He is best-known for hits "Put It On Me", "Between Me And You", "Wonderful" and for being associated with Jay-Z as a part of The Murderers. Ja Rule has sold over 20 Million albums worldwide and has released six albums with one on the way. His best-selling albums are Pain Is Love and Rule 3:36. Ja Rule has beefed with rappers DMX, 50 Cent, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, and Eminem.
Early life:
He attended Junior High School in Floral Park, New York, where he met his future wife Aisha Murray and they graduated in 1991. They attended Martin Van Buren High School together but he did not graduate. When Atkins was five years old, his sister died from respiratory problems. Growing up in a strict religious home, Atkin's family did not celebrate birthdays and Christmas, and as a child, was not allowed to listen to rap music. When he first heard it, he decided to be a rapper. He would sneak the music into his house and played it on his CD player when his mother wasn't around. Atkins is married to his high school sweetheart, Aisha Atkins née Murray.They have three children: Brittney (11), Jeffrey Junior (6) and Jordan (3).He and his family live in a mansion in New Jersey.
Rise to Fame:
At age 15, Atkins appeared with 0-1 and Chris Black as part of Cash Money Click. This would lead to him being signed by TVT Records in 1994. He would end up being heard by a young DJ who called himself DJ Irv, then later Irv Gotti. Gotti, was a friend of Jay-Z's and he was also a DJ for Def Jam Recordings. During the mid 90s his main priority was meeting Ja Rule. He wanted to sign Ja to his new label Murder Inc. Records. He wanted Ja because of his distinct deep voice. After Irv was able to sign Ja along with DMX and Jay-Z to Def Jam. He began to have an idea that they all work together. They formed a group named The Murderers. They recorded many songs together. Friction tore the group apart, DMX, a rapper that sounds very similar to Ja accused him of trying to steal his style with the deep voice, by saying that before the three were signed Ja tried to make his voice sound lighter but heard him embrace the deep voice and tried to imitate it. They had planned to release an album together, but this idea was scrapped and they all made appearances on their respective albums. Still, around this time, Ja Rule was still fairly unknown. Jay-Z, at the time a young star and new to Def Jam, was the most popular rapper in hip hop. Russell Simmons had the idea that in order to build hype around Ja Rule and capitalize on Jay's popularity that Ja Rule do a verse on Jay-Z's 1998 single Can I Get A..., which also featured Amil. Ja's performance of the verse made him a household name and he became an instant star and by the release of his album a year later he was one of Def Jam Recordings premier acts.
Never Thought
Ja Rule Lyrics
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That you would fall in love with this side of me first
(That I'd be)
Intrigued with the thought of the gift and the curse
(Without ya)
And now your heart broke and it's making it worse
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why me
That you would be involved with a nigga like I
(That I'd be)
Scared to look passion right in it's eyes
(Without ya)
And when you found love it was nothing but lies
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why, who would've thought
What the fuck is ya hobby mami highway robbery
'Cause you got enough jewelry on ya body to buy a Ferrari
I'm like Ruben I'm sorry but I don't studder
Matter fact call me Frank Love 'cause I'd love to fuck ya
She said slow baby don't rush
I promise if you be patient I'll let you tear it up
And nigga sho nuff
We decided to keep in touch with each other you feel me
I didn't know we'd be touching ??
I'm serious, and I'm so sincere
My object is to stay in the clear
'Cause we find fuck and flee these broads round here
I done made so many women shed so many tears
Sittin' home all alone getting drunk off of shots of Bathome
Decided to call let her feelings be known
In a slurred tone, she said I always get what I want
And what I want is you, but I don't get it cuz...
