Singer, songwriter, and producer Stevie B. was among the leading lights of … Read Full Bio ↴Singer, songwriter, and producer Stevie B. was among the leading lights of the Miami dance music scene of the late '80s, later reaching the top of the pop charts with the mega-hit "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)." A native of South Florida, he worked a variety of dead-end jobs ranging from car-wash attendant to fast-food server before scoring his debut hit with 1987's "Party Your Body," which grew from a regional success to national club smash; it was also the title track of his 1988 debut LP, which went gold. With 1989's In My Eyes, Stevie B. launched his first Top 40 hit, "I Wanna Be the One"; its follow-up, "Love Me for Life," soon cracked the Top 40 as well. With 1990's "Because I Love You," he reached the pinnacle of his success, with the single's accompanying album Love & Emotion also generating a pair of Top 20 hits, "I'll Be by Your Side" and the title cut. However, with the subsequent rise of alternative rock, Stevie B.'s light dance-pop sound lost much of its mainstream appeal, and he never again recaptured his previous success, with records including 1992's Healing and 1996's Waiting for Your Love appearing to little notice. The Best of Stevie B. followed in 1998.

Love and Emotion
Stevie B Lyrics

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Woo

You told me that you loved me so
And then you said you've got to go
Baby, what's it gonna be?
You told me that you're gonna stay
And then you up, then you went away
Why you wanna be so mean?

All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on
All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on

You told me that you would be mine
Baby, till the end of time
Tell me was that just a lie?
Girl, you've got me on my knees
Begging for your sympathy
I just want to be your guy

All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on
All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on

Woo

All I need is some love and emotion
You know it girl that I've got the notion
Somehow I feel that you got the potion
To make my life complete, woo

Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
All I need is love, oh, yeah
I need a little love in the morning time

Get nasty, woo

All I need is some love and emotion
(All I need)
It's the only thing that turns me on
(All I really need)

All I need is some love and emotion
(Woo)
It's the only thing that turns me on
(I need a little love in the morning time)

All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on
(All I really need)

All I need is some love and emotion
(Woo)
It's the only thing that turns me on
(I need a little love in the morning time)

All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on
(All I really need)
All I need is some love and emotion
It's the only thing that turns me on
(I need a little love in the morning time)

Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Love and Emotion" by Stevie B is a classic 80's pop love song that tells the story of a man who is desperately in love with a woman who seems to be playing with his emotions. He starts off by expressing his confusion and frustration towards her mixed signals, stating that she told him she loved him but then said she had to go. He finds himself wondering what she really wants, as she tells him she will stay but then disappears. Despite everything she has put him through, he cannot help but crave her love and the emotional connection they shared. He then asks her if she really meant it when she said she would be his until the end of time, or if it was all just a lie. The chorus repeats the idea of his need for love and emotion, as it is the only thing that truly turns him on.

The song's lyrical content speaks to the universal theme of love, heartbreak, and the search for emotional fulfillment. It captures the rollercoaster ride of emotions that come with falling in love, and the pain that comes with being unsure of where one stands in a relationship. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and love as a driving force in life.

Line by Line Meaning

You told me that you loved me so
At one point in time, you professed your love for me

And then you said you've got to go
But soon after, you had to leave

Baby, what's it gonna be?
Now I'm left in confusion, wondering what our relationship really means

You told me that you're gonna stay
You led me to believe that you weren't leaving

And then you up, then you went away
But then you abruptly left without any explanation

Why you wanna be so mean?
Leaving me hanging without any answers or closure is hurtful and cruel

All I need is some love and emotion
Despite the confusion and hurt, all I crave is genuine affection and emotional connection

It's the only thing that turns me on
This kind of love is the only thing that can make me feel truly alive and fulfilled

You told me that you would be mine
You made a promise that we would be together

Baby, till the end of time
You claimed that our love would last forever

Tell me was that just a lie?
But now I'm questioning whether you were just telling me what I wanted to hear

Girl, you've got me on my knees
Your actions have left me feeling hopeless and desperate

Begging for your sympathy
I'm pleading with you to understand how much your love means to me

I just want to be your guy
All I really want is to be the person you give your heart to

You know it girl that I've got the notion
I have the feeling that you have the power to give me the love and emotional connection that I need

Somehow I feel that you got the potion
It seems like you have the ability to make me feel complete and satisfied

To make my life complete, woo
Your love is the missing piece that can make my life whole

All I need is love, oh, yeah
Ultimately, all I desire is the powerful, transformative power of love

I need a little love in the morning time
It's the affectionate and loving moments that make life worth living, even in the early hours of the day

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BROOKS

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02Because I Love You (The Postman Song)5:01

03Forever More

04Broken Hearted4:31

05Facts Of Love

06Who's Loving You Tonight4:56

07We're Jammin' Now

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Comments from YouTube:

Daniel Fischborn

10y

FORMIDÁVEL!! STIVIE B É O CARA!!

Bryan Payton

13y↑1

I remember this track, and I remember seeing Stevie B performing this track live in concert in S.F. I remember that Stevie mentioned that he wanted to cross over to the black R&B charts. I think that he did receive some airplay on KMEL, but only for a minute! LOL

Callum Brown

9y↑4

my fave song by him

grammar nazi

15y

I am jamming out!!!!!!!! Thanks.. Dana

Carlos Rodrigues

Stevie b the king of freestyle

James Mcwright

9y↑2

THIS DUDE IS THE SHID

theonlym12

12y

very nice to have you comment on your song. its obviously a big hit. i fell in love with this song when i was 15. im 21 now and still find myself listening to it. you dont plan on putting a claim on me to get the audio deleted do you? im not using for anything other than listening purposes...