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.
Countdown To Love
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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And you find yourself in need of some rectification and some gratification
Just pick up the phone, dial, dial my number baby
I'll be there (and I'll be there, in record time flat)
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love to love to love to love
The conversation, pillow talk, you can call a fella
4play, you can call a fella
Back rub, you can call a fella
Warm bath, you can call a fella
Got an itch you need to scratch, call a fella
Insomnia, call a fella
Just left the club, call a fella
And I'm gon' be [?]
Promise I will make your day
Promise I won't make you wait
You can do whatever you like
Any hour is never too late
I wanna' give you all of me
And rock you from night to day
You wanna learn I love to teach
But see I'll let you have your way
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love to love to love to love
A fantasy come true, call a fella
Come let me show you what it do, call a fella
Help to forget about who call a fella
A.M. around 2, call a fella
You need that work downtown, call a fella
Sunrise another round, call a fella
Good D to break you down, call a fella
Yeah you should get it right now call a fella
Promise I will make your day
Promise I won't make you wait
You can do whatever you like
Any hour is never too late
I wanna' give you all of me
And rock you from night to day
You wanna learn I love to teach
But see ill let you have your way
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love to love to love to love
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to lov
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love
Countdown to love to love
"Countdown To Love" by Raheem DeVaughn is a romantic song about being available to fulfill the needs and desires of his partner. He starts by telling his partner that whenever she needs "rectification and gratification," she can just pick up the phone and dial his number for him to be there in record time. The chorus "Countdown to love" repeats ten times, counting down to their passionate connection. He then goes on to list various scenarios in which his partner may need him, like for conversation, 4-play, back rubs, hot baths, and even for some late night loving that could not wait until morning.
Raheem DeVaughn promises his partner that he will not make her wait, and that any hour is never too late for him to be there for her. He has a desire to give her all of him, rock her from night to day, and also teach her. The song ends with him counting down again, this time only repeating "Countdown to love" four times.
Overall, the song emphasizes their intimate connection and his willingness to always be there for her to give her love, pleasure, and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady when the sun goes down
Addressed to a woman, suggesting that when it gets dark outside and she needs something, she should call him.
And you find yourself in need of some rectification and some gratification
If she finds herself needing something to satisfy her desires or fix any issues, he can fulfill those needs.
Just pick up the phone, dial, dial my number baby
Instructions for her to call him when she needs him.
I'll be there
Assurance that he will be available to her when she calls.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
A countdown to love.
Countdown to love
Repeated statement that the countdown is for love.
The conversation, pillow talk, you can call a fella
If she wants to talk or receive affection, she can call him.
4play, you can call a fella
He is available for any intimate actions.
Back rub, you can call a fella
If she needs a massage, he is willing to provide.
Warm bath, you can call a fella
If she desires to take a warm bath, he can run one for her.
Got an itch you need to scratch, call a fella
If she has a need that she desires to be fulfilled, she should call him.
Insomnia, call a fella
If she can't sleep, she can call him and he will be there for her.
Just left the club, call a fella
If she is coming back from a club, she can call him.
And I'm gon' be [?]
Unclear meaning without further context from the song.
Promise I will make your day
He promises to provide happiness or satisfaction for her.
Promise I won't make you wait
He assures her that she won't have to wait for him.
You can do whatever you like
He will allow her to do whatever she wants.
Any hour is never too late
He will be available to her at any time of the day or night.
I wanna' give you all of me
He wants to provide her with his complete self.
And rock you from night to day
He wants to be there for her from the night until the day.
You wanna learn I love to teach
He enjoys teaching and is willing to teach her anything she wants to learn.
But see I'll let you have your way
Even though he likes to teach, he will still let her take control.
A fantasy come true, call a fella
He is willing to fulfill any fantasy she has when she calls him.
Come let me show you what it do, call a fella
He is willing to show her what he can do if she calls him.
Help to forget about who call a fella
If she wants to forget about someone, she can call him and he will help her.
A.M. around 2, call a fella
If she needs him in the early hours of the morning, she can call him.
You need that work downtown, call a fella
If she needs some intimate attention, she can call him and he will provide it.
Sunrise another round, call a fella
If she wants to continue being intimate with him until the sunrise, she can call him and he will be there.
Good D to break you down, call a fella
He is willing to provide her with good sexual experiences if she calls him.
Yeah you should get it right now call a fella
If she wants it right now, she should call him and he will provide it.
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