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.
Greatest Love
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it
She, she wailing like a siren, louder than my radio
Light as a feather, hard as a rock
Like a back board I'll hit it, baby don't stop, get it, get it
Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it
She, she wailing like a siren, louder than my radio
Our love was made to fill your heart
My width was made to fill that part of you
To climb aboard and straddle me
To taste and touch all of your anatomy
(Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it)
Girl tonight, all of your expectations I'll supersede
Girl tonight, I'm gonna give your body all the love therapy it needs
Girl tomorrow, you'll reflect and recollect and I'll be on your mind
Girl, not to be cocky, not to brag, but I'll be the best you ever had
Welcome to love land!
I'll be your lover, I'll be your king
I'll be your freaky freak, baby, and all your wet dreams
Just call me your love king in the bedroom of throne
And prepare for the greatest love, the best you've ever known
The best, greatest, the best, the best, best
Greatest, the best, best, the best
Greatest, the best, best, the best
Greatest, the best
My sex was made to sweat out your weave
To make your MAC, makeup, smear and run
You may say that I am an architect
And call me Mister H2O the way I make it flow
Let me hydrate you from the sex
Girl tonight, all of your expectations I'll supersede
Girl tonight, I'm gonna give your body all the love therapy it needs
Girl tomorrow, you'll reflect and recollect and I'll be on your mind
And I ain't trying to boast or even brag, but I'm gone be the best you ever had
Welcome to love land!
I'll be your lover, I'll be your king
I'll be your freaky freak, baby, and all your wet dreams
Just call me your love king in the bedroom of throne
And prepare for the greatest love, the best you've ever known
I ain't boast or bragging my touches, my lovin'
My K-I-S-S-I-N-G, my huggin', the passion, the climax, my stamina
My foreplay, my big ole ego, my hang time, my round 2
And 3, 4, my night cap, my pillow talk and before I tuck you in
Like a back board I'll hit it, baby don't stop, get it, get it
Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it
She, she revving like a siren, louder than my radio
Light as a feather, hard as a rock
Like a back board I'll hit it, baby don't stop, get it, get it
Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it
She, she revving like a siren, louder than my radio
Light as a feather, hard as a rock
Welcome to love land!
I'll be your lover, I'll be your king
I'll be your freaky freak, baby, and all your wet dreams
Just call me your love king in the bedroom of throne
And prepare for the greatest love, the best you've ever known
I'll be your lover, I'll be your king
I'll be your freaky freak, baby, and all your wet dreams
Just call me your love king in the bedroom of throne
And prepare for the greatest love, the best you've ever known
The song "Greatest Love" by Raheem DeVaughn is a sensual r&b track about a man who boasts about being the best lover his partner has ever had. The first verse of the song is filled with sexual innuendos and metaphors, comparing his sexual performance to that of a basketball player hitting a backboard and Michael Phelps swimming. He also describes his partner's moans as loud as a siren and how she's light as a feather but hard as a rock. In the chorus, he sings about how their love is fulfilling and he'll be the best lover his partner has ever known. The second verse is more intimate, describing how his sexual prowess is like an architect building a masterpiece, and his sexual performance is enough to sweat out his partner's weave.
Overall, "Greatest Love" is a song about the power and intensity of sexual connection. Raheem DeVaughn sings with confidence, from his sexual abilities to the depth of his love. The song's playful language and metaphor-heavy lyrics add a layer of humor to the sugary love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a back board I'll hit it, baby don't stop, get it, get it
I will make love to you with passion and intensity, urging you to keep going and enjoy the experience
Call me Michael Phelps, wait I'll be swimming in it
I will immerse myself in your love-making as if competing in an Olympic event, fully dedicating myself to pleasing you
She, she wailing like a siren, louder than my radio
You will feel such pleasure and ecstasy that your moans and cries will be as loud and intense as an emergency siren
Light as a feather, hard as a rock
You will be so aroused and satisfied, feeling light as a feather and yet I will be strong and hard as a rock, fully satisfying your desires
Our love was made to fill your heart
Our love is meant to be fulfilling and meaningful, filling your heart with joy and happiness
My width was made to fill that part of you
My physical size is perfectly suited to match with the unique contours of your body, providing full satisfaction
To climb aboard and straddle me
We will engage in sexual positions where you can fully control the pace and rhythm, taking charge of your own pleasure
To taste and touch all of your anatomy
I will explore every inch of your body with my mouth and hands, giving attention and pleasure to every area
Girl tonight, all of your expectations I'll supersede
I will exceed all of your sexual expectations and give you an experience that you will never forget
Girl tomorrow, you'll reflect and recollect and I'll be on your mind
The memories of our sexual encounter will linger in your mind, leaving a lasting impression
Girl, not to be cocky, not to brag, but I'll be the best you ever had
I am confident in my abilities to satisfy you like no one else has before, without being arrogant or boastful
I'll be your lover, I'll be your king
In the bedroom, I will show you love and affection while taking charge like royalty
I'll be your freaky freak, baby, and all your wet dreams
I am open to exploring all of your desires and fantasies, even the ones that could be considered taboo or kinky
Just call me your love king in the bedroom of throne
In the bedroom, I will rule and be in charge, guiding you to pleasure and satisfaction
And prepare for the greatest love, the best you've ever known
I promise to give you an unparalleled sexual experience that will leave you fully satisfied and feeling loved
My sex was made to sweat out your weave
Our lovemaking will be so intense and passionate that it will make you sweat and even cause your hair extensions to become loose
To make your MAC, makeup, smear and run
The intensity and passion of our love-making will be so great that even your makeup will be impacted, smudging and running from the heat and sweat
You may say that I am an architect
I have a deep understanding of how to pleasure you, like an architect designs and constructs a building
And call me Mister H2O the way I make it flow
I have a unique ability to make your sexual experience flow smoothly, like the flow of water
Let me hydrate you from the sex
Our lovemaking will leave you feeling satisfied and quenched, as if you have been hydrated
I ain't trying to boast or even brag, but I'm gone be the best you ever had
I am confident in my abilities to provide you with the best sexual experience of your life, without bragging or being arrogant
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edwardsleemike
Complicated, until, you, greatest love, marathon, believe, on and on! This man is one of the greatest R&B singers not getting his due, this man should have had multiple Grammy!
Choose Love
This stays on repeat!!!! This man know he is everything.
Keke Berry
Me too until I heard Vedo slow
Design & Lifestyle by Sonya
Sounds like a 90's groove... I've always loved this song, and listen to this album all the time..
Andre Haynes
This whole album is fire
Vanessa Frank
True
Queen Radiant
Yes it is!
Dinnelle Oddie
Still love this album!! I listen to him daily...so many albums to choose from and they are all fire! Best love making music!
chunkyluv100
This man is keeping R and B music alive. Long live Love music...........
msdonna2008
I bought this cd over a week ago and I still cannot decide my favorite. So far it's a tie between Complicated, Meantime, Ridiculous and this joint right here-Greatest Love!