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.
come as you are
Wild Orchid Lyrics
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You need no alibi
Show your emotions, give me a sign
Let me know that you're mine
Be my lover, be my best friend
Oh baby, save me when I fade
And I will always love you
If you...
Come as you are
Don't change a thing
Here is my heart
Just walk right in
Come as you are
Don't tell me lies
And I'll be yours
'Til do us part
There is a heaven
It's in your eyes
Where I have no disguise
Please don't mislead me
Rescue my pride
Show me you're really mine
I want you for me, no questions asked
Don't need to know 'bout your past
'Cause I will always love you
I promise I'll be true to you
If you...
The lyrics to Wild Orchid's song "Come As You Are" speak to the desire for honest and unconditional love. The singer is asking for their partner to be a safe haven for their emotions, to show them that they are loved, and to be both a lover and best friend. They promise to be true in return and not to judge or question the past. The chorus emphasizes the need for authenticity, asking the partner to come as they are, not change anything or tell lies, and let the singer love them wholly.
The verse "There is a heaven, it's in your eyes, where I have no disguise" is particularly moving in its imagery. The idea of finding heaven in the eyes of a loved one is a common one, but the lack of disguise implies that this love is truly accepting and free from judgment. The line "Please don't mislead me, rescue my pride, show me you're really mine" speaks to the vulnerability and insecurity that can come with opening oneself up to love, and the need for reassurance and validation from a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Shelter my feelings, stand by my side
I need someone to be with me through thick and thin, to protect me from any emotional turmoil.
You need no alibi
You don't have to make up excuses or pretend to be someone you're not around me.
Show your emotions, give me a sign
I want you to be honest with me and express how you feel, even if it's difficult for you to do so.
Let me know that you're mine
I need to feel a sense of ownership over you, to know that you belong to me and no one else.
Be my lover, be my best friend
I'm looking for someone who can fulfill both romantic and platonic needs in my life.
Oh baby, save me when I fade
I want someone who can support me when I'm feeling lost or overwhelmed, and help me find my way back to myself.
And I will always love you
I promise that I will never stop loving you.
I promise I'll be true to you
I will always be honest and faithful to you.
If you...Come as you are
Just be yourself, there's no need to put up a front or pretend to be someone you're not.
Don't change a thing
I accept you for who you are, flaws and all.
Here is my heart
I'm offering up my heart to you, hoping that you'll take care of it.
Just walk right in
Come into my life, and let's build a future together.
Don't tell me lies
I need you to be honest with me, even if the truth hurts.
And I'll be yours
If you can be honest and true to me, I will be yours forever.
'Til do us part
I'm in this for the long haul, and I want to be with you until death do us part.
There is a heaven
Being with you feels like heaven, like all my dreams have come true.
It's in your eyes
I see the love and happiness that you bring me reflected in your eyes.
Where I have no disguise
With you, I can be completely myself, without having to put up a front or hide my true feelings.
Please don't mislead me
I need to trust that you're telling me the truth, and not leading me on.
Rescue my pride
Help me feel confident and proud of who I am, even when I'm feeling low.
Show me you're really mine
I need reassurance that you're committed to me, and that our relationship is real.
I want you for me, no questions asked
I want to be with you, and I don't need any explanations or justifications as to why.
Don't need to know 'bout your past
Your past doesn't matter to me, I'm only interested in our present and future together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUDITH VOLZ, RUDY AMADO PEREZ
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