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.'

The Chosen One
Jaheim Lyrics

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Yea Yea
I choose you baby
Oh Oh Oh Oh I choose you baby
Yea

Verse 1:
I can push that whip off a showcase floor
Put tv screens in the headrest door

Something a little more mature
Preparing for the future
Put the down on something
With a fence, a roof, and a door
Or the jewlery store
A pinky ring or ring for her(and)
Cherish her forever more
What could be better
Something for myself
Or for my baby

Pre Hook:
All the places I can be
And people I can see
Or the only one for me
The decision was easy to make
I choose you over everything

Hook:
And I just wanna love my baby
I thank the heavens for the gift he gave me
Oh and I just wanna say
Oh Oh Oh just wanna love ya
There ain't a thing I would'nt do for you
Change my life so I could live it for you

Verse 2:
Camaflouge get from the corner stores
Holding the dice tryna get a little more
Or something more secure
In the house cuddled up on the couch
With the woman adore
Or in the streets steady breaking the law
Or creeping with my ex trying not to get caught
Or wifing you
Ready yo die for you
Oh yea that's all I wanna do

Pre Hook:
All the places I can be
And people I can see
Or the only one for me
The decision was easy to make
I choose you over everything

Hook:
And I just wanna love my baby
I thank the heavens for the gift he gave me
Oh and I just wanna say
There ain't a thing I would'nt do for you
Change my life so I could live it for you

Bridge:
Out of all the things that I been through
I'd rather be kicking it with my boo
When the pillows not enough
And there's no one to cuff
I hit her up and she comes through
Can't no other chick compare to her
She can pull it off rocking Timbs and a fur
She my class ghetto girl
And I would'nt give her up for the world

Repeat Hook Until End

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jaheim's song "The Chosen One" express the singer's unwavering devotion to a particular person in his life. In the first verse, Jaheim considers the various things he could spend his money on: a fancy car, expensive jewelry, or a house. But he ultimately decides that what he really wants is to provide for his loved one and cherish them forever. He acknowledges that he has other options and could be with other people, but he ultimately chooses this person above all else.

The second verse contrasts two very different lifestyles: one involving illegal activity and the other involving staying at home with his partner. Jaheim says he would rather risk his life for this person than engage in criminal behavior. This verse emphasizes the importance of this person in Jaheim's life and how he is willing to make changes to be with them.

The bridge of the song expresses the idea that no one can compare to this person, and that he would rather be with them than anyone else. The song's overall message is that when faced with various choices, Jaheim has chosen to love and prioritize one person above everything else.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea Yea
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement

I choose you baby
Declaring a commitment to a specific person

Oh Oh Oh Oh I choose you baby
Repeating the commitment to emphasize its importance

Yea
Showing continued enthusiasm

I can push that whip off a showcase floor
I have the ability to purchase a luxurious car

Put tv screens in the headrest door
I can add fancy entertainment systems in my car

Something a little more mature
I'm looking for something grown-up and responsible

Preparing for the future
I'm planning ahead to ensure long-term stability

Put the down on something
Make a deposit towards a long-term investment

With a fence, a roof, and a door
A symbol of security and stability

Or the jewelry store
The option to purchase expensive jewelry

A pinky ring or ring for her(and)
I can buy her a ring to express my devotion

Cherish her forever more
Expressing my love and loyalty to my partner

What could be better
Acknowledging the value of love and commitment

Something for myself
Selfish option that only benefits me

Or for my baby
Thinking about the well-being of my partner

All the places I can be
The variety of opportunities and experiences available to me

And people I can see
The number of people I could potentially date or be with

Or the only one for me
Recognizing that my partner is the best choice

The decision was easy to make
Knowing that choosing my partner was the right decision

And I just wanna love my baby
Expressing love and devotion to my partner

I thank the heavens for the gift he gave me
Feeling grateful for my partner's presence in my life

There ain't a thing I would'nt do for you
Fully committed to doing anything for my partner

Change my life so I could live it for you
Willing to make significant changes for my partner

Camaflouge get from the corner stores
Buying cheap clothing to fit in with the environment

Holding the dice tryna get a little more
Risking money in a gamble to make more money

Or something more secure
Prefer stability over risk-taking

In the house cuddled up on the couch
Enjoying intimate moments with my partner

With the woman adore
Expressing affection for my partner

Or in the streets steady breaking the law
Indulging in illegal activities

Or creeping with my ex trying not to get caught
Being unfaithful to my partner

Or wifing you
Choosing to marry my partner

Ready yo die for you
Fully committed to my partner, even in life-threatening situations

Oh yea that's all I wanna do
Expressing loyalty and devotion to my partner

Out of all the things that I been through
Reflecting on past experiences

I'd rather be kicking it with my boo
Prefer being with my partner than other activities

When the pillows not enough
Longing for physical intimacy with my partner

And there's no one to cuff
Lonely without my partner

I hit her up and she comes through
My partner is always there for me

Can't no other chick compare to her
Recognizing that my partner is unique and special

She can pull it off rocking Timbs and a fur
My partner is confident and stylish

She my class ghetto girl
Affectionate term for my partner

And I wouldn't give her up for the world
My partner is invaluable to me

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE HUTCH

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