Wild Orchid were a U.S. musical group featuring the artists Stacy Ann "Ferg… Read Full Bio ↴Wild Orchid were a U.S. musical group featuring the artists Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (later of the Black Eyed Peas), Stefanie Ridel, and Renee Sandstrom. Two of them had previously worked in the influential children's show 'Kids Incorporated'. Operating from 1991 to 2004, the pop music project Wild Orchid began while the girls were in their mid-teens.

Songwriter Bobby Sandstrom helped them write and record demos. The group eventually signed a music publishing deal with Sony's RCA Record. After several years of work, they finally could make a major release.

In the fall of 1996, Wild Orchid released their self-titled debut album Wild Orchid. The largely self-written album sold nearly a million units worldwide and included the singles "Talk To Me" (which was included in the hit movie Fools Rush In), "At Night I Pray," and "Supernatural." The album received two Billboard Award nominations for "Talk To Me," two Lady Of Soul/Soul Train Award nominations - one for Album of The Year by A Group, Band or Duo and one for Best Music Video for "Talk To Me," and an American Music Award nomination for Favorite R&B/Soul New Artist.

In late 1997, the group toured with 98 Degrees and *NSync, and in the summer of 1998 the trio released their second album, Oxygen which included the single "Be Mine."

Wild Orchid also hosted the ABC Family Channel's Saturday morning show "Great Pretenders," which featured chart hits lip-synched by everyday kids, while competing for prizes. They also went on a 52-city tour with Cher and Cyndi Lauper.

In 2001, the group released "Stuttering (Don't Say)," which reached the Top 40 chart, and had a concert special on Much Music, on July 29, 2001. Stacy parted ways with Renee and Stefanie shortly after in September 2001, leaving Wild Orchid to continue on as a duo. Stacy joined the Hip-Hop group Black Eyed Peas in 2003 under the stage name Fergie. Wild Orchid's third studio album as a trio, Fire, was never released, although a song off the album called "It's All Your Fault" was featured in the 2001 film What Women Want.

In 2004, Wild Orchid, consisting of Renee and Stefanie, released their fourth studio album "Hypnotic". Unfortunately, it failed to make the Billboard charts. Since then, Renee has been doing work as a session singer and Stefanie is now a member of the House/Techno duo, 5th Element.

All the Way
Wild Orchid Lyrics

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Can't ya see, you and me
We belong together
I can read it in your eyes
Ooh, ooh baby (baby)
It's Friday night, I'm all alone
You should hurry over
I might let you come inside
And make me go...

Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way

Candelight, feelin' right
Got my music playin'
Now I'm gettin' in the mood (ooh, ooh, baby)
(Gettin in the mood, yay)
I got my hand, on the side
Imagining your fingers
Doin' what they like to do
They make me go

Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
(with you, ooh yeah)

Everytime I look at you
I think that I'm in love
And everyday that passes by
You're all I'm thinking of
When I'm lying next to you
I look into your eyes
So glad you're in my life
(ya make me go)

Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way

Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way

Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day
Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way
Ooh, ah, oh
Make me say la-de-da-de-day

Make me feel my-my-my
I wanna go all the way, all the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wild Orchid's song "All The Way" express the desire and longing of someone who wants to be with their partner intimately. The opening lines "Can't you see, you and me / We belong together / I can read it in your eyes" suggest that there is a strong bond between the two of them and that they should be together. This is further emphasized by the repeated chorus of "Make me feel my-my-my / I wanna go all the way, all the way" which emphasizes the physical and emotional connection they share.

The song proceeds to describe a scenario where the singer is alone at home imagining her partner's touch and wanting them to come over. The lyrics "I got my hand, on the side / Imagining your fingers / Doin' what they like to do / They make me go" suggest that she is touching herself and imagining her partner's touch. The emphasis on the physical acts they will share is further emphasized by the repetition of "Make me say la-de-da-de-day" which includes the light-hearted and playful sound of carefree sex.

The final verse of the song adds an emotional component to their relationship. The lyrics "Every time I look at you / I think that I'm in love / And every day that passes by / You're all I'm thinking of / When I'm lying next to you / I look into your eyes / So glad you're in my life" express the singer's deep feelings, and they make it clear that this is more than just a casual encounter, but a true relationship built on love and affection.

Overall, "All The Way" is a sensual and sexual song that expresses the desire and longing of two people who belong together.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't ya see, you and me We belong together I can read it in your eyes Ooh, ooh baby (baby)
The singer believes that they and their crush are meant to be together and that it is evident from the way they look at each other.

It's Friday night, I'm all alone You should hurry over I might let you come inside And make me go...
The singer is alone on Friday night and wants their crush to come over for some intimate time together.

Candelight, feelin' right Got my music playin' Now I'm gettin' in the mood (ooh, ooh, baby) (Gettin in the mood, yay)
The singer is setting the mood for their romantic encounter with candles and music and is getting excited about being with their crush.

I got my hand, on the side Imagining your fingers Doin' what they like to do They make me go
The singer is fantasizing about their crush's touch and is excited about the pleasure it would bring.

Everytime I look at you I think that I'm in love And everyday that passes by You're all I'm thinking of When I'm lying next to you I look into your eyes So glad you're in my life (ya make me go)
The singer is deeply in love with their crush and can't stop thinking about them. They feel grateful to have their crush in their life.

Ooh, ah, oh Make me say la-de-da-de-day Make me feel my-my-my I wanna go all the way, all the way
The singer wants their crush to pleasure them to the point where they can't help but moan and scream in pleasure. They want to go all the way physically.

Ooh, ah, oh Make me say la-de-da-de-day Make me feel my-my-my I wanna go all the way, all the way (with you, ooh yeah)
The singer wants to go all the way with their crush and experience the pleasure together.

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