Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Teena Marie
Vocals
Allen Henry McGrier
Bass
Billy Griffin
Background Vocals
Corrado Rustici
Guitar
Dann Huff
Guitar
Darren Carmichael
Synthesiser
David T. Walker
Guitar
Gene Page
Conductor
Harry Bluestone
First Violin
James Gadson
Drums
James Jamerson, Jr.
Bass
Jill Jones
Background Vocals
John "J.R." Robinson
Drums
Julia Waters
Background Vocals
Leon Ware
Background Vocals
Maxine Waters
Background Vocals
Mike White
Drums
Narada Michael Walden
Drums
Nathan East
Bass
Pattie Brooks
Background Vocals
Paulinho Da Costa
Percussion
Preston Glass
Guitar
Randy Kerber
Piano
Ronnie McNeir
Background Vocals
Tom McDermott
Guitar
Walter Afanasieff
Keyboards
Yvette Marine
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mary Christine Brockert
Songwriter
Teena Marie
Vocal Arranger
Gene Page
String Arranger
Randy Kerber
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Teena Marie
Producer
Bobby Brooks
Mixing Engineer
Dave Frazier
Engineer
Deni King
Assistant Engineer
Gary Wagner
Assistant Engineer
Larkin Arnold
Executive Producer
Richard McKernan
Assistant Engineer
Tommy Vicari
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
Tender was the kiss when you held me captive in your sweet embrace
My lips begin to burn and my heart beats faster than the normal pace
I try to resist that familiar smile, it melts me just like wax
But what's the use,
I'm yours and that means forever, there's no turning back
Baby, baby, baby, it's a mystery, ooh you got me spinning around
What have you done to me?
Suspended animation, I'm lost inside of you
I feel so insecure and yet I've
never been so sure, what am I gonna do?
I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again
Baby, baby, I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again
Sweeter than the taste of a midnight rendevous, so sensual
The look upon your face when you love me tender and my cup was full
Softer than the sigh when it all was over and I slumbered deep
Lost inside your love like there's no tomorrow as I fall back to sleep
Baby, baby, it's a mystery, ooh you got me spinning around
What have you done to me?
Suspended animation, I'm lost inside of you
I feel so insecure and yet I've never felt so sure
What am I gonna do?
Hold me, keep me warm inside you and love me
Love me right away
This one thing is true, I would die for you
Baby, I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again
Baby, baby I'm out on a limb, I'm giving in to you again
Writer(s): Mary Brockert
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