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 Wayans’ 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 Stone’s 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 church’s 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. Foxx’s 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 Dutton’s 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 Cube’s 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 Fuqua’s 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 Mann’s 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 Foxx’s 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 Hackford’s eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxx’s talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charles’ 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 — 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 — in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas — and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendes’ 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 Beyoncé Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Intuition
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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I'll take care of you
You can put your heart right in my hands oh
Baby your like the rarest flower
I'll make sure you bloom
Baby just imagine if I wash your man oh
Baby I pray to you
Breakfast in the bed and every night I'd sing to you
Oh, how did he know just what to do
Like a radio I'm tuned into your soul
Oh oh if, if it was up to me
You know I'd fill u up with love and make it flow like water
Stars at the sky, I'll place 'em in your eye
Oh since I was a young player talking to the ladies
I just know
It's just my intuition
(i know what you like, shorty how you like it)
I know if it possess you
I know what you feel, you cant even fight it
Its just my intuition
I know your every wish
Shorty let me in your life and watch me put it down
The lyrics of Jamie Foxx's song, "Intuition Interlude," express the singer's desire to take care of his lover and make her feel special. He compares her to a precious jewel, promising to handle her heart with care and help her grow into the best version of herself. Foxx sings of serving his lover breakfast in bed, singing to her every night, and fulfilling all her wishes. He says that he just knows what she likes and how she likes it, and he can sense her deepest feelings and desires. According to him, his connection with his lover is like tuning into her soul on the radio. Foxx ends the song by asking his lover to let him into her life and watch him put it down.
Line by Line Meaning
Shorty like a precious jewel
You are valuable and precious to me.
I'll take care of you
I will protect and provide for you.
You can put your heart right in my hands oh
You can trust me with your heart.
Baby your like the rarest flower
You are unique and special to me.
I'll make sure you bloom
I will help you grow and flourish.
Baby just imagine if I wash your man oh
Imagine how I could make you feel if I was with you.
Baby I pray to you
I am devoted and dedicated to you.
Breakfast in the bed and every night I'd sing to you
I will go out of my way to make you happy and feel loved.
No matter what it is before you sleep I'll have you saying
I will make sure you feel content and satisfied before you go to bed.
Oh, how did he know just what to do
You will be amazed at my ability to please you.
Like a radio I'm tuned into your soul
I am deeply connected with your thoughts and feelings.
Oh oh if, if it was up to me
If I had the choice.
You know I'd fill u up with love and make it flow like water
I would give you all my love in abundance.
Stars at the sky, I'll place 'em in your eye
I will make you feel like a star and constantly remind you of how special you are to me.
Oh since I was a young player talking to the ladies
I have been charming and good with women since I was young.
I just know
I am confident in my abilities to make you happy.
It's just my intuition
My instinct tells me I can treat you right.
(i know what you like, shorty how you like it)
I understand your preferences and desires.
I know if it possess you
I understand your emotions and feelings.
I know what you feel, you cant even fight it
You can't deny your attraction to me.
Its just my intuition
My natural insight about you.
I know your every wish
I understand what you truly desire.
Shorty let me in your life and watch me put it down
Let me be a part of your life and I will show you my love and commitment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS MCKINNEY, JAMIE FOXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zey Karma
one of the most underrated rnb artists in historty
GuessWhosBlue
Zey Karma truly
M.J.N
Not to mention a great actor. Jamie is super talented and charismatic...
Adam Bodus
I can't get enough of this song, it's brilliant!
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Best song on the album ♥️♥️♥️
Alexyandras 🩷
love this song 😍😍 kinda wish it was longer tho 😍
Signature_U
he doesnt get enough credit in the music business..especially when he came out in the late 90's with his 1st album..
Dre DuVon
i only wish the song was longer , he's one of my favorite artist
LaShonda Wilson
such a vibe, wish it was longer...
Nyamya4life🤞🏻❤️
One of the hardest interludes in the world.