Jhené is the daughter of Tina Chilombo and Antonio Chilombo. She has four siblings: Miyoko (sister), Jamila (sister), Miyagi (brother) and Jahi (brother). Jhené’s older sisters Jamila and Miyoko toured with Immature. This led to Jhene’s first meeting with producer Chris Stokes when Jhene was five years old. Eventually Stokes heard her sing, and he promised her that he would work with her someday. Although Jhené can sing in the fifth octave, she doesn’t have a five octave range. When B2K signed with Epic Records, Stokes suggested Jhene as a female solo singer and which led to her being signed as well. She served as the opening act for B2K and IMx on the Scream Tour 3.
As a promotional tool for Jhené, a few of her songs are featured on B2K releases. Tracks five through eight on B2K’s B2K: The Remixes - Volume 1 were actually songs by Jhené. They were: “My Name Is Jhene” (Intro), “He Couldn’t Kiss” (Album Version), “Gonna Love You Anyway” (snippet), and “Stuck Like This” (Snippet). “Santa Baby”, a cover done by Jhene, was featured on B2K’s Santa Hooked Me Up. On Pandemonium!, she was featured as a guest vocalist on the song “Tease”, and her song “Dog” appeared as a bonus track. Possibly as a ploy to get fans to listen to this song all the way though, a B2K bonus song “What U Get” can be heard immediately after “Dog” on the same track. The full version of “Stuck Like This” can be heard as the final track on The Remixes - Volume 2.
Jhené appears in numerous music videos including O’Ryan’s debut video, “Take It Slow”, B2K’s debut video “Uh Huh”, Play’s “M.AS.T.E.R (Part 2)” featuring Lil Fizz video and Morgan Smith’s 2004 video Blow Ya Whistle. Jhené’s songs are also featured on the soundtracks of Barbershop, The Master of Disguise, You Got Served, The Proud Family and Byou.
July ft. Drake
Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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You was mine
And I was yours
We were so high
You told me that you loved me
Wrote my name up in the sky
We could not be separated
Sunny days
Swimming in the pool at the sire
Baby we belong together like mariah
But when all good things come to an end
(You had to change up the game)
Oh the weather is not the same
(Now there's only cloudy days)
I can't stand the rain
In July
There were fire works exploding
But now its getting colder
Leaves are turning colors
Why?
Its just not our season
The one and only reason
Baby oh, baby oh
The summer turned into fall
What do I do
To get over you?
Let the rain fall down on my heart
Let it cleanse the depths of my soul
Let the wind blow the dead leaves away
And there will be no more pain
Ooh I'm in the right place
I'll forget all about
July
There were fireworks exploding
But now it's getting colder
Leaves are turning colors
Why?
Its just not our season
The one and only reason
Baby oh, baby oh
The summer turned into fall
Oh girl, you know that
You were my
You were my
You were my girl
Shoulda made
Shoulda made
Shoulda made you my world
Should have done everything to keep you happy girl
I can't wait for
Ooh
I can't wait for
Ooooh
I can't wait
Ooh ooh
I can't wait for spring time
And I will turn into a butterfly
And I will spread my wings and fly
And I'm too fly for this shit, shit, shit
I am Japanese if you please
Dum dum dum dum
The song "July" by Jhené Aiko is a heart-wrenching ballad about a summer romance that has come to an end. The song begins with nostalgic memories of the summer, where the couple was so much in love and could not be separated. The lyrics describe how the couple was so high on love that they wrote each other's name up in the sky. But as every good thing must come to an end, the couple soon realizes that the weather is not the same, and only cloudy days are left behind. The leaves begin to change color as the summer turns into fall; it's just not their season anymore. The lyrics paint a picture of the pain and heartache that the singer feels as she struggles to get over the failed relationship. She wants to let the rain fall down on her heart and cleanse her soul. She wants to forget about the summer when they were so much in love and move on. But despite her efforts, the memories haunt her, and she can't help but miss her lover.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the change of seasons, from hot summer days to cold and rainy autumn. It's a symbol of how love can change and fade away like the seasons. In the second verse, the singer laments that she should have done everything to keep her lover happy. She realizes her mistakes and feels regret for not making her lover her world. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the promise of spring and new beginnings. The singer is ready to turn into a butterfly and spread her wings and fly.
