History
Their first album was released in 1988 and was titled Who?. The album went gold and had several hit singles. The first of these, "Little Walter", went to #1 on the R&B charts. While none of the singles went gold, the next three singles, "Born Not To Know", "For The Love Of You" and "Baby Doll" were all Top 10 R&B singles.
Firmly establishing themselves, the group's second album The Revival was released in 1990 and reached platinum status. The album spawned several #1 R&B hits with "It Never Rains", "Feels Good", and "Whatever You Want", all topping the R&B charts. "Feels Good" was the group's first single to breach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 and managed to go gold.
Furthering the group's success, they released their best selling album to date, Sons Of Soul, in 1993. The album went double platinum and had hit singles: "If I Had No Loot" which hit #7 on the Hot 100, "Anniversary" which reached #10 on the Hot 100, and "(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow" which reached #4 on the R&B charts.
In 1996, the group released their last album to date, House of Music. The album lacked the strong singles of earlier entries, only getting "Thinking Of You" into the top 10 on the R&B charts but the album still managed to go platinum.
Raphael Saadiq released his first solo effort, the Top 20 Billboard hit "Ask of You" from the Higher Learning soundtrack, in 1995. Around the same time, Saadiq became a much-sought-after R&B producer, scoring hits for D'Angelo, Total, The Roots and others. Later in the 2000s, he started a solo career, releasing two albums, Instant Vintage (2002) and Ray Ray (2004).
In 2003, most members of Tony! Toni! Toné! except for Saadiq were invited by Alicia Keys to guest on her album The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song that resulted from that session was called "Diary", and when it was released as a single in the fall of 2004, it gave them their first Top 10 US hit in eleven years. In 2005, Dwayne Wiggins became the band leader for the Weekends at the D.L. television show hosted by comedian D. L. Hughley, which airs on the Comedy Central cable network.
In 2006, the group reunited for the New Jack Reunion Tour, running throughout the U.S.
Annie May
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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It feels good yeah / It feels good
Oh it feels good / It feels good / sure feels good to me
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let me hear you sing
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let us take you away
Moments that we share / special times alone
And you know it feels good
To know that you′re there by my side / It feels good
To know that you're there for me / It feels good
To know that you'll always be around / It feels good
To know that you′ll love me for me
You′re rhythm sure feels good to me
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let me hear you sing
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let us take you away
Last night was so fun / Loving one on one, aaah
I was holding you so tight that I might make you my wife
'Cause you know
It feels good / To know that you really care
It feels good / To know that I can relax when I′m with you
It feels good / To know that I can be by you're side
It feels good / Heaven your wild / Go rhythm
It sure feels good to me / You know that I love you, yeah
You know that I want you / It feels good
The Tony Toni Toné's song "Annie May" is a love song celebrating the moments shared between two people in a relationship. The song speaks to the power of music in bringing people together as the chorus says "If the rhythm feels good to you baby, let me hear you sing. If the rhythm feels good to you baby, let us take you away". The song talks about how wonderful it is to be with someone who loves and cares for you and how it feels good to know that they will always be by your side.
The lyrics are passionate and evoke a sense of romance, especially when the singer talks about holding his lover so tight that he might make her his wife. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of the rhythm and how it is a unifying force for the couple. The song's title, "Annie May", could potentially be a reference to a specific person or a name that fits the song's rhyme scheme.
Overall, "Annie May" is a joyful and upbeat love song that celebrates the feeling of being in love and the power of music to unite people. The song's memorable chorus highlights the importance of the rhythm and how it connects two people in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Aaahh, aaahh, aaahh
The song starts with a series of vocalizations expressing the artist's emotions
It feels good yeah / It feels good
The artist expresses how good something feels, most likely referring to being with the person they love
Oh it feels good / It feels good / sure feels good to me
The artist continues to express their feelings of goodness and joy, letting the listener know how happy they are
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let me hear you sing
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let us take you away
The artist invites the listener to join them in enjoying life and encourages them to express their emotions
Moments that we share / special times alone
Just don't ever change / cause I'm so into you
And you know it feels good
The artist reflects on the moments they share with their loved one, expressing their deep love and devotion and how good it feels to be with them
To know that you're there by my side / It feels good
To know that you're there for me / It feels good
To know that you'll always be around / It feels good
To know that you'll love me for me
The artist expresses their feelings of security and happiness knowing their partner is always there for them and will love them for who they are
You're rhythm sure feels good to me
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let me hear you sing
If the rhythm feels good to you baby
Let us take you away
The artist continues to express their excitement and desire to share their joy with others and invites them to join in
Last night was so fun / Loving one on one, aaah
I was holding you so tight that I might make you my wife
'Cause you know
The artist reflects on a fun night with their loved one, and expresses their desire to take their relationship to the next level and get married
It feels good / To know that you really care
It feels good / To know that I can relax when I'm with you
It feels good / To know that I can be by your side
It feels good / Heaven your wild / Go rhythm
The artist continues to express their feelings of love, security, and happiness that come with being with their loved one
It sure feels good to me / You know that I love you, yeah
You know that I want you / It feels good
The artist concludes by reaffirming their love for their partner and expressing how good it feels to be in love
Writer(s): Dwayne Wiggins, Tim Christian Riley
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.