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.

Something To Think About
Stevie B Lyrics

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Out of the bang has come an non-catholic system…

Here comes the man, hot damn I am
Gonna give you what I got, gonna make you wanna cram
Check out the message that the B's unloading
Stick around a while, scene one's unfolding
Stagnant water is life's retarded
Gotta shake up the airwaves, signals body

I gotta stir it up, shake it up, 'til see you wakin' up
Jackin' up the man, he's the reason why we breakin' up
Never, never gonna happen again
Tired of sittin' in the background, got be a man
Think about it

Something to think about it (think about it)

Once upon a Time there was a man called Adam
Living in a garden called Eden
Met this snake, his name was Herbie
Dressed in a suit made of artificial wording
Promised me the world, diamonds and pearls
Life everlasting and lots of girls
Adam was a natural man, you know
Not the one you see in the picture show
Freaky sensation, weird behavior
Of a man being our Lord and Savior
Tarzan, Batman, Superman, Arnold Clocking heavy dollars on the Wall Street journal
Universal, Fox, Mayors Golden
Living off the lives that they have stolen
We cant never, never let this happen again
Tired of sittin' in the background, got be a man
Think about it

Fishman of man of minds who know me
Can't you feel the heartbeat of this calling?
Don't sit around, get around, listen to me now, now
Get into the rhythm of the higher knowledge
Words, words, flying birds taking to the airwaves to be heard
Weighty message on their shoulder
Light as a feather but strong as a boulder
Lightning bolt strike the waters
Burning up the passing social order
Got to wake it up, shake it up
Before they make a new one up new plantations they're conducting
Check out the orison that they're constructing
When you hear the birdie Birdies pass on you by

Just get into the rhythm an you will survive
Think about it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stevie B.'s "Something to Think About" deal with a call to action against the corrupted social order. The song speaks to an awakening to a new reality where stagnant water – life's retarded – is shaken up, the airwaves are disrupted, and the man, who is the reason behind the separation, is confronted. The song portrays the dangers of artificiality and the need for authenticity. Stevie B. notes that a non-catholic system has come out of the bang, indicating that the world's systems have become corrupted to the point where authenticity is lost. The second verse deals with the story of Adam in the garden of Eden, where he encountered Herbie, who promised him the world, diamonds, and pearls. This verse is a metaphor for the worldly system that seeks to lead people astray from the truth.

The lyrics call on the listener to become a man and resist the worldly systems that seek to control them. The savior is portrayed as a freaky sensation, and the man is called to listen to Stevie B.'s "higher knowledge" to awaken to a new rhythm that will save them. The song seeks to encourage listeners to think about the world around them, shake up the status quo, and construct a new reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of the bang has come a non-Catholic system
The creation of a new system has occurred.

Here comes the man, hot damn I am
I am confident and ready to deliver my message.

Gonna give you what I got, gonna make you wanna cram
I will share everything I know and motivate you to learn more.

Check out the message that the B's unloading
Pay attention to the message I am sharing.

Stick around a while, scene one's unfolding
Stay and observe the changes that are happening.

Stagnant water is life's retarded
Staying in the same place for too long is detrimental to one's growth.

Gotta shake up the airwaves, signals body
We need to disrupt the mainstream media and convey our own messages.

I gotta stir it up, shake it up, 'til see you wakin' up
I will do all that I can to wake you up to the truth.

Jackin' up the man, he's the reason why we breakin' up
We must confront the issues created by those in power.

Never, never gonna happen again
We must prevent history from repeating.

Tired of sittin' in the background, got be a man
I am ready to take a proactive role and stand up for what I believe in.

Think about it
Reflect on what I have said and consider its implications.

Something to think about it (think about it)
My words are meant to provoke thought.

Once upon a Time there was a man called Adam
Adam is a symbolic figure in history.

Living in a garden called Eden
Eden represents a paradise-like existence.

Met this snake, his name was Herbie
Herbie represents a tempter who may lure us astray.

Dressed in a suit made of artificial wording
Deception is often masked by impressive language.

Promised me the world, diamonds and pearls
Temptation often takes the form of appealing promises.

Life everlasting and lots of girls
Temptation often appeals to our desires for immortality and material pleasure.

Adam was a natural man, you know
Adam was a part of the natural world before his fall.

Not the one you see in the picture show
Our perceptions of Adam may be influenced by cultural interpretation rather than fact.

Freaky sensation, weird behavior
The behavior of religious figures can seem inexplicable or strange.

Of a man being our Lord and Savior
The concept of a divine savior is a common theme in religion.

Tarzan, Batman, Superman, Arnold
Popular culture often presents characters who embody strength, power, and heroism.

Clocking heavy dollars on the Wall Street journal
People in power often seek financial gain and prestige.

Universal, Fox, Mayors Golden
Large corporations and media conglomerates hold significant influence.

Living off the lives that they have stolen
Those in power often benefit at the expense of those they oppress.

Fishman of man of minds who know me
I am seeking the support of those who are knowledgeable and wise.

Can't you feel the heartbeat of this calling?
Can you sense the importance of this message?

Don't sit around, get around, listen to me now, now
Don't be indifferent, actively listen to my message.

Get into the rhythm of the higher knowledge
Embrace a deeper understanding of important issues.

Words, words, flying birds taking to the airwaves to be heard
Words and ideas can be powerful, spreading with surprising speed and influence.

Weighty message on their shoulder
The messages we convey are significant and impactful.

Light as a feather but strong as a boulder
Words may seem insignificant, but can have enormous influence and weight.

Lightning bolt strike the waters
We may need to disrupt the status quo with bold action.

Burning up the passing social order
The current social structure may be unsustainable and require significant change.

Got to wake it up, shake it up
We must take bold action to address the issues in our society.

Before they make a new one up new plantations they're conducting
We must address current oppressive structures before they can be replaced by new but equally oppressive ones.

Check out the orison that they're constructing
Be aware of the structures that are being erected around us.

When you hear the birdie Birdies pass on you by
Pay attention to the messages that are being conveyed to you.

Just get into the rhythm an you will survive
Find your place in the flow of events and you will thrive.

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