Legal trouble
In 2004, The Inc came under investigation for allegedly laundering money through the label for New York City drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff. On January 25, 2005, Lorenzo and his brother Chris turned themselves in, alleging their innocence. They were released on $1 million bail, and would not be tried alongside McGriff for the charges against them.
On November 16, 2005, the federal prosecutor Sean Haran said in his opening statement at U.S. District Court that Irving Lorenzo and his brother Christopher "used their corporate bank accounts to clean drug money". According to Haran, convicted drug dealer Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, had shopping bags and shoe boxes full of cash delivered to the label's Manhattan office in 2000. The company then cut McGriff $280,000 in checks. Authorities alleged that McGriff was permitted to funnel more than $1 million in drug money through Murder Inc. in return for serving as the label's protector and enforcer. Prosecutors additionally claim that the Lorenzos knew about a murder plot against platinum-selling rapper 50 Cent. On December 2, 2005, Irving Lorenzo and his brother Christopher were acquitted of all money laundering charges.
The brothers could have faced up to 20 years in prison. The defense countered all along that the brothers were victims of guilt by association with Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff.
Music production
Gotti co-produced Vanessa Carlton's third album, Heroes and Thieves, with Channel 7, Rick Rubin and Stephan Jenkins, which was released October 9, 2007.
In an interview with Angie Martinez in early May 2009, Irv stated that his label The Inc. was leaving Universal Records.
Ain't It Funny
Irv Gotti Lyrics
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Enamorada, de ti
It seemed to be like the perfect thing for you and me
It's so ironic you're what I had pictured you to be
But there are facts in our lives
We can never change
Just tell me that you understand and feel the same
I'd live a thousand lives
Each one with you right by my side
But yet we find ourselves in a less than perfect circumstance
And so it seems like we'll never have the chance
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Oh)
And you can't move on even though you try (Oh)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life (Oh)
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right (No)
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart
Sometimes I think that a true love can never be
I just believe that somehow it wasn't meant for me
Life can be cruel in a way that I can't explain
And I don't think that I could face it all again
I barely know you but somehow I know what you're about
A deeper love I've found in you
And I no longer doubt
You've touched my heart and it altered every plan I've made
And now I feel that I don't have to be afraid
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Oh)
And you can't move on even though you try (Oh)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life (Oh)
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right (No)
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart
I locked away my heart
But you just set it free
Emotions I felt
Held me back from what my life should be
I pushed you far away
And yet you stayed with me
I guess this means
That you and me were meant to be
Oh
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny
And you can't move on even though you try
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real, oh yeah, oh yeah
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right, no no
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart, oh yeah
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Funny)
And you can't move on even though you try (Even if you try)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Baby, ain't it funny how
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life (Change your life)
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right (Wrong or right)
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
Baby, ain't it funny how
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Can't deny)
And you can't move on even though you try (though you try)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel (baby)
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right
Ain't it's strange how fate can play a part
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny
And you can't move on even though you try
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
"Ain't It Funny" by Irv Gotti is a romantic song about the complexities of falling in love. The singer is expressing her feelings of being enamored with someone yet knowing that they are faced with circumstances that may never allow for the perfect relationship. The song explores the idea of how fate plays a role in the emotions and relationships that we have. Despite the fact that the singer barely knows the person, she feels strongly about them and believes that they are meant to be together. She even acknowledges that she has changed her plans and no longer fears being hurt.
The chorus reinforces the song's main theme, that some emotions are simply impossible to ignore. The singer recognizes that moving on from these feelings may be difficult, and coming to terms with what is right or wrong is a challenge. The use of the term "funny" can have different meanings that add depth to the song. In this context, "funny" means strange or ironic.
The singer talks about the cruel nature of life and how it can throw curveballs, making true love hard to find. Throughout the song, she is hopeful that fate will bring her and her love interest together. The song ends with the idea that the two were always meant to be together, and the singer is grateful that she pushed past her emotions and allowed herself to open up.
Line by Line Meaning
It seemed to be like the perfect thing for you and me
At first, it felt like you and I were perfect for each other.
It's so ironic you're what I had pictured you to be
It's funny how you turned out exactly how I envisioned you to be.
But there are facts in our lives
We can never change
Unfortunately, there are certain things in our lives that we can't alter.
Just tell me that you understand and feel the same
All I need to know is that you comprehend my situation and have similar feelings.
This perfect romance that I've created in my mind
I've built a flawless love story in my head.
