Boyz II Men, End of the Road | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

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In the 4^th edition of Throwback Vibez, we explore, recollect and reflect on “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men.

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! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! In the 4^th edition of Throwback Vibez

, we explore, recollect and reflect on

“End of the Road”, performed by

Boyz II Men.

“Although we’ve come to the end of the road / Still I can’t let go / It’s unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you.” Boyz II Men ranks among the best male groups of all time – it’s not debatable! The collective owned contemporary R&B in 1991, period. Heck, they even went on to have continued success through the late 90s . Their voices – those soaring, soulful harmonies – are truly godsent. Even if you don’t believe in God or any sort of deity, you can believe in Boyz II Men. During their run, they had numerous music gems, though the Cooleyhighharmony slow jam, “End of the Road,” ranks at the top of their illustrious collection.

What makes “End of the Road” special? Besides the vocals, which are automatic, the songwriting is on-point. Thank the team comprised of Daryl Simmons, Antonio “LA” Reid, and Babyface. With those juggernauts, is there any way that Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, Wanyá Morris and Nathan Morris could possibly miss? NO POSSIBLE WAY ! With love, specifically heartbreak, being the topic, “End of the Road” is relatable through and through. Those ‘Boyz’ are struggling with the end, still desiring to be with their respective ex-lovers. On the pre-chorus, Wanya asks, “Will you love me again like you loved me before? / This time, I want you to love me much more / This time instead, just come to my bed / And baby, just don’t let me, don’t let me down.”

Final Thoughts

Bitmoji Image Honestly, I could go on and on and on about this song. You just don’t hear such authentic, soulfully infused slow jams like this anymore. There are no dirty words or overtly sexual moments, just solid, wide appealing contemporary R&B. The vocals are high-flying, and the harmonies celestial. The Grammys took notice, awarding the R&B group Best R&B Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocal in 1992 for this transcendent gem. Furthermore, this 13-week, number one hit also won a Grammy for Best R&B Song, awarded to Simmons, Reid, and Babyface. 30 years later, “End of the Road” remains potent.