Sensitivity

New Edition, Ralph Tresvant

About Sensitivity

"Sensitivity" is the title of a number-one single by American singer Ralph Tresvant. It was the first single from the self-titled debut album of the New Edition frontman since the split of the group. The hit song spent one week at number one on the US R&B chart. It became his biggest hit, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart. In 2005, British electronic duo Lemon Jelly sampled "Sensitivity" in their track 90 – A Man Like Me. In October 2004, "Sensitivity" appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the new jack swing radio station CSR 103.9. The song is also known for being covered by Tejano singer Selena, who performed it with her band Los Dinos on April 7, 1991 in San Antonio, Texas. The song also features in Episode 5 of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. 


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Listen baby don't even waste your tears on an insensitive man
There's a better place for you
I mean what you really need is someone who cares
Someone who's gonna be there for you, someone like me
Someone with sensitivity

Girl, I know it's been hard since he went away
And left you so sad you cry everyday
Let me kiss your tears erase all your doubts
Because for you I'm here, you won't be without love

Don't need a man that'll give you money
Come on let me show you just what you need honey (I got what you need)
You don't need a man that'll treat you wrong
You need a man with sensitivity (a man like me)

Someone who can love you 
Someone who will need you
Someone who will treat you right (like me girl)
Someone who will hold at night
Someone stable in your life (ah baby)
You need a man with sensitivity
A man like me (baby)(honey)
Baby and I'm the man (ah you no, you no)
Baby like I do baby (hang in their baby)
You need a man with sensitivity
A man like me

See you need someone who's there like a gentleman
If anybody can fit the description baby I can
Someone who cares and dares to give himself completely
You got it in me you need a man with sensitivity

You need a man, not any man
Warm and sensitive that's what I can give
You need a man, not any man
Warm and sensitive that's what I can give
You need a man, not any man
Warm and sensitive that's what I can give
Man with sensitivity 
A man like me

Don't need a man that'll give you money
Come on let me show you just what you need honey (I got what you need)
You don't need a man that'll treat you wrong
You need a man with sensitivity (a man like me)

Save a little love for me (sensitivity)
Baby I got what you need (I got it)
Man with sensitivity 
A man like me

Hold on my darling
Don't let me down

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New Edition

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: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Sensitivity" is a song by Ralph Tresvant. He was the lead singer of the popular R&B group New Edition.
New Edition
Before going solo, Ralph Tresvant was part of the group New Edition, along with Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe. They were a significant part of the R&B scene during the 1980s.
Song Release
The hit song "Sensitivity" was part of Tresvant's self-titled debut solo album, which was released in 1990.
Chart Performance
"Sensitivity" did extremely well on the charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Genre
Considered an R&B classic, "Sensitivity" represented the new jack swing style of music that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Sensitivity" revolve around Tresvant assuring a woman of his ability to provide her with love, care, and sensitivity that she needs.
Production
The song was produced by legendary duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who have collaborated with several other big artists including Janet Jackson.
Critical Acclaim
"Sensitivity" garnered positive reviews from music critics, praising Tresvant's vocals and the overall production of the song.
Song Impact
Tresvant's "Sensitivity" helped to establish his career as a solo artist after leaving New Edition.
Later Performances
Despite the departure of Tresvant from New Edition, "Sensitivity" is often performed whenever Tresvant joins the group on stage during their reunion shows.

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