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.
Ooh Na Na
Donell Jones Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
You know you got something I want
Are you ready, baby?
It's only been a day
And I ain't trying to wait
No more (Ooh na na)
That you ain't never seen before
Girl, I know a place where
We can go for love
[Hook]
Girl, it's right here
And it's right here
And I won't be long
Before I lay it down
Say ooh na na na
I want your ooh na na na
'Cause I'm gone get if you with it
'Cause I'm ready for that
Ooh na na na
Yo na na oh
[Chorus]
Baby, 'cause I want it
And when you bring it here
I'm jumpin' on it
Girl, I'm only into pleasing tonight
You ain't gotta ask for nothing
Just as long as you can keep it comin'
You got it, girl, I can't wait
To taste your hypnotic
Girl, I wanna make a baby tonight
You gotta ask for nothing
Girl, as long as you can take it
I'm keep it comin'
Baby, don't be scared
I'm gon' take my time with you
You can saddle up
I'll do this Rodeo
With you, it ain't all about them
Whips; it ain't about them cuffs
It's all about me pulling your hair
Just like a lonely bud
[Hook]
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Donell Jones's "Ooh Na Na" are suggestive of sexual intimacy between two individuals who have been apart for a day and now are reuniting. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "ooh na na na" several times, indicating the intense feelings of attraction and desire the singer has for his partner. He is not willing to waste any more time waiting and is anxious to show her things she has never seen before. He knows a place where they can achieve this kind of physical connection, and she needs not worry about asking for anything because he is willing to please her all night. He emphasizes that it is not just about leather whips and cuffs but also about the simple things like him pulling her hair.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, what's up?
Greetings, what's happening?
Oh, oh, oh
The singer is excited
You know you got something I want
The singer desires something the listener possesses
Are you ready, baby?
Asking the listener if they are ready to engage in intimate activities
It's only been a day
A short amount of time has passed since their last meeting
And I ain't trying to wait
The singer doesn't want to delay taking action
No more (Ooh na na)
The singer is excited and eager to proceed with their desires
'Cause I'm going to show you thangs
The artist intends to reveal new experiences to the listener
That you ain't never seen before
The artist will introduce the listener to new activities
Girl, I know a place where
The artist knows of a location
We can go for love
The singer suggests going to this place for romantic purposes
Girl, it's right here
implying that the place is near, probably the bedroom
And it's right here
repeating the previous line for emphasis
And I won't be long
The singer intends to act quickly
Before I lay it down
The singer will initiate sexual acts soon
Say ooh na na na
The artist wants to hear the listener vocalize their pleasure
I want your ooh na na na
The artist desires to engage in intimate activities with the listener
'Cause I'm gone get if you with it
The singer intends to proceed only if the listener consents
'Cause I'm ready for that
The singer is eager to engage in sexual activities with the listener
Ooh na na na
repeating the line from earlier for emphasis
Yo na na oh
vocalization of pleasure
Baby, 'cause I want it
The artist desires to engage in intimate activities with the listener
And when you bring it here
When the listener is ready and willing
I'm jumpin' on it
The artist eagerly seizes the opportunity
Girl, I'm only into pleasing tonight
The singer is willing to prioritize the listener's pleasure tonight
You ain't gotta ask for nothing
The listener doesn't need to request anything, the singer will provide what is needed
Just as long as you can keep it comin'
The listener needs to demonstrate their willingness to engage in the activities repeatedly
You got it, girl, I can't wait
The artist is eagerly anticipating the listener's response
To taste your hypnotic
The artist anticipates the pleasure of engaging in sensual activities
Girl, I wanna make a baby tonight
The singer desires to engage in activities that can result in a child
You gotta ask for nothing
The listener doesn't need to request anything, the singer will provide what is needed
Girl, as long as you can take it
The listener needs to demonstrate their willingness to engage in the activities repeatedly
I'm keep it comin'
The artist will continue to provide pleasure to the listener
Baby, don't be scared
The artist is reassuring the listener
I'm gon' take my time with you
The singer intends to act slowly and enjoy the experience with the listener
You can saddle up
The listener can relax and let the artist lead
I'll do this Rodeo
The singer will take charge in making the experience enjoyable
With you, it ain't all about them
The experience isn't about using toys or restraints
Whips; it ain't about them cuffs
The experience doesn't need to involve anything extreme
It's all about me pulling your hair
The artist wants to engage in simple activities that provide pleasure
Just like a lonely bud
An unclear line, potentially referring to the artist's desire for intimacy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, ANTONIO LAMAR N DIXON, HARVEY N MASON, STEVEN N RUSSELL, DAMON N THOMAS
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