I'd live a thousand lives
Each one with you right by my side
I would live many lives if that meant being with you for each one of them.
But yet we find ourselves in a less than perfect circumstance
And so it seems like we'll never have the chance
Unfortunately, we're currently in an imperfect situation, so it feels like we'll never get the opportunity to be together.
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Oh)
And you can't move on even though you try (Oh)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real
Isn't it peculiar how certain emotions are just undeniable, and you can't let them go even if you try? It's strange to feel something you shouldn't be feeling, and I wish our connection could be real.
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life (Oh)
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right (No)
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart
It's unexpected how one single moment can alter your whole life, and you don't feel prepared to determine what is right or wrong. It's so bizarre how destiny has a role to play in your love story.
Sometimes I think that a true love can never be
I just believe that somehow it wasn't meant for me
At times, I feel like true love doesn't exist, and maybe it wasn't supposed to happen to me.
Life can be cruel in a way that I can't explain
And I don't think that I could face it all again
Life has its way of being harsh, and I can't think of going through all that again.
I barely know you but somehow I know what you're about
A deeper love I've found in you
And I no longer doubt
I don't know you that well, but I can sense what you're like as an individual, and I've found a profound love in you, and I don't doubt it anymore.
You've touched my heart and it altered every plan I've made
And now I feel that I don't have to be afraid
You've had such an impact on me that it has changed all my plans, and now, because of you, I feel fearless.
I locked away my heart
But you just set it free
Emotions I felt
Held me back from what my life should be
I pushed you far away
And yet you stayed with me
I guess this means
That you and me were meant to be
I was reserving my heart, but you came along and freed it. My emotions were preventing me from living my life the way it should be lived. I pushed you away, but you stuck by me, which must signify that we were always meant to be together.
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Oh)
And you can't move on even though you try (Oh)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel
Oh, I wish this could be real, oh yeah, oh yeah
It's amusing how some emotions are impossible to ignore, and no matter how hard you try, you can't let go. It's weird to feel an emotion that you shouldn't be feeling, and I wish this relationship could be true.
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right, no no
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
In the story of your heart, oh yeah
Isn't it strange how one particular moment can shake up your whole existence, and you don't feel prepared to handle what's right or wrong? It's unusual how destiny can play a part in your love story.
Ain't it funny how some feelings you just can't deny (Can't deny)
And you can't move on even though you try (though you try)
Ain't it strange when you're feeling things you shouldn't feel (baby)
Ain't it funny how a moment could just change your life
And you don't want to face what's wrong or right
Ain't it strange how fate can play a part
It's funny how some emotions are undeniably present, but even if you try, you can't get over them. It's bizarre to feel something that you shouldn't be feeling, and it's hilarious how life can take a whole new turn in one particular moment. It's strange how destiny can play in shaping the story of your heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK ROONEY, IRVING LORENZO, TIHEEM CROCKER, CRAIG MACK, OSTEN HARVEY, JEFFREY ATKINS, ASHANTI DOUGLAS, 7 MARCUS AURELIUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Written By
Irv Gotti, Ashanti, Ja Rule, 7 Aurelius, Easy Mo Bee, Caddillac Tah, Cory Rooney & Jennifer Lopez
Copyright ©
The Island Def Jam Music Group
Phonographic Copyright ℗
The Island Def Jam Music Group
Label
Murder Inc. Records, Def Jam Recordings & Epic Records
Vocal Producer
Cory Rooney
Backing Vocals
Ashanti
Release Date
March 4, 2002
Samples
Flava in Ya Ear by Craig Mack
Remix Of
Ain't It Funny by Jennifer Lopez
@MoniqueAgar
I love this Ashanti song
@Nancy2420s
We dont have any music today!! Music is dead now. 90s and 2000's will never be replaced.
@agentcodybanx8909
'It must be the ass" is the greatest intro to any song ever
@Papi.Pharaoh
Ja Rule deserves so many awards for all the great music he blessed us with in the early ‘00s, all of his songs are timeless hits. You couldn’t turn the radio on back then without hearing a song from him. He used to be the man. Until this very day, I felt like they should’ve gave my girl Ashanti her credit for her background vocals.
@steventhomas2936
Facts
@mimiz7937
Who cares.
@tomaswildanger5238
@@mimiz7937I do!! Is that a problem for you?? 🤨
@jamilahanderson0804
Facts
@essgee4225
Blame 50 Cent
@Ashilinaaaa
Jlo’s makeup,hair and outfits are all perfection in this video.