You Dropped a Bomb on Me
The Gap Band
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You were the girl that changed my world You were the girl for me You lit the fuse, I stand accused You were the first for me But you turned me out baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me But you turned me on baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me You were my thrills, you were my pills You dropped a bomb on me You turn me out, you turn me on You turned me loose then you turned me wrong You dropped a bomb on me Baby, you dropped a bomb on me But you turned me out baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me Just like Adam and Eve Said you'd set me free You took me to the sky, I'd never been so high You were my pills, you were my thrills You were my hope baby, you were my smoke You dropped a bomb on me, hey baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me But you turned me out, baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me But you turned me on, baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me You dropped a bomb on me, baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me We were in motion, felt like lotion You were the girl for me You were the first explosion turned out to be corrosion You were the first for me But you turned me out, baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me (whoa, oh, oh, baby) You dropped a bomb on me Baby, you dropped a bomb on me I won't forget what you done to me, baby (you dropped a bomb on me) Baby, you dropped a bomb on me You dropped a bomb on me Baby, you dropped a bomb on me I, I-I, I-I-I won't forget it I, I-I, I-I-I won't forget it You dropped a bomb on me Baby, you dropped a bomb on me You dropped a bomb on me Baby, you dropped a bomb on me I, I-I, I-I-I won't forget it I, I-I, I-I-I won't forget it You turned me out, you turned me on And then you dropped me to the ground You dropped a bomb on me You turned me out, you turned me on And then you dropped me to the ground You dropped a bomb on me You turned me out, then you turned me on You dropped a bomb on me You turned me out, then you turned me on You dropped a bomb on me You turned me out, then you turned me on (I, I-I) You dropped a bomb on me (I-I-I won't forget it) You turned me out, then you turned me on (I, I-I) You dropped a bomb on me (I-I-I won't forget it) You turned me out, then you turned me on (baby, you dropped a bomb on me, babe) You dropped a bomb on me (then you turned me on) You turned me out, then you turned me on (turned me on, babe) You dropped a bomb on me (then you turned me on, babe) You turned me out, then you turned me on You dropped a bomb on me (then you turned me on, babe) You turned me out, then you turned me on, baby You dropped a bomb on me
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Written by: Charles K Wilson, Lonnie Lee Simmons, Rudy Taylor
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" by The Gap Band falls under the genre of synth-funk, R&B, and electro.
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Release DateThe song was released on September 17, 1982, and is considered a classic and evergreen hit from the 80s.
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Album AppearanceThis song is the popular track on The Gap Band's seventh album, "Gap Band IV."
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Chart Performance"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" reached number two on the Billboard R&B charts and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of The Gap Band's most successful songs.
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Pop Culture InclusionThe song has consistently been used in various films, TV shows, and even video games. Notably, it has appeared in the movies "Next Friday" and "Boogie Nights," as well as on the soundtrack for the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."
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Song's ThemeDespite its seemingly political title, the song metaphorically addresses love: "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" actually describes a powerful love interest taking over the singer's emotions.
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Band MembersThe Gap Band comprises three brothers, Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson. Charlie Wilson is the lead vocalist on "You Dropped a Bomb on Me."
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Live Performances"You Dropped a Bomb On Me" was a staple of The Gap Band's live performances, often played as the closing song.
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AwardsWhile there were no music awards won specifically for this song, it contributed significantly to the band's won Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo in 1983 for the album "Gap Band IV."
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Song DurationThe original album version of "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" is 13:14 minutes long, but the more commonly heard radio edit version is approximately 5:12 minutes long.
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