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.
I Care
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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And it's just so strange, I've been seeing you everyday now
Well, not actually "seeing" you
But I wish I could be with you
And I know that time waits for no one
And I feel today is a very special day
So today, I think I'll walk over to you and say these words.
Do you think that I can come over?
Or maybe we can meet at the corner store?
Any time of the day is alright,
I believe in love at first sight
I hope we can become the best of friends
I care
I care for you, girl
I care
And I know that I care
You know I care
I care for you, girl
I care
I care
I care
You know I care
I care wooooo
Let's touch and see if this can work out
I feel a movement without a doubt
I can see it in your eyes, you can feel it too
Don't hold back, baby, just let it go
We can take the time and go real slow
Take my hand, that's where our souls will be
I care
I care for you baby
I know that I care
I really care for you
I care
I'll be your friend
And you'll be mine
Ooh you that I care
I care, I care
Remember that first day
I had soo much to say and then so fast.
You went away
But the very next day
You were coming my way
Now here's my chance to tell you how much I know I care
I care
I care for u girl
I care
And I know that I care
You know I care
So much that I wanna tell you
I care
Wooh that I care
I care
We'll be together
I care
Til the end of time
You know I care
I ant to tell you that I
I care
Woooooo
I care
I care
If I had one wish
You know I care
If I had just one wish
I care
My wish is something like this
You would come with me to my summer home
There wouldn't be no sound, no telephone
I care
I'd do anything that you want me to do
I care
And everything will be just for you
I care
I care
You know I care
So much that I want to tell you
I care
Girl I know that I care
I care
I wanna be right next to you
I care
I care.
The lyrics to Tony Toni Toné's "I Care" convey a sense of longing and desire for a special connection with someone. The singer expresses their interest in meeting someone new and their attraction to a certain person they have been seeing every day. The song implies that the singer is taking a chance and hoping for a positive outcome in their pursuit of this person. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to take things slow and build a genuine friendship in order to form a deeper connection.
This song has a smooth and catchy rhythm that captures the essence of the 1990s R&B genre. The lyrics express the emotional complexities of trying to build a relationship from scratch, and the music sets the mood for a romantic evening. The song explores themes of desire, hope, and taking risks, all of which can be universal experiences when it comes to relationships. The smooth and soulful vocals of the artist perfectly convey the sentiment expressed in the lyrics, providing a perfect blend of sound and message.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I think it's time for me to meet a new friend.
I want to start a new relationship with someone.
And it's just so strange, I've been seeing you everyday now
I see you often and I find that strange.
Well, not actually "seeing" you
I mean I notice you but we haven't talked.
But I wish I could be with you
I really want to be close to you.
And I know that time waits for no one
I understand that time moves forward quickly.
And I feel today is a very special day
I have a feeling that today is significant.
So today, I think I'll walk over to you and say these words.
I plan to approach you and speak my mind.
Hey baby, what's your name and number?
I'd like to know more about you and how to contact you.
Do you think that I can come over?
Would you be willing to entertain me at your home?
Or maybe we can meet at the corner store?
Perhaps we can meet up at a nearby store instead.
Any time of the day is alright,
I am flexible with my schedule.
I believe in love at first sight
I think it's possible to fall in love instantly.
I hope we can become the best of friends
I would like us to become close friends.
I care
I have a deep concern for you.
I care for you, girl
I care for you in a romantic way.
Let's touch and see if this can work out
Let's take a physical step and evaluate our compatibility.
I feel a movement without a doubt
I sense a positive energy in our interaction.
I can see it in your eyes, you can feel it too
I notice that you feel it too, as shown in your eyes.
Don't hold back, baby, just let it go
Don't be hesitant, let yourself feel it.
We can take the time and go real slow
We can proceed at a comfortable pace.
Take my hand, that's where our souls will be
Let's hold hands and connect on a deeper level.
Remember that first day
I recall our initial interaction.
I had soo much to say and then so fast.
I had many thoughts and expressed them quickly.
You went away
You left abruptly.
But the very next day
The following day after that.
You were coming my way
You became closer to me.
So here's my chance to tell you how much I know I care
This is my opportunity to express my deep affection for you.
If I had one wish
If I could have one desire granted.
My wish is something like this
This is what I desire.
You would come with me to my summer home
I want to spend time with you at my vacation home.
There wouldn't be no sound, no telephone
I want a quiet, private time with just us.
I'd do anything that you want me to do
I'm willing to fulfill your desires.
And everything will be just for you
I want to make everything about you.
We'll be together
We will be together in a relationship.
Til the end of time
Forever, without end.
I wanna be right next to you
I want to be very close to you.
I care.
I truly care and have feelings for you.
Writer(s): TIM CHRISTIAN RILEY, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Contributed by Lila H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.