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.
[edit]
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.
[edit]
Tonight
Xscape Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
I want you right here next to me
So tell me we can spend some time
So I can hold you softly
In these gentle arms of mine
And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
Beaming down on the midnight hour
I hear the sound of rain
Tonight, tonight, ooh
Tonight, tonight, ooh
So why don't you stay awhile
I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
But you look so good to me
In your satin PJs
So let's make love by candlelight
And listen to the quiet storm
As I kiss you in the places
That make your body warm
I'm holding you
Holding you tight all through the night
Looks like it's gonna rain
Holding you tight all through the night
Tonight
The lyrics to Xscape's song Tonight are about a woman who is inviting her lover to be close to her. She wants to spend some time holding him in her gentle arms and enjoying the moment. The moonlight is shining through her window as she hears the sound of rain, adding to the romantic atmosphere. She wants him to stay awhile so they can make love by candlelight and listen to the quiet storm. She wants to kiss him in the places that make his body warm as they hold each other tight all through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little bit closer and look into my eyes
The singer wants the boy to move closer and look at her, implying that she's interested in him.
If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
Even if it's just for a moment, the singer wants the boy to know that she's interested in him and he shouldn't be surprised by her sudden affection.
I want you right here next to me
The singer expresses her desire to have the boy next to her.
So tell me we can spend some time
The singer wants the boy to confirm that they can spend some time together.
So I can hold you softly
The singer reveals that she wants to hold the boy gently.
In these gentle arms of mine
The singer further emphasizes that she wants to hold the boy in her arms affectionately.
And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
The singer describes the peaceful setting where things are calm.
Shining on my window pane
The moon is shining through the window, creating a serene atmosphere.
Beaming down on the midnight hour
It's midnight and the moon's light adds to the peaceful ambiance.
I hear the sound of rain
The singer hears the sound of rain outside which adds to the senses of peace and calms her down.
So why don't you stay awhile
The singer asks the boy to stay with her for some more time.
I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
The singer admits being in awe of the boy's presence.
But you look so good to me
The singer acknowledges that the boy looks good to her.
In your satin PJs
The singer describes the boy's attire.
So let's make love by candlelight
The singer suggests that they should engage in a romantic encounter by the light of a candle.
And listen to the quiet storm
The singer proposes listening to a smooth and calming melody.
As I kiss you in the places
The singer explains that she would kiss the boy in the areas that would warm his body.
That make your body warm
The singer emphasizes that the kissing and touches would generate warmth in the boy's body.
I'm holding you
The singer expresses her desire to hold the boy.
Holding you tight all through the night
The singer wants to hold the boy all through the night.
Looks like it's gonna rain
The singer notices that it looks like it might rain.
Holding you tight all through the night
Repetition of the previous 'holding you tight all through the night'
Tonight
The singer emphasizes that all these should happen tonight i.e. now.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON BENNETT, MARQUEZE ETHERIDGE, PATRICK BROWN, RAYMON MURRAY, RICO WADE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Queen Bryant
Lyrics
Come a little bit closer and look into my eyes
If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
I want you right here next to me
So tell me we can spend some time
So I can hold you softly
In these gentle arms of mine
And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
Shining on my window pane
Beaming down on the midnight hour
I hear the sound of rain
Tonight, tonight, ooh
Tonight, tonight, ooh
So why don't you stay awhile
I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
But you look so good to me
In your satin PJs
So let's make love by candlelight
And listen to the quiet storm
As I kiss you in the places
That make your body warm
I'm holding you
Holding you tight all through the night
Looks like it's gonna rain
Holding you tight all through the night
Tonight
Source: LyricFind
Dizie 172
The way Tiny is holding down the soprano note and Kandi is carrying the bottom note. Then the way Tamika kills her verse. It’s amazing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Tabitha James
Cause Tocha who ? 😂 they ate without her ❤
Omegus prime
Xscape has to be a top 5 female group of all time across any genre of music. The Beautiful beauty of their harmony
Steve Thompson-Bey
They make you want to say amen !!! 🙏 I want to be saved!!!
Nicki M.
It's funny because in the UK we barely knew them. I only got to hear about Xscape from Kandy's introduction to being on the RHOA and they gave some background on who she was and the girl group Xscape. Which is strange because 'almost' anyone that was big in the US was equally big in the UK too.
Kori Waugh
Top 2 them or SWV I can't choose
Roxy Bey
What are the other 4? SWV, TLC, En Vogue I am missing one.. it's a matter of opinion or record sales?
Yama Boss
@freak09freak BrownStone
Florida Yard Services
Tamika just memorizes me. Her vocal skills are among the best ever heard. I don't understand why people do not give this woman her flowers. Best singer in the group hands down.
Malika Merritt
Facts💯💯💯💯