When a writer's strike interrupted a movie they were filming, Chase Hampton and Tiffini Hale were cast as the new generation of Mouseketeers. On the show, Hampton started a music group with fellow cast members, including Albert Fields. Disney, which had started the Hollywood Records label, signed the group, which now consisted of Hampton, Hale, Fields, Damon Pampolina, and Deedee Magno. As part of the promotion for the band, a name-the-band contest was held. The result was "The Party," which is a backronym for "Positive Attitude Reflecting Today's Youth."
Over the next several years, The Party released four albums; The Party (1990), In the Meantime, in Between Time (1991), Free (1992), and The Party's Over...Thanks for Coming (1994). Their albums were a mix of assembly line songs and pop/rock hits such as "Walkin' in the Rain," "My Generation," and "I Know What Boys Like," given a slick dance treatment for public consumption. However, the venture never really translated into major hit songs or platinum-selling sales.
The group did manage to find the charts with four singles, but only one, a version of Dokken's "In My Dreams," cracked the Top 40 reaching number 34. They were given the compilation treatment with a greatest-hits package released in 1997, but the Party was overshadowed by the future success of other Mouseketeers venturing into the pop music world, including Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
The Party has released several singles since reuniting in 2013, including their latest single, "Don't Stop" in April 2020.
Adult Decision
The Party Lyrics
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how can I'll be sure
how much you really love me
you say you need me
but you're acting so unsure
that's not the way it should be
If you want me so much
show some consistency
don't play those games with me
One day we'll gonna get memoried
just take your time and it'll last forever
come on too fast and you scared me
don't throw around a word like love
you know it's an adult decision hey
adult decision
These days it's easy
to make those promises
so you're not up to go no
but I'm not ready
to think that everything should change
as that night I'd stand at the phone
Don't want no steep shocks
that come when things get rough
don't need a sweet talk
when things are looking off
One day we'll gonna get memoried
just take your time and it'll last forever
come on too fast and you scared me
don't throw around a word like love
you know it's an adult decision
One day we'll gonna get memoried
just take your time and it'll last forever
come on too fast and you scared me
don't throw around a word like love
you know it's an adult decision
adult decision
We have loved for too long
for it to be a waste of time
what we had is too strong
'cause your love won't mind
One day we'll gonna get memoried
just take your time and it lasts forever
come on too fast and you scared me
don't throw around a word like love
you know it's an adult decision
decision
One day we'll gonna get memoried
just take your time and it'll last forever
come on too fast and you scared me
don't throw around a word like love
you know it's an adult decision
You're gonna make adult decision
decision
just take your time and it'll last forever
The Party's song "Adult Decision" is a ballad about the struggles of a complicated relationship between two people who allegedly love each other but are unclear about each other's feelings. The song begins with the singer questioning the authenticity of their partner's love who, despite confessing their love, has failed to consistently demonstrate it. The singer implores their partner to mature and take responsibility for their relationship to salvage what they have.
The chorus, "One day we'll gonna get memoried, just take your time and it'll last forever," represents the singer's belief that a relationship built on a strong foundation and allowed to grow at a natural pace will last. They caution their partner against rushing into love and making a rash decision that could harm their relationship. The phrase "adult decision" is repeated several times throughout the song, driving home the point that a mature approach to love is essential.
The second verse explores the fear of the unknown and the possibility of change. The singer feels anxious and unprepared for any sudden changes that may arise in the relationship. They want their partner to be mindful of the potential consequences of their actions and to consider each other's feelings before committing to anything.
Overall, the song insists that relationships require patience, honesty, and communication. The slow lamenting tune complements the message of the lyrics, something that is essential in any lasting love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Now tell me baby
Asking for honesty and clarification
how can I'll be sure
How can I be certain
how much you really love me
About the depth of love
you say you need me
Acknowledging a need for someone
but you're acting so unsure
Despite giving mixed signals
that's not the way it should be
Expressing disappointment
If you want me so much
Asking for consistency
show some consistency
Showing reliability in behavior
try to be a grown-up
Acting maturely
don't play those games with me
Not using emotional games or manipulation
One day we'll gonna get memoried
Reflecting on memories that will be made
just take your time and it'll last forever
Being patient for longevity
come on too fast and you scared me
Advance too quickly can be intimidating
don't throw around a word like love
Not casually using love as a term
you know it's an adult decision hey
Knowing that love is a significant and mature choice
adult decision
Reinforcing that a mature choice must be made
These days it's easy
Commenting on how today's society is
to make those promises
That making commitments is more common
so you're not up to go no
But not everyone is ready for change
but I'm not ready
Expressing that the artist is not quite prepared
to think that everything should change
Recognizing that every aspect of life cannot be altered
as that night I'd stand at the phone
Relating an anecdote of waiting for a call
Don't want no steep shocks
Not wanting sudden surprises
that come when things get rough
Regretting over the turbulence in life
don't need a sweet talk
Not wanting false flattering
when things are looking off
When there is no positivity in sight
We have loved for too long
Speaking of longevity of love
for it to be a waste of time
Not making a time investment go to waste
what we had is too strong
Asserting that the love is significant
'cause your love won't mind
Knowing that the partner's love won't falter
decision
Emphasizing that it is indeed a decision that must be made
You're gonna make adult decision
Pressuring the decision upon the partner
just take your time and it'll last forever
Urging the partner to carefully ponder the decision to ensure longevity
Contributed by Claire I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leap Froging
oh my gosh, I remember getting this song for free from this promo that Poptarts was doing and you had to send them a bunch of upc labels. In return you'd get this song on cassette. Man, those were the days!
Peter Newturkey
ICONIC
Kara Zor El
Most definitely one of my number 1's songs I keep on repeat love the party and DeeDee. Rip Tiffani. Had such a crush on Chase when I was the Party members age in the past.
jan8919
Love this song !
survivor147
This has radio hit all over it. I wish they released it!
Brandi
I love the version of song!!
ZhanaZee
Wow many years ago I was called into the studio to sing ad libs on a record and guess what. This was the record. I was the one singing the ad libs on this record. back then This was my first introduction to a process called sweetening. Which means adding vocals on top of the lead to fatten it up and then do ad libs on top of the lead vocals.
Joleen
I miss them so much, it makes me wanna cry!!! thanks for the vids!
Enchanted Ella
The lyrics of this song are hilarious. Don't come at me fast or you'll scare me but hey, one day we'll be married.lol Okay Deedee :)
ilovetheallnewmmc
Thanks for the video i love it! :)