The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.
A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.
While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.
The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.
In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.
After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.
Spend Some Time
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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It kept me warm when you were not there
You made me laugh made me feel like
A child to see your smile made everything worthwhile
I feel a glow when you are near
All of my doubt just disappear
But baby nothing stays the same
[Chorus]
Spend some time trying to figure out
What to do with this love what to do with this love
Now it seems like the best thing baby
Is just give it up
Let's just give it up
So now you play trick with my mind
I am gonna leave your loving all behind
You were my joy
You were my pain
Something is lost when something is gained
Don't worry baby I'll be fine
I'll grow tired of you wasting my time
Don't bother pleading
or trying to stop me
It's too late now I've just
Got to be free
[Chorus]
Baby just give it up
I've just had enough
Give it up
Give it up
I've just had enough
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Spend Some Time" portray a love that was once beautiful and full of laughter but is now fading away. The singer reminisces about the moments they shared with their lover and how, at one point, their presence brought them joy and made them feel alive. However, the chorus speaks of a realization that the best thing to do with their love is to let go of it. They acknowledge that they've spent enough time trying to figure out what to do with this love and decide that it's time to move on.
The second verse suggests that the lover is now playing games that are affecting the singer's peace of mind. They feel that it's best to walk away and leave that love behind. The singer acknowledges that the relationship was once a source of joy and pain, and though they'll be fine on their own, they've grown tired of the wasted time. The lyrics end with an affirmation that it's time to be free from the love that once brought them together.
Overall, the lyrics express a sense of sadness and resignation towards what was once a very significant love. The singer has come to terms with the fact that it's time to let go of this love and move on with their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a picture of you in my head
You were always on my mind and thinking about you brought me comfort even when you were not physically present
It kept me warm when you were not there
Thinking about you made me feel good even when we were apart
You made me laugh made me feel like
Your presence brought joy and happiness to my life
A child to see your smile made everything worthwhile
Your smile had the power to make everything in life seem worth it
I feel a glow when you are near
Being around you fills me with happiness and positivity
All of my doubt just disappear
My fears and insecurities vanish when you are around
But baby nothing stays the same
Life is constantly changing and nothing lasts forever
It's such a shame
It's unfortunate that things can't stay the way they are forever
Spend some time trying to figure out
We need to take the time to reflect on and evaluate our feelings
What to do with this love what to do with this love
We need to decide how to proceed with the strong emotions we have for each other
Now it seems like the best thing baby
Given the circumstances, it might be best for us to let go of our love
Is just give it up
We should consider ending our relationship and moving on
So now you play trick with my mind
Your behavior has become deceitful and manipulative, causing confusion and distress for me
I am gonna leave your loving all behind
I am going to end our relationship and move past the love we once had
You were my joy
You brought happiness and fulfillment to my life
You were my pain
At the same time, you also caused me a lot of emotional distress
Something is lost when something is gained
Every gain also involves a loss, and this is true for our relationship as well
Don't worry baby I'll be fine
Despite the pain of our breakup, I know I will eventually be okay
I'll grow tired of you wasting my time
I can no longer tolerate you taking advantage of my time and energy
Don't bother pleading or trying to stop me
Your attempts to convince me to stay together are futile
It's too late now I've just got to be free
I have made up my mind and need to move on to a new phase in my life
Baby just give it up
We need to let go of our relationship and move on
I've just had enough
I am tired of the emotional rollercoaster and need to move on for my own well-being
Give it up
We need to end our relationship and move on
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW LEVY, ANGIE CHEUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Such a funky and groovy song
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