Legend also played the piano on Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Everything is Everything" and sang background vocals on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". Legend frequently cites gospel, R&B, and hip hop music as his main musical influences.
Legend released his critically acclaimed and Billboard Top Ten second album, Once Again, in October 2006. Produced by Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and will.i.am, it is again a mixture of gospel and classic soul showcasing his extraordinary voice, particularly on "Show Me".
Grammy Award Wins:
*2005 Best New Artist
*2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Ordinary People"
*2005 Best R&B Album- Get Lifted
*2007 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Heaven
*2007 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group: Family Affair
Neo-soul singer and pianist John Legend combined the raw fervor of contemporaries Cody ChesnuTT and the burning precision of D'Angelo. Born John Stephens, Legend was a child prodigy who grew up in Ohio, where he began singing gospel and playing piano at the tender age of five. Legend left Ohio at 16 to attend college in Philadelphia, and it was there that he first found a larger audience. Not yet out of his teens, Legend was tapped to play piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" in 1998. After completing college, he moved to New York, where he began to build a loyal following playing in nightclubs and releasing CDs that he would sell at shows. He also became an in-demand session musician, playing and occasionally writing for a wide array of artists, including Alicia Keys, Twista, Janet Jackson, and Kanye West. It wasn't until West signed the young talent to his new label that he adopted the Legend name with 2004's Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory. Get Lifted, his first studio album, was released later in the year. On the strength of enduring single "Ordinary People," the album reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. This led to three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Album, Best R&B Male Vocal Performance, and Best New Artist. Once Again, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, followed in October 2006. Live from Philadelphia, sold exclusively at Target stores, was a successful stopgap release that predated October 2008's Evolver.
Dope
John Legend Lyrics
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(Yeah, yeah)
She roll up, it's automatic, my mood is on ecstatic
She lightning, straight to the vein (yeah)
She beautiful, she magic, she chemical reactive
I'm burning, all in her flame
Oh, my (oh, my), I'm 'bout to die
Roller (roller), coaster (coaster)
And I want (I want), that ride
She's so dope
Wanna be her dope fiend, she showed me what dope mean
She's so dope
She can be my dope queen, we can make a dope scene, yeah
She's so dope
Give it, give it, give it to me
Give it, give it, give it, give it to me
She's so dope
Give it, give it, give it to me (uh, look, hella, hella, hella)
Give it, give it, give it, give it to me (look, look, uh)
Hella glam' on the 'gram, lemme see you in person
Can you take away the pain like a pill or a Perc-10?
Pertinent information, read first before takin'
The potent medication prescribed by the prettiest ladies
You give me lows and highs but you killin' me, baby
You know I'm crazy, I ain't had no edumacation
And at the Days Inn, I'm still chasin' and racin'
To get that first taste again, it was amazin'
And now I fiend for foreplay, sexual relation
She know the pussy bomb, C4, get to the station
On the intercom, tell everybody I'm somewhere naked
Sweaty, stankin', shakin', take me in the outpatient
Because the way I'm trippin' out is kinda outrageous
I need it now, baby
'Cause I'm addicted to your smile like a flower that grows
In the wild in Colombia that pay Pablo, haha
She's so dope (yeah, y'all know)
Wanna be her dope fiend, she showed me what dope mean
She's so dope (woo)
She can be my dope queen, we can make a dope scene, yeah
She's so dope
Give it, give it, give it to me
Give it, give it, give it, give it to me
She's so dope
Give it, give it, give it to me
Give it, give it, give it, give it to me
Sh-she roll up, it's automatic
Yeah, yeah
Sh-she roll up, it's automatic
Yeah, yeah
Sh-she roll up, it's automatic
The lyrics of John Legend JID's song "Dope" describe the singer's infatuation with a woman who is described as "so dope." The term "dope" is used metaphorically to signify that she is intoxicating, addictive, and captivating. The singer is mesmerized by her presence and describes his mood as being on an ecstatic high when she is around. She is portrayed as a powerful force, which is emphasized through the metaphors of lightning, magic, and chemical reactivity. The singer is so deeply enamored by her that he feels like he is burning in her flame.
