1) The 411 were a four piece … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name 411.
1) The 411 were a four piece English female R&B group formed late in 2002 featuring members Tisha,Tanya,Suzie and Carolyn. The band formed after a couple of the members sang back up vocals on Lemar’s version of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”. The band took its name after the Mary J. Blige song “What’s The 411?”.
The groups first single “On My Knees” featured Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan and was a hit in the UK (reaching top 5) and Australia (reaching top 30). A second single, “Dumb”, reached top 3 in the UK and also reached the top 30 in Australia. These singles appeared on their album, Between The Sheets, featuring songs written by Diane Warren and Dion of Big Brovaz, Redeye and the 411 themselves. A third single was also released, preceding the album by one week, called “Teardrops”, but only made #23 in the UK. Following the merger of Sony Music with BMG the group were dropped by Sony Music, and went their separate ways.
The 411 are now back together, with a slightly changed line up of Carolyn Owlett, Tanya Boniface, Tisha Martin and new girl Nuala Farrely who was part of the Sunshyne project with Tanya and Tisha. The new 411 are currently in the studio and searching for a record deal.
2) 411 was the bi-product of the end of 1980’s hardcore. At a time when the youth were getting older, going to college, trading their Straight Edge for a different way, the underground stars of our youth were also taking a less intense approach to getting the message out. Adopting melody and insightful lyrics over straight forward, in your face attacks was the way of life entering the 1990’s.
Enter 411!! The project fronted by former NO FOR AN ANSWER and CARRY NATION singer/mouthpiece, Dan O’Mahony (later with VOICEBOX, GOD FORGOT, SPEAK714, and JOHN HENRY HOLIDAY). Taking hardcore music to a level that only a few had attempted. Adding perfect words to an already flawless sound. Giving those of us who listened a challenge to go beyond the typical rant and making think before we speak.
Taking with him his co-conspirator Kevin Murphy, they assembled a team that would take on the current and fight the waves. Making an underground impact with the 2 song 7 inch record, “Thoughts That Feed The Fire”, in 1990; then a head-on attack in 1991 with “This Isn’t Me”. They took their assault on the road a half dozen times until the end of the road only a few years after.
Even now, in 2007, older hardcore types have been searching high and low for another taste of this underground powerhouse. A band that was 15 years ahead of their time with little recognition.
Dumb
The 411 Lyrics
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And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now, gotta go
Gotta get home
'Cause my baby's boy's on his own
Better be dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now
My baby boy's on his own
Above the feeling
This is revealing
Boy I didn't know you cared
Mustve been up on the weekend
In the club freakin'
Boy I could see you stare
You were lookin right at me
Lookin right back
We knew there was something there
And I know you knew that if we did do this
It would be an affair
'Cause my mans at home
Lookin at the finger his ring goes on
He got trust in me
How'm I gonna live with myself if I cheat
Dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now, gotta go
Gotta get home
'Cause my baby's boy's on his own
Better be dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now
I gots ta get home,
My baby boy's on his own
Up on the dancefloor
Then ya go ask for a night in with me
But ya know that ain't gon' happen
I won't get trapped in
This, see, it just ain't me
And you can try, seduce me
But its no use, see
I'm in love with my baby
And I won't let you in
Mess up and move in
To do that I'd be crazy
'Cause my mans at home
Lookin at the finger his ring goes on
He got trust in me
How'm I gonna live with myself if I cheat
Dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now, gotta go
Gotta get home
'Cause my baby's boy's on his own
Better be dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Gotta run now
I gots ta get home
My baby boy's on his own
There's no way that I'm gon' play
I don't care what you gon' say
Even though you make me crazy
I won't risk losing my baby
There's no way that I'm gon' play
I don't care what you gon' say
Even though you make me crazy
I won't risk losing my baby
The 411's song "Dumb" is essentially about a woman who is being hit on by a man she finds attractive while she is out with her friends. The man is trying to convince her to cheat on her partner with him, but she ultimately decides not to. The chorus "Dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb" emphasizes that the decision to be faithful might seem foolish to some people, but it's the right choice for her.
The first verse mentions that her baby's boy is on his own, indicating that she needs to get back home to take care of her family. She's also aware that cheating is wrong, but she still feels the temptation of the man hitting on her. In the second verse, she explains how the man is trying to seduce her and how she won't let him break apart her relationship with her partner. The song concludes with her reiterating she won't risk losing her baby and that she would be crazy to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
Being foolish and not giving in to temptation
And 'though I know it would be fun to get some
Feeling the urge to cheat on her partner
Gotta run now, gotta go
Feeling the need to leave the situation causing her temptation
Gotta get home
Returning to her partner and her values
'Cause my baby's boy's on his own
Her partner is away and she feels responsible for their shared life
Better be dumb diggi-diggi-di dumb di-dumb
It is better to resist temptation and make the right choice
Above the feeling
Acknowledging the attraction but not letting it control her
This is revealing
Her thoughts and emotions are being exposed
Boy I didn't know you cared
Realizing the other person has feelings for her
Mustve been up on the weekend
The other person was likely partying and looking for a fling
In the club freakin'
Dancing provocatively and sexually
Boy I could see you stare
The other person was looking at her with lustful intentions
You were lookin right at me
The other person was not being subtle about their interest
Lookin right back
Acknowledging the other person's gaze
We knew there was something there
Both parties were aware of the sexual tension
And I know you knew that if we did do this
The other person was aware of the risk of cheating
It would be an affair
Defining the betrayal of her partner as an affair
'Cause my mans at home
Her partner is on her mind
Lookin at the finger his ring goes on
Visualizing her partner's commitment to her
He got trust in me
Feeling a sense of obligation and responsibility to her partner
How'm I gonna live with myself if I cheat
Recognizing the guilt and regret that would come from betraying her partner
Up on the dancefloor
Being in a club setting with music and dancing
Then ya go ask for a night in with me
The other person is trying to convince her to cheat on her partner
But ya know that ain't gon' happen
Refusing to give in to the temptation
I won't get trapped in
Not wanting to be caught in an affair
This, see, it just ain't me
Knowing that cheating goes against her morals and values
And you can try, seduce me
The other person is trying to entice her to cheat
But its no use, see
Remaining steadfast in her loyalty
I'm in love with my baby
Her love and commitment to her partner is too strong
And I won't let you in
Not allowing the other person to destroy her relationship
Mess up and move in
Avoiding the risk of inviting chaos into her life
To do that I'd be crazy
Going against her morals and values would be irrational
There's no way that I'm gon' play
Refusing to engage in infidelity
I don't care what you gon' say
Rejecting the other person's advances
Even though you make me crazy
Feeling tempted but remaining true to her values
I won't risk losing my baby
Not wanting to lose the love and trust of her partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ScandalousInStilettos
This sounds better and better the older it gets.
@veronica33s45
That made me think how many more epic songs are there that we forgot about and never hear again unless one day youtube recommend it to us
@MrKike163
Same over here 👏👏
@gracethegracious332
Deep. But actually yeah! We need that to be a playlist
@mikegreen2841
Dear, write the name of this epic songs, pls. 😊🌹
@mikekaraoke
Ummmm no love, This was only on the radio 3 weeks ago-Where you from?
@user-un2vn4hn9k
Russian style
@starlight104
I bought this single from Woolworths. That's how long a go it was.
@1974cfjl
Yep , I bought my copy on 12' promo vinyl from a Record exchange in Central London prior to this being release. Yep a very long time ago at least nearly 13 years ago.
@savannahjessica1984
It was 2004. 👍🏽👍🏽