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.
Text Messages
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Can't talk right now, got some things I wanna tell you though
Been thinking 'bout you girl
Can't live without you girl and
I can wait till I get home
(Don't go to sleep) I need you to wait up for me
(These messages) should tell you what I really mean
(Please reply) Got my phone right next to me
I'm sending you some text messages
But you can call 'em sex messages
And I.D.K. when I'll be there
But I'll T.T.Y. later and we'll be loving ASAP
And we can X-O-X-O
Do it all night long
Soon as I get home
You'll be making smiley faces
Switch positions, trading places
Girl you gonna be there
As soon as I send my sex message
(My inbox is full) of your picture messages
(Why you keep on teasing me) you know I can't leave yet
But when I do (do)
I'll be on my way to you (you)
Boo (boo)
It's hard to focus when I'm wondering what you're sending next
'Cause in every picture you got on a little less
I love it when you tell me what you're gonna do
You just keep on texting soon I will be sexing you
I'm sending you some text messages
But you can call 'em sex messages
'Can't say when I'll be there
I'll I.D.K. when I'll be there
I'll T.T.Y. later and we'll be loving ASAP
And we can X-O-X-O
Do it all night long
Soon as I get home
You'll be making smiley faces
Switch positions, trading places
Girl you gonna be there
As soon as I send my sex message
B.T.W., Girl I'm on my way soon I'll be loving you
F.Y.I., Baby I'm that guy that can make you cry with my loving (loving)
(Let me say it again)
B.T.W., Girl I'm on my way soon I'll be loving you
F.Y.I., Baby I'm that guy that will can make you cry with my loving loving
I'm sending you some text messages
But you can call 'em sex messages
Also known as sex messages
And I.D.K. when I'll be there
But I'll T.T.Y. later and we'll be loving ASAP
And we can X-O-X-O
Do it all night long
Soon as I get home
You'll be making smiley faces
Switch positions, trading places
Girl you gonna get it
As soon as I send my sex message
I'm sending you some text messages (sending you some text messages)
But you can call em sex messages (also known as sex message)
And I.D.K. when I'll be there
But I'll T.T.Y. later and we'll be loving ASAP
And we can X-O-X-O
Do it all night long
Soon as I get home
You'll be making smiley faces
Switch positions, trading places
Girl you gonna get it
As soon as I send my sex message
The song "Text Messages" by Raheem DeVaughn portrays a man's eager anticipation of reaching his lover sexually through a series of text messages. He is in the studio at 1 am and can't speak on the phone, so he decides to express his desires via a text message. The lyrics indicate that the couple is not physically close to each other and that the man is using text messages as a way to communicate his sexual desires until they are reunited. The singer in the song hints that the text messages depict risqué photos and dirty talk positively. Their relationship is somewhat long-distance, and the singer wants to keep the fire alive in their relationship. He concludes with a promise to satisfy his lover's needs as soon as he arrives by sending the last text message.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 1 am, and I'm still in the studio
I'm working late, but I want to talk to you.
Can't talk right now, got some things I wanna tell you though
I can't talk on the phone, but I have something important to say.
Been thinking 'bout you girl
I've been thinking about you a lot.
Can't live without you girl and
I need you in my life.
I can wait till I get home
I can't wait to see you.
(Don't go to sleep) I need you to wait up for me
Please stay awake for me.
(These messages) should tell you what I really mean
I'm expressing my true feelings through these messages.
(Please reply) Got my phone right next to me
Please respond, I'm waiting for your message.
I hope you got your ringer on
I hope your phone is not on silent.
I'm sending you some text messages
I'm sending you messages on my phone.
But you can call 'em sex messages
They may have a sexual tone.
And I.D.K. when I'll be there
I don't know when I'll arrive.
But I'll T.T.Y. later and we'll be loving ASAP
But I'll talk to you later and we'll be intimate soon.
And we can X-O-X-O
We can send kisses to each other.
Do it all night long
We can be intimate all night.
Soon as I get home
I'll come to you as soon as possible.
You'll be making smiley faces
You'll be happy and excited to see me.
Switch positions, trading places
We can explore each other's bodies.
Girl you gonna be there
I know you'll be there for me.
As soon as I send my sex message
As soon as I send my message with a sexual undertone.
(My inbox is full) of your picture messages
My phone is full of your pictures.
(Why you keep on teasing me) you know I can't leave yet
You're teasing me even though I can't leave yet.
But when I do (do)
But when I can leave.
I'll be on my way to you (you)
I'll come to you.
Boo (boo)
My term of endearment for you.
It's hard to focus when I'm wondering what you're sending next
It's hard to concentrate when I'm anticipating your next message.
'Cause in every picture you got on a little less
Because in every picture you're wearing less clothing.
I love it when you tell me what you're gonna do
I love it when you talk dirty to me.
You just keep on texting soon I will be sexing you
You keep sending me messages and soon we'll be intimate.
B.T.W., Girl I'm on my way soon I'll be loving you
By the way, I'm coming to see you soon and we'll be intimate.
F.Y.I., Baby I'm that guy that can make you cry with my loving (loving)
Just so you know, I'm the guy who can make you emotional with my love-making.
(Let me say it again)
I want to repeat what I just said.
Also known as sex messages
These messages may have a sexual tone.
Girl you gonna get it
You'll receive what I have to offer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICHOLAS BAIN, JARMONE DAVIS, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, CHRIS LEWIS, BOBBY TERRY, JERRY VINES, CURTIS LEON WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PrettyBee84
Still playing this on repeat in 2020!!!🖤🖤🖤
MrBlactye
To anyone who dislikes Da Love King music gotta be out of their mind. Because This dude always delivers no matter what. Raheem keep holding down for us.
Shyra Cunningham
he needs the recognition he deserves!! <3 so damn soulful..
kevona Lovely
Yes so true he can sing very unique his style this video so cute too💞👂👄🎤👠😊
MrBlactye
Shyra Cunningham I agree because this brother always go beast mode on the microphone.
Kristi Love
agreed
Theresa M.
i agree
Jozette Padgett
Lord have mercy! This song is fire!!!
Alfonso Coleman
yes Raheem DeVaughn does need recognition he's a very talented singer that does great grown people music
QueenBee0622
I love his music!