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.
I Do
John Legend Lyrics
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Think about the rest of my days
I wonder if you'll stick with me or walk away
I think about all of my faults
Will you love me just because?
Do you believe that we could last forever, babe?
Why don't we go all the way? (All the way)
I hope we go all the way (all the way)
I hope you do too
I do, I do, I do, I do (yeah)
I hope you do too (oh)
I hope you do too
(Oh, I wonder, do you?)
I do, I do, I do, I do (ayy)
I hope you do too (ooh)
I hope you do too
When I think about every time (time)
That your eyes light up like mine (mine)
I know I want that feeling every single night
Am I crazy to think that you
Could ever want it as bad as I do?
I need it more than you could ever realize
Why don't we go all the way? (Why don't we go all the way?)
All the way (all the way), all the way
I hope we go all the way (all the way)
I hope you do too
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too (oh, I hope you do too)
I hope you do too (whoa)
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too (I hope you do)
I hope you do too
Do you, do you, do you? (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
'Cause I do, I do, I do
But do you, do you, do you? (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
'Cause I do, I do, I do
I do, I do, I do, I do (oh)
I hope you do too
I hope you do too
(Oh, I've been wonderin' if you)
I do, I do, I do, I do (oh)
I hope you do too
I hope you do too (oh)
Why don't we go all the way? (Why don't we go all the way?)
All the way (all the way), all the way
I hope we go all the way (all the way)
I hope you do too (ooh)
In "I Do," John Legend reflects on his past mistakes and wonders if his partner will stay by his side or choose to leave. The lyrics convey his insecurities and doubts about himself and the relationship. He questions whether his faults will be accepted and if his partner will love him just as he is. Legend contemplates the possibility of a lasting love, seeking reassurance that they will go the distance together.
The chorus emphasizes his desire for commitment and a deep connection. He expresses his hope that they can fully commit to each other and make their relationship work. He longs for them to go "all the way," implying a complete and dedicated commitment to one another. Legend wants to experience the intensity of their love every night, expressing his belief that it is something they both desire.
The repetition of "I do" throughout the song further emphasizes his longing for a commitment from his partner, but also acts as a declaration of his own love and dedication. He seeks affirmation from his partner, and hopes that they share the same depth of feeling and desire for a lasting relationship.
Overall, "I Do" is a heartfelt plea for commitment, expressing both vulnerabilities and hopes within a relationship. It conveys John Legend's desire for a love that lasts and his longing for his partner to reciprocate those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think about the messes I've made
Reflecting on the mistakes I've made in the past
Think about the rest of my days
Contemplating the future and what lies ahead for us
I wonder if you'll stick with me or walk away
Questioning whether you'll stay by my side or leave
I think about all of my faults
Considering all my flaws and imperfections
Will you love me just because?
Can you love me unconditionally, despite my faults?
Do you believe that we could last forever, babe?
Do you have faith in a long-lasting relationship with me?
Why don't we go all the way?
Why don't we fully commit and give ourselves completely to this relationship?
I hope we go all the way
I desire for us to fully commit and make this relationship work
I hope you do too
I hope you also share the same desire for a deep and committed relationship
I do, I do, I do, I do
I fully commit and give my all to this relationship
I hope you do too
I hope you also fully commit and give your all to this relationship
When I think about every time, That your eyes light up like mine
Recalling the moments when your eyes show the same excitement and passion as mine
I know I want that feeling every single night
I deeply desire to experience that same love and connection every night
Am I crazy to think that you, Could ever want it as bad as I do?
Wondering if it's unrealistic to believe that you desire the same level of love and connection as me
I need it more than you could ever realize
Expressing the depth of my need for that deep emotional connection, even more than you may understand
Do you, do you, do you?
Do you truly desire this connection?
'Cause I do, I do, I do
Because I truly desire this connection
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Stephens, Charlie Puth
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When I think about the messes I've made
Think about the rest of my days
I wonder if you'll stick with me or walk away
I think about all of my faults
Will you love me just because?
Do you believe that we could last forever, babe?
Why don't we go all the way? (All the way)
All the way (All the way)
All the way
I hope we go all the way (All the way)
I hope you do too
I do, I do, I do, I do (Yeah)
I hope you do too
Oh, I hope you do too
(Oh, I wonder if you)
I do, I do, I do, I do (Aye)
I hope you do too
Ooh, I hope you do too
When I think about every time (Time)
That your eyes light up like mine (Mine)
I know I want that feeling every single night
Am I crazy to think that you
Could ever want it as bad as I do?
I need it more than you could ever realize
Why don't we go all the way? (Why don't we go all the way?)
All the way (All the way)
All the way
I hope we go all the way (All the way)
I hope you do too
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too
I hope you do too
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too
I hope you do too
Do you, do you, do you?
'Cause I do, I do, I do
Do you, do you, do you?
'Cause I do, I do, I do
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too
I hope you do too
(Oh, I've been wonderin' if you)
I do, I do, I do, I do
I hope you do too
I hope you do too
Why don't we go all the way? (Why don't we go all the way?)
All the way (All the way)
All the way
I hope we go all the way (All the way)
I hope you do too, ooh
Alissa C
Love it, has early 90โs vibe and those of us who loved the 90โs can hear it right away :) Great work John and Charlie ๐๐๐
Tika LaTrece.
Nothing 90s about it but still grooves.
John Harris
Can't Beat This 90s type of groove
DJ SOULCHILD
Sounds absolutely nothing like the early 90's. Otherwise it would be in a New Jack Swing style and that is not the case here. It's more of an early 80's Disco-inspired groove.
Jessica Bakker
You and Charlie working together is SO smart, your vibes mesh so well together. This is AWESOME!
Jessica Bakker
@Malachi Brown I noticed that too?? Really odd
Malachi Brown
@Jessica Bakker oh ok, I was tryna find it in the description, mans ainโt even put his name down for credit
Jessica Bakker
@Malachi Brown he posted on his story when this came out that it was fun collaborating with him...
Malachi Brown
And how u know Charlie in this?
Rinah davis
Love this!!! What we need, feel good music.