Born in Dallas, Texas, Campbell was introduced to the R&B by Quincy Jones in August 1989. Campbell's debut single was "Tomorrow (A Better You Better Me)" which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip hop Singles chart in June 1990. It was the lead single from Quincy Jones' critically acclaimed ensemble LP Back on the Block which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1991. After working with Jones and writers and producers including Siedah Garrett, Campbell worked with producers Narada Michael Walden, Al B. Sure, Babyface, and others to record additional music.
Campbell's first solo hit was "Round and Round", which charted at #3 on R&B charts in November 1991 and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1991 was produced by Prince and was featured in Prince's film Graffiti Bridge. Campbell followed the success of his first two singles by releasing his debut album, T.E.V.I.N., in November 1991 which featured the R&B hit singles and Campbell's only #1 Adult Contemporary hit: "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do" followed by:, "Alone With You", and "Goodbye". His second album, I'm Ready released October 1993, yielded the #1 R&B hit and #9 pop single "Can We Talk" in December 1993, "I'm Ready", "Always in My Heart" which charted at #3 on the R&B chart. He also scored a Top 30 hit with "Don't Say Goodbye Girl" on the R&B charts. In September 1994, Campbell also scored an R&B hit with the single "U Will Know" as part of the R&B supergroup Black Men United, a group that also included singer Usher.
The year 1996 saw the release of his third album, Back to the World (#11 R&B). The title track was a success (hitting the R&B Top 20), but additional singles failed to make an impact on the chart. His early 1999 self-titled album was found Campbell venturing into the neo-soul venue. The project was rushed, and as a result charted below the R&B Top 30, with only one single charting, a Top 30 song called "Another Way".
Campbell was nominated for five Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards.
In December 2005, Campbell made his Broadway debut in the role of Seaweed J. Stubbs in the hit musical Hairspray. Campbell is currently still playing in Hairspray.
Campbell returned to the studios in 2006, working with producers Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Krucial Keys, Bryan Michael Cox, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and Ryan Leslie. The comeback album is waiting to be published and will be released in 2008.
I Got It Bad
Tevin Campbell Lyrics
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But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on
You make me shiver
You make me weak
You make it so good sometimes
Don't take this lightly, I'm in a daze
Infatuated baby, truly amazed
The way you hold me and call my name
Erases all the lies and all the games
So baby, squeeze me, don't let me loose
Keep lovin' me the way
The way you do
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on
There's no denyin'
There is no doubt
There is no use in tryin' to do without
Your love is so strong baby
Your eyes are deep
You turn me on my darlin'
Fulfill my needs
I'm not gonna bitch now baby
I won't complain
Your hooks are so far in me
I feel no shame
And everythin' has changed
Since you found out
You got me where you want me
Baby, I'm in your house
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
Keep it goin' on, keep it goin' on
Keep it goin' on, keep it goin' on
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
Never, never leave you alone
'cause I got it so bad
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on like that
I never really knew I had it this bad
But I do and I should say that
I'll never ever leave you just as long
As you keep it goin' on
The lyrics of the song "I Got It Bad" by Tevin Campbell revolve around a person's intense love for someone they feel infatuated with. They express their feelings of being completely smitten with their partner and how they never want to leave as long as their lover keeps the passion and love flowing. The lyrics relay how their lover completes them in every sense and makes them feel weak in the knees, and they cannot help but feel lost in their lover's embrace. The writer shares how their lover has taken hold of their heart and how they feel no shame in admitting it. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I never really knew I had it this bad, but I do and I should say that I'll never ever leave you just as long as you keep it going on like that."
The lyrics of this song capture the all-encompassing feelings of intense passion and love. The writer conveys their complete surrender to their lover's will over their lives. This song is about the feeling of being in love and how it can consume a person's thoughts and emotions, making them feel powerless but also completely fulfilled. The chorus serves as a reminder that no matter how strong those emotions may be, they will always stay by their lover's side as long as the love keeps flowing.
Line by Line Meaning
I never really knew I had it this bad
I didn't know I was so deeply in love with you until now
But I do and I should say that
But now that I realize it, I need to express myself to you
I'll never ever leave you just as long
I will always stay by your side
As you keep it goin' on
As long as our love continues to thrive
You make me shiver
You have an intense effect on me
You make me weak
You have a powerful hold over me
You make it so good sometimes
You make me feel amazing
I just can't speak
You leave me speechless
Don't take this lightly, I'm in a daze
This is serious, and I'm in a state of shock
Infatuated baby, truly amazed
I'm completely infatuated with you and in awe of you
The way you hold me and call my name
The way you show affection for me is so special
Erases all the lies and all the games
All the negative aspects of past relationships fade away when I'm with you
So baby, squeeze me, don't let me loose
Hold me tight and don't let go
Keep lovin' me the way
Continue to show me love and affection
There's no denyin'
It's impossible to deny my love for you
There is no doubt
I'm completely sure about my feelings for you
There is no use in tryin' to do without
I couldn't imagine life without you
Your love is so strong baby
Your love for me is intense and powerful
Your eyes are deep
Your gaze has a profound impact on me
You turn me on my darlin'
You excite me and make me feel alive
Fulfill my needs
You satisfy all my desires and wants
I'm not gonna bitch now baby
I won't complain about anything now that I'm with you
I won't complain
I'm completely satisfied with you and have no complaints
Your hooks are so far in me
You have a deep grip on my heart and soul
I feel no shame
I have no reason to hide my love for you
And everythin' has changed
My life has been transformed since I met you
Since you found out
Since you showed your love for me
You got me where you want me
You have complete control over my heart and emotions
Baby, I'm in your house
I'm under your spell and completely devoted to you
Never, never leave you alone
I will always be with you
'cause I got it so bad
Because I'm hopelessly and deeply in love with you
Keep it goin' on, keep it goin' on
Keep our love strong and thriving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEITH EDWARD CROUCH, KEVIN T. JONES, TEVIN JERMOD CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diahla Eubanks
nobody can touch this vocal control like TEVIN...he is one of the best to ever do it
Jay Wad
🎼 "Ya KNOWWWW"!!!! 🎼
stephen mccall
Diahla Eubanks ... You ain't lying!!
k3creationziu
Tevin always was a dope vocalist
Kimberly Dill
That deep voice! I never heard him sing this deep
poohkie752000
He was killing it! At first I thought this was Prince but man, Tevin handled this!
Jermaine Robinson
U see who influenced him on this track with the writing skills
J - Laverne
Love this song. First time hearing this song. This is amazing!!!!!
Frederick Moten
I never heard it until today. Love it.
Jay Wad
I was nine when this played or was it on a commercial!