Having sold over 65 million records worldwide, TLC is the best-selling American girl group of all time. VH1 ranked TLC as the greatest female group, placing them at number 12 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music. Billboard magazine ranked TLC as one of the greatest musical trios, as well as the seventh-most-successful act of the 1990s. The group's accolades include four career Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and five Soul Train Music Awards.
Twenty years after their debut, TLC received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 17th MOBO Awards and the Legend Award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. Following Lopes's death in 2002, instead of replacing her, the remaining members chose to continue as a duo. In 2017, they released their eponymous fifth album TLC. In 2022, the group was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
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Discography
Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip (1992)
CrazySexyCool (1994)
FanMail (1999)
3D (2002)
TLC (2017)
3D
TLC Lyrics
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3 Aspirations
3 Desires
3 Signs
3 Girls
3 Personalities
3 Styles
3 Imaginations
3 Aspirations
3 Girls
3 Trendsetters
3 Desires
3 Imaginations
3 Vibes
3 Minds
3 Dreams
3 Personalities
3 Times
3 Trendsetters
3 Aspirations
3 Albums later
We bring you 3D
I know I've always been down
No matter who else was around
Those crazy things we've been through
Will always make me love you
I'll never let you forget me
You know I'm the best girl you've ever seen
Just when you think you'll never see me
I will be
I can bring it to you in 3D
I'll never let you forget me
You know I'm the best girl you've ever seen
Just when you think you'll never see me
I will be
I can bring it to you in 3D
There's more than one side of me
There's more than one place to see
You made my dreams come true
Nothing could replace you
I'll never let you forget me
You know I'm the best girl you've ever seen
Just when you think you'll never see me
I will be
I can bring it to you in 3D
Oooh baby yeah baby
I said oooh baby yeah baby
I said oooh baby yeah baby
I said oooh baby yeah baby
Shake 'em up shake 'em up shake 'em out
Shake 'em up shake 'em up shake 'em out
One time for your mind
The "3D Intro" is the first song on TLC's fourth studio album, "3D." The song starts with the chorus of the song "Shake Your Booty" by KC and the Sunshine Band. The intro is packed with triplet repetitions highlighting the symbolic importance of the number 3 in the lives of the three members of TLC. The track's name is a play on both the group's initials and the album's title, with the latter being an ode to the fact that this was the last album they produced as a trio.
The song is a collaborative effort with a combination of recordings from the group's late member, Lisa Lopes, and the remaining members, Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas. In the intro, the group introduces the album's theme by itemizing various concepts in threes: trendsetters, aspirations, desires, signs, girls, personalities, styles, imaginations, vibes, minds, dreams, and times. These items lay out how the group wants their fans to see their art and persona in the album.
The song focuses primarily on the importance of the group and the message that they are sending to their fans. They stress that they will always stand and represent themselves no matter where they go or what they do. Additionally, they mention how they know that their fans love them, and they will never let them down. The lyrics "You know I'm the best girl you've ever seen" signifies that the group is confident in themselves, and they are self-proclaimed trendsetters when it comes to this type of music.
Line by Line Meaning
3 Trendsetters
We are three individuals who set trends in fashion, music, and culture.
3 Aspirations
We have three goals and ambitions that we want to achieve through our music and persona.
3 Desires
We have three things that we crave and desire in life, apart from success, that we never compromise on.
3 Signs
Our personalities, music, and fashion sense can be characterized by three distinct elements or signs that represent us.
3 Girls
We are three female artists with unique traits, experiences, and perspectives that we bring to the table.
3 Personalities
Our identity, vibe, and aura are shaped by three distinct personalities that coexist and complement each other.
3 Styles
Our music genre, fashion sense, and artistic expression are defined by three styles that we blend seamlessly.
3 Imaginations
Our creativity, artistry, and vision derive from three different sets of imagination that inspire us constantly.
3 Styles
Our music genre, fashion sense, and artistic expression are defined by three styles that we blend seamlessly.
3 Aspirations
We have three goals and ambitions that we want to achieve through our music and persona.
3 Girls
We are three female artists with unique traits, experiences, and perspectives that we bring to the table.
3 Trendsetters
We are three individuals who set trends in fashion, music, and culture.
3 Desires
We have three things that we crave and desire in life, apart from success, that we never compromise on.
3 Imaginations
Our creativity, artistry, and vision derive from three different sets of imagination that inspire us constantly.
3 Vibes
Our music, personality, and energy give out three different vibes that resonate with our fans and audience.
3 Minds
Our lyrics, themes, and messages reflect three distinct minds that coalesce to create our music and art.
3 Dreams
We have three ultimate goals and aspirations that we want to achieve through our music, art, and legacy.
3 Personalities
Our identity, vibe, and aura are shaped by three distinct personalities that coexist and complement each other.
3 Times
We have undergone three phases in our life and career that have transformed and impacted us greatly.
3 Trendsetters
We are three individuals who set trends in fashion, music, and culture.
3 Aspirations
We have three goals and ambitions that we want to achieve through our music and persona.
3 Albums later
After three albums, we have evolved and grown as artists, and we reflect on our journey so far.
We bring you 3D
We present our music, art, and persona in a multi-dimensional format that transcends the conventional and mundane.
I know I've always been down
I am aware of my humble beginnings and the obstacles I faced while growing up, but they have made me stronger and resilient.
No matter who else was around
Despite facing competition, criticism, or negativity, I never lost faith in myself and my abilities.
Those crazy things we've been through
We have survived and overcome challenges, struggles, and controversies together, and those experiences bind us as a group.
Will always make me love you
Our bond and friendship are unbreakable and enduring, and we cherish and celebrate them through our music.
I'll never let you forget me
I am determined to leave a mark, a legacy, and a message that resonates with our fans and audience forever.
You know I'm the best girl you've ever seen
I am confident, bold, and unique, and I am not afraid to showcase my talent, personality, and beauty to the world.
Just when you think you'll never see me
Even when people doubt, dismiss, or underestimate me, I will surprise them with my creativity, resilience, and artistry.
I will be
I will persevere, innovate, and shine, and I will prove my worth and talent beyond anyone's expectations.
I can bring it to you in 3D
I can present my music, art, and persona in a groundbreaking, innovative, and exciting format that sets me apart from other artists.
There's more than one side of me
My personality, talent, and artistry are multifaceted, dynamic, and diverse, and they cannot be limited or defined by a single label.
There's more than one place to see
My music, style, and persona are versatile, adaptable, and relevant to different cultures, communities, and settings.
You made my dreams come true
Our fans, supporters, and loved ones have been instrumental in our success, and we are grateful for their love and loyalty.
Nothing could replace you
Our personal and professional relationships with our fans and audience are precious, valuable, and irreplaceable, and we cherish them always.
Oooh baby yeah baby
Our music and lyrics are sensual, seductive, and romantic, and they capture the joy and intensity of love and passion.
I said oooh baby yeah baby
We emphasize and repeat the sensual, seductive, and romantic nature of our music and lyrics, creating an intense and emotional effect on our listeners.
Shake 'em up shake 'em up shake 'em out
We encourage our fans and audience to dance, move, and groove to our music, creating a lively, joyful, and interactive atmosphere.
One time for your mind
Our music and lyrics have a deep, emotional, and thought-provoking impact on our listeners, and we hope to inspire, uplift, and connect with them in a meaningful way.
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Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN
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