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.
All Her Love
Donell Jones Lyrics
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I understand that's how it's got to be
Ain't trying to cause her no complications
I'd walk away but I'm in too deep
1 I can't make no plans got me so frustrated
Cause in my heart I want you desperately
Done ran away from all the girls I've been dating
When I'm with them it's only you I see
And she promised me that it would take some time
But she would leave him alone
And the thought of her loving only me
That's the thing that keeps me strong
2 - She gives me all her love
But only half the time
Still it's more than enough
To keep my hope alive
Just yesterday I saw them shopping at the mall
Looked like she tried on a diamond ring
The way he held her down, it drove me crazy
Spent half the day wishing that it was me
Repeat 1
Repeat 2
A secret rondavu, just to spend time with you
Girl I need you in my life
And if I had to choose, the thought would still be you
Just as long as she give me all her love
Repeat 2
She gives me all her love
And it's enough for me cause I'm never gonna leave, and
She gives me all love
And it's enough for me cause I'm never gonna leave, and
Ooh said I'm never gonna leave
I've been getting all your love, half the time, oh no
Repeat 2
Ooh na, na, na, na, na, na
Ooh na, na, na, na, na, na
Ooh na, na, na, na, na, na
Ooh na, na, na, na, na, na
In Donell Jones's "All Her Love," the singer is in love with a woman who is already in a committed relationship with another man. He understands that this is not an ideal situation, but he cannot help his feelings. He is frustrated because he cannot make any plans with her, as she is already with someone else. He has tried to date other girls, but he cannot shake the thought of her from his mind.
The woman promises him that she will eventually leave her man, but in the meantime, she gives Donell all her love, but only half the time. This is enough for him to stay hopeful and committed to her. In the end, he would choose her over anyone else, despite the complications that come with being in love with a woman who is already taken.
Overall, "All Her Love" is a song about the complexities of love and the struggles that come with being in love with someone who is already in a committed relationship. It is a relatable and emotional song that captures the ups and downs of love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a man another situation
She is currently in a relationship with another man.
I understand that's how it's got to be
I acknowledge that this is the reality of her situation.
Ain't trying to cause her no complications
I don't want to make things more difficult for her.
I'd walk away but I'm in too deep
I can't just leave because my feelings for her are too strong.
I can't make no plans got me so frustrated
I can't plan for the future because of the uncertainty of our situation.
Cause in my heart I want you desperately
I have strong feelings for her and want to be with her.
Done ran away from all the girls I've been dating
I have avoided dating other girls because I only think of her.
When I'm with them it's only you I see
Even when I am with other girls, I can't stop thinking about her.
And she promised me that it would take some time
She reassured me that she will eventually leave her current partner.
But she would leave him alone
She will end the current relationship so that she can be with me.
And the thought of her loving only me
The idea of her being exclusive to me keeps me hopeful.
That's the thing that keeps me strong
The thought of her being mine one day keeps me positive and hopeful.
She gives me all her love
She gives me her love and attention.
But only half the time
However, she is not always available to me.
Still it's more than enough
Even though it's not always constant, I'm content with what I'm getting.
To keep my hope alive
It's enough to keep me hopeful and optimistic about our future.
Just yesterday I saw them shopping at the mall
I recently saw her with her current partner at the mall.
Looked like she tried on a diamond ring
It appeared as if she was looking at or trying on engagement rings.
The way he held her down, it drove me crazy
Seeing him hold her made me jealous and frustrated.
Spent half the day wishing that it was me
I spent a lot of time imagining myself in his place.
A secret rondavu, just to spend time with you
I want to meet her secretly just to spend time with her.
Girl I need you in my life
I want her to be a major part of my life.
And if I had to choose, the thought would still be you
If I had to choose, I would pick her over anyone else.
Ooh said I'm never gonna leave
I will never leave her.
I've been getting all your love, half the time, oh no
I've been receiving her love and attention, but only sometimes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONELL JONES, JOLYON WARD SKINNER, SHELDON A. GOODE, WARD SKINNER JOLYON
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