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.
My Lover
Wild Orchid Lyrics
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You think that I'm so shy, couldn't be more wrong, I'm not Mrs. right...
Boy I'll blow your mind whenever I'm ready, and your only clue will be, when you fall down to your knees.
You say that we're just friends but I know you wanna be my lover, don't you wanna be?
I know you wanna be.
Quit trying to pretend cause I know you wanna be my lover.
I let you feel on me, oh baby, now your talking dirty, oh baby, baby come with me, let's go back to my place,
Boy I'll blow your mind when we get together, I can picture you and me, better than your fantasy.
Boy I let you feel on me and now you're talking dirty, I can picture you and me back at my place...
I am gonna blow your mind when I get good and ready, I can hardly wait to see that look on your face baby.
The lyrics of "My Lover" by Wild Orchid depict a woman who is confident in her sexuality and is using it to seduce a man who she knows wants to be more than just friends with her. She acknowledges that he thinks she is shy, but she proves him wrong by being assertive in her actions. She takes control of the situation by allowing him to feel on her and talking dirty, leading him back to her place. She promises to blow his mind and leave him wanting more, teasing him by saying that the only way he will know when she is ready is when he falls to his knees.
This song is an embodiment of female empowerment and confidence in one's sexuality. The woman in the song is not ashamed of her desires and is not afraid to take control of her situation. She is not waiting to be pursued, but rather ignites the spark herself. The lyrics also highlight the importance of communication in intimate relationships. Instead of playing games, she speaks her mind and is clear about what she wants.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you stare at me, oh baby, it makes me feel sexy, oh baby, and I play along,
When I catch you staring at me, it boosts my confidence and I flirt back with you.
You think that I'm so shy, couldn't be more wrong, I'm not Mrs. right...
You underestimate me and perceive me as a shy girl, but I am not someone who is looking for a long-term commitment.
Boy I'll blow your mind whenever I'm ready, and your only clue will be, when you fall down to your knees.
I have the power to leave you speechless whenever I choose to and you will only realize it when you submit to me in awe.
You say that we're just friends but I know you wanna be my lover, don't you wanna be?
You try to convince me that we are just friends, but I am well aware of your desires to become my lover, wouldn't you like to?
I know you wanna be.
I know that you want to be my lover despite your attempts to hide it.
Quit trying to pretend cause I know you wanna be my lover.
Stop pretending like you don't want me as your lover, I know the truth.
I let you feel on me, oh baby, now your talking dirty, oh baby, baby come with me, let's go back to my place,
I allowed you to touch me intimately, and now you've become more explicit with your words. Come with me and let's take this to my place.
I know you wanna see, that look on my face...
I am aware that you wish to witness the expression on my face when I am aroused.
Boy I'll blow your mind when we get together, I can picture you and me, better than your fantasy.
When we finally engage in intimacy, I will surpass all your expectations, and I can imagine that our experience will be better than what you have pictured in your mind.
Boy I let you feel on me and now you're talking dirty, I can picture you and me back at my place...
After allowing you to touch me, you've become more explicit with your words, and I can envision us returning to my place.
I am gonna blow your mind when I get good and ready, I can hardly wait to see that look on your face baby.
I will leave you amazed when I am fully prepared for us to engage in intimacy, and I eagerly anticipate seeing the expression on your face during that moment.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
martin kavanagh
love itttttttttttttttttttttttt
Rando Media
yeah, they were all the full versions at one time, they probably cut some of it out due to copyrights or sumin
TearisShatteredMoon
do you know where i can find the bands other cd's i just wanna hear them to decide if i want to get them and i cant find them only a song or two
TearisShatteredMoon
thank you for the link for the music i couldnt get more then a second but it says one second but before it says the full time maybe you should contact youtube sounds like their error
Trooper FN2525
The link is down... I really a great copy of the album... = )