Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jones' upbringing was rough. He struggled between wanting to be a musician and to be a member of a street gang. After a brush with death, Jones left the gang and focused on a music career forming the group Porscha. However, Jones was gaining notice as a writer penning songs for established R&B acts such as Usher, producing the singer's 1995 hit, "Think of You", 702's "Get It Together" and also wrote for groups such as Brownstone and Silk.
In 1996, he signed with LaFace Records and released his debut album, My Heart, which included his hit cover of Stevie Wonder's 1976 ballad "Knocks Me Off My Feet". It wasn't until 1999 however that Jones began to establish himself as a R&B hit maker with the album, Where I Wanna Be. The album yielded the number-one hits such as "U Know What's Up", which featured TLC member Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes and the title track. Other hits included "Shorty (Got Her Eyes on Me)" and "This Luv".
In 2002, Jones released the gold-selling Life Goes On album, which featured the hits, "You Know That I Love You" and "Put Me Down" featuring Styles P.. Four years later, he released his fourth album, Journey of a Gemini, which featured the Tim & Bob hit, "I'm Gonna Be", which became a big hit on Urban AC. Jones is currently writing songs for Usher, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey on their upcoming albums.
A Mother's Love
Donell Jones Lyrics
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But I must admit the first time I laid eyes on my mother I fell in love
This dedicated to you, mama
I love you!
Before I entered the world I was a spirit
So God gave me a home, yea
He knew that you could give me love unconditional
Our connection was so amazing
Your belly was filled with my love
I gave a little kick when I heard your voice
Go mama, go mama, go mama
I know how much you felt the pain
Cause I wasn't ready
For you to meet your baby boy
You're the first girl that I loved
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
Nothing can come between us
There's nothing that can replace the love of a mother
I know in you I can always trust
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
We only get one mother
There's nothing that can replace a mother's love, a mother's love
My dream these years you were there to look it proudly
You discipline turned me into a man
I watched you lie your head and now I'm gone
Every morning, yea
Never trippin, just providing what I needed
I know your life ain't pretty easy
We struggled but we made it with love
We struggled but you didn't let it show
Go mama, go mama, go mama
And there's no one that can take your place
You've been every day
For that I got to let you know
You're the first girl that I loved
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
Nothing can come between us
There's nothing that can replace the love of a mother
I know in you I can always trust
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
We only get one mother
There's nothing that can replace a mother's love, a mother's love
Yo this goes out to all the mothers in the world
The single mothers, the married mothers
Especially my mother
Mama you know I love you from the bottom of my heart
To the depths of my soul
You'll always be the first woman... I ever fell in love with
You're the first girl that I loved
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
There's nothing that can replace the love of a mother
I know in you I can always trust
There's nothing that can replace the love of a mother (mama do you hear me?)
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
There's nothing that can replace a mother's love, a mother's love
Nobody could ever take the place of a mother
The lyrics to Donell Jones's song 'A Mother's Love' are a tribute to the singer's mother. The song is an ode to the deep love that a mother has for her child and the profound impact that a mother can have on her child's life. The song starts by stating that some people do not believe in love at first sight, but the first time the artist's mother laid eyes on him, she fell in love. The lyrics then describe how the artist was a spirit before he came into the world, and God gave him a home inside his mother's womb. The lyrics express amazement and wonder at the connection that the mother and child shared even before the child's birth. The artist describes how he kicked when he heard his mother's voice and how he felt her pain when he came into the world prematurely.
The lyrics go on to describe the artist's childhood and how his mother supported him and disciplined him to become a man. The artist expresses his gratitude to his mother for always being there for him and for making his life better, even when they struggled. The song concludes with the artist stating that nobody can ever replace a mother's love and that he will always cherish the love that his mother has for him.
Overall, 'A Mother's Love' is a beautiful tribute to the love and bond that exists between a mother and her child. The lyrics express gratitude, love, and admiration for the artist's mother and all the mothers in the world who make sacrifices for their children.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say they don't believe in love at first sight
Although some people claim that true love at first sight is impossible, I must admit that when I first saw my mother, I knew I loved her.
Before I entered the world I was a spirit So God gave me a home, yea He knew that you could give me love unconditional So inside of you I began to grow Our connection was so amazing
Before I was born, I existed as a spirit that God gave a physical home inside my mother's womb. God knew that my mother could provide me with unconditional love, so I grew inside her. Our connection was incredible.
You're the first girl that I loved Nobody could ever take the place of a mother Nothing can come between us There's nothing that can replace the love of a mother I know in you I can always trust Nobody could ever take the place of a mother We only get one mother There's nothing that can replace a mother's love, a mother's love
A mother's love is unique and irreplaceable. No one can take the place of a mother, and nothing can replace a mother's love. I am grateful for the love and trust I have with my mother.
My dream these years you were there to look it proudly You discipline turned me into a man I watched you lie your head and now I'm gone Every morning, yea Never trippin, just providing what I needed I know your life ain't pretty easy We struggled but we made it with love We struggled but you didn't let it show Go mama, go mama, go mama And there's no one that can take your place You've been every day For that I got to let you know
You have always supported and encouraged me, even as I pursued my dreams. Your discipline helped me mature into a responsible man. I appreciate your sacrifices and the love you have always shown me, even during difficult times. Nothing can replace the role you have played in my life.
Yo this goes out to all the mothers in the world The single mothers, the married mothers Especially my mother Mama you know I love you from the bottom of my heart To the depths of my soul You'll always be the first woman... I ever fell in love with
I want to honor all mothers, including single and married mothers. However, my mother holds a special place in my heart. I love her deeply and will always remember her as the first woman I ever loved.
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Joseph Brown
I played this after my mother was taken off life support. She died an hour after. GOD I miss you Ma.9-8-2020 R.I.P
situationofchaos
Sorry for your loss
Hipsterboi Wavy
♥️
Majik Man Heru
My condolences
Donell1975
there is hope when i hear Donell jones still singing in this crazy times.
MsRandall
Gonna dance to this with my son on his wedding day 3/3/18
Nyte Majesty
Love this song, made my mama cry!! :)
Kay Thabiti
Absolutely amazing
Never heard of this song
Vanessa Anderson
Kay Thabiti me neither but sounds good
Lady V Ann
Absolutely beautiful ! 💕❤💕