Je’kob attended several high schools with his brother playing basketball until finally settling and graduating from Grace Christian High in 1999. During the last year of high school, Je’kob’s part-time family music group “Souljahz” got a chance to go overseas to Aachen Germany and record their first full length album with a young producer who they met through a family friend. As soon as they returned to the states their father took the finished album to the ASCAP offices. After a couple meetings they found themselves sitting in the offices of Jimmy Iovine, the CEO of Interscope Records. The group received offers from several powerhouse labels including Interscope, Warner Bros. & Atlantic Records. In 2000, after lengthy negotiations, they ended up inking a deal with Warner Bros.
The troupe performed alongside the lauded and diverse likes of No Doubt, Nelly, Counting Crows, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Garbage, Boyz II Men and Erykah Badu on a cross country tour in support of their major label debut “The Fault Is History.” Television features followed on CNN Headline News, E!, Billboard, The WB, plus a slot on Sessions@AOL beside Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, Shania Twain, Faith Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers. But even with the tremendous amount of buzz and overwhelming fanfare, red tape soon wrapped itself around the burgeoning band, putting a long delay on what would’ve been its sophomore CD.
In 2006, the group re-emerged independently as The Washington Projects. They have since released two albums, “Commanders Of The Resistance” in 2007, and “Light Up The Dark” in 2010, of which both garnered critical acclaim and rave reviews. Between 2006 and 2010 they toured nationally and internationally traveling twice to war zones in Iraq to entertain the troops, as well as headlining a tour to Italy alongside The Nappy Roots. Recently, Je’kob signed with Seattle-based Save the City Records to release new material and make new appearances.
There have been as many glorious moments as there have been trials, but Je’kob sums up his experience best in one of his songs entitled “Dreams”:
“ What you fight for is what you die for, & what you try for is what you cry for, but if you really want it, you will try more. ”
— Jekob
Love Is All
Je'kob Lyrics
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Love is…only kind
Love is…always patient
Love will…blow your mind
If you let it
OH
If you let it
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
Go on and give it to ‘em
I’m gonna and give it to ‘em
Gonna make sure that
Y’all know that we can change this place
Love is the answer
Open your heart
Do something for someone
And that’s a good start
Love
Love is all we need
We find that we find everything
So to Republicans
And to the Democrats
I don’t care who you are
I don’t care where you’re at
As long as your breathin'
You are my brotha
Me casa, su casa
My momma, yo momma
We all two dashes
I call that equal
White or brown skinned
Ya’ll my people, yea
I pray for revolution
I know you wanna rise up
Get past the color line that still
Divides us
And hate wanna try us
And hate wanna fry us
But hate can eat my dust
Love is…everlasting
Love is…only kind
Love is…always patient
Love will…blow your mind
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
Love…
Where do I go from here?
I need something that will wash
AWAY my tears
I wanna find love, love, love
I’m lookin’ for love, love, love
I need to find love, love, love
Where do they hide love?
Yea
We gotta just love
Gotta just care
Even when some things in life
Don’t seem fair
Never give up
Never you quit
Never say never
And never won’t get
The best of you in them hard times
You rock and roll
And love let it save your soul
The best of you in them hard times
You rock and roll
And love let it save your soul
Love is…everlasting
Love is…only kind
Love is…always patient
Love will…blow your mind
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
So how do we escape
From inside this prison?
Build your relation
Kill your religion
There’s thirty-eight thousand
Versions of Christian
Twistin’ the word to fit
How they are livin’
Heaven, help us
Live like we’re saved
In one hand the truth
In the other the grave
One hand is free
And the others a slave
Love is the key to lock hate in the cage!
Love is…everlasting
Love is…only kind
Love is…always patient
Love will…blow your mind
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
Love is…everlasting
(Oh oh oh oh)
Only kind
(Only kiiiind)
Always patient
Love will…blow your mind
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
The song "Love Is All" by Je'kob is a powerful and moving call for unity and love in a world that is often divided by hate and fear. The lyrics encourage listeners to open their hearts and minds to others, to look beyond differences of race, religion, and politics, and to embrace the universal power of love. The song begins with a description of what love is: "everlasting," "only kind," and "always patient." Love is something that can "blow your mind," but only if you let it. The chorus repeats this message, urging listeners to allow love into their lives and to share it with others.
The second verse of the song addresses the political divisions that exist in the world today. The lyrics state that it doesn't matter whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, or where you come from - as long as you are breathing, you are "my brother." The song calls for a revolution, a rising up against the forces of hate and division that continue to keep people apart. The lyrics acknowledge the challenges that people face, the tears that need to be washed away, and the search for love that underlies all human experience.
The final verse of the song offers a solution to the problems of hate and division. The way to escape from the prison of fear and animosity is to build relationships with others, to kill the religion that separates us into separate tribes, and to embrace the power of love. Love is the key to unlocking the cage of hate and fear, and Je'kob urges listeners to let love in and to share it with the world.
