Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C.) better kn… Read Full Bio ↴Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C.) better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer and performer. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the 1990s heyday of hip-hop soul.

Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer "Timbaland", who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, the 1996 " Pony" from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo.

After his second album, 100% Ginuwine, released in 1999, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. In 2001, Ginuwine had a number-four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single " Differences", which also peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2002, Ginuwine was a feature artist on P. Diddy's number-one hit "I Need a Girl (Part II)".

Ginuwine's fifth album, Back II Da Basics, was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling close to 100,000 copies. Ginuwine stated on BET's Top 100 countdown that the album went Gold with sales of 500,000 copies.

In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release was an unauthorized album and only included three Ginuwine songs - apparently from stolen masters - and ten songs by other artists. Ginuwine spoke against the unofficial release on both his MySpace page and through YouTube.

Ginuwine's sixth album entitled A Man's Thoughts, was released on June 23, 2009. Ginuwine formed a group with Tank and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single was a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go". They were supposed to tour but plans fell apart due to conflicting schedules.

Ginuwine announced on his Myspace Blog on August 21, 2008 that due to label and legal issues they will not be able to release an official TGT album. Ginuwine is the founder and CEO of LoveSong Incorporated, after completing his contract with 550 Music/Epic. Ginuwine announced on his Myspace blog on August 21, 2008 that he signed a major label deal with Notifi Records/Warner Brothers.

I'm Crying Out
Ginuwine Lyrics

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(Can't believe you're gone)
(Can't believe you're gone)

[Chorus: x2]
What did I do the deserve this pain,
I'm crying out
I'm so alone without you here
What's this about?

I can't go on,
I need you here right next to me
My life ain't complete,
I'm dying inside I feel so weak
I'm pouring out my heart to you
Feel my pain it hurts so deep
There's no need to go ahead
My life is gone, I'd rather be dead

[Chorus]

I'm still amazed
Despite everything I still have love
What's keep the feelings deep within in me
I thought they'd be easy to get rid of
There's no one I'm wanting more
You're the reason why I love, yeah
I'd give anything just to have you girl
'cause you make you whole, you are my world

[Chorus]

[Bridge: x2]
Can't believe you're gone
Are you coming back?
Tell me what I've done
But I love you so

What did I do to deserve this pain, I'm crying out

Hello baby, why you got my man cryin out?
That's not a nice thing to
do, You know, he loves you. But you know what?
I love you too. Don't hurt
him baby.

What's this about?

[Chorus: Repeats]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ginuwine's I'm Crying Out are a poignant expression of the singer's grief and heartache over a lost love. The chorus, repeated twice, features the refrain "What did I do to deserve this pain, I'm crying out/I'm so alone without you here/What's this about?" In these lines, Ginuwine expresses his confusion and disbelief at the loss of his love. He feels alone and incomplete without her, and is crying out for some kind of explanation or resolution. The second verse continues this theme, with Ginuwine lamenting that he can't go on without his love, and feeling weak and dying inside.

The next verse takes a more introspective turn, as Ginuwine acknowledges that he is still in love with his lost love, despite everything that has happened. He thought that the feelings would be easy to get rid of, but instead he finds that they are deep within him. He remembers the joy that his love brought him, and how she made him whole. The bridge, repeated twice, takes on a more hopeful tone, as Ginuwine asks if his love will come back, and assures her that he loves her deeply.

Overall, the lyrics to I'm Crying Out are a moving expression of loss, grief, and longing. Ginuwine sings with sincerity and vulnerability, expressing the pain of love lost in a way that many listeners can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe you're gone
I am in disbelief that you are no longer here with me

What did I do the deserve this pain,
I cannot understand why I am being subjected to this emotional anguish

I'm crying out
I am expressing my emotional distress and suffering

I'm so alone without you here
I feel isolated and without support in your absence

What's this about?
I am asking for an explanation for my pain and heartache

I can't go on,
I am unable to move forward without you by my side

I need you here right next to me
I crave your presence and support

My life ain't complete,
My life feels incomplete and lacking without you

I'm dying inside I feel so weak
My emotional pain is overwhelming and I feel powerless

I'm pouring out my heart to you
I am expressing my deepest emotions and feelings to you

Feel my pain it hurts so deep
I want you to understand the depth of my emotional pain

There's no need to go ahead
There is no reason for me to continue living without you

My life is gone, I'd rather be dead
I feel like my life has lost all meaning without you and I would rather not exist

I'm still amazed
I am in awe of how strongly I still feel for you

Despite everything I still have love
Even in the face of adversity, my love for you persists

What's keep the feelings deep within in me
I cannot shake the strong emotions I feel for you that are buried deep inside of me

I thought they'd be easy to get rid of
I believed that I could move on from my feelings for you without any difficulty

There's no one I'm wanting more
There is no one I desire more than you

You're the reason why I love, yeah
You are the source of my deepest love and passion

I'd give anything just to have you girl
I am willing to sacrifice anything to have you in my life

'cause you make you whole, you are my world
You complete me and are the most important thing in my world

Can't believe you're gone
I am in disbelief that you are no longer here with me

Are you coming back?
I am questioning whether there is any possibility of you returning to me

Tell me what I've done
I am asking for clarification on why you have left me

But I love you so
Despite our current circumstances, my love for you remains strong

Hello baby, why you got my man cryin out?
Someone is addressing the person who has caused the singer to experience emotional pain

That's not a nice thing to do, You know, he loves you.
The person speaking is admonishing the person who has hurt the artist, emphasizing the strength and depth of the artist's love

But you know what?
The person speaking is about to share their own sentiments

I love you too.
The person speaking reveals that they also love the person who has caused the singer to suffer

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELGIN LUMPKIN, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY

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