The Dramatics are a soul music vocal group, formed in 1962 with the name Th… Read Full Bio ↴The Dramatics are a soul music vocal group, formed in 1962 with the name The Dynamics. They changed their name by 1967, when they garnered their first minor hit "All Because of You." However, the group didn't break through until their 1971 single, "Whatcha See Is Watcha Get." Their members at this time were Ron Banks, "Wee Gee" Howard, Elbert Wilkins, Willie Ford and Larry Demps. Shortly after the success of their first album, Howard and Wilkins left the group. They were replaced by L.J. Reynolds and Lenny Mayes. Through the 1970s, the group continued to have hits, including the #1 R&B hit, "In the Rain," "Toast to the Fool", "Me and Mrs. Jones", "I'm Going By The Stars In Your Eyes" and "Be My Girl." The group continues to tour and consists of Banks, Reynolds, Ford, Winzell Kelly and Michael Brock, who replaced Mayes, who died in 2004. On March 13th 2010 Ronald Dean Banks was laid to rest at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan.

Choosing Up On You
The Dramatics Lyrics

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You've got what I like, baby
You know I'm crazy about you
Give it up so I can get it right now
Don't let me walk away without it

I'm choosing up on you, baby
You're the only one for me, it's true
I'm choosing up on you, baby

I've got many fine girls to choose from
Up and them I shall refrain
If you would only surrender your love to me, baby
Don't let me walk away in vain

Choosing up on you, baby
You're the only girl for me, it's true
I'm choosing up on you, baby
My first, last and only choice is you

I'll never make you blue
I'll always treat you right
Give all my sweet love to you, baby
Each and every night

I'm choosing up on you, baby
Give all my love to you
I'm choosing up on you, baby
Wasn't my choice, baby just you

I can get a thrill, anywhere I can get a thrill
But when it comes to satisfaction, hey baby
You're the star of the show
You're the main attraction

I'll never make you blue
I'll always treat you right, ooh, baby
Give all my sweet love to you, baby
Each and every night

I'm choosing, I'm choosing up on you, baby
You were the only one for me, it's true I won't say it again
I'm choosing up on you, girl
Wasn't my choice, baby just you

Yes, I said I'm choosing you
I said I'm choosing you

I said I'm choosing you
Well baby, it's true

Overall Meaning

The Dramatics' song "Choosing Up On You" is a soulful and playful tune about the singer's desire for the object of his affection. The lyrics immediately establish the singer's fervent attraction, as he exclaims "You've got what I like, baby" and insists "Don't let me walk away without it." This sets the stage for the chorus, in which he declares "I'm choosing up on you, baby" and "You're the only one for me, it's true." He goes on to promise to always treat her right and shower her with love and affection.

Despite the presence of other women in his life, the singer insists that he will only ever have eyes for this one girl, and that she is the "main attraction" of his life. The song concludes with a repetition of the title phrase, as the singer reiterates that he has chosen this woman above all others, and that his love for her is true and unwavering.

Overall, "Choosing Up On You" is a fun and upbeat celebration of love and desire, with a catchy melody and strong vocal performance from The Dramatics. It showcases the group's ability to blend R&B and soul influences into a distinctive sound of their own.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got what I like, baby
I find your qualities very attractive

You know I'm crazy about you
I am in love with you

Give it up so I can get it right now
Please show me your affection

Don't let me walk away without it
I don't want to leave empty-handed

I'm choosing up on you, baby
I am making a commitment to you

You're the only one for me, it's true
You're the perfect partner for me

I've got many fine girls to choose from
I have other options for romantic partners

Up and them I shall refrain
I am choosing not to pursue them

If you would only surrender your love to me, baby
I wish you would reciprocate my feelings

Don't let me walk away in vain
I don't want to leave things unresolved

My first, last and only choice is you
You're the only one I want to be with