Jhené (born Jhene Aiko Chilombo on March 16, 1988), is an American pop/R&b … Read Full Bio ↴Jhené (born Jhene Aiko Chilombo on March 16, 1988), is an American pop/R&b singer. She was formerly signed to T.U.G./Epic Records, home to Marques Houston and Omarion, but left due to delays with her debut album “My Name Is Jhene.” She is the younger sister of R&b singer Mila J, and the “cousin” of former B2K member Lil’ Fizz (a marketing ploy used to introduce Jhene to the B2K audience). She is of African-American, Japanese, and Native American heritage.

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.

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Jhené Aiko Lyrics

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(feat. Kendrick Lamar & H.O.P.E.)

Where are you going now?
Why are you slowing down?
Why, why, why?
Where are we going?
Why are we slowing down?
Where are you going?

We should be growing now!

Try and visualize how to get it right
But my vision's so blurry.
Trying to slow it down,
Take us to the ground
But were always in a hurry now!
And if I could make this world spin a little slower
Then I would, and we could grow a little closer!
I think we're getting closer!

Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
Why are we slowing?
We think we're getting closer!
Where are you going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be growing now!
Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be slowing down!
Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be growing now!

So in conclusion,
Sometimes we lose focus,
Planning our whole demise
We're getting the big picture and making it the wallet size.
So to what's important in my life I apologize.
I hope to stay faithful, focused and sanctified.
We all get distracted,
The question is would you bounce back, or bounce backwards.
You wouldn't know how to act or would you take action,
That's just a part of life and if your visions impaired
You'll probably lose it all tonight!

What's going on Marvin, dearly departed?
Young Marta, Bar or Parker…
Upon them all upon mighty days,
But sweet alcoholic nights are feeling faraway.
Son can only skype with his Pop,
Stop!
He's only feeling love from his Mom.
Got rocks in my stomach
I can feel my soul bleed self love,
But I never want my son to be me, holla at me!
So I pray until I feel it's not working
I'm a showman on the surface,
Either way it's perfect,
You ever feel like the purpose ain't worth it
Well I do, I'm the poster child for young fathers working
I swear to god I wanna be free,
And he just wanna be me!
And I just wanna be him!
I'm jealous and discreetly
I'm one of your own!
I'm trying to raise a child,
Still trying to raise me right now!
Where am I gone?

Try and visualize how to get it right
But my visions are blurry.
Trying to slow it down,
Take us to the ground
We were always in a hurry now!
And if I could make this world spin a little slower
Then I would, and we could grow a little closer!
I think we're getting closer!
Where are we going?
Why?
Why are you going?
Why are we growing apart?

We should be growing together?
Right.

Overall Meaning

Jhené Aiko’s “Growing Apart Too” is a melancholic yet hopeful reflection on the challenges and opportunities of relationships. The song begins with an intense wave of questions that highlight the confusion, uncertainty, and frustration of the singer. She wonders where they are going, why they are slowing down, and why they are not growing. Through these questions, Jhené Aiko shows her struggle to come to terms with the changes that come with a long-term relationship. However, the bridge of the song suggests that there is still hope for growth and closeness. She talks about visualizing how to get things right and trying to slow it down. In doing so, she underscores the importance of being mindful, intentional, and patient in relationships.

The verse by Kendrick Lamar and H.O.P.E adds a layer of complexity to the song by incorporating the theme of father-son relationship. They talk about feeling torn between wanting to be free from their past and wanting to be a present and engaged father. Lamar talks about his longing for the father he never had, while H.O.P.E. talks about the pressure of being a young father but still having to raise himself. This part of the song brings a sense of intergenerational healing and the importance of breaking generational cycles of pain and not losing sight of the importance of relationships, especially with one’s child.

Overall, “Growing Apart Too” is a poignant and soulful reflection on the beauty and struggles of relationships. The song highlights the importance of mindfulness, intentionality, and patience in relationships, as well as the necessity of reconciling with one’s past to build a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Where are you going now?
Asking where the other person is headed in their life.

Why are you slowing down?
Questioning why the other person is taking things slower.

Where are we going?
Asking where the relationship is headed.

Why are we slowing down?
Questioning why the relationship is progressing slower.

Where are you going?
Asking where the other person is headed in their life.

We should be growing now!
Expressing the desire for growth, both individually and as a couple.

Try and visualize how to get it right
Encouraging the other person to think about the future and how to make things work.

But my vision's so blurry.
Admitting that it's difficult to see the path forward clearly.

