B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)
Bell Biv DeVoe
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I went out, last night See, that's when I met a sexy girl She was lookin' so right She said, "I wanna take you for a trip around the world" And by the look in her eyes, ho The girl was serious! She wore no disguise, oh no So let's have some fun, yeah! (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys Yo, I love bein a bachelor Ricky said, "yo, that girl's a good catch for ya" She and I choose to cruise in my love boat My waterbed, kept us afloat I had to prove my manhood Show her that the b-I-v was damn good, understood? I never had my boat rocked like that before, yo!! The way we left the spot, all systems ready to go She said, "sit back and relax, I'm runnin' the show" I couldn't hesitate, it was much too late That girl had got me straight, and I was ready to go, yeah! B (yeah) B (yeah) D (yeah) B.b.d B (yeah) B (yeah) D (yeah) B.b.d Yo' ron, was-sup, wit that Fly girl you left the jam with? She's stickin' closer to you Than the bread on the meat of my sandwich I know you rock a beach, cuz Naw, it wasn't even like that She left the room to get comfy and cozy (wha?) Then the r to the o to the n got nosey Cruising guys was her favorite past-time Takin' chances almost got her lifetime She said, "you only live once" Stayin' loose, made many head turns If you did her wrong, you just might get burned So let's have some fun, yeah-he! (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl this way I came to find out she's like that everyday I thought it was me that makes that girl go wild I found out she's like that with all the guys I thought it was me, ho, yeah yah I thought it was me, hoo I thought it was me, ho, yeah, yeah
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Written by: RONEY HOOKS, KEITH SHOCKLEE, DARROL DURANT, ERIC T. SADLER, PAUL STEWART
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New Jack Swing Movement (Genre"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)" is a song under the genre of "New Jack Swing", a fusion of hip hop, R&B, and elements of pop often characterized by jittery, swinging beats and vibrant, infectious melodies.
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Band Origin (Artist BackgroundBell Biv DeVoe is a group that originated from New Edition, a boy band from the 1980s. The members include Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
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Chart Performance (Commercial Success"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and peaked at number twenty-six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album Inclusion (Music ReleaseThe song is included in the band's debut studio album, "Poison", which was widely acclaimed and established the band's success in the world of New Jack Swing.
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Music Video Appearance (VisualsThe song's music video made an appearance on an episode of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", highlighting its cultural relevance during that time.
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Music Production (Production DetailsThe song was produced by Dr. Freeze, who is known for his extensive work in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
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Awards & Recognition (AccoladesAlthough it didn't earn any awards, the track was recognized for its catchy tune and hip-hop savvy production, showcasing the group's successful transition from a boy band to a R&B/hip-hop trio.
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Song Theme (Story behind the Song"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)" highlights the band's sense of self-questioning and introspection, as they seemingly find themselves at fault in unraveled relationships.
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Musicality (Sound & StyleThe song combines rhythmic beats and electrifying melodies, while also demonstrating excellent use of rap verses and harmonized choruses—staples of New Jack Swing.
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Legacy (Cultural ImpactIts success is often noted for setting the stage for future bands to disband and form successful spin-off groups.
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