If Boyz II Men are portrayed as a clean-cut, wholesome R&B vocal group, then Jodeci's wild, sexual, bad-boy image represents the other side of the coin. Made up of two sets of brothers, the group's name is a consolidation of three members' aliases: "JoJo" Hailey, Donald "DeVante Swing" DeGrate, and Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey; the group also includes Dalvin DeGrate. Natives of Charlotte, NC, all four members toured the South as young boys singing gospel music, even recording albums; both families belonged to the Pentecostal church, and the DeGrates' father was a minister. The boys were able to hear each other's gospel songs played on the radio, and eventually were introduced through girlfriends as teenagers. However, when they did meet, K-Ci was with a girl Dalvin had been dating, and a fight nearly broke out. The Hailey brothers and DeVante started hanging out together, partying and talking about making R&B records together, coming up with the name Jodeci at this time.
At age 16, DeVante ran away to Minneapolis to get a job in Prince's organization, but was refused. He returned to Charlotte, where he wrote a song and recorded JoJo singing it. The two planned on going to New York to shop the demo around by themselves, but both K-Ci and Dalvin decided to tag along at the last minute. By the time they got to New York, they had demo recordings of 29 songs, which they brought to the offices of Uptown Entertainment. They were almost rejected, but rapper Heavy D overheard the tape and talked Uptown president Andre Harrell into hearing the group. Harrell was impressed, and just like that, Jodeci signed a recording contract. In 1991, they recorded Forever My Lady, which featured the gold single "Come and Talk to Me" and went on to sell over three million copies. A minor feud resulted over the band's follow-up album, Diary of a Mad Band; Jodeci, unhappy with their treatment by Uptown, flirted with the idea of leaving for Dr. Dre's Death Row Records, which resulted in almost zero promotion for their new album. It didn't matter much, as Diary went platinum. The group's troubles got worse in 1993; DeVante and K-Ci were involved in an incident with a woman K-Ci met at a club and brought back to DeVante's apartment. The woman filed charges against the two, saying that K-Ci had threatened her and fondled her breast, while DeVante pointed a gun at her. Both pleaded guilty, but that wasn't all; shortly afterwards, DeVante's house was robbed of over 160,000 dollars in jewelry and clothes as the singer was held with guns in his mouth and at the back of his head.
Jodeci's third album, The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, was released in the summer of 1995. DeVante also was afforded the opportunity to work with Al Green, one of his idols, writing and producing the song "Could This Be the Love." ~ Steve Huey, Rovi
Jodeci Albums:
* 1991: Forever My Lady #18 US (3x platinum)
* 1993: Diary of a Mad Band #3 US (2x platinum)
* 1995: The Show, The After Party, The Hotel #2 US (platinum)
* 2005: Back to The Future: The Very Best of Jodeci (300,000)
Jodeci Singles:
* 1991: "Gotta Love"
* 1991: "Stay" (US #41, R&B #1)
* 1991: "Forever My Lady" (US #25, R&B #1)
* 1991: "Come and Talk to Me" (US #11, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Cry For You" (US #15, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Feenin'" (US #25, R&B #2)
* 1993: "Lately" (US #4, R&B #1)
* 1993: "Let's Go Through the Motions" (US #65)
* 1994: "What About Us" (R&B #14)
* 1995: "Freek'n You" (US #14, R&B #3)
* 1995: "Love U 4 Life"
* 1996: "Get on Up" (US #22, R&B #4)
Jodeci Side-Projects:
(K-Ci & JoJo)
* 1997: Love Always
* 1999: It's Real
* 2000: X
* 2002: Emotional
* 2005: All My Life "Their Greatest Hits"
(Dalvin Degrate)
* 2000: Met.A.Mor.Phic
(K-Ci Solo)
* 2006: My Book
If You Think Your Lonely Now
Jodeci Lyrics
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To all the lovers in the world tonight
And I expect that to be the whole world
Because everybody needs someone
Or something to love, yeah
When it's cold outside
Girl, who are you holding
Well, well, well, well, well
Said if y'all don't mind
Can I talk about this woman I have?
She's always complaining
About the things she ain't got
And the things her girlfriends got
But lady, I will let you know
I can't be in two places at one time
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
You better wait till tonight, yeah, baby
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
I'll be lonely, yes I will
Wait until tonight, girl
You better wait until tonight
When skeletons come out of your closet
And chase you all around the room
Memories sound like a ghost
And if you is scared, talk to me, baby
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
Wait until tonight, baby
Wait until tonight, girl
You better wait until tonight
Do you believe me, baby?
