Wingo was a late addition to the group, added after Kandi Burruss of Xscape recommended he be added. Kandi was also the one who brought the group to the attention of Dupri. The group, with a style similar to New Edition, Jodeci, and Dru Hill, has had a number of hit singles, many of which are produced by Dupri.
Identical twin brothers Brian Casey and Brandon Casey, Kyle Norman, and Richard Wingo--known collectively as Jagged Edge--have built the group's career and reputation from one simple premise: make great music and make sure the music's for real.
2) A melodic rock band, Jagged Edge UK featuring guitarist Myke Gray. Released their debut EP, Trouble in early 1990, followed by the full-length Fuel For Your Soul .
3) Drum & Bass collaboration of Optical & Ryme Tyme from the United Kingdom
They Ain't JE
Jagged Edge Lyrics
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J-E some PIMP's
They cool but they ain't J-E
They cool but they ain't J-E!
They ain't J-E, hey, hey
I got a problem with this girl and I need some help
She said she need a man like me to keep for herself
C'mon girl keep it real we all grown folks
She said the truth for real is this
I done quit him, but he ain't quit me. No
Hope he ain't looking for no beef
So tell him you want me, he gotta leave
And y'all know, that I got love for my folks
And from Decatur to Mechanicsville, College Park is just so real
I just gotta let you know, that If you deal with me
Got nothing to do with R&B and all them songs that I wrote,
Ain't got no time to play around like clowns
Everybody know we put it down
Don't play with me!Your girl chose me!
So fix you face and steady replacing
I got folks in here, they in the place and
Don't be mistaken we down like a basement
We've been here for years this is just a taste test
And you can't be mad at me cause'
I'm so fly and your girl chose me!
It happened once to me sometimes your girl moves on and you gotta move on
The lyrics of "They Ain't JE" is a message to the haters who refuse to acknowledge Jagged Edge's dominance in the music industry. The song starts off with the lyrics "Don't get mad your girl chose me" which suggests that the girl they're referring to has left her current partner for one of the members of the group. The "J-E" in the lyrics refers to Jagged Edge, and they proclaim themselves as "PIMPs." However, they emphasize that even though they are cool, no one can be as good as them.
The first verse describes a girl who wants to keep Jagged Edge’s member for her own, but they know she already has a man. She claims to have quit him while he hasn't, and this may cause him to look for trouble. The members of Jagged Edge inform their listeners that they have no time for unnecessary drama and most importantly, that any woman they choose has nothing to do with their music.
In the chorus, they repeat the phrase "They cool but they ain't J-E" multiple times, thus emphasizing their dominance in the game. The second verse highlights their respect for their fans and hometowns, be it Decatur, Mechanicsville, or College Park.
Overall, the lyrics in "They Ain't JE" are a reminder to other artists and haters that no one can match Jagged Edge’s talent and that their success is unparalleled.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get mad your girl chose me
I know you're upset that your girlfriend left you for me, but don't take it out on me.
J-E some PIMP's
People call us players, but we're just confident in our abilities to attract women.
They cool but they ain't J-E
Other guys are fine, but they don't measure up to us and what we can offer.
They ain't J-E, hey, hey
Again, other guys might be alright, but they aren't us and they can't compete.
I got a problem with this girl and I need some help
I'm in a tricky situation with this woman and I could use some assistance.
She said she need a man like me to keep for herself
The girl has told me she wants to be with me exclusively.
But I know she got a man,though she say she don't
She's lying to us both about her relationship status.
C'mon girl keep it real we all grown folks
Let's be honest with each other, we're adults here.
She said the truth for real is this
The girl is finally telling me what's really going on.
I done quit him, but he ain't quit me. No
She's tried to break it off with her current boyfriend, but he's still holding on.
Hope he ain't looking for no beef
I hope he doesn't want to start a fight over this situation.
So tell him you want me, he gotta leave
If she chooses to be with me, she needs to cut ties with her current boyfriend.
And y'all know, that I got love for my folks
I care about my friends and family and always try to do right by them.
And from Decatur to Mechanicsville, College Park is just so real
I represent my hometown and feel a strong sense of pride in where I come from.
I just gotta let you know, that If you deal with me
If this girl decides to be with me, she needs to know what she's getting into.
Got nothing to do with R&B and all them songs that I wrote,
My music has nothing to do with who I am as a person and how I behave in relationships.
Ain't got no time to play around like clowns
I don't have time for games or anything less than serious.
Everybody know we put it down
Everyone knows that we are skilled and successful in our romantic pursuits.
Don't play with me!Your girl chose me!
Don't mess with me or try to come between me and the girl who chose to be with me.
So fix you face and steady replacing
Stop being jealous and finding replacement girlfriends for the one who left you.
I got folks in here, they in the place and
I have my friends here to back me up and support me.
Don't be mistaken we down like a basement
Don't underestimate us, we're always ready for whatever comes our way.
We've been here for years this is just a taste test
We've been doing this for a long time and this is just a small example of our abilities.
And you can't be mad at me cause' I'm so fly and your girl chose me!
You can't blame me for being attractive and desirable, your ex-girlfriend chose me because of it.
It happened once to me sometimes your girl moves on and you gotta move on
I've been in your shoes before, sometimes relationships don't work out and you have to move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHALON ALEXANDER, BRIAN CASEY, BRANDON CASEY
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