Jaheim Hoagland (also known simply as Jaheim) is an American R&B singer fro… Read Full Bio ↴Jaheim Hoagland (also known simply as Jaheim) is an American R&B singer from New Brunswick, NJ. His father died in 1981, when he was only three years old. His grandfather Hoagy Lands, sang with many top groups, including The Drifters. Singing at family reunions and local talent shows preceded a successful tryout at the Apollo Theater's talent show. He won the contest three times when he was fifteen. He was signed to Kaygee (of Naughty by Nature)'s Divine Mill Records in 2000 and released his debut album, Ghetto Love, through the label in 2001. His sophomore effort, Still Ghetto, was released a year later, both to platinum success. Jaheim's third album, Ghetto Classics, was released on February 14, 2006, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. 2008 saw the release of Makings of a Man. His most recent album to date (Jan 2013) was the 2010 release 'Another Round.'

Conversation
Jaheim Lyrics

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We pushed up in the club
Ladies showin' love
Doin' things you know that playas do
I peeped love at the door
She bounced across the floor
Couldn't ignore the way her body moved
I post up at the bar
She looking like a star

Like she just stepped out a magazine
And then I recognized
Bow legs and chinky eyes
Head to toe you know this shorty was mean so

Lets have some conversation
(can I get that number)
I really wanna learn about ya (oh)
Really wanna get to know you
(I really do)
Lets have some conversation
I really wanna learn about ya
Really wanna get to know you
(give ya a call some time yeah)

She came up out the mink
Love what you tryna drink
Now it don't matter girl
I got what you need
Ooh she licked her lips
I fixed my hat
Then love pulled out that purple sack
Can we smoke that
Can I hit that
She said all that

Lets have (oh girl) some conversation
(can I hit that)
I really wanna learn about you
(can I get that number)
Really wanna get to know you
(I really do)
Lets have some conversation
(oh lets have)
I really wanna learn about you
(all about you)
I really wanna get to know you
(I really do)

Girl you're so fine
(I wanna keep you for life)
I want you to have my number
(girl hit me tonight)
Whenever the place or time will do
That's when I'm gonna come through
(come through)
Hit me when you're ready
(when you're ready)
Don't wanna hear no ifs bout them maybes girl
Lover it's on you
As soon as you hit me
(I'ma come through)

Lets have (baby) some conversation
(can I talk to you)
I really wanna learn about ya
(really wanna learn about you)
Really wanna get to know ya
(really wanna get to know ya)
Lets have (please) some conversation
(baby) I really wanna learn about ya
(I wanna know)
Really wanna get to know ya uh yeah

Lets have (girl) some conversation
I really wanna learn about ya
(baby) really wanna get to know ya
Lets have some conversation (can I hit that) I really wanna learn about ya
(can I get that number)

I really wanna get to know ya uuh yeah
(hello hello)

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Jaheim’s “Conversation” sets the scene of a night at the club where the singer, along with his male friends, are seeking the attention of the ladies in the building. His eyes land on a woman he describes as irresistible, who walks into the club and immediately catches his attention. He then proceeds to make an advance in the form of asking for her number, but before doing so, he engages the girl in a conversation, hence the song’s title. The chorus of the song reiterates his desire to learn about her - what she likes to drink, her interests, and everything that makes her unique. They continue to talk about further romance, and the singer reminds her that whenever she’s ready, he is ready too.

The words in the first verse of the song are all about Jaheim's perspective on the woman's beauty. However, it is essential to note that some of the lyrics demonstrate somewhat misogynistic ideologies, such as referring to women as "shorties." In contrast to this, the chorus creates a balance where the singer presents as being genuinely interested in getting to know the said woman past her physical attributes. The lyrics highlight the idea of communication being one of the building blocks of any relationship, be it romantic or otherwise. Jaheim's "Conversation" encourages both parties to engage in open dialogue to establish common interests and find common ground.

Line by Line Meaning

We pushed up in the club
We entered the club

Ladies showin' love
Girls expressing admiration

Doin' things you know that playas do
Acting like a player

I peeped love at the door
I noticed someone attractive at the entrance

She bounced across the floor
She walked gracefully across the dance floor

Couldn't ignore the way her body moved
Her movements caught my attention

I post up at the bar
I stood at the bar counter

She looking like a star
She appeared glamorous and beautiful

Like she just stepped out a magazine
She looked like a model

And then I recognized
And then I remembered

Bow legs and chinky eyes
She has unique physical features

Head to toe you know this shorty was mean so
Overall, she looked attractive and sexy

Lets have some conversation
Let's talk to each other

(can I get that number)
(Can I have your phone number)

I really wanna learn about ya (oh)
I'm truly interested in knowing you

Really wanna get to know you
I want to spend time with you and get to know you better

(I really do)
(I really mean it)

She came up out the mink
She walked out of a fur coat

Love what you tryna drink
What would you like to have to drink?

Now it don't matter girl
It doesn't matter, girl

I got what you need
I have what you want

Ooh she licked her lips
She sensually licked her lips

I fixed my hat
I adjusted my hat

Then love pulled out that purple sack
She pulled out a bag of weed

Can we smoke that
Can we smoke the weed?

Can I hit that
Can I smoke the weed?

She said all that
She agreed to smoke

Girl you're so fine
You are extremely attractive, girl

(I wanna keep you for life)
(I want to be with you forever)

I want you to have my number
I want you to have my phone number

(girl hit me tonight)
(Contact me tonight, girl)

Whenever the place or time will do
I am available anytime and anywhere you want to meet

That's when I'm gonna come through
I will come to you at that time

(come through)
(Arrive)

Hit me when you're ready
Contact me when you are ready

(when you're ready)
(When you are prepared)

Don't wanna hear no ifs bout them maybes girl
I don't want any excuses, girl

Lover it's on you
It's your decision, lover

As soon as you hit me
As soon as you contact me

(I'ma come through)
(I'll arrive)

Lets have (baby) some conversation
Let's talk to each other, baby

(can I talk to you)
(May I talk to you)

(oh lets have)
(Oh, let's do it)

(all about you)
(Everything about you)

Lets have some conversation
Let's talk to each other

(give ya a call some time yeah)
(I'll call you sometime, yeah)

I really wanna learn about ya
I'm truly interested in knowing you

I really wanna get to know ya
I want to spend time with you and get to know you better

Lets have (girl) some conversation
Let's talk to each other, girl

(hello hello)
(Hello, hello)

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY HESTER, ERIC JAY WILLIAMS, WESLEY ALLEN HOGGES

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