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.
Tease
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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what?
Excuse the hell out of me, but I'm not tryna use you
Wait 'fore you accuse me, but your body give me excuse to
Honey, chocolate sugar love, everything to please a dude
Babe and you are all the above, I got no choice but to choose you
I want you bad more than you know it
I want you with me
Is it necessary to tease?
I can't tell you how to be, probably would amuse you
Lead me baby, I'm following, can't afford to lose you
Candy rain, shower me, nourish me like good food
Girl your power over me, how could I refuse you?
I close my eyes, I hold my breath, imagine
Just what I mean when I say bad
I mean it in a good way, in passion
But I only have what you want me to have
I want you bad, don't do that, I want you near me
I want you bad more than you know it
I want you with me
Is it necessary to tease?
I close my eyes, I hold my breath, imagine
Just what I mean when I say bad
I mean it in a good way, in passion
But I only have what you want me to have
I want you bad, don't do that, I want you near me
I want you bad more than you know it
I want you with me
Is it necessary to tease?
The song "Tease" by Jamie Foxx featuring Pharrell talks about the singer's desire towards a woman, but he is not trying to use her. Instead, he asserts that the woman's body is giving him an excuse to pursue her. The lyrics are essentially telling the woman that she has everything to please a man, and he has no choice but to choose her. The singer, mostly expressing sheer desire, says that he wants the woman very badly, and asks if teasing is necessary. He is not trying to instruct her on anything and will let her be as she pleases, but he is insistent on wanting her, hence the chorus.
In the next verse, the singer continues to emphasize his desire for the woman, saying that he is following her lead and can't afford to lose her. He describes the woman's "power over" him, making it almost impossible to refuse her. The singer then closes his eyes and imagines his passion for her, insisting that he means "bad" in a good way.
Overall, the song portrays a strong desire of the singer towards the woman, with lyrics that emphasize her ability to please, his willing submission to her, and his unrelenting need to have her.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon
Let's go or hurry up
Excuse the hell out of me, but I'm not tryna use you
I apologize for being forward, but I am not trying to take advantage of you
Wait 'fore you accuse me, but your body give me excuse to
Hold on before you blame me, but your body is giving me a reason to express my desire
Honey, chocolate sugar love, everything to please a dude
You have all the qualities that appeal to men
Babe and you are all the above, I got no choice but to choose you
You possess all those qualities, and I cannot resist choosing you
I want you bad, don't do that, I want you near me
I have intense desire for you and want you close to me
I want you bad more than you know it
My desire for you is stronger than you realize
I want you with me
I want to be with you
Is it necessary to tease?
I am wondering if it is necessary for you to tease me
I can't tell you how to be, probably would amuse you
I cannot tell you how to act, it would probably entertain you
Lead me baby, I'm following, can't afford to lose you
Guide me, and I will follow because I cannot afford to lose you
Candy rain, shower me, nourish me like good food
Your affection is like candy rain that nourishes me like good food
Girl your power over me, how could I refuse you?
You have such strong influence over me, how could I say no to you?
I close my eyes, I hold my breath, imagine
I close my eyes and imagine a scenario that excites me
Just what I mean when I say bad
When I say I want you bad, I mean I have an intense desire for you
I mean it in a good way, in passion
My intense desire for you is positive and genuine
But I only have what you want me to have
I can only have what you are willing to give me
I want you bad, don't do that, I want you near me
I have intense desire for you and want you close to me
I want you bad more than you know it
My desire for you is stronger than you realize
I want you with me
I want to be with you
Is it necessary to tease?
I am wondering if it is necessary for you to tease me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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