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.
Same Ol' G
Ginuwine Lyrics
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And usually when I wear a suit
I leave with not one but two
I'm not trying to hurt nobody
You only live once they told me
You can't be mad at me, I can just be G
Even though I got my own CD maybe even on t.v.
Even though I might be on t.v. 'cause I got my own CD
All you will ever see (that) same ol' G
I used to be the main one clubbing
But now I choose to stay at home
Most of my friends still thugging
This time the Gs full grown
I'm thinking 'bout my future lately
Whatever that may be
But now it's clear to me
I can just be G
Even though I got my own CD maybe even on t.v.
There ain't no changing me I can only be me me me
Even though I might be on t.v. 'cause I got my own CD
All you will ever see (that) same ol' G
Hello y'all, yeah this that Timbaland coming to ya one mo 'gain
You see, people say that we're changing
But really it's the people around us that are changing
You see, we ain't tryin' to hurt nobody
People tryin' to hurt us
But you know what
I'ma keep being me
That's all I can do in this life time (check it)
Day after day, I continue to be
Me oh me, That's all I can be
Oh day after day, I continue to be me oh me (that) same ol' G
Even though I got my own CD maybe even on t.v.
There ain't no changing me I can only be me me me
Even though I might be on t.v. 'cause I got my own CD
All you will ever see (that) same ol' G
Even though I got my own CD maybe even on t.v.
There ain't no changing me I can only be me me me
Even though I might be on t.v. 'cause I got my own CD
All you will ever see (that) same ol' G
Same ol' G, same ol' G, even though I got my own CD maybe even on TV
The lyrics of Ginuwine's song "Same Ol' G" celebrate the singer's refusal to change who he is, despite his growing fame and success. He asserts that no matter how famous he gets or how many accomplishments he achieves, he will always remain true to himself, and people will still see him as the same person. Ginuwine acknowledges that some people might view him as stuck in old ways, but he does not feel the need to change just for the sake of change. He explains that he is comfortable with who he is and does not want to hurt anyone while trying to be somebody else.
The verses of the song describe some of the habits and attitudes that have defined Ginuwine as the same ol' G—the person he has always been. He mentions how he drinks a forty-ounce beer only when he feels like it and not to impress others, and how he likes to wear suits knowing that he might walk out with two women. The chorus reiterates that Ginuwine is comfortable with who he is and that no matter how many different opportunities come his way, he will still be the same person.
The song also features Timbaland, and he delivers a monologue in the outro about how people may perceive Ginuwine and his crew's actions as changing, but he reminds people that they are changing only because of the people around them. He says he needs to keep being himself no matter what anyone thinks.
Line by Line Meaning
The only time I drink a 40 is when I want to drink a 40
I drink a 40 only when I feel like drinking one, not because anyone pressures me into it.
And usually when I wear a suit, I leave with not one but two
When I dress up, I attract attention from women and tend to go home with more than one.
I'm not trying to hurt nobody, You only live once they told me, You can't be mad at me, I can just be G
I'm not intentionally hurting anyone, but I'm living my life to the fullest and being myself, and nobody can fault me for that.
Even though I got my own CD maybe even on t.v., There ain't no changing me I can only be me me me, All you will ever see (that) same ol' G
Even though I may have success and fame, nothing can change who I am at my core. I will always be the same person, and people will always see that.
I used to be the main one clubbing, But now I choose to stay at home, Most of my friends still thugging, This time the Gs full grown, I'm thinking 'bout my future lately, Whatever that may be, But now it's clear to me, I can just be G
I used to enjoy going out partying, but now I prefer to stay home and think about my future. I've matured since my younger days when I was involved in more questionable activities, and now I'm content with just being myself.
Hello y'all, yeah this that Timbaland coming to ya one mo 'gain, You see, people say that we're changing, But really it's the people around us that are changing, You see, we ain't tryin' to hurt nobody, People tryin' to hurt us, But you know what, I'ma keep being me, That's all I can do in this life time (check it)
Timbaland is reminding us that people around us change, but we shouldn't change who we are just to please them. We're not trying to hurt anyone, but some may try to hurt us. All we can do is stay true to ourselves and live our lives to the fullest.
Day after day, I continue to be, Me oh me, That's all I can be, Oh day after day, I continue to be me oh me (that) same ol' G
I continue to be myself day after day, and that's all I can be. I'm always going to be the same person, the same 'ol G, and that's something I'm proud of.
Same ol' G, same ol' G, even though I got my own CD maybe even on TV
No matter what success I achieve, I will always be the same person, the same 'ol G, and that's something that people will see even if they see me on TV or hear my music.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. N DOUGLAS, STEPHEN GARRETT, TIMOTHY N MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mo-g827
I was in high school when Genuwine dropped this jam. Now I'm 39 years old with 3 kids and a wife and this jam still slaps hard!!!
@blacksilverchair3315
💯
@cheflibrawarrior2932
Exactly
@runegeezy
Same bro
@Edgesofnowhere008
More blessings to you ✊🏽
@Gondosaala
Just SLAPn these HOs to this gurl!
@darleneharrison9552
People are clowing Ginuwine for his moves these days, but guess what tho!
He's still "That Saaaaaame OL'G💯💖
@karenholt-ransom8228
And I betcha!!!!
@beelzebubbeelzebub2410
Saaaaaame Ol G
@Certified2024
Lmao and that’s what brought me here 😂