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.
Think About It
Donell Jones Lyrics
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Think about, think about, think about, think about...it
(oh yeah)
Won't you
Think about, think about, think about, think about...it
(just think about it)
Think about, think about, think about, think about...it
(come on)
Think about, think about, think about, think about...it
(shit, come on)
Would you mind if I could give you
Any part of me
And give you the moon and stars above (the moon and stars above) (yeah)(oh yeah)
Would you like if I could take you
To ecstasy, (oh,oh,oh)
And give you the love you truly need
So baby won't yah, baby won't yah
[Chorus:]
See I've waited for the moment
To be with you
So forget all the things he put you through
(so forget all the things that he put ya through)(yeah)
You should know I want to take you
From your misery (uh,uh,uh)
So you can be treated like a queen
And all you gotta do is
[Chorus:]
That's what I'm talking about baby.
Shhh...Just think about it
(singing)
All I want to do is give my love to you, love to you
Whenever you need me I'm gonna see ya through, see ya through
All I want to do is give my love to you, love to you
Whenever you need me I'm gonna see ya through, see ya through...
(softly)
Think about it
Like think about it
And think about it
Hey, won't yah just
Think about it
And think about it
Like think about it
And think about it
Why don't yah just
Think about,(Can't nobody do you like I do)
Think about it('Cause I'm that kinda man)
Think about it(yeah)
Why don't yah just
Think about it
And think about it
[Chorus:]
In "Think About It," Donell Jones sings about wanting to give his all to a woman he loves, asking her to consider his offer, and reassuring her that he can treat her like a queen. The chorus implores her to think about it, repeating the phrase multiple times as if to urge her to give his proposal the consideration it deserves.
The song's lyrics are straightforward and romantic, offering a classic R&B love song that appeals to the listener's desire for a deep, meaningful connection with another person. They offer a promise of love, devotion, and care, suggesting that no matter what the object of the singer's love might need, he is willing to provide it.
Line by Line Meaning
Think about, think about, think about, think about...it
Asking the listener to carefully consider and contemplate something important
Would you mind if I could give you
Asking if the listener is open to receiving love and affection
Any part of me
Willingness to give all of oneself to the listener
And give you the moon and stars above (the moon and stars above) (yeah)(oh yeah)
Willingness to do and give anything to the listener, even if it seems impossible or out of reach
Would you like if I could take you
Offering to take the listener away from their current situation
To ecstasy, (oh,oh,oh)
Describing a state of intense pleasure and happiness
And give you the love you truly need
Willingness to provide the love and affection that the listener needs and deserves
So baby won't yah, baby won't yah
Asking the listener to accept and reciprocate the love being offered
See I've waited for the moment
Expressing a long-held desire to be with the listener
To be with you
Expressing a desire for a romantic relationship with the listener
So forget all the things he put you through
Encouraging the listener to move on from past hurt and pain caused by another person
(so forget all the things that he put ya through)(yeah)
Emphasizing the importance of letting go of past trauma
You should know I want to take you
Reiterating the desire to be with the listener
From your misery (uh,uh,uh)
Describing a state of unhappiness and offering a way to escape it
So you can be treated like a queen
Promising to treat the listener with love, respect, and admiration
And all you gotta do is
Suggesting that the listener only needs to be receptive to the love being offered
Shhh...Just think about it
Urging the listener to carefully consider the offer of love and affection
(singing)
Transitioning into a musical interlude
All I want to do is give my love to you, love to you
Repeating the desire to give love and affection to the listener
Whenever you need me I'm gonna see ya through, see ya through
Promising to support and care for the listener in times of need
(softly)
Transitioning into a softer tone
Think about it
Repeating the earlier request for the listener to consider the offer of love and affection
Like think about it
Emphasizing the importance of careful contemplation
Hey, won't yah just
Asking the listener to comply with the earlier request
Think about it
Repeating the earlier request
And think about it
Emphasizing the importance of persistence in consideration
Like think about it
Encouraging the listener to really consider the offer
And think about it
Continuing to emphasize the importance of contemplation
Why don't yah just
Suggesting that it would be a good idea for the listener to accept the offer
Can't nobody do you like I do
Asserting that the love and affection being offered is unique and special
('Cause I'm that kinda man)
Imploring the listener to believe that the love being offered is genuine and sincere
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOUDREAUX, JONES
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@odellcurtis7091
Am a 80s baby I still play this !!!!✊🏾🤴🏿💪🏿💪🏿
@tiaaustin1506
When i listen to this i think of how all God wants to do is love us and take us away from our misery. If you don't no Jesus Christ I pray that you confess that Jesus Christ is Lord as well as your Saviour and you believe that he has died and rose again. And turn and repent from your sin. God loves you give !!! Give your life to him today. Peace¤
@Ra55itwife55
🤨🤔😒 Gurrrrl grow up, and quit pushing dat bullshit down ppl throat. This a fuckin love song, jesus a fictional character grow up.
@Kim-zc1yb
Amen sister!!!!
@rhondaherring5508
Amen and Hallelujah. We’re mere humans but when I think about the Savior, Christ Jesus!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@rochellefarris8533
Tia Austin Thank you Sis...Amen
@kalishamartin643
@@Ra55itwife55 Get to know him. He is REAL if he's not then Who in the hell Created All this in the first place Think About it A hole Ocean full of Creatures we know of And some never heard of. Get ya life in order And Trust "GOD" After you Die You Dont Want to Burn in hell for Eternity!!
@rondajames2546
It's October 2020 and I'm still thinking about it! Who else is too?
@baddestebony3504
He’s soo underrated Just like Carl Thomas 😩♥️
@adammorgan2395
And for the people to dislike this don't know music