When Will I See You Smile Again?
Bell Biv DeVoe
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I'm so sorry, baby I never meant to hurt you Please forgive me Tears I see drop from your eyes Tell me why you cry Guilt I feel when you look at me Did I let you down Girl, you see that I I apologize Tell me what to do To get through to you Girl, it's not the same I know I was to blame Just tell me when will I See you smile again Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar Promises I know I made many times before And I broke each one of them But I had to learn over and over again Don't hurt the one you love Girl, you see that I I apologize Tell me what to do To get through to you Girl, it's not the same I know I was to blame Just tell me when will I See you smile again Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar Look, baby Listen Please forgive me for all the wrong I've done You see, I just can't understand Why I keep making this same kind of mistake Over and over again But there's one question that remains in the back of my mind now And that is When will I see you smile again Tell me when will I see you smile again (maybe we can talk it over) 'Cause I know I messed up, baby (maybe we can work it out) And I know you're fed up, sugar Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar (is there something I can do) Tell me when will I see you smile again 'Cause I know I messed up, baby And I know you're fed up, sugar Tell me when will I see you smile again
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Written by: ALTON "WOKIE" STEWART, TIMOTHY WILLIAM GATLING, WILLIAM GATLING TIMOTHY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"When Will I See You Smile Again?" by Bell Biv DeVoe was released in 1990, as part of their debut album "Poison".
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Album SuccessThe album "Poison" reached the number one spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart and number five on the Billboard 200 chart, making it a significant achievement for the group.
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Group's BackgroundBell Biv DeVoe is a American R&B group that spun off from New Edition, a popular boy band in the 1980s. The group is composed of three New Edition members - Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
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Song Genre"When Will I See You Smile Again?" is generally classified as an R&B and New Jack Swing song. The new jack swing genre, characterized by merging hip-hop rhythms and samples with the urban contemporary sound of R&B, was particularly popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Song Performance"When Will I See You Smile Again?" reached the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics depict a man longing for his love and questioning when she will smile again. This theme resonated with many listeners, making it a timeless R&B classic.
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Live PerformancesThough never performed as frequently as their more upbeat hits, "When Will I See You Smile Again?" is often included in Bell Biv DeVoe's live performances due to its popularity.
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LegacySince its release, "When Will I See You Smile Again?" has maintained its popularity and is considered one of the group's most iconic songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When Will I See You Smile Again?" features the group performing the song in a city setting, interspersed with scenes of the members reflecting on past relationships.
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Contribution to MusicThe song’s success played a key role in establishing Bell Biv DeVoe's place in the R&B and New Jack Swing music scenes and influencing these genres in the 90s.
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