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 It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor.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.
Waste My Time
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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You called again
You said that you were falling
You came around
I tried to save you
Then you left without a warning
So hey
You walked away
So I let you go
But you don't know
Baby what you want
I don't know why you keep trying
Why you waste my time? (You're boring me)
Baby read the sign (You ain't for me)
You ain't worth my time
So don't waste my time
Don't you waste my time
One month and ten
You checked three women
Since the time we parted
Now you're alone
Calling my phone
Telling me you're so broken hearted
Though't you'd play away
Think that's OK
Cos you're the one who's playing
But I see you lost the game
There ain't no way
You'll ever touch me again
I don't know!
Why you waste my time? (You're boring me)
Baby read the sign (You ain't for me)
You ain't worth my time
So don't waste my time
Don't you waste my time
Mm mm, oooh
Without drama, what would you do?
Without someone, who would you be?
You can't use me for company
It's all fine
My new baby's got mine
And he don't waste time
He just makes me feel good
Waste my time
The Brand New Heavies's song Waste My Time is about moving on from a toxic relationship. The singer wakes up to a call from their ex-partner who is falling apart, and they try to save them, but they leave without a warning. The singer then questions why their ex keeps trying to come back and waste their time, even though they are no longer worth it. The chorus tells the ex to read the signs and not to waste their time anymore as the singer has moved on and found someone new who doesn't waste their time.
The song's opening lines set the stage for the rest of the track, with the singer waking up to a call from their ex, who is once again falling apart. However, the singer has moved on and is no longer willing to play into their ex's games. This is evident in the chorus where the singer tells their ex that they aren't worth their time and that they have found someone new who appreciates them. The last lines of the song state that the singer has found someone who doesn't waste their time and makes them feel good.
Overall, the song is about the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and moving on from them. It highlights the importance of self-love and not allowing others to waste your time and energy. The song is empowering and encourages listeners to prioritize their own needs and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up
I opened my eyes after sleeping
You called again
You contacted me again
You said that you were falling
You claimed that you were becoming infatuated with me
You came around
You visited me
I tried to save you
I attempted to help you with your problems
Then you left without a warning
You departed without providing any notice
So hey
So hey, a way of starting or introducing something
You walked away
You moved away by walking
But that's OK, it's what you wanted
But that's alright, it's what you desired
So I let you go
So I permitted you to leave
But you don't know
But you're not aware
Baby what you want
My dear, what do you desire?
I don't know why you keep trying
I don't understand why you continue to attempt
Why you waste my time? (You're boring me)
Why do you consume my time? (You're causing me to feel uninterested)
Baby read the sign (You ain't for me)
My dear, interpret the sign (You're not the one for me)
You ain't worth my time
You're not valuable enough for me to expend my time
So don't waste my time
Therefore, don't consume my time
Don't you waste my time
Do not squander my time
One month and ten
Thirty-one days
You checked three women
You examined or inquired about three different women
Since the time we parted
From the time we separated or broke apart
Now you're alone
Now, you are solitary
Calling my phone
Phoning me on my telephone
Telling me you're so broken hearted
Informing me that you are extremely upset or despondent
Though't you'd play away
Thought you could flirt with others
Think that's OK
Believed that was permissible
Cos you're the one who's playing
Because you are the one who is flirting or toying with other people
But I see you lost the game
But I witnessed you losing the game
There ain't no way
There's no possibility
You'll ever touch me again
That you will ever contact me again
Without drama, what would you do?
If there was no conflict, what activity would you undertake?
Without someone, who would you be?
If there was no one in your life, who would you become?
You can't use me for company
You are unable to employ me as a companion
It's all fine
Everything is satisfactory
My new baby's got mine
My new lover has my attention and time
And he don't waste time
Furthermore, he does not squander time
He just makes me feel good
He simply causes me to feel euphoric
Waste my time
Squander or consume my time
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