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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One Of Those Love Songs
Xscape Lyrics
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That always brings me closer to you
Our own symphony, just for you and me
And I hope they play it real soon
Everytime I wish that we were dancing slow
That's when I hear our song on the radio, I know
This is one of those love songs
Makes me want to be with you wherever you are tonight
And whoever's listening just hold your lover tight
?Cause this is one of those love songs
One of those love songs
As the days turned into years we had our share of tears
But they never seem to last long
Cause the sadness disappears
Everytime I hear our favorite love song
Now the candles burn as I lay here in my bed
As the melody keeps playin' over and over in my head
This is one of those love songs
That you hear in the middle of the night
Makes me want to be with you wherever you are tonight
And whoever's listening just hold you lover tight
?Cause this is one of those love songs
That you never want to end
And you hope the DJ plays again
And again
This is one of those love songs
That you hear in the middle of the night
Makes me want to be with you wherever you are tonight
And whoever's listening just hold your lover tight
?Cause this is one of those love songs
One of those love songs
The lyrics to Xscape's song One Of Those Love Songs describe the power of music in a relationship. The singer of the song reminisces about a time when they were apart from their lover, but despite that distance, there was a melody that brought them closer together. This melody is described as their "own symphony, just for you and me," emphasizing the personal and intimate nature of their relationship. The singer also wishes for them to dance slowly to this song, and when it finally plays on the radio, they know it's a sign that they should be together.
As the years go by, the couple experiences some sadness, but their favorite love song always manages to lift their spirits. In fact, the singer describes how the melody keeps playing over and over in their head, as they lay in bed with candles burning. The lyrics suggest that this love song is so powerful, it creates a sense of timelessness and continuity, as the singer hopes the DJ plays it again and again.
Overall, the lyrics to One Of Those Love Songs are a tribute to the beauty and significance of music in a romantic relationship. The melody serves as a constant reminder of the couple's love for each other, and it brings them together, even when they're apart.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're far from me there's a melody
Distance between us is overpowered by a beautiful melody that constantly draws me closer to you.
That always brings me closer to you
The melody has a magical quality about it that effortlessly pulls me closer to you.
Our own symphony, just for you and me
The melody is our own beautiful symphony meant for just the two of us.
And I hope they play it real soon
I am eagerly waiting to hear our symphony being played again.
Everytime I wish that we were dancing slow
Whenever I imagine us slow dancing together, lost in each other's embrace.
That's when I hear our song on the radio, I know
Suddenly, our symphony plays on the radio, reaffirming my love for you.
This is one of those love songs
This melody is one of those special love songs that deeply move the heart.
That you hear in the middle of the night
The timing of these love songs always seems to be in the middle of the night when hearts are most vulnerable.
Makes me want to be with you wherever you are tonight
Hearing this love song makes me yearn to be with you, no matter where you are.
And whoever's listening just hold your lover tight
For anyone else who happens to be listening, I urge them to hold their lover tightly and cherish the moment.
?Cause this is one of those love songs
That's why this melody is such a special one, it evokes deep emotions and feelings of love.
As the days turned into years we had our share of tears
As time passed, we experienced our own share of tears and heartache.
But they never seem to last long
However, those moments of sadness never seem to last long when we have each other's love.
Cause the sadness disappears
Our love for each other always helps us overcome the sadness we face.
Everytime I hear our favorite love song
Whenever our special melody plays, it reminds me of our deep love and the happy moments we share.
Now the candles burn as I lay here in my bed
As I lay in bed, the only source of light comes from the candles burning, creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere.
As the melody keeps playin' over and over in my head
My mind keeps playing our symphony on repeat, filling me with feelings of happiness and love.
That you never want to end
Our special melody is one that we wish could continue playing forever.
And you hope the DJ plays again
We hope that the DJ sees the magic in this special love song and plays it again for us to enjoy.
And again
And again, and again, as we continue to revel in the beauty of our love and our symphony.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SETH A SWIRSKY, WARRYN CAMPBELL
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