Music Review: Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam "Head To Toe"
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Head To Toe
Album: Spanish Fly
Year: 1987
Lisa Lisa and her best guy friend have become something more in the blissful "Head To Toe."
A tight drum and bass open the single, setting an ecstatic tone. Lisa Lisa begins with a part of the chorus.
The first verse begins immediately. She says that she and her best guy friend were walking from school together. It was normal. They were gossiping about kids in their class. Until he kissed her. It just happened. They didn't know they had feelings for each other.
In the pre-chorus, she says that it never crossed her mind for her to be dating her best friend. They were close and shared everything. But the kiss threw her. However, she really does like him. She decides to tell him she loves him.
In the chorus, Lisa Lisa says that she loves every bit of him.
In the second verse, she says he may change his mind. But she knows he's not like that. His affection for her is proof enough. He's not like the other guys at school who cheat on their girlfriends or treat them badly. He has a great body and his eyes are incredibly dreamy.
In the pre-chorus, she tells him that he's the most precious thing in the world to her. She says that their lovemaking is passionate. She loves his flaws, his untied shoes and his chestnut brown hair. She intends to date him for a long time.
The chorus is sung twice but with variations. She says she wants to her lips all over him. She adds it's something he has to hear from her. "Ooh, baby, I think I love you...Ooh, baby, I’ve got to kiss you...Ooh, baby, I think I love you/You got to know...I think I love you from head to toe."
In the bridge, she says that their relationship developed and progressed to the point of being lovers. It wasn't something that happened right after they kissed. She says he's the only guy he's truly loved her.
An excited guitar solo follows.
The second pre-chorus is sung again.
The modified chorus is sung twice again.
In the single, Lisa Lisa tells everyone how she and her boyfriend got together. They were friends first and then began to date. They started to get serious about each other after high school and are now a stable couple. Throughout the single, she is exuberant over her relationship. Her vocals are appreciative and wholehearted. Lisa Lisa exudes warmth in the single. It's as though she is really in love.
But the real stars of the single are the drum and bass. Commanding and humble, the beats complement Lisa Lisa's vocals. It's a perfect match.
"Head To Toe" is a lost classic.
Album: Spanish Fly
Year: 1987
Lisa Lisa and her best guy friend have become something more in the blissful "Head To Toe."
A tight drum and bass open the single, setting an ecstatic tone. Lisa Lisa begins with a part of the chorus.
"Head to toe/I know."
The first verse begins immediately. She says that she and her best guy friend were walking from school together. It was normal. They were gossiping about kids in their class. Until he kissed her. It just happened. They didn't know they had feelings for each other.
"Today started with a crazy kiss/On our way home/We were in for a surprise/Who would have known."
In the pre-chorus, she says that it never crossed her mind for her to be dating her best friend. They were close and shared everything. But the kiss threw her. However, she really does like him. She decides to tell him she loves him.
"Who would have thought that we would become lovers/As friends we were so, so tight/Can’t help myself, you make me feel so right/I got to, got to, got to tell you, darlin’"
In the chorus, Lisa Lisa says that she loves every bit of him.
"Ooh, baby, I think I love you/From head to toe/Ooh, baby, I think I love you/From head to toe/I think I love you from head to toe/I know."
In the second verse, she says he may change his mind. But she knows he's not like that. His affection for her is proof enough. He's not like the other guys at school who cheat on their girlfriends or treat them badly. He has a great body and his eyes are incredibly dreamy.
"Here today, gone tomorrow/It’s possible, but I doubt it/His kiss is credit in the bank of love/I never leave home without it/ He’s different from any boy I know/Body supreme/Bedroom eyes, head back to the side/Please don’t be so mean."
In the pre-chorus, she tells him that he's the most precious thing in the world to her. She says that their lovemaking is passionate. She loves his flaws, his untied shoes and his chestnut brown hair. She intends to date him for a long time.
"14 karat love, you are my jewel of the Nile/When we make love diamonds are forever/Top to bottom I love you, I will leave you never/I got to, got to, got to tell you, darlin’"
The chorus is sung twice but with variations. She says she wants to her lips all over him. She adds it's something he has to hear from her. "Ooh, baby, I think I love you...Ooh, baby, I’ve got to kiss you...Ooh, baby, I think I love you/You got to know...I think I love you from head to toe."
In the bridge, she says that their relationship developed and progressed to the point of being lovers. It wasn't something that happened right after they kissed. She says he's the only guy he's truly loved her.
"You can’t hurry love, you got to take it slow/But my angel, you forget your wings tonight [Heaven up above]/Baby, you got the love."
An excited guitar solo follows.
The second pre-chorus is sung again.
"14 karat love, you are my jewel of the Nile...I got to, got to, got to tell you, darlin’"
The modified chorus is sung twice again.
In the single, Lisa Lisa tells everyone how she and her boyfriend got together. They were friends first and then began to date. They started to get serious about each other after high school and are now a stable couple. Throughout the single, she is exuberant over her relationship. Her vocals are appreciative and wholehearted. Lisa Lisa exudes warmth in the single. It's as though she is really in love.
But the real stars of the single are the drum and bass. Commanding and humble, the beats complement Lisa Lisa's vocals. It's a perfect match.
"Head To Toe" is a lost classic.