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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.
At the height of their early popularity in 1983, the group consisted of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ralph Tresvant. Early hits included songs like 1983's "Candy Girl" and 1984's "Cool It Now" and "Mr. Telephone Man". Brown left in late 1985 to embark on a successful solo career. The group continued for a time with four members, but eventually recruited singer Johnny Gill to record their 1988 album Heart Break. The group went on hiatus in 1990, while its various members worked on side projects, such as the group Bell Biv Devoe. Gill and Tresvant also recorded successful solo albums.
All six members of the group reunited in 1996-1997 for the album Home Again, but during the ill-fated follow-up tour both Brown and Bivins quit the group, and the tour had to be canceled. Various reunions have occurred since, usually with the 1987-1990 lineup, though occasionally also including Bobby Brown. Their last studio release was 2004's One Love. As of 2010, two New Edition descendants were recording and touring: Bell Biv Devoe, and Heads of State, featuring Brown, Tresvant, and Gill.
Last time
I never had a love I couldn't handle but lately since I lost my baby
I cried about it all the time can't let it go and I don't know what to do no more
The last time I'll ever love someone again
Give my heart like that again
That was the last time I'll ever trust somebody else I don't need nobody else
There's something bothering me today
I haven't heard your voice on my phone (ooh ooh ooh oh)
My brother said he saw you and you didn't even ask for me at all
I don't even know why you let me, my heart is aching
Oh I'm so lost for words I can't explain how I'm feelin'
Lately I've been missing you everyone's been seeing you
Why should I pretend my heart's been broke again
It makes no sense to claim you know
Where were you when I was down