The song also explores the addictive nature of this woman's allure. The lyrics mention a roller coaster ride, symbolizing the ups and downs of being with her, and the singer expresses a desire to experience that ride. There is a sense of longing and dependency as the singer refers to wanting to be her "dope fiend," someone who craves and is dependent on drugs. The woman is seen as the provider of this addictive substance and is referred to as the "dope queen." Together, they can create a scene that is filled with excitement and intensity.
The second verse delves into the repercussions of this intense attraction. The singer acknowledges that the woman has the power to take away his pain, comparable to a pill or medication. However, he also recognizes that she is simultaneously causing him distress, as she gives him "lows and highs." The singer admits to being crazy and lacking education but is still chasing after this addictive experience. The lyrics also imply a strong sexual connection, with references to foreplay and sexual relations.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Dope" by John Legend JID portray a passionate and addictive love, using the metaphor of drugs to describe the intense allure of a woman. The song conveys a sense of infatuation, dependency, and the roller coaster-like nature of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She's so dope
She is extremely impressive and captivating
Wanna be her dope fiend, she showed me what dope mean
I want to be addicted to her and she taught me the true meaning of addiction
She can be my dope queen, we can make a dope scene, yeah
She can be the ruler of my addiction and together we can create an amazing experience
Give it, give it, give it to me
I desire and crave her intensely
Late nights (late nights), low lights (low lights)
We spend our nights in darkness
Oh, my (oh, my), I'm 'bout to die
I am overwhelmed and consumed by my desires
Roller (roller), coaster (coaster)
Our relationship is filled with intense ups and downs
And I want (I want), that ride
I crave the wild and exhilarating journey
Give it, give it, give it, give it to me (uh, look, hella, hella, hella)
I am pleading and begging for her to fulfill my addiction
Hella glam' on the 'gram, lemme see you in person
You appear incredibly attractive on social media, I want to witness it firsthand
Can you take away the pain like a pill or a Perc-10?
Can you relieve my pain and bring me pleasure like a powerful drug?
You give me lows and highs but you killin' me, baby
Our relationship brings both extreme joy and sorrow, but it's slowly destroying me
I ain't had no edumacation
I lack knowledge and self-control
And at the Days Inn, I'm still chasin' and racin'
Even in cheap motels, I am constantly pursuing and yearning
To get that first taste again, it was amazin'
I long for the initial experience, it was truly incredible
And now I fiend for foreplay, sexual relation
I yearn for the anticipation and intimacy before sexual activity
She know the pussy bomb, C4, get to the station
She knows how to pleasure me sexually, it's explosive and thrilling
On the intercom, tell everybody I'm somewhere naked
Announce to the world that I am vulnerable and exposed
Sweaty, stankin', shakin', take me in the outpatient
My body is drenched in sweat, emitting a pungent odor, and trembling with addiction, admit me for treatment
Because the way I'm trippin' out is kinda outrageous
I am behaving irrationally and erratically
'Cause I'm addicted to your smile like a flower that grows
In the wild in Colombia that pay Pablo, haha
I am so infatuated with your smile, it's like a rare flower in Colombia's wilderness, worth paying for
Sh-she roll up, it's automatic
She effortlessly captivates and entices
Yeah, yeah
Sh-she roll up, it's automatic
Yes, she has a natural charm and allure
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charlie Puth, Ian James Kirkpatrick, John Roger Stephens, Ryan B. Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
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Jesus said that the only way to be SAVED is to be BORN AGAIN... What does this mean? The new birth is not any of the following: baptism, church membership, partaking of communion, reforming one’s life, prayer, or good works. The new birth is a change of heart. God gives us the new birth when we take U turn to Him with remorse for our sinful lifestyle and repent(Godly Sorow Produces Repentance and Leading to Salvation). God sees when we are ready for the new birth. We will know when we are born again. We will have a free conscience, a desire to do right, and an assurance of a home in heaven. Jesus tells us that the gates of heaven are closed to us unless we are born again. Therefore, we ask: Friend, are you born again (Spiritually Circumcised Sinner who takes U turn from the Sinful Lifestyle and Surrenders to Jesus) Church member, are you born again? If not, then you are lost. For Jesus says, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). We are in Last Days...Pls be Born Again... May your Soul be Saved... May your Name be in the Lamb’s Book of Life... Amen
Notice the wording – always. As we call upon the name of the LORD – WE GET SAVED but to be saved (contune to be saved) – need a new birth – from SPIRIT/From above = YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. Calling upon the name of the LORD yet contune old life - keep sinning - SALVATION LOST.
