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.
Still A Man
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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Since the last time that you walked away, honey
See me and the kids are left here disappointed
We don't have nothin' to do
But wonder where you're headed, baby
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
No, I don't want to just be complainin'
About what me and you talked about many times before
Now I'm not too bad about it, I'm not even mad about you
But if you want me too come back to you, I will
You know I'm still a man, baby, sugar
Somebody who loves you so much
It hurts you to hurt them so bad?
(See, I'm still a man, sugar)
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
I'm still a man, sugar
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
(You gotta know that I love you so much, baby)
Come here, have you ever loved somebody?
Tell me, have you ever loved somebody
(Somebody who)
Somebody who stays out all night, never calls home
Leaves you all alone? Still a man
Now I don't wanna be just complainin', no no
You see, I ain't gonna never, never, never, never, never, never
Treat you less than a woman, honey
But if you wanna take a chance on lettin' me leave you behind
You must be crazy if you let me walk out that door
You know I'm still a man, baby
Somebody who loves you so much
It hurts you to hurt them so bad?
('Coz you see, I'm still a man, honey)
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
You see, I'm still a man, honey
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
(Yeah, believe it, I'm still a man, honey)
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
I'm still a man
You must know that I'm still a man, baby
(I'm still a man)
You know, I know we can put us together
(I'm still a man)
Surely you know that I don't want nobody else but you, baby
(I'm still a man)
And I'm still a man, baby
And I'm always gonna be by your side
I'm still a man
Have you ever loved somebody?
So cold, so cold, so cold
(I'm still a man)
Have you ever loved somebody?
Somebody who, somebody who wants to treat you right, sugar
I'm still a man
Have you ever loved somebody
(Somebody, somebody who)
Somebody you wanna wake up in the morning
And just kiss him on the forehead?
Have you ever loved somebody?
(Have you ever loved somebody?)
Have you ever loved somebody?
Have you ever loved somebody?
In Tony Toni Toné's song Still A Man, the singer is speaking directly to his partner who has previously walked away from him and left him with their children. He explains that he and the children have been left disappointed and wondering where she has gone. He asks if she has ever loved someone who loves her so much that it hurts them to hurt her. He also insists that he is still a man and he wants to be by her side, but he won't tolerate being treated as less than a man. He also wants to know if she has ever kissed someone on the forehead in the morning and loved them so much.
Overall, the singer is trying to communicate to his partner that he loves her deeply, but he won't tolerate being mistreated. He wants to be respected as a man and a partner, and he wants to be by her side. The song is a poignant reminder that love can be painful but also incredibly rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
Now looking here, I'm still standin'
Despite all the challenges and difficulties, I am still here and have not given up.
Since the last time that you walked away, honey
After you left me last time, I have been struggling to pick myself up and move on.
See me and the kids are left here disappointed
You leaving has not only affected me but also our children who are left feeling let down and hurt.
We don't have nothin' to do
Our lives have become dull and uneventful since you left.
But wonder where you're headed, baby
We are left with no idea of where you are and what you are doing, which is both frustrating and worrisome.
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
Have you ever been in a situation where you love someone deeply, but it pains you to cause them any hurt or disappointment?
Now I'm not too bad about it, I'm not even mad about you
Although I am still hurt by what you did, I am not angry with you anymore.
But if you want me too come back to you, I will
If you want us to work things out and get back together, I am open to the idea and willing to try.
You know I'm still a man, baby, sugar
Despite everything, I am still a person with feelings, emotions and a desire to be loved and understood.
Have you ever loved somebody
Who loves you so much it hurts you to hurt them so bad?
Have you ever been in a situation where you love someone deeply, but it pains you to cause them any hurt or disappointment?
(See, I'm still a man, sugar)
I want you to see me as more than just someone who has been hurt and is vulnerable but also as someone who is still capable of standing on his own two feet and being strong.
Come here, have you ever loved somebody?
Can you relate to what I am going through and what I am feeling right now?
Tell me, have you ever loved somebody
(Somebody who)
Somebody who stays out all night, never calls home
Leaves you all alone? Still a man
Have you ever loved someone who has betrayed your trust and hurt you deeply but despite everything you still recognize that they are human and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect?
You see, I ain't gonna never, never, never, never, never, never
Treat you less than a woman, honey
No matter what happens, I will never disrespect or belittle you as a woman or as a human being.
But if you wanna take a chance on lettin' me leave you behind
You must be crazy if you let me walk out that door
If you decide to let me go and end our relationship, you may regret it as I am committing to being a better partner and working towards building a stronger connection with you.
Somebody who loves you so much
It hurts you to hurt them so bad?
Can you relate to what I am feeling right now and understand the depth of my love and attachment to you?
('Coz you see, I'm still a man, honey)
I want to emphasize again that despite my vulnerabilities and weaknesses, I am still a person worthy of love, affection, and respect.
(Yeah, believe it, I'm still a man, honey)
This is not just an empty statement or an attempt to manipulate you. I genuinely believe that I am still a person worthy of your love and forgiveness.
Surely you know that I don't want nobody else but you, baby
I want to make it crystal clear that my heart only desires you and that no one else can take your place in my life.
And I'm always gonna be by your side
I'm still a man
No matter what happens, I will always be there for you and support you because that's what a man, a partner, and a friend should do.
(Somebody who, somebody who wants to treat you right, sugar)
I want to assure you that I have truly changed and that I am committed to treating you with the love, respect, and care that you deserve.
Have you ever loved somebody
(Somebody, somebody who)
Somebody you wanna wake up in the morning
And just kiss him on the forehead?
Have you ever been in love with someone so deeply that just the thought of being with them makes every moment worth living for? That's what you are to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ
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