Count Me Out
New Edition
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Count me out Count me out Fellas want to hang And save tonight just For the gang But you'll have to count me Out this time If I can't bring my girl Don't look surprised When I tell you that Gotta spend some time With my baby, yes So if that means We're gonna rain on Your parade You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I want to be with my girlfriend You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out When she asked me please Could I say no and feel at ease If you count me out tonight She's gonna be with me wherever I go She's got a sweet personality She saves her kisses just for me So if that means we're gonna rain on your parade You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I'm saving kisses for my baby You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out My baby wants to be with me You'll have to count me out That's the way it's gonna be You'll have to count me out Count me out Count me out You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I want to be with my girlfriend You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I'm saving all my loving for her You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out I love my baby but she's just a tease And when I need her I say please, please, please Can I hold you, Squeeze you, 'Cause I need you Count me out You'll have to count me out this time Don't count me out Don't leave me out You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out Count me out You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out Count me out You'll have to count me out Man, we're going to the movies Then to the park, to play a little ball 'til it get dark That's what being young is all about Man, see-O-you-N-T me out Well what about us, We're your friends We want to see-O-you-N-T me in, No not tonight Where you going then Tonight I want to be with my girlfriend You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out Count me out Count me out Count me out Don't count me out Don't leave me out You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I'm saving kisses for my baby You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out You'll have to count me out You're gonna have to count me out You'll have to count me out I want to be with my girlfriend You'll have to count me out this time You'll have to count me out
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Written by: RICKY K. TIMAS, VINCENT E. BRANTLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Group Formation"Count Me Out" is a song by New Edition, an American R&B group that was formed in the late 1970s. The group's original members were Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant.
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Album Inclusion"Count Me Out" is one of the hit tracks from New Edition's third studio album, "All for Love," which was released in 1985.
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Chart Success"Count Me Out" peaked at number two on the Billboard R&B chart and number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. This success positioned New Edition as one of the leading R&B groups of the 1980s.
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Song LyricsThe song "Count Me Out" carries an encouraging message suggesting that one should always stand up for themselves and should not let others dictate their life. It is popular among fans for its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics, making it one of the iconic songs of New Edition.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Count Me Out" is distinguished by its narrative style that mirrors the song's lyrics, where the members of New Edition stand up for themselves against external pressures. This strong visual storytelling boosted the song's popularity.
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Critical AcclaimDespite not reaching the Top 40 on the Pop charts, "Count Me Out" received positive reviews from critics for its catchy rhythm, powerful lyrics, and the group's vocal performance.
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Bobby Brown's DepartureThis song is notable as it was one of the last songs recorded by New Edition before the departure of original member Bobby Brown, who left the group to pursue a successful solo career.
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Influence and LegacyMore than three decades after its release, "Count Me Out" continues to be played on 1980s R&B and pop radio stations, attesting to its long-standing appeal and the timeless nature of New Edition's music.
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