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.
Wild Child
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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I know you've been, looking for a real man for a wild child.
Here I am at your door I've been here once before. Take my hand I am your man.
The very first day that I met you, I walked right by all of my sences.
Here I am at your door I've been here once before take my hand I am your man.
If only I can see what God can see, I would have chose you just three months ago. But I guess the good man who stands in me, sees good things come to those who decide to wait.
Now I been watching you, and you been watching me two
and there ain't nothing better when two can see reality.
So look in my eyes baby, bring your lips to mine
and anything your heart needs I'm sure we can truly find.
Well take our time, that is just fine. I'll wait for you, if you want me to.
Take some time to get to kknow you, let me show you that I am your man.
Cos I know you've been looking for a real man for a wild child. I know you've been looking for a real man for a wild child.
Here I am, at your door. I've been here once before, take my hand, I am your man.
Now gonna let your hair hang down, I'll bring you roses too. I'm your man. Baby, let your hair hang down, cos I'll be around, I am your man.
Lose that frown, baby, lose that frown, I'm down - I'm down down down for your man. You know as well as I know, I'm your man, yes you know that you want me too.
Girl I cant deny that I really think that I'm your man.
The lyrics of "Wild Child" by Tony Toni Toné encapsulate the singer's yearning for a woman who is both wild and in search of a "real man". The lyrics create the impression that the woman he is singing about is carefree, adventurous and perhaps somewhat unattainable, since he feels the urge to prove himself as the "real man" she is seeking. The singer feels that he could provide this role for her as he has been watching her for a while and feels like he understands her.
The singer expresses his desire to take their relationship slowly, emphasizing the need to get to know each other better. He is willing to wait for her because he believes that she is worth it, and that he can be her man. Through the lyrics, it is clear that he has a strong attraction to her, both emotionally and physically, and that he believes she feels just as strongly about him. The last stanza of the song sees the singer reassuring the woman that he is committed to being there for her, and that she can feel secure and happy in his love.
"Wild Child" is a nuanced, thoughtful song about love and desire, and the many complexities that can arise in relationships. It is a beautiful portrait of two people coming together, discovering each other and building a lasting bond.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you've been, looking for a real man for a wild child.
I understand that you've been searching for a genuine partner for someone who is free-spirited.
Here I am at your door I've been here once before. Take my hand I am your man.
I am here at your doorstep, ready to be the man you need, and I have been here in the past. Take my hand, and I'll guide you.
The very first day that I met you, I walked right by all of my senses.
The moment I saw you, I couldn't think clearly, and it was as if all my other senses were off.
I knew there was something about you the way you shook my hand I could be your man.
The way you initially greeted me, and the effortless connection between us made me sense that I was the man for you.
If only I can see what God can see, I would have chosen you just three months ago. But, I guess the persistent man who stands in me sees good things come to those who decide to wait.
If only I had knowledge of what the future holds, I would have decided to be with you earlier. Nonetheless, I firmly believe that good things come to those who wait, and after some time, I am still here pursuing you.
Now I am watching you, and you're watching me too. There isn't anything better than when two people can see things in reality.
We are both observing each other, and it’s so real, and nothing feels better than agreeing on what we both see in each other.
So look in my eyes, baby, bring your lips to mine, and anything your heart desires, I'm confident we can find. Well, take our time, and it's just fine. I'll wait for you if that's what you need.
Look into my eyes and let us get lost in each other. You can trust me to provide anything your heart craves, and we can do it at your pace.
Take some time to get to know you, let me show you that I am your man. Cause I know you've been looking for a real man for a wild child.
I need time to learn everything about you, and once we are in sync, you will recognize that I'm the person that you've been searching for.
Now gonna let your hair hang down, I'll bring you roses too. I'm your man. Baby, let your hair hang down, cause I'll be around, I am your man.
Relax and take things off your mind, accept these roses from me. I’m your man, always ready to be there for you.
Lose that frown, baby, lose that frown. I'm down - I'm down down down for your man. You know as well as I know, I'm your man, yes, you know that you want me too. Girl, I can't deny that I really think that I'm your man.
Stop being upset, no need for it. You can rely on me because I am devoted to be your man. You know it as well, and I feel it too. I am the man you want, and I believe that I am that person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB CREWE
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