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.
Black Ice Cream
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
Open wide up, open sesame
Open wide up, open sesame
All the 32 flavors
You be the scoop I be the cone
You be the Queen I be the throne
You be the spoon I be the stir you crazy
Be the power of the P for the pleasure
I be your d and do whatever
You be the job, I be that work
I be that pipe that make it burst
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
From your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream (Like black ice cream)
(All the 32 flavors)
Put it on the bed and pinky swear
I be the hands to pull your hair
I be the motion in your ocean baby
The helium will send you floating lady
'Cause you're my hare and bone in one
My wide receiver when I call
I keep my grip, don't let you fall
Make you climb, whoa
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
You feel like, from your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
See the thing right here
Sweet liquorice right upon my lips
Baby when I'm kissing you it's like the sweetest gift
Set it all upon my face and scoop you with that lift
You've got that pretty brown round brown
Make me wanna go around
So stay right here
Love it when you cream
Love the way your scream
Get all up in my ear baby and tell me I'm your king
We play that Jodeci, that Sade, that Marvin
Eye on your ice cream like Baskin and Robbins
Like oh oh oh oh oh oh
Do you feel me throbbing yet
I love it when you're soaking wet
My, my black ice cream
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
From your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
Out of 31 flavors baby you make 32
Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
Open wide up, open sesame
Open wide up, open sesame
Out of 31 flavors baby you make 32
Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
Open wide up, open sesame
Open wide up, open sesame
Out of 31 flavors baby you make 32
Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
Open wide up, open sesame
Open wide up, open sesame
Not like mango, not like peach
Not like strawberries
(Black ice cream, like black ice cream)
Black ice cream
(When I can't find the words to say)
Sometimes I can't find the words to say
When I'm inside of you and you f*** me back
And I'm in your ear
(When I can't find the words to say)
It just comes out like, like
(When I can't find the words to say, I say, I say)
(When I can't find the words to say, I say, I say)
With conviction I say
(When I can't find the words to say)
You know what else? Listen
And I can go on and on and on, and all I know is what love is
Your love is so good baby
Hot on the outside with love on the inside
(All I know, all I know is your kiss is)
So good, makes me soak
(Coming down baby, dripping)
Wet on the outside with love on the inside
And all I know is your love, is so deep
Hot on the outside with love on the inside
The song "Black Ice Cream" is a sensual and seductive song that speaks about the pleasures of love-making. Raheem DeVaughn creates a metaphor using "32 flavors" as a representation of the uniqueness of his lover, who is so special that she is his personal and customized choice. He compares his love for her to the creamy, rich, and irresistible texture of black ice cream. He proclaims his intention to bring her pleasure and satisfy her desires while enjoying the experience together. The line "Hot on the outside with love on the inside" further describes his lover as someone who is physically attractive while also possessing love and warmth within.
The lyrics of the song are filled with metaphors and double entendres that add to its sensual nature. Raheem DeVaughn uses his romantic and poetic skills to paint a picture of intense passion and desire. He talks about being the cone while his lover is the scoop, representing himself as a supporting role to his lover's star quality. The lyrics also reference the musical artists Jodeci, Sade, and Marvin Gaye, whose music is known for its sensual and romantic nature.
Overall, "Black Ice Cream" is a provocative and sensual song that celebrates the pleasures of physical love while intertwining the emotions and love between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of 31 flavors baby you make 32
You are unique, unlike any of the other 31 flavors, you are the only one that matters to me.
Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
I want to be with you and show you how much I care and how good it can be between us.
Open wide up, open sesame
I want you to let me in, let us be intimate and explore each other fully.
All the 32 flavors
All the other options in the world do not compare to you, you are the one I want and need.
You be the scoop I be the cone
You are the one to lead and guide us, and I will follow wherever you take us.
You be the Queen I be the throne
You are the ruler in this relationship, and I will support and uphold you.
You be the ride I be the saddle babe
You are the journey we take together, and I am there to facilitate and make it pleasurable.
You be the spoon I be the stir you crazy
You are the force that stirs things up and I am ready to join you in this exciting adventure.
Be the power of the P for the pleasure
You possess the power and ability to bring pleasure to both of us through our intimacy.
I be your d and do whatever
I will be at your service, ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy.
You be the job, I be that work
You are the goal and I am the effort and energy to reach that goal.
I be that pipe that make it burst
I can provide the explosive and satisfying experience that you desire.
When I'm in, you scream
When we are intimate, you experience pleasure to the point of screaming.
You melt yeah, you be
You are so consumed with pleasure and desire, that you metaphorically melt.
Like black ice cream
You are as unique, delicious, and fulfilling as black ice cream.
From your lips, to your ears
The gratification we experience is a shared experience, transmitted and received through our mouths and ears.
Don't stop no, just give it here
Don't hesitate or hold back, give it all to me and we will enjoy it together.
Put it on the bed and pinky swear
We make a promise to each other to give our all and fully explore our intimacy.
I be the hands to pull your hair
I will take control and show passion, pulling your hair in the process.
I be the motion in your ocean baby
I will make waves in your figurative sea of passion.
The helium will send you floating lady
The pleasure we experience will lift us and take us to new heights.
'Cause you're my hare and bone in one
You are both my passion and my foundation, the two most significant parts of our intimacy.
My wide receiver when I call
You are ready and receptive to my advances, always open and eager to receive my love.
I keep my grip, don't let you fall
I will keep our relationship strong and stable, never letting you down or leaving you to fall on your own.
