difficult to maintain a successful relationship with men.
Not when your good friend is trying to bring you down
In particular, bad friends can interfere with your relationship and cause damage.
Friends, who needs 'em?
Implies that some friends may not have your best interests in mind.
Do you get suspicious when they call you their girlfriend
Don't trust strangers who try to label themselves as your significant other.
And you don't know them very well?
If you don't know someone well, don't let them into your life too quickly.
Just read the signs, I'm sure you can tell
Trust your instincts and intuition to identify any suspicious behavior and act accordingly.
See somebody standing in your own backyard
Someone is physically present in your vicinity and poses a threat to your relationship.
Somebody's trying to steal your man
An individual is attempting to take your partner away from you.
Don't be a fool and let them get that far
Don't let the situation escalate and take control of the situation before it's too late.
You better stop them while you can
Take action immediately to prevent any harm from being done to your relationship.
Trends, they feed 'em
Popular culture and societal trends influence people's behavior and can corrupt relationships.
They all jump on it, on whatever's hot
People tend to follow the crowd rather than thinking for themselves.
Because your man might be just what they ain't got, no
Your partner may represent something a third party wants or lacks in their own life.
You should be cautious if you've found you a good man
If you have a great partner, protect and nurture that relationship.
There is a shortage of good love from a good man
Good, loyal partners are hard to come by and should be treasured.
So watch your back, you better take it from me
Be vigilant to protect your relationship and don't be too trusting of outside influences.
Yo, you better watch out, she's out to take your guy
Someone is actively trying to take your partner away from you.
And I can see why, he's fly even I
The attractiveness of your partner makes them a target for others.
Had my eye on him for a long time
The third party has been eyeing your partner for an extended period of time.
Don't be dumb, all the girlies want some
Many women desire good partners and may be willing to engage in subterfuge to get him.
He's paid, he's not a bum
Your partner is successful and desirable to others for that reason.
Understand she has a plan
The third party has a strategy to steal your partner away from you.
It's just a matter of time And girl that ain't no lie
Time is working against you in this situation and you don't have much to resolve the issue.
They're out to take your man
Someone else is trying to stake a claim on your partner.
Hold on to your man
It's up to you to defend your relationship and keep your partner close.
Hold on, hold on, hold on to your man
Reiterating the importance of securing your relationship.
Don't you be a fool and let them get that far
Don't let the situation spiral out of control and act with purpose to end it.
'Cause when you snooze, you lose That's when they make their move
Inaction can prove costly when it comes to third parties trying to steal your partner.
Hold on, hold on, can't you see?
Urging the listener to recognize the importance of defending their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EDMONDS, JAMES, REID
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