Line by Line Meaning
It was the summer time
The time in which our love bloomed was during the summer.
You was mine
During that time, we belonged to each other.
And I was yours
You had me, and I had you.
We were so high
Our love was so strong that we felt like we were on cloud nine.
You told me that you loved me
You vocalized your love for me, making me believe it to be true.
Wrote my name up in the sky
You showed your love by writing my name where the whole world could see it.
We could not be separated
Our love was so strong that no forces in the world could come between us.
Sunny days
The days during our summer love were bright and full of hope.
Indigo nights
The nights during our summer love were mysterious yet comforting.
Swimming in the pool at the sire
We shared playful and intimate moments in the pool located at our common destination.
Baby we belong together like mariah
Our love is similar to how Mariah Carey and her significant other belong together.
But when all good things come to an end
As with all things, our love also came to an end.
(You had to change up the game)
You decided to change the status quo of our love.
Oh the weather is not the same
The ambiance of our love changed from bright and sunny to cloudy.
(Now there's only cloudy days)
The feeling of our love has become gloomy and uncertain.
I can't stand the rain
The feeling of our love has become painful and hard to bear.
In July
During July, the month which we fell in love.
There were fireworks exploding
The passion and excitement that we shared during the summer was symbolized by fireworks exploding.
But now its getting colder
Our love has taken a turn from warm to cold.
Leaves are turning colors
The season has changed and nature's hues reflect that change.
Why?
We question why our love has come to an end.
Its just not our season
Our love was just meant to be experienced during the summer season.
The one and only reason
The sole reason for the end of our love was seasonal changes.
What do I do
Confusion and heartbreak sets in, causing us to question what to do next.
To get over you?
We begin to accept the fact that we have to move on from our past love.
Let the rain fall down on my heart
We allow ourselves to feel the pain and sadness in order to cleanse our heart.
Let it cleanse the depths of my soul
We use this pain to help cleanse ourselves internally and grow as individuals.
Let the wind blow the dead leaves away
We allow ourselves to let go of our past feelings and memories.
And there will be no more pain
We believe that letting go of the pain will eventually lead us to be healed.
Ooh I'm in the right place
We begin to find ourselves on the path towards healing.
I'll forget all about
We plan to forget everything that has caused us pain and sadness.
Oh girl, you know that
We still acknowledge the truth of our past love.
You were my
We're reminiscing about the fact that you belonged to us and that we belonged to you.
Shoulda made
We should have done something more to help maintain our love.
You my world
You were a significant part of our world that gave us happiness, joy and purpose.
I can't wait for
We begin to look forward to the future.
Ooh
We are excited about what's to come.
I can't wait for
We're anticipating something new and exciting.
Ooooh
Our excitement begins to build up.
I can't wait
We express how excited we are for what's to come.
Ooh ooh
Our joy and enthusiasm is at its peak.
I can't wait for spring time
We anticipate the start of a new season of life.
And I will turn into a butterfly
We plan to transform ourselves and grow as individuals.
And I will spread my wings and fly
We're excited to develop as individuals and explore new horizons.
And I'm too fly for this shit, shit, shit
We are confident in our growth as individuals and we're done with the negativity associated with our past love.
I am Japanese if you please
This nonsensical sentence seems to be a way of wrapping up the song and indicating the end of the narrative.
Contributed by Nathan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@halliesymone
2023-2024 and it’s still my fav song ❤
@kam7796
2024 and I’m here 😂
@chloedoesit
I’ve been in love with this song for half my life 😅 i wish i saw them perform this
@solararithmetics8885
Lol this song makes me remember how hard u used to fuck with drake 😂😂 his new shit is still hot, but his flow used to be so raw 💯
@princesamissy8377
Truuu.
@Minja58
yesss
@SayWhat336
got it from phonte
@dance4life1208
Man this was my song in H.S. and still is..such a warm feeling this song give me...and Jhene singing always makes me smile
@dakotachrismer6021
Shoulda done it..
@torresejohnson2146
This is the Drake we all love and miss. "Who killed chivalry they need to get their sentencing". Truly is a living legend what he's done for music.