Make you climb, whoa
I will take you higher and higher, to new levels of pleasure and desire.
See the thing right here
I have something of significant importance to express.
Sweet liquorice right upon my lips
I have a sweet and satisfying taste that I am willing to share with you.
Baby when I'm kissing you it's like the sweetest gift
When we kiss, it is a gift and conveys the deep love and admiration I have for you.
Set it all upon my face and scoop you with that lift
I will use my mouth and tongue to explore and consume you with attention and care.
You've got that pretty brown round brown
Your beauty and curves are exceptional and fascinating.
Make me wanna go around
You captivate me, and I am always eager to be closer and to appreciate you more.
So stay right here
I want you here with me, to enjoy our intimate moments together.
Love it when you cream
I love it when you express your pleasure and satisfaction through 'creaming.'
Love the way your scream
I love the way you express yourself through screams of gratification.
Get all up in my ear baby and tell me I'm your king
Express your passion and admiration for me and remind me of my status as your partner and lover.
We play that Jodeci, that Sade, that Marvin
We share a love of classic R&B music and enjoy listening together.
Eye on your ice cream like Baskin and Robbins
I am always attentive to your needs and desires, like a Baskin and Robbins employee keeping an eye on their ice cream stock.
Do you feel me throbbing yet
Do you feel the intensity and passion I have for you, building and throbbing?
I love it when you're soaking wet
I enjoy when we share a moment of passion and indulge in pleasure to the point that you become wet with desire.
My, my black ice cream
Your essence and personality are unique and addictively satisfying, like black ice cream.
All I know is your kiss is
The only thing I am certain of is the intense feeling of passion and pleasure I experience from your kisses.
Coming down baby, dripping
You are incredibly attractive and irresistible, and we both respond with physical ecstasy.
Wet on the outside with love on the inside
You are physically wet, but also filled with love and passion.
And all I know is your love, is so deep
The depth of your love and passion for me is intense and profound, and I am grateful for it.
Hot on the outside with love on the inside
You are both physically attractive and beautiful, but also possess deep love and passion within.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HARRISON JOHNSON IV, KARL FRANKLIN POWELL JR., RAHEEM S. DE VAUGHN, RYAN CHRISTIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stocking Anarchy
"Black Ice Cream"
Out of 31 flavors baby you make 32
Let me scoop that on my cone, let me show you what it do
Open wide up [?]
Open wide up [?]
All the 32 flavors
You be the scoop, I be the cone
You be the Queen, I be the throne
You be the ride, I be the saddle babe
You be the spoon, I be the stir you crazy
Be the power of the P for the pleasure
I be your D and do whatever
You be the job, I be that work
I be that pipe that make you burst
[Hook:]
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
From your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
(All the 32 flavors)
Put it on the bed and pinky swear
I be the hands to pull your hair
I be the motion in your ocean, baby
The helium to send you floating, lady
Cause you're my harem all in one
My right receiver when I call
I keep my grip, I don't let you fall
Make you climb, them mother f'in walls
[Hook:]
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
From your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
See the thing right here
Taste of sweet liquorice right upon my lips
Baby when I'm kissing you it's like the sweetest gift
Set it all upon my face and scoop you with that lift
You've got that pretty brown round brown
Make me wanna go around
So stay right here
Love it when you cream
Love the way you scream
Get all up in my ear baby and tell me I'm your king
We play that Jodeci, that Sade, that Marvin
I be on your ice cream like Baskin and Robbins
Like oh oh oh oh oh oh
Do you feel me throbbing yet
I love it when you're soaking wet
My, my black ice cream
[Hook:]
When I'm in, you scream
You melt yeah, you be
Like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
From your lips, to your ears
Don't stop no, just give it here
You're like black ice cream
Like black ice cream
Not like mango, not like peach
Not like strawberries
(Black ice cream, like black ice cream)
Black ice cream
(When I can't find the words to say)
Sometimes I can't find the words to say
When I'm inside of you and you fuck me back
And I'm in your eye
(When I can't find the words to say)
It just comes out like, like
(When I can't find the words to say, I say, I say)
(When I can't find the words to say, I say, I say)
With conviction I say
(When I can't find the words to say)
You know what else? Listen
And I can go on and on and on, and all I know is what love is
Your love is so good baby
Hot on the outside with love on the inside
(All I know, all I know is your kiss is)
So good, makes me soak
(Coming down baby, dripping)
Wet on the inside with love on the inside
And all I know your love is so deep
Your love is so good baby
Hot on the outside with love on the inside
(All I know, all I know is your kiss is)
So good, makes me soak
(Coming down baby, dripping)
Wet on the inside with love on the inside
And all I know your love is so deep
Neice
I swear I โค๏ธ this man!!! Always singing about Black Love and lifting our Sistas up! โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐โ๐พโ๐พโค๏ธ๐คด๐พ
Keena
Raheem, thank you for ALWAYS showing love to Black women in your music and videos. This was beautiful and tasteful. Black women deserve to be celebrated!
A. D.
How is Raheem not more famous?! Keeping the real R&B alive.
Black love is beautiful. <3 Respect and love each other, everyone.
Briana W.
I absolutely love this man....he's got mad love for us QUEENS!!!!!!
Fluidity's Enigma
I swear this song makes me smile whenever I hear it.
mscareerwoman
This deserves over a million views. He is so underrated!
SoloJourney and PJ
Bc he didn't sell out
Hazette Adams
What you said... #underrated
Pink_MobStudio
Almost there 920K and counting
Stacy Allen
Yes he is...so dope