The group's sound was marked by Scotty Scott's fluid, melodic voice which featured on virtually all of their hits. Scotty's sound was so distinctive and likeable that, in his heyday, he was as recognizable as such noted R&B lead singers as Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers.[citation needed]
In 1987, they enjoyed a career resurgence when "Rock Steady" hit #1 on the R&B charts, and it became their first Top 10 success on the Hot 100, reaching #7. The Whispers also founded the Black Tie record label.
In the 1990s, The Whispers joined the Capitol Records family releasing more favorites. Expanding their creative horizons, brothers Walter and Scotty cut “My Brothers Keeper”, a critically-acclaimed duet album in 1993, scoring another R&B hit with a cover of the Intruders' "I Wanna Know Your Name." The 1995 release “Toast to the Ladies” featured a collection of love songs dedicated to women all over the world. In 1997, the group moved to Interscope Records where they featured the works of Baby face once again with their album, "Songbook, Vol. 1: The Songs of Babyface”. Both albums charted on Billboard's top 100 albums.
Marcus stopped performing with the group in 1989 due to ill health and the Whispers vowed never to replace him when he died in 2000. In the new millennium, the group still performs around the world to thousands of loyal fans. The group has not made any personnel changes and still consists of Walter Scott, Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, and Leaveil Degree. They have taken the world by storm, selling out in various casinos and hotels, music venues, and they have a tremendous following throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, they still find time for charity work with youth education, cancer organizations, 100 Black Men, and Domestic violence charities.
On September 23, 2003, The Whispers’ four decades of accomplishments were acknowledged when they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. On June 12, 2005, The San Francisco Chapter of the Grammy Awards presented the Whispers with the prestigious Governors Award, the highest honor bestowed by an Academy Chapter. They were also inducted into the Bay Area Blues Society Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2007, The Black Music Academy of America selected the Whispers to receive their “Living Legends” award.
They are one of only a few “old school” groups that can boast of having over 40 years in the industry with a worldwide fan base. The Whispers waited almost a decade to produce a new CD in 2005. This independent product, the first venture of their newly formed corporation Satin Tie Entertainment is a masterpiece entitled, “For Your Ears Only”. According to Walter, “This title was a way of saying to our fans that while we want everyone’s support, we very much want the support of our fans, who have been with us for many, many years.” It made its way up the Billboard chart immediately. In 2007, they release a DVD of their live concert entitled “The Whispers Live From Las Vegas”, the first of its kind. A CD soundtrack of the same concert was also released.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Seven Gold Albums, Two Platinum Albums, 12 Top Twenty Singles, 40 Charted Hits Since 1970, Four Decades of Pop & R & B FavoritesAmerican Music Award Nominees, Soul Train Award Nominees, Grammy Award Nominees
2003 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees, 2005 S.F. Regional Grammy Governors Award
You're Making Me High
The Whispers Lyrics
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Not if you really care
I'll always think of you
Inside of my private thoughts
I can imagine you
Touching my private parts
I can't help but hold myself
That's why I want you so bad
Just one night of
Moonlight, with you there beside me
All night, doin' it again and again
You know I want you so bad
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Can't get my mind off you
I think I might be obsessed
The very thought of you
Makes me want to get undressed
I wanna be with you
In spite of what my heart says
I guess I want you so bad
All I want is
Moonlight, with me there inside you
All night, doin' it again and again
Baby, you know I want you so bad
Baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I want to feel my heart and soul inside of you
Let's make a deal, I'll roll you, lick
And we can go flying into ecstasy
Oh darlin' you and me, light my fire, blow my flame
Baby let me take you away, take you away
All I want say is
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin' me high
The Whispers’ “You’re Making Me High” is a sensual R&B song that tells a story of a man who is infatuated with a woman, to the point that she is making him lose control over himself. From the opening lines, the song establishes that the man does not want the woman to change her ways for him. He is in love with her as she is, and he does not wish to control her. The man admits that he thinks of her constantly, even in his private thoughts. He fantasizes about her touching his private parts and holding himself, showcasing the intense desire he feels for her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how the woman makes him feel high and how being near her makes him feel like he can touch the sky. In the second verse, the man reveals that he cannot stop thinking about her and might be obsessed with her. He cannot resist the very thought of her, which makes him want to undress and be with her. The man's heart advises him to stay away from the woman, but his overwhelming desire for her overpowers him.
Overall, "You're Making Me High" is a sensual and romantic song that expresses sincere emotion towards a love interest while emphasizing the physical and sensual aspect of the relationship. The song is a perfect representation of R&B music in the 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't change your hand for me
I don't want you to change anything about yourself to please me
Not if you really care
If you truly care for me, you don't need to change who you are
I'll always think of you
You'll always be on my mind
Inside of my private thoughts
You're the subject of my secret thoughts
I can imagine you
I can picture you in my mind
Touching my private parts
Engaging in sexual activity with me
With just the thought of you
Merely thinking of you
I can't help but hold myself
I'm so turned on that I can't help touching myself
That's why I want you so bad
My desire for you is so strong because of how you make me feel
Just one night of
I only need one night of
Moonlight, with you there beside me
Spending a romantic night outside with you next to me
All night, doin' it again and again
Engaging in sexual activity repeatedly throughout the night
You know I want you so bad
I'm completely infatuated with you
Baby, baby, baby
Affectionate expression
Ooh, I get so high
Thinking about you makes me feel euphoric
When I'm around you baby
Being in your presence
I can touch the sky
I feel like I can accomplish anything with you in my life
You make my temperature rise
You arouse me sexually
You're makin' me high
You're the reason for my euphoria
Can't get my mind off you
I can't stop thinking about you
I think I might be obsessed
My thoughts and feelings for you are becoming all-consuming
The very thought of you
Mere thoughts of you
Makes me want to get undressed
You make me want to engage in sexual activity with you
I wanna be with you
I want to have a relationship with you
In spite of what my heart says
Despite any reservations I may have
All I want is
My only desire is
Moonlight, with me there inside you
Being intimate with you outside under the moonlight
I guess I want you so bad
I'm not entirely sure why I'm so drawn to you, but I am
I want to feel my heart and soul inside of you
I want to feel a deep emotional and physical connection with you
Let's make a deal, I'll roll you, lick
Suggesting engaging in drug use together
And we can go flying into ecstasy
We can experience intense pleasure and euphoria together
Oh darlin' you and me, light my fire, blow my flame
We have intense chemistry and passion for each other
Baby let me take you away, take you away
I want to take you on a romantic or sexual adventure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TONI BRAXTON, KENNETH EDMONDS, BRYCE WILSON
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