The Scott sisters' father, Rev. Randolf Scott, was part of the 1970s R&B group Scott Three. The sisters sang at church throughout their childhoods while being trained by their father. In 1990, they met the other two members, Burruss and Cottle, in College Park, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.
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Music career
They first sang at Jermaine Dupri's birthday party in 1991 and later signed to his label, So So Def Recordings. They released their debut album, Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha, in October of 1993. The album featured their debut single, "Just Kickin' It", which reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, along with the other singles "Tonight", "Understanding", and "Love On My Mind".
Xscape's sophomore album, Off the Hook, was released in July of 1995. It featured the #1 hit "Who Can I Run To" (a cover of the song originally recorded by The Jones Girls) along with singles "Feels So Good", "Can't Hang", and "Do You Want To". During the next few years, they collaborated with different artists such as female rapper MC Lyte on the song "Keep On Keepin' On" and pop/R&B singer Mariah Carey on the Mr. Dupri Mix of her #1 song, "Always Be My Baby", which also featured rapper Da Brat.
They released their third album, Traces of My Lipstick, in May of 1998. It featured the singles "The Arms Of The One Who Loves You", "My Little Secret", "Am I Dreamin'", and "Softest Place on Earth". After the release of this album, the group parted ways.
Then after a five year hiatus Xscape returned to the radio airwaves. With three platinum albums and a slew of top 40 singles under their belt, the sultry R&B quartet, Xscape, is ready to release yet another spicy, seductive album, currently entitled Unchained. Sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott have reunited with Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and have added a new member, Keisha Miles, to round out their signature sound.
Xscape has been busy booking live performances across the nation following the growing success of “What’s Up”, the first single off the new album. The group recently opened for Alicia Keys in Houston and just performed on 100.3 The Beat’s 15th Anniversary Birthday Bash at the Universal Amphitheater.
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In the rain
Xscape Lyrics
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[Verse One (Tiny):]
I want to go outside, in the rain,
Oh, I said I want to, I want to go outside, in the rain.
Cause I, I think I'm gonna cry,
Cause I, I don't want you to see me cry,
No, no, no, no.
It may sound crazy, but I want to,
I want to go outside, yes I do, in the rain.
Hear me out,
Hey, hey, hey.
[Verse Two (Kandi):]
Once the rain starts falling on my face,
Then you won't to see, a single trace.
Right now I think I'm cryin',
Because of you I'm dying.
Don't want you to see me cry,
Let me go, let me go, let me go.
I just want to go outside, in the rain,
Oh, baby, oh I just want to,
Oh, don't want you to see me this way,
In the rain,
Oh, that's why, I've gotta go.
[Verse Three (Tiny):]
Once the sun comes out,
And the rain is gone away,
I know I'm gonna see a better day.
Right now, I think I'm dyin',
Because of you, I'm cryin',
Don't want you to see me cry,
Let me go, let me go, let me go.
Hey hey hey hey.
In the rain,
I want to go, I want to go, I want to go,
(May sound crazy, may sound crazy).
I want to go outside, go outside, go outside, in the rain,
(Oh I just want to go),
I've gotta go outside, yeah,
I've just gotta hide the tears,
In the rain.
I don't want you to know,
(May sound crazy, may sound crazy)
Oh, yeah.
I want to go outside, go outside, go outside, in the rain,
Can't let you see me like this,
No baby, I don't want you to know,
I don't want you to know, that I'm cryin,
Crying, over you.
In the rain,
I don't want you to know,
(May sound crazy, my sound crazy)
Can't let you see me, I can't let you see me cryin',
I want to go outside, go outside, go outside, in the rain.
No no, no no, oh, yeah,
I gotta go, yeah,
I've gotta go,
I, I, I, I've gotta go, outside,
In the rain.
Baby, you wouldn't understand if I told you.
The song "In The Rain" by Xscape is about heartache and the need to hide one's tears. The lyrics describe a desire to escape the pain caused by a love gone wrong. The singer wants to go outside in the rain, perhaps to mask her tears, so that her lover won't see her crying. She feels that she needs to hide her emotions, even though she may seem crazy for wanting to stand in the rain.
The song is divided into three distinct verses, with each member of the group taking a turn singing. The first verse, sung by Tiny, sets the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the need for the singer to be alone in the rain. The second verse, sung by Kandi, is more emotional and conveys the sense of despair and heartbreak that the singer feels. The third verse brings a sense of hope, as the singer realizes that the rain will eventually stop and that they will see a better day.
Overall, "In The Rain" is a powerful song that captures the universal feeling of heartache and the need to hide it from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to go outside, in the rain,
I want to be alone in the rain to hide my tears and emotions.
Oh, I said I want to, I want to go outside, in the rain.
I am determined to go outside and feel the rain.
Cause I, I think I'm gonna cry,
I am feeling emotional and close to tears.
Cause I, I don't want you to see me cry,
I don't want anyone to witness my emotional vulnerability.
I want to go outside, oh I want to go, in the rain,
I crave the release and catharsis that the rain may bring.
Hear me out,
Please listen to me and understand my need to be alone.
Once the rain starts falling on my face,
The rain will provide a mask for my tears.
Then you won't to see, a single trace.
I won't let anyone see any proof of my emotional state.
Right now I think I'm cryin',
I may be currently shedding tears.
Because of you I'm dying.
I am feeling intense pain due to you.
Don't want you to see me cry,
I am afraid of showing vulnerability to anyone, especially you.
Let me go, let me go, let me go.
Please give me space and let me be alone.
In the rain,
I crave the emotional release that comes with the rain.
Once the sun comes out,
I hope that with time, my emotional state will improve.
And the rain is gone away,
I hope the rain will have washed away my negative emotions.
I know I'm gonna see a better day.
I trust that eventually, things will get better.
In the rain,
The rain represents an emotional outlet for me.
I just want to go outside, in the rain,
I yearn for the solitude that comes with being in the rain.
Oh, don't want you to see me this way,
I am afraid of exposing my emotional state to others.
That's why, I've gotta go.
I must leave and be alone for my emotional health.
Can't let you see me like this,
I can't bear the thought of someone witnessing my vulnerability.
No baby, I don't want you to know,
I am afraid of opening up and showing my emotional state to anyone.
I want to go outside, go outside, go outside, in the rain.
Being alone in the rain will help me process my emotions.
I've gotta go, yeah,
It is imperative for my well-being that I be alone.
I don't want you to know,
I am scared of exposing my true emotional state to anyone.
Can't let you see me, I can't let you see me cryin',
I am afraid of being vulnerable and showing my emotional state to others.
No no, no no, oh, yeah,
I must be alone to process my emotions without anyone around.
Baby, you wouldn't understand if I told you.
I am feeling emotions that are difficult to articulate.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY HESTER
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