Monet grew up in various towns in New Jersey, shuffled back and forth between divorced parents. It was this exposure to all sides of both culture and race that gave Monet the confidence and knowledge to use her vocal talents. She settled in Trenton, NJ, as a hair stylist for a bit, but she knew music was in her blood and she had to act on her impulses. She took a job as a chef in a Virginia restaurant and by chance, the entire Ruff Ryders roster and staff came into her workplace for dinner in 1999. DMX, their most popular artist on the tour, hit it off well with Monet and eventually the group handed her several phone numbers to contact them. The company encouraged her to keep at it, so she moved back to New Jersey and took three jobs to support her goals. A contract with Dreamworks finally came her way and she recorded her debut album with producer Tyrice Jones in 2001. The final result, titled Love & War, was released in the summer of 2002. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide
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Respect
Jerzee Monet Lyrics
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Someday I know
That there will come a time
That we all will have to come together as one
But we let this wall be the end
Let the mouth begin
Feel me
When I was coming up
I got old fashion love
Never talked back to Mama
Always knew where a kid's place was
I feel much frustration
Gotta teach this generation
To love one another again
[Chorus]
If you want to learn (Respect)
You gotta give it (Respect)
You gotta show the whole world what it is
If you want to gain (Respect)
You gotta give (Respect)
Sharing it with everyone that lives
[Jerzee]
Father, Father watch
What you say and do
40 years from now
Your kids will be you
If you teach them
They'll know
The right way to go (Let them feel love)
What comes around
Goes around
Show them that
[Chorus]
[Hook]
Watch what you say and do
Children they learn from you
Don't let the cycle end
Let's make the love begin
Hold on don't give up yet
Give love and give respect
[Humming]
[Chorus]
[Hook]
[Fade]
The song "Respect" by Jerzee Monet is a call for unity and love in a world that is sometimes divided. The talk at the beginning of the song acknowledges that there will come a time where we must come together as one, but often we let walls divide us instead. Jerzee then sings about her upbringing where she was taught old-fashioned love and respect and never talked back to her Mama. She expresses frustration with the current generation and calls for teaching love and respect to others once again.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of respect, stating that if you want to learn it, you must give it and show the whole world what it is. To gain respect, you must give it and share it with everyone that lives. The respect is not something that can be demanded, but rather it is something that must be earned and given freely.
The hook of the song urges parents to watch what they say and do as children learn from their examples. The cycle of hatred and division must end, and the love must begin. The song ends on this message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday I know
At some point in the future, without a specific time frame, I am aware that the world will unite.
That there will come a time
There is a certainty that eventually, without knowledge of when it will happen, society will unite.
That we all will have to come together as one
Everyone needs to unite and become a united front with each other.
But we let this wall be the end
We currently hinder progress on this unity by putting walls between us.
Let the mouth begin
Let's start addressing issues and communicate.
When I was coming up
During my upbringing.
I got old fashion love
I received love from my elders in a classic fashion.
Never talked back to Mama
I would show obedience to my mother.
Always knew where a kid's place was
I always had a respect for others and myself as a child.
I feel much frustration
I feel increasingly frustrated.
Gotta teach this generation
We must instruct the new generation.
To love one another again
To adopt the symbol or representation of care toward each other.
If you want to learn (Respect)
To gain an understanding or acquire the capacity to demonstrate Respect.
You gotta give it (Respect)
You must show Respect pursuant to gaining it or learning it.
You gotta show the whole world what it is
It's imperative to demonstrate Respect globally, on every level.
If you want to gain (Respect)
If you would like to attain Respect.
You gotta give (Respect)
You must provide Respect.
Sharing it with everyone that lives
Share it with every living being.
Father, Father watch
Father or anyone in this elevated position, be mindful of your actions.
What you say and do
Be aware of how you behave and what you articulate.
40 years from now
40 years into the future.
Your kids will be you
Your offspring will reflect your behavior and ways.
If you teach them
If you instill values in them.
They'll know
They will have knowledge of.
The right way to go (Let them feel love)
The appropriate path to take is to impart compassion.
What comes around
Things have a way of returning to us.
Goes around
That which goes away, by a natural instinct, comes back around.
Show them that
Demonstrate to them.
Watch what you say and do
Be cognizant of your words and your actions.
Children they learn from you
Children will learn from you.
Don't let the cycle end
Do not cease the process or procedure of imparting these teachings.
Let's make the love begin
Let us commence the love.
Hold on don't give up yet
Maintain hope, preserve through it.
Give love and give respect
Be forthcoming with compassion and Respect.
Humming
Non-intelligible vocalization.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DAVID PORTER, ISAAC HAYES, KIP CARSON WILSON, AHMAD A. LEWIS, JABULANI I. SMITH-FREEMAN, ROBERT F. DIGGS, JASON S. HUNTER, LAMONT JODY HAWKINS, CLIFFORD SMITH, COREY WOODS, DENNIS D. COLES, RUSSELL T. JONES, GARY E. GRICE
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