Sins must go - or the SAVING was never real.
@jarrickhillery8664
I didn’t expect to hear one of JID’s best verses on a John Legend song
@jeebrilkone4673
Good verse but his best? Nah he did better than that in a lot of songs
@jarrickhillery8664
@@jeebrilkone4673 “one of”
@jeebrilkone4673
@@jarrickhillery8664 I guess my eyes love skipping words in sentences. Mb.
@jarrickhillery8664
@@jeebrilkone4673 it’s all good fam
@micdeezy95tillinfinity
@@jeebrilkone4673 JId has so many incredible verses with emaculate flow, wordplay, bars, and concepts that it's impossible to have a "best" imo. Honestly you can only have a personal favorite which will be which ever one resonates most, meant the most, or hit the hardest, to be someone's personal "best" verse. That been said, what's everyone's favorite JID verse?? Mine is the 2nd verse on Hasta Luego! I felt that one on a personal level haha
@05assahse
I see JID’s name I click, the man deserves the recognition
@theharshtruthoutthere
To all who take and thing of bible as something that place us into slavery:
The bible FREE`s us from slavery of any kind. Those who manage to read that out from bible is either still stick in religions or simply misread the BIBLE. But without CHRIST we do live in slavery in many different ones. So, what`s holding you back from getting FREE again?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYOKu9d9bz4C3cQSNdox1372n1iOljGt
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYOKu9d9bz76Dn5iMAmrIofhzUHtJxpu
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8bt_6drZB49wkl9av8Lgfcu4m8GF86LV
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6jqQQLDUKSzqfchW2-t42mEyjHWuzBnd
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYOKu9d9bz4xUIXjs1NENXj2YuHhnGfG
Jesus said that the only way to be SAVED is to be BORN AGAIN... What does this mean? The new birth is not any of the following: baptism, church membership, partaking of communion, reforming one’s life, prayer, or good works. The new birth is a change of heart. God gives us the new birth when we take U turn to Him with remorse for our sinful lifestyle and repent(Godly Sorow Produces Repentance and Leading to Salvation). God sees when we are ready for the new birth. We will know when we are born again. We will have a free conscience, a desire to do right, and an assurance of a home in heaven. Jesus tells us that the gates of heaven are closed to us unless we are born again. Therefore, we ask: Friend, are you born again (Spiritually Circumcised Sinner who takes U turn from the Sinful Lifestyle and Surrenders to Jesus) Church member, are you born again? If not, then you are lost. For Jesus says, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). We are in Last Days...Pls be Born Again... May your Soul be Saved... May your Name be in the Lamb’s Book of Life... Amen
Notice the wording – always. As we call upon the name of the LORD – WE GET SAVED but to be saved (contune to be saved) – need a new birth – from SPIRIT/From above = YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. Calling upon the name of the LORD yet contune old life - keep sinning - SALVATION LOST.
Sins must go - or the SAVING was never real.
@maxshapiro8489
Most underrated lyrical rapper in the game.
@tahileebrown5161
Exactly 💯 fuk a john legend respectfully....