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.
Girlfriend
Pebbles Lyrics
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Or not to believe
That is the question
It just takes a street degree
You've lied your last lie
And I've cried my last cry
I'm out the door, babe
There's other fish in the sea
Girl, make a list
Go out and find yourself a new bad thing
Girl, you need a trip
'Cause he's not worth the misery and pain
Just remember how he would tell you lies
And then pretend that everything is so sweet
Why should you sacrifice
If you're not satisfied
He's just a canine runnin' 'round in heat
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Girl, you must resist
Don't let him squirm his way into your heart
No, girl, I must insist
You've got to stop the fool before he starts
Just remember how he was so untrue
With all the tacky things he did to you
No need to signify
'Cause he's not worth your time
You need to find someone that's true to you
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad (baby don't be sad, no)
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
To believe
Or not to believe
That is the question
It just takes a street degree
You've lied your last lie
And I've cried my last cry
I'm out the door, babe
There's other fish in the sea
Cute (cute, cute, cute)
Hey Deele, sing
To believe
Or not to believe
That is the question
It just takes a street degree
You've lied your last lie
And I've cried my last cry
I'm out the door, babe
There's other fish in the sea
Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad (baby don't be sad, no)
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Don't let him put you down
Girl, he's been messing around
You've been used, abused
Baby, make your move
You've learned your lesson now
So turn this hurt around
You ain't no fool, 'cause you've got to bust loose
Girlfriend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Girlfriend
You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh
Don't let him put you down
Girl, he's been messing around
You've been used, abused
Baby, make your move
You've learned your lesson now
So turn this hurt around
Don't be no fool, 'cause you've got to bust loose
The song "Girlfriend" by Pebbles describes a woman who is heartbroken and fed up with her man's cheating and insincere behavior. The chorus is telling the woman to move on from the toxic relationship, as she deserves better than the treatment she's been receiving. There's a clear warning that this relationship is not worth sacrificing her well-being, and she should not be fooled again by her lying and cheating man.
The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and a strong message of self-love and self-respect. The chorus "Girlfriend, how could you let him treat you so bad, oh" is a rhetorical question, indicating that the woman should not have put up with the mistreatment in the first place. The song encourages the woman to stand up for herself and be strong, and the catchy beat and melody add a sense of positivity to the message.
Line by Line Meaning
To believe
The decision to believe in the relationship or not
Or not to believe
Choosing not to believe in the relationship
That is the question
The fundamental decision-making challenge
It just takes a street degree
It only requires a simple understanding of street smarts
You've lied your last lie
You have been caught in your final deceit
And I've cried my last cry
I have shed my last tear because of you
I'm out the door, babe
I'm leaving you behind and moving on
There's other fish in the sea
There are other potential lovers out there
Girl, make a list
Create a list of what your ideal partner should be
Go out and find yourself a new bad thing
Find another lover that is fun but not harmful
Girl, you need a trip
You need a change of scenery to get over him
'Cause he's not worth the misery and pain
Because he is not worth the suffering and heartache
Just remember how he would tell you lies
Recall all the times he lied to you
And then pretend that everything is so sweet
And act like everything is fine and affectionate
Why should you sacrifice
Why should you give up what you want
If you're not satisfied
If you are not happy with the current situation
He's just a canine runnin' 'round in heat
He is only a single-minded dog chasing after women
Girlfriend
Addressing the listener as a close friend
How could you let him treat you so bad, oh
Expressing disbelief that the listener put up with such treatment
You know you were the best he ever had
Affirming that the listener was a great partner but deserves better now
Girl, you must resist
You have to fight off the temptation of staying with him
Don't let him squirm his way into your heart
Don't allow him to manipulate his way back into your heart
No, girl, I must insist
I firmly advise against going back to him
You've got to stop the fool before he starts
Prevent him from taking advantage of you again
Just remember how he was so untrue
Remember how he was disloyal
With all the tacky things he did to you
With all the tasteless things he did to you
No need to signify
No need to explain yourself
'Cause he's not worth your time
Because investing time in him is useless
You need to find someone that's true to you
You deserve to find someone that is loyal to you
Don't let him put you down
Don't let him make you feel inferior
Girl, he's been messing around
He has been cheating on you
You've been used, abused
You have been taken advantage of
Baby, make your move
Take action towards a better life
You've learned your lesson now
You have acquired experience from the relationship
So turn this hurt around
So take this painful experience and turn it into a positive one
Don't be no fool
Don't be foolish
'Cause you've got to bust loose
Because you need to break free from the old relationship and move on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH EDMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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