(I never thought)
That you would fall in love with this side of me first
(That I'd be)
Intrigued with the thought of the gift and the curse
(Without ya)
And now your heart broke and it's making it worse
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why me
(I never thought)
That you would be involved with a nigga like I
(That I'd be)
Scared to look passion right in it's eyes
(Without ya)
And when you found love it was nothing but lies
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why, who would've thought
Girl our, situation is getting a little out of my hands
You calling me constant telling bitches that I'm ya man
I thought we was just friends conversating
Gettin' to know one another on a friendly basis
Lets face it we from two different worlds that don't collide
But when they do the crash is more like a biz-omb
Your favorite seasons bigati and mines is summer
You use credit I rubber band wrap my hundreds
What we got in common is minimal right next to nothin'
And I think that's what's subliminally keepin' you comin'
Back to the one you been fuckin' but never thought you'd be fuckin'
How often do you think about the awkwardness of it
I know you love it to say the least
And I ain't just sayin' that contrary to some beliefs opposites attract
And my track record is something to be expected
Money cash hoes you know how it goes
(I never thought)
That you would fall in love with this side of me first
(That I'd be)
Intrigued with the thought of the gift and the curse
(Without ya)
And now your heart broke and it's making it worse
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why me
(I never thought)
That you would be involved with a nigga like I
(That I'd be)
Scared to look passion right in it's eyes
(Without ya)
And when you found love it was nothing but lies
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why, who would've thought
Who would have thought that something so simple would turn out to be detrimental
Now I'm feeling like I'm caught in the middle
Of this love triangle between she me and reality
Reality is tellin' us that we could never be
'Cause I come from the streets and you come from a rich family
But I don't think that your family would understand me
It's the little things you overlook when you're around me
Drugs guns bitches and needless to say
You're a pimp in your own way
Baby you're makin' it hard for me to look in your eyes and tell you to move on
I'm gone (I'm gone)
But then I'm back again
Money and good pussy's a fatal attraction for men
She hits me every night quarter past ten
And with every call her voice got a little more intense
Now we involved and it really don't make no sense
So be careful what you ask for you just might get it biaaatch!
(I never thought)
That you would fall in love with this side of me first
(That I'd be)
Intrigued with the thought of the gift and the curse
(Without ya)
And now your heart broke and it's making it worse
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why me
(I never thought)
That you would be involved with a nigga like I
(That I'd be)
Scared to look passion right in it's eyes
(Without ya)
And when you found love it was nothing but lies
(Why Me, Why Me)
Why, who would've thought
The song "Never Thought" by Ja Rule tells the story of a tumultuous and complicated romantic relationship. The lyrics describe the surprise and confusion the artist feels as his lover becomes attached, and then heartbroken by their relationship. He reflects on the differences between them, including their social backgrounds and the risky lifestyle he leads. The two struggle to reconcile their feelings and find common ground, leading to an ultimately unsatisfying and strained situation.
The lyrics of "Never Thought" evoke themes of complexity, miscommunication, and disappointment. The artist is taken aback by his lover's sudden affection and struggles to understand why she would choose to be involved with him. He acknowledges that their differences make it challenging to communicate and form a healthy relationship. Despite his misgivings, however, the artist is drawn to the allure of his lover's devotion and the passion they share. In the end, however, they are unable to work through their issues, and the relationship falls apart.
Overall, "Never Thought" is a powerful and reflective song that speaks to the challenges many face when navigating romantic relationships. It highlights the importance of communication and understanding, as well as the consequences of neglecting these critical aspects of a partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
(I never thought)
I never imagined
That you would fall in love with this side of me first
I never thought you would love me as I am
(That I'd be)
That I would feel
Intrigued with the thought of the gift and the curse
Curiosity driving me towards a path with both good and bad outcomes
(Without ya)
Without you
And now your heart broke and it's making it worse
Now you are heartbroken, making the situation worse
(Why Me, Why Me)
Asking why this is happening to me
Why me
Why is this happening to me
That you would be involved with a nigga like I
That you, a rich woman, would ever be involved with a man like me
Scared to look passion right in its eyes
Afraid of intimate relationships
And when you found love it was nothing but lies
The love you found was not genuine
Why, who would've thought
Who would have guessed
What the fuck is ya hobby mami highway robbery
Are you a thief, because you are wearing a lot of expensive jewelry
'Cause you got enough jewelry on ya body to buy a Ferrari
You have so much jewelry that it's worth the price of a Ferrari
I'm like Ruben I'm sorry but I don't studder
I don't stutter despite being sorry
Matter fact call me Frank Love 'cause I'd love to fuck ya
I would love to have sex with you
She said slow baby don't rush
She wanted to take things slow
I promise if you be patient I'll let you tear it up
I'll let you have sex with me if you're patient
And nigga sho nuff
And indeed
We decided to keep in touch with each other you feel me
We agreed to stay in contact
I didn't know we'd be touching ??
