The group began in the late '80s after they won a televised talent contest that later drew interest from record labels. Troop, consisting of childhood friends Steve Russell, Allen McNeil, John Harreld, Rodney Benford, and Reggie Warren, signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut single Mamacita from their self titled album in 1988. "Mamacita" reached #2 on the Billboard's R&B Charts.
After the release of their debut album, Troop released Attitude, which included songs such as Spread My Wings and All I Do is Think of You (a Jackson 5 cover), which were both #1 on the Billboard R&B charts and remained in the top 10 on the charts for several weeks. Attitude was certified platinum in 1990, afterward, Troop released their third album Deepa in 1992 from which the single Sweet November made #1 on the Billboard's R&B charts. The group followed up with two more albums A Lil' Sumpin' Sumpin' (1994) and Mayday (1998), both of which were re-released in 2005.
After releasing "Mayday" in 1998, Troop took a hiatus as individual members worked behind the scenes on various writing and producing projects, collaborations, and other business endeavors.
In 2004, Troop returned and began touring the United States and finishing up their sixth album. Since returning, Troop has headlined a number of shows and also shared the stage with artists they toured with in the past such as Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Silk, Mario, and Jon B..
Troop has also been showcased on The Late Show with David Letterman, Soul Train, The Arsenio Hall Show, Showtime at the Apollo, and appeared in the feature film New Jack City singing a cappella. Additionally, the group appeared on the New Jack City soundtrack with Queen Latifah and Levert, in a medley featuring cover versions of The O'Jays' For the Love of Money and Stevie Wonder's Living For The City.
In October 2006, Troop contacted the Internet Radio Station (The Mixx) and have worked together to make The Mixx the radio home of Troop. Steve Russell dubs the singing voices of several minor characters (among them doo-wop singer Little Albert and the five brothers who make up the Jackson 5 pastiche "The Campbell Connection") in the 2006 film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls.
Reprise
Troop Lyrics
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To ease the pain of having no one
In my life
And I'm tired of being undercover
It's time to Navigate my feelings tonight
The sky is calm
The stars are bright.
I'll relax my mind
And be at ease.
And let this journey
Set me free
Set me free
I've oftened wondered how'd I I'll Spread my wings
And fly away (away)
To a place.. that I long for.
And my heart will be the pathway
I'm searching for a love
That 's ever more
Managed.
Always searching, but, not finding a true heart
What does it take to find me a lover
I'm hoping that I don't' have to fly
To far
Cause the sky is calm
The stars are bright
And what's better than
To be in flight
I'll relax my mind and be at ease.
And let this journey set me free
Set me free
I'll Spread my wings
And fly away
To a place that I long for.
And my heart will be the pathway
I'm searching for a love
That's ever more
The lyrics to Troop's song Reprise talk about the pain of being alone and not finding true love. The singer speaks about imagining the faces of many lovers to ease the loneliness in his life. He is tired of being undercover and wants to navigate his feelings tonight. The sky is calm, and the stars are bright, so what could be better than to be in flight? The singer plans to relax his mind and let the journey set him free.
He has often wondered how he would spread his wings and fly away to a place that he longs for. His heart will be the pathway in the search for a love that is ever more managed. The singer is always searching but not finding a true heart. He hopes that he does not have to fly too far to find that love. The sky is still calm, and the stars are still bright, so what could be better than to be in flight? He plans to relax his mind and let the journey set him free.
Line by Line Meaning
I've imagined faces of many lovers
To cope with the pain of loneliness, I've conjured up images of countless hypothetical partners.
To ease the pain of having no one
I employ these fantasies to ameliorate the burden of not having a real-life companion.
In my life
I find myself in a state of isolation and yearn for someone to share my experiences with.
And I'm tired of being undercover
I'm weary of hiding my true emotions and intentions.
It's time to Navigate my feelings tonight
I must begin to intentionally steer my emotions.
The sky is calm
The atmosphere is tranquil and serene.
The stars are bright.
The luminous constellations are particularly vibrant tonight.
What's better than to be in flight..
What could be more exhilarating than soaring through the air?
I'll relax my mind
I will calm my thoughts and put myself at ease.
And be at ease.
I will cultivate a state of tranquility within myself.
And let this journey
I will permit this experience to take me on a journey of self-discovery.
Set me free
I hope this experience will offer me a sense of liberation and relief.
I've oftened wondered how'd I I'll Spread my wings
I've frequently contemplated the metaphorical act of unfurling my wings and discovering new possibilities.
And fly away (away)
I envision taking flight and literally escaping my current circumstances.
To a place.. that I long for.
I aspire to find myself in a particular location that I've longed for.
And my heart will be the pathway
My emotions will guide me towards this intended destination.
I'm searching for a love
I'm in pursuit of a romantic partner that can fulfill my emotional desires.
That 's ever more Managed.
I hope this person is well-equipped to handle the ups and downs of a committed relationship.
Always searching, but, not finding a true heart
I perpetually endeavor to find an authentic, wholehearted connection, but struggle to attain it.
What does it take to find me a lover
What prerequisites must I meet in order to discover a suitable partner?
I'm hoping that I don't' have to fly
Ideally, I wouldn't need to physically travel to discover the love I seek.
To far
I don't want this journey to take me too far from what I know and love.
Set me free
I long to feel liberated from the limitations of my singular existence.
I'll Spread my wings
I'll emerge from my comfort zone and explore new possibilities.
And fly away
I will be unfettered by any obligations or restrictions.
To a place that I long for.
I will ultimately end up in a destination that resonates deeply with me.
And my heart will be the pathway
My innermost feelings and instincts will guide me towards this place of fulfillment.
I'm searching for a love
I'm endlessly questing for an authentic and fulfilling romantic connection.
That's ever more
A connection that grows stronger every day and remains steadfast despite life's challenges.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, MICHAEL LOVESMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MindTrickedX24
I love this version - still gives me chills. Thanks for posting it.
بريتاني
I love this song 💗 reminds me of a place I’ve never been . & there voices are so beautiful !!! Thank you for posting this 💐💐💐💐💐💐
Emmitt Brazille Sr.
That bass line is hypnotic...!
TheStrawbeery
I remember listening to this version i'll just look into the ceiling staring off into space love this version great post.
Richard Williams
BEAUTIFUL SONG
Emmitt Brazille Sr.
Chuckii Booker is the man on that production!!
thee one
Thanks for posting this.
John Harreld
One Love Fam...