Overall, "Love Is All" is a deeply moving and inspiring song that offers a powerful message of hope and unity in a world that often seems divided and broken. Its lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to look beyond differences and to embrace the universal power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is…everlasting
Love is infinite and timeless.
Love is…only kind
Love is gentle and compassionate, it never comes from a place of malice.
Love is…always patient
Love is willing to wait and endure, it does not demand instant gratification.
Love will…blow your mind
Love has the power to exceed expectations and amaze you.
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
If you let it
OH
Love requires us to be open and receptive, only then can it transform our lives.
Go on and give it to ‘em
Spread love to others selflessly and unconditionally.
I’m gonna and give it to ‘em
I am committed to being an example of love and actively sharing it with others.
Gonna make sure that
Y’all know that we can change this place
Through love, we can make a positive impact on the world and create change.
Love is the answer
Love is the solution to all of our problems.
Open your heart
Be vulnerable and receptive to love, let it enter your heart.
Do something for someone
And that’s a good start
Taking action to help others is the first step towards spreading love and kindness.
Love
Love is all we need
We find that we find everything
Love is the essence of life and is capable of fulfilling all our needs and desires.
So to Republicans
And to the Democrats
I don’t care who you are
I don’t care where you’re at
Love transcends political affiliations and social status, it is unconditional and unbiased.
As long as your breathin'
You are my brotha
Me casa, su casa
My momma, yo momma
Everyone is part of the same human family and therefore we should treat each other with love and hospitality.
We all two dashes
I call that equal
White or brown skinned
Ya’ll my people, yea
Regardless of race or ethnicity, we are all equal and deserving of love and respect.
I pray for revolution
I know you wanna rise up
Get past the color line that still
Divides us
We need a revolution of love to overcome the divisions and inequalities that plague our society.
And hate wanna try us
And hate wanna fry us
But hate can eat my dust
Hate is a destructive force, but love is more powerful and can conquer it.
Where do I go from here?
I need something that will wash
AWAY my tears
When faced with difficult times, we should turn towards love to find comfort and healing.
I wanna find love, love, love
I’m lookin’ for love, love, love
I need to find love, love, love
Where do they hide love?
Yea
Love is essential to our emotional and spiritual well-being, we should actively seek it out.
We gotta just love
Gotta just care
Even when some things in life
Don’t seem fair
We must continue to love and show compassion, even in the face of injustice and adversity.
Never give up
Never you quit
Never say never
And never won’t get
The best of you in them hard times
You rock and roll
And love let it save your soul
In difficult times, we should persevere and rely on love to help us overcome obstacles and heal emotionally.
So how do we escape
From inside this prison?
Build your relation
Kill your religion
We should prioritize building loving relationships over religious dogma or strict adherence to scripture.
There’s thirty-eight thousand
Versions of Christian
Twistin’ the word to fit
How they are livin’
Religious interpretations can often be distorted to fit one's personal beliefs or lifestyle.
Heaven, help us
Live like we’re saved
In one hand the truth
In the other the grave
We should live our lives with compassion, honesty, and love, knowing that we are all mortal.
One hand is free
And the others a slave
Love is the key to lock hate in the cage!
Only love can break the chains of hatred and bigotry which keep us imprisoned.
Love is…everlasting
(Oh oh oh oh)
Only kind
(Only kiiiind)
Always patient
Love will…blow your mind
The power of love is eternal and unparalleled, it is a unique force that can transform our lives and the world around us.
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iamjekob
Thank you all for the incredible feedback! I appreciate the love! My goal is to make music that is original & that leads people closer to the cross, so all of these comments are huge confirmation for me. God bless y'all!!
Popa Doc
& Yes Your Right It Is Ever Lasting👼.
iamjekob
I appreciate everyone's support! My new EP "Hope" is available NOW on itunes. Please check it out today & leave a review. Blessings
Isaac
I absolutely love this song and this artist (recently discovered his music), while I don't know if he is still doing music...if not, he should be! I can't stop listening to it!
iamjekob
I appreciate your support! My new EP "Hope" is available NOW on itunes. Please check it out today & leave a review. Blessings
mrsarmypilotwife
this song is AWESOME!!!! i'm a 25 yr old army wife and this song just gets me pumped up and motivated to love!!! Its such a great example how christian music continues to exceed expectations :) !
Sylphie
I'm honestly not religious at all, but when I heard this songs playing at the mall, all I can say is I fell in love with it.
Tanae625
Praise GOD ! Love is really the key , I'm glad that that there is a song that screams the message that God told us to do : to love and share his amazing love
ptrwinston
You should win the AMA for this song, Je'kob. It's so inspiring & really helps those struggling deeply...
Ola Thormanmwnv
This is seriously an incredible song! Better than anything happening in the music scene right now. Real music about where we need to be as believers. Fan-Freakin-Tastic!