Hey Lover

Boyz II Men, LL Cool J

About Hey Lover

"Hey Lover" is the Grammy Award winning first single released from LL Cool J's sixth album, Mr. Smith, featuring Boyz II Men. It was released on October 31, 1995 for Def Jam Recordings and was produced by The Trackmasters and LL Cool J. Johnny Kenaya was involved in the project. The title of the song was originally "Hey Brother". The song samples Michael Jackson's "The Lady in My Life" from his 1982 hit album Thriller; thus Rod Temperton, the writer of that song, was given credit as a writer of this song. On the B-side is the "I Shot Ya" remix. "Hey Lover" would prove to be the most successful single from the album, making it to number three on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts. It sold 900,000 copies domestically and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, number six in Sweden and number five in New Zealand. At the 1997 Grammy Awards, the song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, becoming his second Grammy in that category after 1992's "Mama Said Knock You Out". The music video starred television and film actress Gillian Iliana White as LL Cool J's love interest in the music video. 


Year:
1995
4:44
100 
#1

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[Mike's monologue]
I've been watching you from afrar
For as long as I can remember
You're all a real man could need
And could ever ask for baby
This is more than a crush
Yeah

It was Harlem at the Rukus
I saw you with your man, a smiling, huh
A coach bag in your hand
I was laying in the coupe with my hat turned back
We caught eyes for a moment and that was that

So I skated off as you strolled off
Looking at your legs, god damn, they look so soft (so fine)
I gotta take ya from your man, that's my mission
If his love is real he's got to handle competition
You only knew him for five months, that's right
Besides he drinks too much, and smokes too many blunts

And I'll be working out everyday thinkin' about you
Looking at my own eyes in the rear view
Catching flashbacks of our eye contact
Wish I could lay you on your stomach and caress your back
I would hold you in my arms and ease your fears
I can't believe it, I ain't had a crush in years

[Chorus]
Hey lover, hey lover
This is more than a crush
Hey lover, hey lover
This is more than a crush, lover
Hey lover, this is more than a crush
Hey lover, hey lover
This is more than a crush

I see you at the bus stop waiting every day
Your man must think it's safe for you to travel that way
And I don't want to violate your relationship
So I'll lay back in the cut with a crush that's a trip

Still he can't stop me from having daydreams
Tongue'n you down with uh, vanilla ice cream
Kissing on your thighs in the moonlight
Searching you body with my tongue girl all night

I wonder one day could it be, I wonder
Simple dreams could turn into reality
Our love would come down so naturally
We would walk down the aisle of destiny

Would your man get his hustle on, got your type scared
Break your off a little chump change to do your hair
It seems to be enough to satisfy your needs
But there's a deeper level if you follow our lead

[Chorus]

Last week I saw ya at the mall
Standing at the pay phone about to make a call
I had a vision it was me on the other end
Telling you come by and then you walked in

I touched you gently with my hands
We talked about traveling the distant lands
Escaping all the madness out here in the world
Becoming my wife no longer my girl

Then you let your dress fall down to the floor
I kissed you softly and you yearned for more
We experienced pleasure unparalleled
Into an ocean of love we both fell

Swimming in the timeless currents of pure bliss
Fantasies interchanging with each kiss
Undying passion unites our souls
Together we swim until the point of no control

But, it's a fantasy, you won't come true
We never even spoke and your man swears he loves you
So, I'm gonna keep all these feelings aside, that's right
Keep my dreams alive until the right time

[Chorus]

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Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. Currently the group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues. The quartet won four Grammy Awards, and the trio was nominated for two Grammys in 2009. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN, JAMES TODD SMITH, SAMUEL BARNES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artists
"Hey Lover" is performed by American rapper LL Cool J and features vocals from American R&B group Boyz II Men.
Genre Labeling
The song is typically classified under the genres of R&B and hip hop.
Release Date
"Hey Lover" was released on October 31, 1995, as the lead single from LL Cool J's sixth album, "Mr. Smith."
Album Contribution
This song played a key role in thrusting LL Cool J's album "Mr. Smith" into multi-platinum territory.
Sample Use
It samples Michael Jackson’s 1980 hit "The Lady in My Life" from his album "Thriller."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of LL Cool J's most successful songs to date.
Award Recognition
"Hey Lover" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1997.
Music Video
The music video for "Hey Lover" was directed by Hype Williams and starred actress Tamala Jones.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by LL Cool J, Rodney Jerkins, and Boyz II Men.
Collaboration Fact
This song is noted as one of the first collaborations between a rapper and an R&B group which helped pave the way for future hip-hop and R&B collaborations.
Groundbreaking Representation
With its romantic theme and incorporation of rap and R&B elements, "Hey Lover" represented a novel and successful fusion of these genres during the mid-90s.
Social Commentary
The track also received attention for its narrative style and storytelling capabilities, bringing a new depth to popular music lyrics.

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