Trying to slow it down, Take us to the ground
Suggesting that the couple needs to slow down and work on things together.

But were always in a hurry now!
Acknowledging that the pace of life can be overwhelming and make it difficult to work on the relationship.

And if I could make this world spin a little slower Then I would, and we could grow a little closer!
Expressing the desire to slow things down and work on the relationship, even though it's not possible to control time.

I think we're getting closer!
Expressing hope that the relationship is improving.

So in conclusion, Sometimes we lose focus, Planning our whole demise
Reflecting on how easy it is to lose sight of what's important and how it can lead to self-sabotage.

We're getting the big picture and making it the wallet size.
Acknowledging that it's important to focus on what truly matters in life.

So to what's important in my life I apologize.
Apologizing for losing sight of what's important.

I hope to stay faithful, focused and sanctified.
Expressing the desire to stay true to oneself and focused on what's important.

We all get distracted, The question is would you bounce back, or bounce backwards.
Recognizing that it's normal to get off track sometimes, but it's important to keep moving forward.

You wouldn't know how to act or would you take action, That's just a part of life
Reflecting on how challenging it can be to know the right thing to do in difficult situations.

and if your visions impaired You'll probably lose it all tonight!
Warning about the consequences of not being able to see the path forward clearly.

What's going on Marvin, dearly departed? Young Marta, Bar or Parker… Upon them all upon mighty days, But sweet alcoholic nights are feeling faraway.
Reflecting on the passage of time and how things change.

Son can only Skype with his Pop, Stop! He's only feeling love from his Mom.
Reflecting on the challenges of being a long-distance parent.

Got rocks in my stomach I can feel my soul bleed self love, But I never want my son to be me, holla at me!
Expressing the desire to be a good role model for his son.

So I pray until I feel it's not working
Expressing the desire for guidance and support.

I'm a showman on the surface, Either way it's perfect, You ever feel like the purpose ain't worth it Well I do, I'm the poster child for young fathers working
Admitting that success can be difficult to achieve, especially when trying to balance work and family life.

I swear to god I wanna be free, And he just wanna be me! And I just wanna be him!
Expressing the desire for freedom and self-expression.

I'm jealous and discreetly, I'm one of your own!
Admitting to feeling envious of others, but still being part of the same group.

I'm trying to raise a child, Still trying to raise me right now! Where am I gone?
Reflecting on the challenges of parenting and self-improvement.

Why are we growing apart?
Asking why the relationship is becoming more distant.

We should be growing together?
Stating that the relationship should be progressing rather than regressing.

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Where are you going now?
Why are you slowing down?
Why, why, why?
Where are we going?
Why are we slowing down?
Where are you going?
We should be growing now!

Try and visualize how to get it right
But my vision's so blurry.
Trying to slow it down,
Take us to the ground
But were always in a hurry now!
And if I could make this world spin a little slower
Then I would, and we could grow a little closer!
I think we’re getting closer!

Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
Why are we slowing?
We think we’re getting closer!
Where are you going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be growing now!
Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be slowing down!
Where are we going?
(Closer, closer, closer)
We should be growing now!

So in conclusion,
sometimes we lose focus,
Planning our whole demise
We’re getting the big picture and making it the wallet size.
So to what's important in my life I apologize.
I hope to stay faithful, focused and sanctified.
We all get distracted,
The question is would you bounce back, or bounce backwards.
You wouldn’t know how to act or would you take action,
That's just a part of life and if your visions impaired
You'll probably lose it all tonight!

What’s going on Marvin, dearly departed?
Young Marta, Bar or Parker…
Upon them all upon mighty days,
But sweet alcoholic nights are feeling faraway.
son can only skype with his Pop,
Stop!
He’s only feeling love from his Mom.
Got rocks in my stomach
I can feel my soul bleed self love,
But I never want my son to be me, holla at me!
So I pray until I feel it’s not working
I’m a showman on the surface,
Either way it’s perfect,
You ever feel like the purpose ain't worth it
Well I do, I’m the poster child for young fathers working
I swear to god I wanna be free,
And he just wanna be me!
And I just wanna be him!
I’m jealous and discreetly
I’m one of your own!
I’m trying to raise a child,
Still trying to raise me right now!
Where am I gone?

Try and visualize how to get it right
But my visions are blurry.
Trying to slow it down,
Take us to the ground
We were always in a hurry now!
And if I could make this world spin a little slower
Then I would, and we could grow a little closer!
I think we’re getting closer!
Where are we going?
Why?
Why are you going?
Why are we growing apart?
We should be growing together?
Right.