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.
Spotless Mind
Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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Why hold on to what you have to let go of?
Like, did I really break your heart?
Was it all my fault?
If you don't knock it off
You know like I know where this was headed
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Flying kite was nice
Turquoise trees and ocean breezes
Loving you was nice
But it's a new day, a new season
I’ve been sad inside
And he could see it, picked up your pieces
We are just alive
And alright, alright, alright
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer, baby
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer
I started as a love song,
24 years in the making
Moving from place to places
Never really settled down
Without a place to call home
I got so used to the changes
Moving from stranger to strangest
You should face it
I am crazy
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Shame on me for changing
No, no, no, shame on you for staying the same
Shame on me for changing
Shame on you for staying the same
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
The lyrics to Jhené Aiko’s “Spotless Mind” explore the theme of change and the sense of being a wanderer. Aiko questions the possibility of holding on to something that needs to be let go of and ponders whether she is responsible for breaking her lover’s heart. She challenges her lover to stop denying the inevitable and to acknowledge where their relationship was headed.
She speaks of loving her partner and appreciating their time together, but also acknowledges that it is time to move on and embrace a new day and season. Aiko describes how her sadness was visible to her partner and he picked up her pieces, highlighting the importance of having a supportive partner. Aiko identifies herself as a wanderer, someone who is constantly moving and never settling down, and despite never having a place to call home, she has grown accustomed to the changes.
The lyrics of “Spotless Mind” emphasize the idea that change is necessary for growth and sometimes holding on to the past can prevent one from finding a new path. It also depicts the story of a wanderer who has moved from place to place without ever really settling down, someone who has had to adapt and embrace constant changes in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Change is inevitable
It's a fact that everything is bound to change.
Why hold on to what you have to let go of?
Why hold onto things that you know you need to let go of?
Like, did I really break your heart?
Is it true that I was the reason for your heartbreak?
Was it all my fault?
Did I do something wrong to cause it all?
If you don't knock it off
If you don't stop doing what you're doing...
You know like I know where this was headed
You know just as well as I do where we're headed.
I'm a wanderer
I have a wandering spirit, constantly on the move.
Flying kite was nice
The act of flying kites is beautiful.
Turquoise trees and ocean breezes
Describing the beauty of nature with vivid and specific details.
Loving you was nice
Being with you was a beautiful thing.
But it's a new day, a new season
Things have changed and it's time to start fresh.
I've been sad inside
I've been feeling unhappy for a long time.
And he could see it, picked up your pieces
He was able to see my sadness and help me pick up the pieces of my broken heart.
We are just alive
We are simply alive and nothing more.
And alright, alright, alright
Things are okay now, everything's going to be alright.
He's a wanderer
He also has a wandering spirit, just like me.
I started as a love song, 24 years in the making
This song was supposed to be a love song, something that's been brewing for over two decades.
Moving from place to places
I'm used to moving around, never staying in one place.
Never really settled down
I've never really been able to stay in one place or with one person.
Without a place to call home
I don't have a place that I can truly call home.
I got so used to the changes
I've become accustomed to change and find it hard to stay in one place for too long.
Moving from stranger to strangest
I'm constantly meeting new people and going to new places, to the point where things can start feeling strange.
You should face it
You need to face reality and accept things for what they are.
I am crazy
I might seem crazy or unpredictable to some people.
Shame on me for changing
I feel guilty for changing and not staying the same as I used to be.
No, no, no, shame on you for staying the same
Actually, you should feel ashamed for staying the same while I've changed and grown.
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
Perhaps, it's just who I am and how I'm meant to be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JHENE AIKO CHILOMBO, STEVE WYREMAN, DION WILSON, BENJAMIN F. SCHWIER
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@nikitamaurya2865
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Change is inevitable
Why hold on to what you have to let go of?
Like, did I really break your heart?
Was it all my fault?
If you don't knock it off
You know like I know where this was headed
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Running kite was nice
Turquoise seas and ocean breezes
Loving you was nice
But it's a new day, a new season
I’ve been sad inside
And he could see it, picked up your pieces
We are just alive
And alright, alright, alright
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer, baby
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer
I started as a love song
24 years in the making
Moving from place to place and
I never really settled down
Without a place to call home
I got so used to the changes
Moving from stranger to strangest
You should face it
I am crazy
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Shame on me for changing
No, shame on you for staying the same
Shame on me for changing
Shame on you for staying the same
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
@tasha1751
Change is inevitable
Why hold on to what you have to let go of?
Like, did I really break your heart?
Was it all my fault?
If you don't knock it off
You know like I know where this was headed
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Running kite was nice
Turquoise seas and ocean breezes
Loving you was nice
But it's a new day, a new season
I’ve been sad inside
And he could see it, picked up your pieces
We are just alive
And alright, alright, alright
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer, baby
He's a wanderer
He's a wanderer
I started as a love song
24 years in the making
Moving from place to place and
I never really settled down
Without a place to call home
I got so used to the changes
Moving from stranger to strangest
You should face it
I am crazy
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Shame on me for changing
No, shame on you for staying the same
Shame on me for changing
Shame on you for staying the same
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer, baby
I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
Maybe I'm just a wanderer
- Jhene Aiko
@inannaxo
I’ve cried to this song, laughed to this song, danced to this song, found joy through this song, found sorrow, lost friends, gained friends, graduated, suffered from depression to this song. I was 15 a sophomore in hs going through something so traumatic I used to have this blasting through my headphones I’m 20 and I’m back. I grew I’ve learned but I’m back to heal my inner child who cried to this song. thank you Jhene man thank you for this blessing and gift right here. 🥺😢❤️
@sammokwena5286
Cheers to 20Yrs girl xx 💕
@redireseFM
Wow I'm the exact same.. You single?
@jeannetteehendersonn8495
I felt this
@ChasesBeauty
im 15 and a sophomore in hs rn and its crazy because those exact things are happening to me right now. life parallels are crazyy.
@redireseFM
@@ChasesBeauty im 22 and a hs senior i love this song it help me eat tacos
@nilacurry3439
"Shame on me for changing...shame on you for staying the same..." I felt ALL of that!
@jineefrmdanyc
Literally ! 🥺🥺
@gemabarrera2633
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, it turned into a butterfly.
@iamgoddesslyl
😍