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.
Waiting On You
Donell Jones Lyrics
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Waiting on you
I'm not going to
I won't be waiting on you no more
Waiting on you
I'm not going to
I won't be waiting on you no more
Of what I put you through
But it's not the same way
That's what I used to do
Now I want you back
So, girl, I've changed my ways
Please stop frontin' on me
Why you want to do me this way
I can take it (Oh... Yeah)
I can fake it (I won't be playin' no more)
[Chorus]
Why can't you just believe
That things are different now
I'll do whatever it takes
Let me show you how
There will never be
No other girl for me
Just give me one more chance
You know I'll make it last
I can take it (Oh... Yeah)
I can fake it (I won't be playin' no games)
[Chorus]
Break it down...
Why do you want to do this to me
Oh, oh... Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Ain't gonna wait, ain't gonna wait, waiting for you [Repeat x 3]
[Chorus]
In Donell Jones's song "Waiting On You," the artist is apologizing to his love interest for his past behavior and trying to convince her that he has changed. He acknowledges that he has put her through a lot, but that he has changed his ways and wants her back. However, he is frustrated that she won't believe him or give him another chance, and he is tired of waiting on her to come around. He asserts that he won't be waiting for her anymore, and that he is prepared to move on if necessary. The song is essentially about growth, change, and learning from one's mistakes, as well as the difficulty of convincing someone to forgive you and trust you again.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting on you
I have been waiting for you patiently.
I'm not going to
However, I have decided that I won't wait for you anymore.
I won't be waiting on you no more
I won't continue to wait for you from this moment on.
I know you're getting tired
I am aware that you are getting fed up.
Of what I put you through
You are getting tired of the things that I am doing to you.
But it's not the same way
Regardless, I am still not doing things the same way I used to.
That's what I used to do
I used to treat you badly before, but that's not the case now.
Now I want you back
I realize that I want you back in my life now.
So, girl, I've changed my ways
I have changed my behavior and actions for you, dear.
Please stop frontin' on me
Please stop pretending like you don't want me, don't be so hesitant with me.
Why you want to do me this way
Why are you treating me like this, unresponsive to my advances?
I can take it (Oh... Yeah)
I can cope with the situation and handle the consequences of my actions.
I can fake it (I won't be playin' no more)
I won't pretend to be someone I am not anymore, my intentions are pure.
Why can't you just believe
Why can't you trust in me and believe that I have changed for you?
That things are different now
My actions are different and I long to prove that to you.
I'll do whatever it takes
I am willing to do anything to win back your heart.
Let me show you how
Allow me the chance to demonstrate to you.
There will never be
I guarantee that there is no chance of another girl stealing my heart.
No other girl for me
I swear to you, that you're the only one I want in my life.
Just give me one more chance
Please just offer me one more opportunity to prove myself to you.
You know I'll make it last
Even if given a second chance, I promise to make it worthwhile and make our love last.
Break it down...
Moving parts in a pop or rap song where several instruments drop out, leaving only the vocals, rhythm, and a few other instruments.
Why do you want to do this to me
Why are you acting cold and doing this to me now?
Oh, oh...
Exclamation of expression and emotion to draw attention to the statement or declaration made.
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Exclamation of excitement or affirmation to add emphasis to the previous phrase in the song.
Ain't gonna wait, ain't gonna wait, waiting for you
I won't be waiting for you any longer, I am done.
[Chorus]
Repeating the opening lines, I have resolved not to wait for you anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, EDWARD O. FERRELL II, MARVIN HAMLISCH, DONNELL JONES, MARK MORANT
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Tiffany Moesby
on BABY IT'S YOU
I'm not satisfied with out an apology over one song. Mysteriously I don't want it anymore.