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.
Pink Crush Velvet
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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So baby, turn the lights on, no shower peaking
Keep your high heels on and follow me
Cause I don't wanna wait another day
Be ready to scream, you'd better be
Cause girl I just want you to say
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
And I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Now I will lay down, baby this ain't a scene
So why don't, I wanna take 2 rounds
Just come down
You're turning me I wanna come, get on it
Baby let's keep making noise
I'm screaming your name, I'm gone I can't control
Remember when you break me down
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
The sweetest I've ever felt before
And I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Right here, yeah
Put it on me
All on me
Let it rain
Now I want your pink anatomy all on me
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
The sweetest I've ever felt before
Oh I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
In "Pink Crush Velvet," Raheem DeVaughn embraces his sexuality with passion and confidence, seducing his lover with an overtly sexual appeal. He explicates his desire for his partner to indulge in carnal pleasures and to let go of all inhibitions to fully enjoy their sexual experience together. He mentions wanting to explore every inch of her body, and his request for her to wear heels and pink crushed velvet suggests a clear fetish for that material. Raheem's voice is rich and smooth, reflecting his sensuality and inviting his partner to fully engage in the experience.
The lyrics are explicit and focus mainly on the physical aspect of lovemaking. He emphasizes the pleasure he feels while with his lover, using the metaphor of touching soft pink crushed velvet to describe the sensation he feels when touching her skin. Overall, the song is about two consenting adults who want to experience sexual pleasure with each other, and Raheem encourages his lover to let go of her inhibitions and fully embrace their sexual relationship together.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, see first of all, wanna be known as freaks
I want us to be adventurous and explore our sexuality
So baby, turn the lights on, no shower peaking
I want to see every part of you, but let's keep it private
Keep your high heels on and follow me
Let's have a little fun and be playful
Cause I don't wanna wait another day
I've been thinking about this for a while, and I can't wait any longer
Be ready to scream, you'd better be
I want you to let go and enjoy yourself to the fullest
Cause girl I just want you to say
I want to know that you're having a good time
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
Being with you is soft, sexy, and luxurious
The sweetest I've ever felt before
I've never experienced anything like this before
And I knew soon as I felt it
I realized how amazing you are right away
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
I knew I was going to fall for you
Baby I can't help it
I can't control my feelings for you
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Let's keep this feeling going and be intimate
Now I will lay down, baby this ain't a scene
Let's take a moment to relax and enjoy each other's company
So why don't, I wanna take 2 rounds
I want to keep going and have more fun with you
Just come down
Relax and let yourself go
You're turning me I wanna come, get on it
You're making me feel so good, I want more
Baby let's keep making noise
Let's be loud and enjoy ourselves
I'm screaming your name, I'm gone I can't control
I'm so into you that I can't think straight
Remember when you break me down
When we're together, you make me feel vulnerable and exposed, in a good way
Right here, yeah
I'm enjoying being with you in this moment
Put it on me
Let's be intimate and close
All on me
I want you to be completely with me
Let it rain
Let's keep this feeling going and enjoy ourselves
Now I want your pink anatomy all on me
I want to be as close to you as possible
Lyrics © Sentric Music
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Stocking Anarchy
"Pink Crush Velvet"
Baby, see first of all, wanna be known as freaks
So baby, turn the lights on, no shower peaking
Keep your high heels on and follow me
Cause I don't wanna wait another day
Be ready to scream, you'd better be
Cause girl I just want you to say
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
The sweetest I've ever felt before
And I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Now I will lay down, baby this ain't a scene
So why don't, I wanna take 2 rounds
Just come down
You're turning me I wanna come, get on it
Baby let's keep making noise
I'm screaming your name, I'm gone I can't control
Remember when you break me down
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
The sweetest I've ever felt before
And I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Right here, yeah
Put it on me
All on me
Let it rain
Now I want your pink anatomy all on me
Baby you feel like pink crushed velvet
The sweetest I've ever felt before
Oh I knew soon as I felt it
Baby girl I knew I was gonna
Baby I can't help it
So pull your pink crushed velvet all on me
Kevin Kuza
One of the last brothers that’s saving real R & B / Neosoul music 💯
Zabrina Holcombe
You can really hear how he is influenced by prince in this song..I love his whole vibe!
MrBlactye
One of the best balladeer today. Please people put some respect on his name. Raheem always delivered on some best songs. Raheem you show your right and keep doing what you do.
Jermaine Willis
the greatest thing about raheem devaughn is he's not just studio voice what I mean he sounds just as good live if not better
Casey Paige
That's exactly why I've been a fan.. plus he writes his own music! Love him
La La
There's not another man as beautiful as Raheem DeVaughn. 🖤
Demel Lord
De'vaughan is smooth...love his videos loving an respecting the black woman as queens
Frank Brown
Raheem Devaughn is R&B......the most consistent and not recognized as the same time. This man is a song writer. He's what the game was missing and needs. He needs to do a song with Joe.....straight 🔥
Makia Pierson
i am in love with this song.....got that Prince, Deangelo vibe!
isaliyah
It's true