DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
Ask Yourself
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Do you want me have you
Ever been to heaven
I'll leave you happy yes
Im well educated ooo
And me and the maker of love
We were both related yea
Baby baby your going to get faded yea
Are you prepared for love on cloud 9 girl cause I can make it
Ask yourself question have ever had a session of love making
Do you want me have you ever been
To heaven
I admit im off the chain
I'm crazy as they crazy (crazy as they come) crazy as they come (im wild)
I promise you, said I promise you
That i, that I will have too soon
A man that lives by there word (man that lives by there word) is a strong man (is a strong man)
And thats what I live by
If your prepared to fly I said are you perpared to fly
So ask yourself
Ask yourself a question have you ever had a session of love making do u want me have you ever
Been to heaven
Been to heaven
I'm talking bout love
'Cause I want you, I want you baby
I think your simply beautiful
Girl long as theres air to breath
I will be yours you and me so prepare for lift off
Before we ride ask yourself tonight
Ask yourself a question have you ever had a session of lovemaking
Do you want me have you ever
Been to heaven
In Raheem DeVaughn's song "Ask Yourself," the artist is posing a question to his lover whether she has ever experienced true love making and if she has ever reached the heights of ecstasy known as heaven. He boasts of his sexual prowess and education, implying that he is skilled in the art of lovemaking and that he has a connection with the divine creator of love. The artist goes on to ask if the girl is ready to be taken on a romantic journey to cloud nine because he has the ability to make her soar. Raheem DeVaughn makes it clear that he is a man of his word and is prepared to keep his promises to his lover. The final line of the chorus asks the girl to ask herself if she is ready for a prosperous and love-filled relationship with someone who can take her on a flight of passion.
In "Ask Yourself," Raheem DeVaughn is using the power of suggestion to encourage his lover to explore their sexual chemistry and to be prepared for a relationship thick with passion and love. By invoking heaven and the creator of love, the artist is giving the idea of love making a spiritual significance that ties it to something bigger than the physical. He paints a picture of a love affair that will take the couple on an emotional and physical journey, one that they will never forget. The song is a seductive call to his lover to embrace their sexual desires and experience true connection and ecstasy with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask yourself a question have you ever had a session, of lovemaking
Have you ever had an intimate experience with me?
Do you want me have you
Do you desire me?
Ever been to heaven
Have you ever experienced something amazing?
I'll leave you happy yes
I will give you a satisfying experience
Im well educated ooo
I am skilled in the art of love
And me and the maker of love
I am in tune with the essence of love
We were both related yea
I understand love from a personal level
When I wrap my lips around you
When I show you affection
Baby baby your going to get faded yea
You will experience intense pleasure
Are you prepared for love on cloud 9 girl cause I can make it
Are you ready to experience love at its highest level?
I admit im off the chain
I boast in my love-making expertise
I'm crazy as they crazy (crazy as they come) crazy as they come (im wild)
I am passionate about love
I promise you, said I promise you
I assure you, I guarantee it
That i, that I will have too soon
I will give you what you seek very soon
A man that lives by there word (man that lives by there word) is a strong man (is a strong man)
A trustworthy man is a powerful one
And thats what I live by
I live by my word
If your prepared to fly I said are you perpared to fly
If you are ready to soar, then let's do it
So ask yourself
Consider the question
I'm talking bout love
I speak of love
'Cause I want you, I want you baby
Because I desire you
I think your simply beautiful
You are stunning to me
Girl long as theres air to breath
As long as I live
I will be yours you and me so prepare for lift off
We will be together and enjoy a great experience
Before we ride ask yourself tonight
Think about what we are about to do
Ask yourself a question have you ever had a session of love making do u want me have you ever
Consider if you have had an intimate moment with me and if you desire me
Been to heaven
Have you experienced the greatest pleasure?
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A. HEARD, JERRY BARNES, RAHEEM DE VAUGHN, SHERROD BARNES, W. MORRIS
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