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.'

Interlude
Jaheim Lyrics

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Oh Oooooh
Mama used to say
Get on your knees and pray
Mama used to say
That everything will be alright
(fade)
Alright, alright, alright alright.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jaheim's song "Interlude" carry a message of hope and faith that everything will work out in the end. The song begins with "Mama used to say" which implies that the words to follow were lessons or advice taught by someone significant in Jaheim's life. The line "get on your knees and pray" suggests that the advice given was rooted in spirituality or religion. This could be interpreted as a call to seek guidance and wisdom through faith, perhaps during difficult or uncertain times.

The phrase "everything will be alright" is a reassuring statement that suggests that no matter what we go through, there is a brighter future awaiting us all. It can be comforting to know that even in the midst of darkness, we can have faith that things will work out and that we will find our way back to the light. The repetition of the phrase "alright" at the end of the song creates a sense of closure and finality, as if to suggest that the advice given has been received and internalized. Overall, the song serves as a reminder to have faith and trust in a higher power, especially when facing adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh Oooooh
Expressing longing, desire or emotive passion.

Mama used to say
Recalling a parental figure who was once an authority in the singer's life.

Get on your knees and pray
Employing a faith-based and spiritual approach to life's struggles where one falls to their knees or submits to a higher power for support, strength, and guidance.

Mama used to say
Reaffirming the previous mention of an influential parental figure who had shaped the artist's worldview.

That everything will be alright
Encouragement and assurance that no matter how difficult the situation may seem, ultimately, things will get better and be alright eventually.

Alright, alright, alright alright.
A repeated affirmation of the promise of hope and better days ahead.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN LIGHTY, DARREN F. LIGHTY, EDWARD FERRELL, EDWARD O. III FERRELL

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