“Men have heartbreaks, too. I just decided to unapologetically write about … Read Full Bio ↴“Men have heartbreaks, too. I just decided to unapologetically write about it”, states Cleveland P. Jones about his highly anticipated debut album, Ace of Hearts. “Expressing my feelings of love’s lost and my recovery from such doesn’t make me any less of a man. If anything, I’m stronger because of it”, he candidly mentions. What promises to be coined as a resurgence of classic and timeless soul music, Ace of Hearts offers you twelve riveting tracks of personal, raw, and gritty perspective of Cleveland’s experiences in love and the lack thereof. “My music is undoubtedly emotional, but in order to heal, I had to tell my truth without fear of judgment.” That alone is why Cleveland is the quintessential artist he is. “Somebody out there will hear me and I hope it awakens something on the inside that ignites freedom and invites healing.”

This native of a little country town in South Carolina, called “North”, started his musical journey on a little clay road and pastures of green fields. He affectionately recalls listening to his mother sing as they cleaned the house on hot summer days and bumpy rides to the church house. “Momma would sing songs by gospel greats like Shirley Caesar then switch to soul legends like Betty Wright. It just depended on her mood,” he kindly reflects. This was the beginning of what would later become Cleveland’s maturation as an accomplished singer/songwriter and producer. His voice is simply one of a kind and to experience it, especially live, is a spiritual journey on it’s own.

Penning timeless classics like Free Yard Sale, Cleveland boldly speaks of the liberating experience in giving away the belongings of a past love after holding on to them for nearly four years post break up. Cleveland decided not to sugarcoat the hurt and, in turn, gained a newfound mental and emotional freedom from what was his own personal imprisonment of not knowing when to let go. With his soulful rock tune, Patience, Cleveland compositions are designed to welcome open dialogue often abandoned or non-existent between lovers and friends alike. “Sometimes you’re just tired of the person, but it doesn’t mean I stopped loving you”, he speaks of this captivating soul tune.

When asked about his future in the music industry, he proclaims, “my mission is longevity, not instant fame. I’ve learned by example and experience that rushing a good thing normally ends abruptly and suffers long...what’s intended for me will be,” he says. Cleveland has carefully chosen the unbeaten path to discover his truth, which resulted in this self- written, self-produced, and performed confession, which is Ace of Hearts. He spared nothing to give you his best as he unwaveringly chose live instrumentation throughout this masterpiece of soulful art.

A graduate of two prestigious institutions, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Cleveland became deeply involved in music and theater. He performed and toured many places stateside and abroad. After Morehouse, Cleveland continued to develop his acting and vocal skills later finding himself in the growing underground independent music scene of Atlanta, Georgia. From this experience, he was afforded great opportunities to travel and lend
supporting vocals to some of Atlanta’s most promising soul artists. While in Atlanta for nearly ten years, Cleveland appeared in and lent his voice to Paramount/MTV’s Fighting Temptations soundtrack. From then on Cleveland became highly influenced by artists like Anita Baker, Bobby McFerrin, and Rachelle Ferrell. As he continued to search for “his voice”, he later indulged deeply into soul legends such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Oleta Adams, and a plethora of others.
Thus these musical influences, Cleveland’s music speaks boldly for itself. No fanfare or polishing needed. Simply put, he committed to his mission to deliver unadulterated “timeless soul music” and therein offers you the golden keys to unlock this soulful brilliance. Ace of Hearts is a faithful story about Cleveland’s road from personal insecurities, abandonment, love, pain, and back to square one of loving oneself wholly. “The heart was made to love, break, and heal” he says. “The best part is when you reflect and discover how strong you were the whole time.” Cleveland P. Jones is well on his way to higher places, yet very rooted in the quest to heal souls one song at a time.

My Heart
Cleveland P. Jones Lyrics

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She a freak, knock a bitch out just for flirting with me
It ain't my fault, she a grown woman
Top off I ain't talking 'bout the roof
She got ass, I got hash, smoke a pound of boof
Met at rolling loud
That's when we linked up
Pour my drink up
Swear I'm falling in love

I can't think, er
It must be the drugs, ooh
Or it love...
Is this really love?
I think I'm peaking strong it's hitting real smooth
I can't have no plastic girl cuz I'm a real dude
When I grab that thing you know I gotta feel you
You make me so mad sometimes I wanna kill you, but
Is it love?
Is it drugs?
I can't tell the difference when it's only us
When you kiss me like that I get a buzz
Wanna stay right here till we nothing but dust
Till my last breath that I'm ever gon' breathe
I could stay here forever, never wanna leave
Staring at the stars but you're all I wanna see
Take half of my heart and I watch you let it bleed
Let it bleed let it bleed let it bleed
Take half my heart and I watch you let it bleed
Let it bleed let it bleed let it bleed
Take half my heart and I watch you let it bleed
Let it bleed
All I need
Is some music and a little ecstasy
When u came 'round sat down next to me
On the grass while we watched Lil B tear it up
Rounds on me take my cup fill it up
I can't feel my face but I know I'm feeling ya
What's in this drink, girl, I know u mixed it up
Yeah, you hard, you a thug, huh?
You know you feel it when u getting all them chills
Falling in and out of love we do it for the thrills
Life's a fucking trip with some valleys and some hills
But we gon' get through it, baby, even if it kills us
Is it love?
Is it drugs?
I can't tell the difference when it's only us
When you kiss me like that I get a buzz
Wanna stay right here till we nothing but dust
Till my last breath that I'm ever gon' breathe
I could stay here forever, never wanna leave
Staring at the stars but you're all I wanna see
Take half of my heart and I watch you let it bleed
Let it bleed let it bleed let it bleed
Take half my heart and I watch you let it bleed

