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.
I'll Go
Donell Jones Lyrics
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Gotta break it on down
Break it on down
I'm gonna be right there for you
Whenever you need me my boo
Never thought I'd know such pleasure
Never thought I'd come to feel
Tenderness of your touch
Sweet taste of your love
The sexiness of your appeal
When you smiled I saw angels
And all my worries disappeared
You looked at me with your heart
Blessed me with your wonder
And heard my future in your ear
1 - So wherever you run
That's where I'll go
However you glide
That's how I'll go
Wherever you shine
That's when I'll go
It don't matter the time, baby
That's where I'll go
It was like a trip to heaven yeah
A fantasy come true
There is no greater wonder
A spell you got me under
Whatever you ask of me I'll do
Repeat 1 (2x)
Uh, uh, uh
Gotta break it on down
Gotta break it on down
Break it on down
Whenever you want me baby
Whenever you need me baby
Whenever said whenever you want me
Oh yeah, whenever however
You want it baby
Whenever you need it baby
Say when you want it
And when you need it baby
You want it baby
Whenever you need it baby
Repeat 1
Whenever, however
(I'll go)
If you want it baby
Whenever you want it baby
(I'll go)
Said when you want it
And when you need it
(I'll go)
If you want it baby
Whenever you need it
(I'll go)
Repeat 1 fade out
The song "I'll Go" by Donell Jones is a love ballad with lyrics that showcase a deep commitment and devotion to a loved one. In the opening lines, the singer emphasizes his desire to "break it on down" and be there for his lover whenever they may need him. He goes on to describe the tremendous joy and pleasure he feels when he is with this person, portraying them as an angel-like figure who brings peace and tranquility to his life. The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it highlights the singer's willingness to go wherever his lover goes and follow them wherever they may lead. This line serves as a declaration of the singer's unconditional love and loyalty to this person, no matter what obstacles may come their way.
The lyrics of "I'll Go" are emblematic of classic R&B love songs, with a strong emphasis on devotion and unbridled passion. The singer's use of vivid, poetic language further underscores the strength of his feelings, painting a picture of a love that is all-consuming and all-encompassing. Overall, this song is a beautiful depiction of the powerful emotions that come with a true and lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta break it on down
We need to break down the situation to fully understand it.
I'm gonna be right there for you
I'll always be there to support you.
Whenever you need me my boo
I'm here for you whenever you need me.
Never thought I'd know such pleasure
I never expected to experience this level of joy.
Never thought I'd come to feel
Unforeseen feelings emerged.
Tenderness of your touch
Your gentle touch is comforting.
Sweet taste of your love
Your love is refreshing and delightful.
The sexiness of your appeal
Your charm and beauty are irresistible.
When you smiled I saw angels
Your smile is so beautiful it's surreal.
And all my worries disappeared
My concerns vanished when I'm with you.
You looked at me with your heart
Your gaze is full of love and compassion.
Blessed me with your wonder
You amaze me with your splendor.
And heard my future in your ear
You bring hope and promise to our relationship.
So wherever you run
I'll follow you wherever you go.
That's where I'll go
I'll be with you no matter what.
However you glide
I'll adjust to your pace.
That's how I'll go
I'll match your style and method.
Wherever you shine
I'll be by your side in your moments of greatness.
It don't matter the time, baby
I'm always available, anytime.
It was like a trip to heaven yeah
Our time together was like a heavenly experience.
A fantasy come true
Being with you feels like a dream come true.
There is no greater wonder
Nothing compares to what we have together.
A spell you got me under
Your love has captivated me completely.
Whatever you ask of me I'll do
I'm ready to do anything to make you happy.
Whenever, however
Whenever you need me and however you want it.
(I'll go)
I'll be there for you.
If you want it baby
I'm ready to deliver whatever you need, my love.
Say when you want it
Tell me when you need me, and I'll come to you.
And when you need it baby
I'll be available when you need me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAHSAAN PATTERSON, STEVEN HURLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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