Stone Cold Gentleman

New Edition, Ralph Tresvant

About Stone Cold Gentleman

"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude)", but the title was shortened for commercial release. The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown; and it peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.


Year:
1990
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Uh, Stone to the bone, baby 
Yeah who's the mack? 
Stone cold 
Baby, I'm stone cold 

Am I what you're missing? 
The kind of guy who gives you a dozen roses everyday 
Shower you with hugs and kisses 
And making sure that you get love in each and every way 
My momma told me to remember boy 
She says a woman is your pride and joy 
And that's why I treat you with seniority 
A gentleman is what I strive to be 

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
I do all that I can 
Give my heart, my charm my personality 
I'm a stone cold gentleman 
So, girl, just take my hand 
Cause you've been missing out on what is chivalry 

Yeah stone cold gentleman 
Aw, baby stone cold 
Baby, I'm stone cold 
Here we go come on 
Here we go come on 

Now I baby don't mind giving 
Giving you the kind of love 
That I know you deserve 
Cause Ill be there yeah 24..7 
To treat you nice day and night 
Oh baby just say the word 
And I will open every door for you 
Send you letters and some sweet perfume 
I'll call you up to say I love you so 
I'll do special things cause I want you to know 

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
I do all that I can 
Give my heart, my charm my personality 
I'm a stone cold gentleman 
So, girl, just take my hand 
Cause you've been missing out on what is chivalry

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
And I'll treat you right 
Give my heart, my charm my personality 
Cause baby I'm stone cold 

She kinda got a future behind her 
She gotta lotta future behind her 
Big bright future behind her 
You know it 
Hey, excuse me baby 

I'll open doors for you 
Send you some sweet perfume 
I'll call you baby don't you know 
Oh, I'll do special things cause I want you to know 
Here we go come on 
Here we go come on 
 
I'm a stone cold gentleman but I 
Don't like a girl that tries to get too fly 
Remember that day I spoke, you kept walking 
Pulled up in the Benz today and you were hawkin my boys 
And all of a sudden you started giving the rhythm up 
It's plain to see you're just out for the Benjamin's 
Yo, Rizz, ain't she the one that stepped at the high hat 
Yeah, be	, and I ain't even trying to go out like that 

Stone cold 
Baby, I'm stone cold 

Baby I'm not no Casanova 
But Ill give my heart, Ill give you my charm 
Baby I'm a gentleman 
And I'm not trying to win you over 
Just give me your hand and I'll do what I can 
Baby, I'm stone cold 

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
I do all that I can 
Give my heart, my charm my personality 
I'm a stone cold gentleman 
So, girl, just take my hand 
Cause you've been missing out on what is chivalry

Baby I'm cold 
Aw, sugar, I'm cold 
Aw, I'm gonna treat you nice day and night day and night baby 
Baby say the word 
And Ill be right there 
Ooh, gonna open every door for you 
Just for you baby 

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
I do all that I can 
Give my heart, my charm 
My personality 
I'm a stone cold gentleman 
So, girl, just take my hand 
Cause you've been missing out on what is chivalry 

I'm a stone cold gentleman 
I'll treat you right 
All day and night 
Baby I'm stone cold 
I'm a stone cold gentleman 

I'll treat you right 
All day and night

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New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. The group recorded mostly as a quintet. more »

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Written by: KEVIN ROBERSON, ANTONIO REID, RALPH TRESVANT, DARYL SIMMONS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Details
"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song by American singer Ralph Tresvant from his self-titled debut album.
Collaboration
The song features the American R&B group New Edition, of which Tresvant was a member.
Chart Performance
"Stone Cold Gentleman" performed extremely well on the music charts. It peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
Release Date
The track was released in 1990 and was one of the notable songs of the year.
Song Theme
The song talks about Tresvant's gentlemanly approach to relations with women, thus the title "Stone Cold Gentleman."
Music Video
The music video of the song features Ralph and the New Edition members demonstrating suave dance routines.
Genre
The song falls into the 'New Jack Swing' genre – a fusion of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and pop that was popular in the late 80s and early 90s.
Song Production
The track was produced by renowned producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who were famous for working on Janet Jackson's breakthrough albums.
Accolade
In addition to its chart success, "Stone Cold Gentleman" further underpinned Ralph Tresvant's status as a successful solo artist after his departure from New Edition.
Solo Career Kickstart
This song was one of the major hits that lifted Tresvant’s solo career, reinforcing his unique standing outside of New Edition.
Additional Vocals
The song features uncredited background vocals from fellow New Edition member, Johnny Gill.
Songwriting
"Stone Cold Gentleman" was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis together with Ralph Tresvant.

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