I didn't know our relationship would become intimate
I'm serious, and I'm so sincere
I am serious and genuine
My object is to stay in the clear
I want to avoid trouble and stay out of danger
'Cause we find fuck and flee these broads round here
Because we usually have casual sex and then leave these women
I done made so many women shed so many tears
I have made many women cry
Sittin' home all alone getting drunk off of shots of Bathome
Drinking alone at home
Decided to call let her feelings be known
Called her to express her feelings
In a slurred tone, she said I always get what I want
She drunkenly claimed she always gets what she wants
And what I want is you, but I don't get it cuz...
But I don't have you, and I don't understand why
Girl our, situation is getting a little out of my hands
Our situation is getting out of control
You calling me constant telling bitches that I'm ya man
You constantly call me and tell other women that I am your man
I thought we was just friends conversating
I thought we were just talking as friends
Gettin' to know one another on a friendly basis
Getting to know each other as friends
Lets face it we from two different worlds that don't collide
We are too different to be compatible
But when they do the crash is more like a biz-omb
But when they clash, it's catastrophic
Your favorite seasons bigati and mines is summer
Your favorite seasons are different from mine
You use credit I rubber band wrap my hundreds
You use credit cards, but I carry cash in rubber bands
What we got in common is minimal right next to nothin'
We have very little in common
And I think that's what's subliminally keepin' you comin'
But that's what subconsciously attracts you to me
Back to the one you been fuckin' but never thought you'd be fuckin'
Back to me, a man you never thought you'd be having sex with
How often do you think about the awkwardness of it
How often do you consider how awkward our relationship is
I know you love it to say the least
I know you enjoy it, at the very least
And I ain't just sayin' that contrary to some beliefs opposites attract
And I'm not just saying that because it's believed that opposites attract
And my track record is something to be expected
My history is predictable
Money cash hoes you know how it goes
I have a past of pursuing money, sex, and women
Who would have thought that something so simple would turn out to be detrimental
Who would have guessed that something so simple would cause harm
Now I'm feeling like I'm caught in the middle
Now I feel stuck in the middle of this situation
Of this love triangle between she me and reality
In this love triangle between her, me, and reality
Reality is tellin' us that we could never be
Reality is showing us that we can never be together
'Cause I come from the streets and you come from a rich family
Because I am from the streets and you are from a wealthy family
But I don't think that your family would understand me
I don't believe that your family would accept me
It's the little things you overlook when you're around me
You ignore the details when you're with me
Drugs guns bitches and needless to say
Drugs, guns, and women are all part of my life
You're a pimp in your own way
You have an influence over me in your own way
Baby you're makin' it hard for me to look in your eyes and tell you to move on
It's difficult for me to tell you to move on when I look in your eyes
I'm gone (I'm gone)
I'm gone
But then I'm back again
But then I return
Money and good pussy's a fatal attraction for men
Money and women are both irresistible to men
She hits me every night quarter past ten
She calls me every night at ten-fifteen
And with every call her voice got a little more intense
And with every call, her voice became more passionate
Now we involved and it really don't make no sense
Now we are involved, but it doesn't make sense
So be careful what you ask for you just might get it biaaatch!
Be careful what you ask for, you might actually get it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: JEFFREY B. ATKINS, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO, KENDRED T. SMITH, IRVING LORENZO, JEFFREY ATKINS, KENDRED SMITH
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