One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayansβ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stoneβs Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his churchβs choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxxβs enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Duttonβs sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cubeβs The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuquaβs crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mannβs biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxxβs dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackfordβs eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxxβs talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charlesβ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize β raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth β in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas β and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendesβ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and BeyoncΓ© Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Experiment
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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In a different way
Oh, baby, baby...
imagine if you will...experiment (science!)
Experiment, experiment
baby, we're all alone
Think of all the things that we can do
Or maybe we could try on something new
'cause girl, we don't need permission
To try out a new position
Just to plant the seed
Of ecstacy
Is all we need
And we can both be free
to do the things we've never done before
Baby, close your eyes and let's explore
Baby, let's experiment...(experiment)
We don't have to do the same old thing
Open up your mind and we can twang
Baby, let's experiment...
Come on, come on, come on
don't be afraid, baby
Girl, you won't be misled
What don't you see you can, could
'cause girl it's like duh
You can take it to the head, baby
My eyes have seen the glory of your precious love
Have you ever wondered how it'd feel
to do the things we've never done before
Baby, close your eyes and let's explore
Baby, let's experiment...(experiment)
We don't have to do the same old thing
Girl, to tell the truth, it's quite mundane
Baby, let's experiment...
Then you will see just what I mean!
hold me close, girl, 'cause I've been waiting too long
Me, myself, I like it better with the lights on
Let's get blazed through a drink or two
To get you in the mood
I think it's cool, yeah
You know exactly what I need, babe
Sugar, didn't think you'd do this
Girl it's so good
I wish that you would
Experiment with me, baby
Experiment with my love
Come on, come on, baby
Oh, baby, won't you please experiment with me tonight
Experiment with my love tonight
In the song "Experiment," Jamie Foxx expresses his desire to love his partner in a different way. He suggests that they try something new and experiment with their love life, without needing approval from anyone else. The term "experiment" is used repeatedly throughout the song to convey the concept of trying new things and being open to new experiences. He urges his partner to open her mind and let go of her apprehensions and fears.
Jamie Foxx represents the song like a science experiment. He mentions opening minds and getting blazed, suggesting that in the experiment of their love, they can explore new heights of intimacy and pleasure, like scientists experimenting with chemical reactions. The song's lyrics are very explicit, expressing Foxx's desire for trying new positions and new experiences to explore their intimacy. He wants to be free of any constraints and wants to be able to share the experiment of their love with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like I want to love you
In a different way
Oh, baby, baby...
I want to love you differently, dear, with a new and exciting type of love.
imagine if you will...experiment (science!)
Experiment, experiment
I have an idea for something we can try, like a science experiment.
baby, we're all alone
Nobody around to know
Think of all the things that we can do
Or maybe we could try on something new
We have privacy, so we can try all kinds of different things, including something new and exciting.
'cause girl, we don't need permission
To try out a new position
Just to plant the seed
Of ecstacy
Is all we need
And we can both be free
We don't need anyone's approval to try new things, even if it's just to create a small amount of pleasure. This is all we need to be happy and carefree.
to do the things we've never done before
Baby, close your eyes and let's explore
Baby, let's experiment...(experiment)
We don't have to do the same old thing
Open up your mind and we can twang
Baby, let's experiment...
Come on, come on, come on
Let's try new things together that we've never tried before. Close your eyes and let's explore new territory. We don't have to do the same boring old things. Let's open our minds and do something different. Come on and let's experiment!
don't be afraid, baby
Girl, you won't be misled
What don't you see you can, could
'cause girl it's like duh
You can take it to the head, baby
My eyes have seen the glory of your precious love
Have you ever wondered how it'd feel
Don't be afraid, my love. You won't be led astray. It's obvious you're capable of doing whatever you want. You can take the lead, my honey. I love the way you love me, and have you ever thought about trying something new?
hold me close, girl, 'cause I've been waiting too long
Me, myself, I like it better with the lights on
Let's get blazed through a drink or two
To get you in the mood
I think it's cool, yeah
You know exactly what I need, babe
Sugar, didn't think you'd do this
Girl it's so good
I wish that you would
Experiment with me, baby
Experiment with my love
Come on, come on, baby
Oh, baby, won't you please experiment with me tonight
Experiment with my love tonight
Hold me close because I've waited so long for this moment. I like to see what I'm doing, so let's have a drink or two to get in the mood. I know you know exactly what I want, honey. I didn't think you'd be up for it, but it's so good. Please, sweetie, experiment with me and my love tonight.
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Phil Talk
Glad to know I'm not the only one who came here because of home alone 3 lmao that scene was funny tho
Jean Rhys Forges
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leonardo vera
I just saw the scene 3 seconds ago, but yes.
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same
Nicholas Iorio
How did you know ???? πππππ
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PrincessLuLu
It's so funny that 99% of viewers are here because of Home Alone 3. That movie is a timeless classic i don't care what anyone says
Ben Brown
Here because of Home Alone 3 as well.
Jakobi Mansaray
severely underrated
Rose Supreme
Someone with sense! I don't get the hate for that movie... I'm watching it on Disney+ for the first time in so long. Such a childhood classic of mine.