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/
-----
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.
Good Thang
Pebbles Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You say that you love your lady
But where are those special times?
You know this drives me crazy
Is loving me a crime?
They say you'll never miss a good thing until it's gone, no no no
I know if you keep mistreating me
Why don't you do right? You're always doing wrong
You know you got a good thing going on
Don't wanna lose sight of what is going on
You know you got a good thing going on and on, going on
I just couldn't help but notice
Your heart's been gone so long
It's such a shame to waste a
A good thing that was once so strong
They say you'll never miss it until your well runs dry, oh baby
One day when it's said and done
When I'm not there don't wonder why
Why don't you do right? You're always doing wrong
You know you got a good thing going on
Don't wanna lose sight of what is going on
You know you got a good thing going on
Oh, explain to me (explain to me)
What could it be (what could it be)?
I gave to you the best a girl could ever give, baby
Some would say that, boy, you've got it made
But you'll never find true love that way
Why don't you do right? You're always doing wrong
You know you got a good thing going on
Don't wanna lose sight of what is going on
You know you got a good thing going on and on
Some would say that you've got it made
You'll never find true love that way
I don't want it unless it's right for me
A good thing is what it's got to be
You've got a good thing, always got a good thing
Such a good thing going on
You've got a good thing, it's such a good thing
You've got a good thing going on
Why don't you do right?
(Do right) You're always doing wrong (so wrong)
You know you got a good thing going
On (you know you've got it going on)
Don't wanna lose sight of what is going on
You know you got a good thing going on and on
You've got a good thing, we've got a good thing
This is such a good thing going on
You've got a good thing, we're such a good thing
Bet you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
(Yo, Pebbs...)
In the lyrics of Pebbles’s song “Good Thang,” the singer expresses her frustration with a man who claims to love his partner, but fails to recognize and appreciate the love she has to offer. Pebbles questions the man’s commitment to her, as she believes that he is not putting enough effort into their relationship, causing her to feel undervalued and unloved. She alludes to the popular sayings “you never miss a good thing until it’s gone,” and “you never miss it until your well runs dry,” in an effort to communicate to the man that he should not take their relationship for granted.
Pebbles also brings attention to the idea that the man is wasting a good thing, as their love was once strong and genuine. She expresses her disappointment in his behavior and calls for him to act more appropriately, to appreciate and cherish the love they have. Pebbles emphasizes that a true and lasting love is not achieved by taking advantage of it or by being neglectful, but by actively working to maintain and strengthen the relationship with one’s partner.
Overall, the message in the lyrics of “Good Thang” is that love should be valued, respected, and appreciated. Pebbles urges her partner to recognize the good thing they have going on and to put more effort into their relationship to keep their love strong.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you love your lady
But where are those special times?
You know this drives me crazy
Is loving me a crime?
Pebbles is questioning why her lover doesn't reserve special times for her despite his claims of loving her, causing her to feel neglected and unvalued in the relationship.
They say you'll never miss a good thing until it's gone, no no no
I know if you keep mistreating me
Your good thing won't last too long
Pebbles knows that good things are often taken for granted and not appreciated until they're lost, but if her lover continues to mistreat her, he will eventually lose her and their relationship, which she considers a good thing.
Why don't you do right? You're always doing wrong
You know you got a good thing going on
Don't wanna lose sight of what is going on
You know you got a good thing going on and on, going on
Pebbles is urging her lover to stop mistreating her and focus on the good thing they have going on in their relationship, warning him that if he doesn't, he will lose her.
I just couldn't help but notice
Your heart's been gone so long
It's such a shame to waste a
A good thing that was once so strong
Pebbles has noticed that her lover has emotionally checked out of their relationship for a while, and she believes it's a waste to let a previously strong and meaningful connection go to ruin.
They say you'll never miss it until your well runs dry, oh baby
One day when it's said and done
When I'm not there don't wonder why
Pebbles knows that people often don't realize the value of something until they lose it, and she warns her lover that he will regret not appreciating her when she's gone.
Oh, explain to me (explain to me)
What could it be (what could it be)?
I gave to you the best a girl could ever give, baby
Some would say that, boy, you've got it made
But you'll never find true love that way
Pebbles is perplexed by her lover's lack of appreciation despite her efforts to provide him with the best possible relationship. She believes he's taking her for granted, even though others might think he's lucky to have her. She also believes that he'll never find true love if he keeps treating her poorly.
Some would say that you've got it made
You'll never find true love that way
I don't want it unless it's right for me
A good thing is what it's got to be
You've got a good thing, always got a good thing
Such a good thing going on
You've got a good thing, it's such a good thing
You've got a good thing going on
Pebbles reiterates that some may see her lover as having it all, but she doesn't believe he'll find true love until he treats her right. She wants their relationship to be a good thing, which involves mutual respect and love.
You've got a good thing, we've got a good thing
This is such a good thing going on
You've got a good thing, we're such a good thing
Bet you're gonna miss me when I'm gone
(Yo, Pebbs...)
Despite the challenges in their relationship, Pebbles still believes they have a good thing going on and hopes her lover can see it too. She's confident that he'll miss her once she's gone, but she wants him to appreciate what they have while she's still there.
Writer(s): Babyface, Daryl Simmons, Pebbles, L.a. Reid, Kayo
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.