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8 New Edition Lyrics All Boyfriends Should Learn From

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  1. ‘Mr. Telephone Man’

    “Mr. Telephone Man

    There something wrong with my line

    When I dial my baby's number

    I get a click every time”

    Decoded: He knows when something is wrong, yet he persists to find a way to make things right.

  2. ‘Count Me Out’

    “Don't look surprised

    When I tell you that

    Gotta spend some time

    With my baby, yes”

    Decoded: They understood that there’s time for the guys and there’s time for their lady. If it’s her day, but he can’t bring her, you’ve got to count him out.

  3. ‘Candy Girl’

    “You make me feel so good

    Through and through

    The way you walk

    And the way you talk

    You always look so good”

    Decoded: Compliments are essential to making a girl feel good. It might seem simple, but they nailed it.

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  5. ‘Popcorn Love’

    “I go to school and then I come straight home

    The first thing that I do is call you on the phone”

    Decoded: Even at a young age, they understood the importance of a phone call. No one wants to text all day, every day!

  6. 'You Don't Have to Worry'

    “I'll be there whenever you need me

    I'll be there trust in me

    Just call on me

    I won't let you down oh”

    Decoded: Be reassuring. NE let you know that they’d be there for you whenever you need them.

  7. 'Cool It Now'

    “When ya got a girl who takes her time

    You must slow the pace you can't mess with her mind

    If she feels the same she'll letcha know

    Just prepare yourself or be ready to go”

    Decoded: Taking your time to get to know someone is essential to a relationship. Don’t rush the pace.

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  9. 'Can You Stand the Rain'

    “But I need somebody who will stand by me

    When it's tough she won't run

    She will always be right there for me”

    Decoded: In return, they knew that they needed that unconditional love back from their women and weren't afraid to let them know.

  10. ‘Sensitivity’

    “Don't need a man that'll give you money

    Come on let me show you just what you need honey (I got what you need)”

    Decoded: Although this one is just Ralph, he truly understood that love meant more than just gifts and spending money.

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