Ain't it funny how tables turn
When things ain't goin' your way
When love walks out and pain walks in
You can't help to say
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
You better wake up, yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
If you think you're lonely now
Hold on, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
Ooh, yeah
I wanna testify, I wanna testify
I wanna testify to ya
I just got one thing to say
If you think you're lonely now
If you think you're lonely now
Baby, yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
You better wait till tonight
Yeah, baby
The song "If You Think You're Lonely Now" by Jodeci is a heartfelt dedication to all the lovers in the world who long for someone to love. With his smooth and soulful voice, lead singer K-Ci Hailey speaks to the idea that everyone needs someone or something to love and hold on to during tough times. The song talks about the inevitability of loneliness and the hardships people face when their loved ones are not around. In the first verse, K-Ci sings about how when it's cold outside, the girl he loves will hold him tight. He also talks about his own relationship, where his girl is always complaining about what she doesn't have, and he tries to reassure her that he can't be in two places at once.
As the song progresses, K-Ci reminds the listener that when things don't go our way, there's bound to be pain and heartache. He suggests that we can take solace in the fact that we are not alone in our struggles, and that love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "If you think you're lonely now, wait until tonight, girl" and emphasizes the fact that loneliness is a universal feeling that we all experience at some point in our lives.
Overall, "If You Think You're Lonely Now" is a touching and relatable song that speaks to the universal human condition of loneliness and the need for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna dedicate this song
I want this song to be a tribute to all the lovers out there.
To all the lovers in the world tonight
This is for anyone who is in love or looking for love.
And I expect that to be the whole world
I think everyone needs love, so this song is for everyone in the world.
Because everybody needs someone
No one can be truly happy without someone to love.
Or something to love, yeah
Love can come in many different forms.
When it's cold outside
In difficult times, like when everything seems bleak.
Girl, who are you holding
Who are you turning to for comfort and companionship?
You'll be holding me
You can count on me to be there for you when you need me.
Said if y'all don't mind
May I share something personal with you all?
Can I talk about this woman I have?
I want to talk about my significant other.
She's always complaining
My partner is never satisfied with what she has.
About the things she ain't got
She is always focusing on what she lacks rather than what she has.
And the things her girlfriends got
She is envious of her friends' possessions and accomplishments.
But lady, I will let you know
I want to be honest with you.
I can't be in two places at one time
I can only be in one place and give my whole attention to one person or thing.
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
If you feel alone and unloved now.
Wait until tonight, girl
Just wait until tonight when you really feel lonely.
You better wait till tonight, yeah, baby
It's going to be even worse tonight, so brace yourself.
When skeletons come out of your closet
Your past mistakes and regrets will surface.
And chase you all around the room
You can't escape the memories and emotions that haunt you.
Memories sound like a ghost
The past can seem like a scary ghost that won't leave you alone.
And if you is scared, talk to me, baby
If you're feeling scared or overwhelmed, don't be afraid to confide in me.
Ain't it funny how tables turn
Isn't it strange how things can change so quickly?
When things ain't goin' your way
When life gets tough and you feel like you can't catch a break.
When love walks out and pain walks in
When a relationship ends and you're left with heartache and sadness.
You can't help to say
You can't help feeling lonely and lost.
If you think you're lonely now
If you already feel lonely.
You better wake up, yeah
You need to realize what you're missing and make a change.
Wait until tonight, girl
It's only going to get worse tonight, so be prepared.
Hold on, ooh yeah
Don't give up hope.
I wanna testify, I wanna testify
I want to share my own experiences and lessons with you.
I wanna testify to ya
I want to offer some guidance and support.
I just got one thing to say
I have one important message for you.
If you think you're lonely now
If you feel alone and unloved now.
Baby, yeah
My message applies to everyone, regardless of their age or gender.
You better wait till tonight
Things are going to get worse before they get better.
Contributed by Lincoln H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TGENT-yg9qv
No other R&B singer could have covered this song better! He nailed it!
@candacetyndall6142
ABSOLUTELY!
@sweetsweet5309
Fasho 👈
@computerguy6264
Yep, only kc and Bobby can do this song justice
@freddieflores8881
Tyrese could cover this song
@computerguy6264
@@freddieflores8881 anybody can cover it. Nobody else can create the sounds these two make though, closest other singer is Sisqo. Tyrese, not a chance. He would die trying to hit these notes.
@lastofadyingbreed6514
Who think kc killed this in 2023
@ANGELLIVES
KC seriously has the best soulful raspy voice! He definitely did this cover justice.
@Firefly-trike
No one could have done it better!
@fancycheese2938
Literally.