The group was founded in 1990 by Curtis "Sauce" Wilson and Jeff "Fuzzy" Young, both from Oakland, California, along with Los Angeles native Rochad "Cat Daddy" Holiday. The group recorded demos and shopped them around LA, and signed with Capitol Records, who released their debut in 1993. As songwriters, they wrote tunes for Samuelle, En Vogue, Brandy, and U.N.V.. Switching to Warner Bros. Records, they re-released their debut album in 1996. Their second album, This Time It's Personal, spawned a major hit in the US and Canada, the gold-selling "My Love is the SHHH!", and the group did further work as songwriters in the wake of the tune's success, penning tracks for Will Smith and Adina Howard. A third LP, Issues, followed in July 2000.
On My Mind
Somethin' For The People Lyrics
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A smile appears upon my face with just one thought of you
I don't know that much about love but I heard that it brings pain
But the joy inside my heart makes that theory untrue
You're on my mind everywhere I go, I think of you
You're always on my mind, on my mind
And I close my eyes and think of lovin' you
I just don't understand it, no matter how I try
I can think of nothing else but you and how you make me feel inside
I never thought I was ready, as a matter of fact I'm scared
But the harder I resist, shows how much I care
You're on my mind everywhere I go, I think of you
You're always on my mind, on my mind
And I close my eyes and think of lovin' you
I keep thinkin' about of your tender caress
And the way I felt when we first met
You're on my mind
You're on my mind everywhere I go, I think of you
You're always on my mind, on my mind
And I close my eyes and think of lovin' you
You're on my mind everywhere I go, I think of you
You're always on my mind, on my mind
And I close my eyes and think of lovin' you
Give me your love ?
Give me your heart ?
I just wanna kiss and hug you
You're on my mind, you make me feel so fine
The first verse of the song talks about how the singer is deeply affected by the very thought of the person they are thinking about. They get butterflies in their stomach when they hear their name and just thinking about the person makes them smile. Although the singer has heard that love brings pain, the joy that the thought of this person brings makes them believe otherwise. The singer may not know a lot about love, but they are sure that this feeling inside of them is real.
The second verse talks about how the singer cannot stop thinking about this person, no matter how hard they try. They thought they weren't ready, and maybe even scared, but the more they try to resist, the more strongly they feel. The singer is thinking about this person's tender caress and how they felt when they first met. They are completely consumed by thoughts of this person and just want to love and be loved by them.
The chorus repeats the fact that this person is always on the singer's mind, wherever they go. They close their eyes and think of loving them. The last few lines of the song express the singer's desire for the person to give them their love and heart, and they just want to kiss and hug them.
Overall, the song talks about the overwhelming feeling of being in love, even if sometimes it can be scary and uncertain. The singer is completely consumed by thoughts of this person, and they just want to love and be loved in return.
Line by Line Meaning
I get butterflies with the mention of your name
Whenever I hear your name, I feel a fluttering feeling in my stomach
A smile appears upon my face with just one thought of you
I cannot help but smile at the mere thought of you
I don't know that much about love but I heard that it brings pain
Although I have limited knowledge on love, I am aware that it often involves suffering and sorrow
But the joy inside my heart makes that theory untrue
However, the happiness that I feel inside me when thinking of you contradicts that belief
You're on my mind everywhere I go, I think of you
I cannot stop thinking about you, no matter where I go or what I do
You're always on my mind, on my mind
You occupy my every thought, constantly on my mind
And I close my eyes and think of lovin' you
When I shut my eyes, thoughts of loving you fill my mind
I just don't understand it, no matter how I try
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to comprehend the intensity of my feelings for you
I can think of nothing else but you and how you make me feel inside
You are my sole focus, occupying my thoughts and emotions
I never thought I was ready, as a matter of fact I'm scared
Initially, I did not believe I was prepared for this type of love and truthfully, I am still apprehensive
But the harder I resist, shows how much I care
The fact that I find it difficult to distance myself from you only reinforces the depth of my affection towards you
I keep thinkin' about of your tender caress
I often daydream about the gentleness of your touch
And the way I felt when we first met
I constantly reminisce about the feelings I experienced when we first encountered one another
Give me your love ?
Please, offer me your affection
Give me your heart ?
Please, give me your heart
I just wanna kiss and hug you
I desire nothing more than to embrace and kiss you
You're on my mind, you make me feel so fine
You are always present in my thoughts, causing me to feel immeasurable happiness
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Written by: CURTIS LARSON WILSON III, JEFFREY WILLIAM YOUNG, M. MCCLAIN, ROCHAD HOLIDAY
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