B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?
Bell Biv DeVoe, New Edition
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I went out, last night See, that's when I met a sexy girl She was lookin' so right She said, "I wanna take you for a trip around the world" And by the look in her eyes, ho The girl was serious! She wore no disguise, oh no So let's have some fun, yeah! (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys Yo, I love bein a bachelor Ricky said, "yo, that girl's a good catch for ya" She and I choose to cruise in my love boat My waterbed, kept us afloat I had to prove my manhood Show her that the b-I-v was damn good, understood? I never had my boat rocked like that before, yo!! The way we left the spot, all systems ready to go She said, "sit back and relax, I'm runnin' the show" I couldn't hesitate, it was much too late That girl had got me straight, and I was ready to go, yeah! B (yeah) B (yeah) D (yeah) B.b.d B (yeah) B (yeah) D (yeah) B.b.d Yo' ron, was-sup, wit that Fly girl you left the jam with? She's stickin' closer to you Than the bread on the meat of my sandwich I know you rock a beach, cuz Naw, it wasn't even like that She left the room to get comfy and cozy (wha?) Then the r to the o to the n got nosey Cruising guys was her favorite past-time Takin' chances almost got her lifetime She said, "you only live once" Stayin' loose, made many head turns If you did her wrong, you just might get burned So let's have some fun, yeah-he! (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me who makes the girl this way (I thought it was me), I came to find out she's like that every day (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl so wild (I thought it was me), I found out she's like that with all the guys (I thought it was me), I thought it was me that makes that girl this way I came to find out she's like that everyday I thought it was me that makes that girl go wild I found out she's like that with all the guys I thought it was me, ho, yeah yah I thought it was me, hoo I thought it was me, ho, yeah, yeah
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Written by: RONEY HOOKS, KEITH SHOCKLEE, DARROL DURANT, ERIC T. SADLER, PAUL STEWART
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Song Title"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" is a song released by the American music group Bell Biv DeVoe, and the title initials stand for the last names of the group members: Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1990 as part of their debut album titled "Poison," which was a commercial success.
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GenreThe song belongs to the New Jack Swing genre, a fusion of hip-hop, dance pop, and R&B genres, reflecting Bell Biv DeVoe's diversified music approach.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
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Critical ResponseCritics widely appreciated "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" for its catchy rhythm and edgy lyrics, marking a departure from the group members' earlier work in the group 'New Edition.'
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, notable for its dance sequences, resonated well with the MTV generation of the early '90s and showcased the 'street' image the group aimed for.
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AwardsThe song earned the grounP a nomination for the 1991 Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo.
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Significance"B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" is considered a benchmark song that helped define the New Jack Swing era of the early 90s.
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TriviaDespite the song's title suggesting it might be a self-titled track, "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" does not refer to the group itself but rather plays into the narrative of the song where the protagonists question their own behaviour in relationships.
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LegacyToday, "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" is still a popular song and often played in throwback sets, showcasing the enduring impact of Bell Biv DeVoe's music.
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