Let it bleed let it bleed let it bleed
Take half my heart and I watch you let it bleed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cleveland P. Jones's song, "My Heart," depict a tumultuous relationship fueled by love and drugs. The main character is caught between his feelings for his partner and his addiction, unsure whether what he feels is real love or just the highs of the drugs. The singer also alludes to the fact that his partner can be volatile, with the line "She a freak, knock a bitch out just for flirting with me." Yet he justifies her actions, stating "it ain't my fault, she a grown woman."

Throughout the song, the singer vacillates between feeling a strong connection with his partner, and feeling lost in his own thoughts due to the ecstasy and drugs they consume together. Lines like "I can't think, er / It must be the drugs, ooh / Or is it love?" suggest that he is grappling with the intensity of his emotions.

Ultimately, the song speaks to the intersection of love and addiction and the difficulty of discerning one from the other. The singer is caught up in the thrill of the relationship, but also grapples with the anxiety and uncertainty it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

She a freak, knock a bitch out just for flirting with me
My lover is possessive and jealous, even to the point of violence if someone flirts with me.

It ain't my fault, she a grown woman
I can't control her actions, my lover is a grown woman who makes her own decisions.

Top off I ain't talking 'bout the roof
I'm not talking about a car, I'm talking about my lover taking off her shirt.

She got ass, I got hash, smoke a pound of boof
My lover has a great body and we smoke a lot of cannabis together.

Met at rolling loud
I met my lover at a music festival called Rolling Loud.

That's when we linked up
That's when we made a connection and started dating.

Pour my drink up
Get me another drink.

Swear I'm falling in love
I am convinced that I am falling in love with my lover.

I can't think, er
I am unable to think clearly.

It must be the drugs, ooh
I think it's the drugs that are clouding my thinking and feelings.

Or it love...
But maybe it really is love that I am feeling.

Is this really love?
I'm questioning whether what I'm feeling is true love or not.

I think I'm peaking strong it's hitting real smooth
I feel like I'm at the peak of my high, feeling good and smooth.

I can't have no plastic girl cuz I'm a real dude
I can't be with someone who's fake or phony because I'm a real person.

When I grab that thing you know I gotta feel you
When I touch my lover's body, I really feel a deep connection.

You make me so mad sometimes I wanna kill you, but
Even though my lover can make me really angry, I still deeply care for her.

I can't tell the difference when it's only us
When it's just us together, I can't tell if what we're feeling is love or just the drugs.

When you kiss me like that I get a buzz
Kissing my lover gives me a feeling like a buzz from the drugs.

Wanna stay right here till we nothing but dust
I want to stay with my lover forever, until we both turn to dust.

Till my last breath that I'm ever gon' breathe
I want to be with my lover until the very end of my life.

I could stay here forever, never wanna leave
I am so happy and content with my lover that I never want to leave her side.

Staring at the stars but you're all I wanna see
Even though we're staring at the stars, my lover is the only thing I want to look at.

Take half of my heart and I watch you let it bleed
I am giving half of my heart to my lover, and I am willing to watch her break it if it means being with her.

All I need
All I need is my lover.

Is some music and a little ecstasy
All I need is some music and drugs to enhance my feelings for my lover.

When u came 'round sat down next to me
When my lover sat next to me, it was a turning point for us.

On the grass while we watched Lil B tear it up
We watched Lil B perform while sitting on the grass together.

Rounds on me take my cup fill it up
I will buy the drinks, fill up my cup.

I can't feel my face but I know I'm feeling ya
I am so high I can't feel my face, but I am still feeling a deep connection with my lover.

What's in this drink, girl, I know u mixed it up
I am suspicious that my lover may have mixed something into my drink.

Yeah, you hard, you a thug, huh?
You are tough, a true rebel, right?

You know you feel it when u getting all them chills
You know you're experiencing real emotions when you get those chills down your spine.

Falling in and out of love we do it for the thrills
We continue to fall in and out of love because we are addicted to the highs and excitement that come with it.

Life's a fucking trip with some valleys and some hills
Life is crazy and unpredictable, with ups and downs.

But we gon' get through it, baby, even if it kills us
We will overcome any obstacles together, no matter what it takes, even if it means risking our lives.

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Written by: YAAKOV SCHWARTZ

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