With guidance from his cousin Willie Taylor, of Day26 fame, as well as producer Mick Schultz (who Jeremih met during his time at Columbia College Chicago), Jeremih released his debut single Birthday Sex in March 2009, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album was released in June 2009, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, All About You, was released in September 2010, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris and 50 Cent.
In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed work on a third album originally entitled Thumpy Johnson, and would later release his first mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih in August 2012. After the release of his collaborative EP No More with producer Shlohmo, Jeremih would change his album title to Late Nights: The Album in August 2014, releasing the EP N.O.M.A [Not on My Album] that same month. With no announcement or promotion prior to the release date, the album was finally released on December 4, 2015, featuring guest appearances from J. Cole, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Feather, Juicy J, Twista and Jhené Aiko.
In February 2016, Jeremih confirmed his fourth album title as Later That Night, intending to be another instalment in his Late Nights series. During this year, he released another mixtape entitled Late Nights: Europe and would tour with fellow R&B singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, with a project between the two being teased. However, Jeremih was later removed from the tour due to issues between the two artists. By the end of that year though, he would then collaborate with Chance the Rapper for a Christmas project entitled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which was reissued two more times in 2017 and 2020 with new tracks.
In February 2017, Jeremih released the upcoming album's planned lead single "I Think of You" featuring fellow singer Chris Brown and rapper Big Sean. Three months later, the singer then recorded and released an EP entitled Cinco De MihYo, celebrating the annual Mexican/American tradition. This was followed by another EP in March 2018 entitled The Chocolate Box, as well as his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, MihTy in October of that year.
In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19. By November 14, he was reported to be on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. He was taken off the ventilator on November 19 but remained in critical condition. His spokesman said Jeremih has no underlying conditions. Jeremih was transferred out of intensive care on November 21, into a general hospital to make a full recovery. He was released from the hospital on December 4, 2020.
Raindrops
Jeremih Lyrics
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Ohh's them ahh's (Repeat x4)
Let me get them
Ohh's them ahh's (Repeat x3)
Then we wake up in the morning we can do it again.
Lights out. you bout to get it
Salute me, I'm your lieutenant
Baby girl you better stop making this here an obstacle
Cause I got the artillery I'll just lock and load
Look at them lips, I gotta kiss 'em
You blow kush, come hit the swisher
Cause I'm gonna take you higher then Mars and Jupiter
Then we'll make love in the clouds and fall right down to the earth
(Chorus:)
Then we'll make raindrops (ohhh)
Raindrops, fallin' on our heads
Raindrops (ohhh)
Raindrops
Let me get them
Ohh's them ahh's (Repeat x4)
Let me get them
Ohh's them Ahh's (Repeat x3)
Then we wake up in the morning we can do it again
Round 2, no hesitation
Cause once I'm up, there's more precipitation
Shorty I can take it slow then I might just hit the gas
It's so wet on this trip I might just slip and crash
You at my show, you feel it's magic
Who said tricks are for kids, that silly rabbit
So I'm a hop right up in it then I'm a climb on out
If I stay in it too long then we'll form a thunder cloud
(Chorus)
Come on
Is it the attraction could I blame in fact
She remains my heart was living pain free
Since I ain't been back up in the game I've been stackin' up my change relaxin' with my main squeeze
At ease cause she's my heart
So yeah stop beatin' if we's apart
Who you know in the streets spit easy bars
Or who even let you get the keys with the Visa cards
Just me but only cause you the greatest
And I got more chips then Vegas
Plus I got more whips the Anvis
Marianna, Jeremih on the playlist
With them sexy lips to her fragrance
And them curvish hips how could you blame him
A queen got to be crowned
So like I ain't cause you know I'm a hold you down
(Chorus:)
The lyrics to "Raindrops" by Jeremih revolve around a steamy sexual encounter between two people. The song starts with the singer asking for the "Ohh's" and "Ahh's" from his female partner, which suggests that they are in the middle of a sexual act. He then goes on to describe his skills and compares his sexual conquest to conquering a war, saying he is the lieutenant and has the artillery to make it happen.
The chorus brings a change in tone, as the imagery switches from sex to rain. Jeremih sings about raindrops falling on their heads, which could symbolize the climax they just reached. He then repeats the request for "Ohh's" and "Ahh's" further solidifying the connection between the two ideas.
The second verse continues the sexual imagery and brings back the rain element. Jeremih mentions precipitation, which could be interpreted as being synonymous with semen. He also talks about the magic of his show, and the possibility of forming a "thunder cloud," another sexual reference.
Overall the song is filled with sexual innuendos and metaphors. The comparison of sex to war and the use of rain as a symbol of climax and release is vivid and explicit.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me get them Ohh's them ahh's (Repeat x4)
Jeremih wants his partner to make moaning sounds during sex
Then we wake up in the morning we can do it again.
Jeremih is eager to have sex with his partner again in the morning
Lights out. you bout to get it
Jeremih is starting to have sex with his partner
Salute me, I'm your lieutenant
Jeremih is taking charge during sex
Baby girl you better stop making this here an obstacle
Jeremih wants his partner to stop resisting his advances
Cause I got the artillery I'll just lock and load
Jeremih is confident in his sexual prowess
Look at them lips, I gotta kiss 'em
Jeremih finds his partner's lips attractive
You blow kush, come hit the swisher
Jeremih wants to smoke marijuana with his partner
Cause I'm gonna take you higher then Mars and Jupiter
Jeremih is going to give his partner an intense sexual experience
Then we'll make love in the clouds and fall right down to the earth
Jeremih is using a metaphor to describe having sex
Come on
Jeremih is urging his partner to have sex with him
Is it the attraction could I blame in fact
Jeremih is questioning his attraction to his partner
She remains my heart was living pain free
Jeremih's partner makes him happy
Since I ain't been back up in the game I've been stackin' up my change relaxin' with my main squeeze
Jeremih has been saving money and spending time with his partner instead of chasing other women
At ease cause she's my heart
Jeremih is comfortable with his partner
So yeah stop beatin' if we's apart
Jeremih's heartache would stop if he and his partner were separated
Who you know in the streets spit easy bars
Jeremih is a talented rapper
Or who even let you get the keys with the Visa cards
Jeremih has financial success and can give his partner access to his money
Just me but only cause you the greatest
Jeremih thinks his partner is the best
And I got more chips then Vegas
Jeremih is wealthy
Plus I got more whips the Anvis
Jeremih has multiple luxury cars
Marianna, Jeremih on the playlist
Jeremih is listening to his own music with his partner
With them sexy lips to her fragrance
Jeremih is attracted to his partner's lips and scent
And them curvish hips how could you blame him
Jeremih finds his partner's curves attractive
A queen got to be crowned
Jeremih thinks his partner is deserving of praise
So like I ain't cause you know I'm a hold you down
Jeremih will support and protect his partner
Then we'll make raindrops (ohhh) Raindrops, fallin' on our heads Raindrops (ohhh) Raindrops
Jeremih compares his sexual experience with his partner to falling rain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeremy P. Felton, Michael Abram Schultz
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