Soul Joint
John Stephens Lyrics


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Yall know Soul Joint? I got soul. yall know that song
We about to do that

It all began rockin with the church band when I was 5 years old
Now I could see that the music was in me and that i had plenty of soul
So i stayed up every night workin on my flow
waitin for the chance to show
the ruckess that i bring when i get to do my thing
now i'm here to let yall know

That I got soul
(soul)
Yes I got Soul
(soul)
I know I got Soul
(soul)
You know I got Soul
(soul)

Everybody here trying to find out what the deal
and wonderin if i turn it out
well i'm here to show you that i'm donin this for real
and i'm making sure there is no doubt
and so i hitcha with a high
and I hitcha with a low
have you comin back for more
I love the Funkiness I bring everytime i do my thing
and now i'm here to let yall know

That I got soul
(soul)
I guess i got soul
(soul)
I know I got Soul
(soul)
and yes I got Soul
(soul)
And I came to rock the show
(show)
I came to get my dough
(dough)
as soon as i hit the door
(door)
You know i got soul
(soul)

hay
And if you thinkin you should leave
and it's gettin toward the end of the night
(hold tight)
(yea)
And if you got some where to be
but you hear a lil' somethin you like
stay right here i'm gonna rock you till the mornin light
(all night)
and forget about your troubles cuz i'm gonna make you feel alright

and yea i got soul
(soul)
you kno i got soul
(soul)
oh i got soul
(soul)
yes i got soul
(soul)
and i came to rock the show
(show)
as soon as i hit the door
(Door)
i came to let yall kno that i got soul

hay
And if you thinkin you should leave
and it's gettin toward the end of the night
(hold tight)
(yea)
And if you got some where to be
but you hear a lil' somethin you like
(hold tight)
stay right here i'm gonna rock you till the mornin light
(all night)
and forget about your troubles cuz i'm gonna make you feel alright

and i got soul
(soul)
yes i got soul
(soul)
u kno i got soul
(soul)
yes i got soul
(soul)
and i was rockin shows back in 84'
(84')
and i'm here to let yall know
(know)




that I got.............
SOUL

Overall Meaning

In this song, John Stephens, who later became famous as John Legend, talks about his love for music from a young age. He explains how he was part of the church band since he was just five years old, and how he knew that music was his passion. He spent endless nights working on his flow, waiting for an opportunity to showcase his talent. His love for the funkiness of music is apparent in the way he sings about how he gets the audience hooked every time he performs. He wants to let everyone know that he has Soul, and he has come to rock the show.


The lyrics of the song are full of energy and positivity. John’s love for music is evident in every verse. He talks about how he can make people feel and overall just wants to make sure everybody has a good time. The song is a tribute to the love he has for music and how it drives him.


Line by Line Meaning

It all began rockin with the church band when I was 5 years old
John Stephens started playing music with the church band at the age of five, which led him to realize that he had a lot of soul in him.


Now I could see that the music was in me and that i had plenty of soul
After playing with the church band, John Stephens recognized that he had a lot of soul within him because of his love for music.


So i stayed up every night workin on my flow
John Stephens put in a lot of effort to improve his musical abilities and style by practicing every night.


waitin for the chance to show
John Stephens eagerly anticipated the opportunity to showcase his music and demonstrate his talent.


the ruckess that i bring when i get to do my thing
John Stephens brings a lot of excitement and energy when he performs.


now i'm here to let yall know
John Stephens is ready to announce his presence and showcase his musical talent to the world.


That I got soul (soul) Yes I got Soul (soul) I know I got Soul (soul) You know I got Soul (soul)
John Stephens has a lot of soul within him, and he's confident that others recognize and appreciate his musical talent.


Everybody here trying to find out what the deal and wonderin if i turn it out
The audience is curious about John Stephens' musical abilities and whether he can deliver a great performance.


well i'm here to show you that i'm donin this for real and i'm making sure there is no doubt
John Stephens wants to prove to the audience that he's a serious musician, and there's no doubt that he'll give them an unforgettable performance.


and so i hitcha with a high and I hitcha with a low have you comin back for more
John Stephens' music is so good that the audience wants more, and he can deliver it with both high and low notes.


I love the Funkiness I bring everytime i do my thing
John Stephens enjoys bringing funkiness to his performances, and he does so every time he performs.


And I came to rock the show (show) I came to get my dough (dough) as soon as i hit the door (door) You know i got soul (soul)
John Stephens is here to perform and make money, and he wants the audience to know that his music has soul.


And if you thinkin you should leave and it's gettin toward the end of the night (hold tight) (yea)
If the audience is considering leaving because it's getting late, they should hold on because John Stephens has something special to offer.


And if you got some where to be but you hear a lil' somethin you like
Even if the audience has to leave for another engagement, they should stay a little longer if they like John Stephens' music.


stay right here i'm gonna rock you till the mornin light (all night)
John Stephens will keep performing until the early morning, with the sole aim of entertaining and captivating the audience.


and forget about your troubles cuz i'm gonna make you feel alright
John Stephens wants the audience to forget their worries and concerns for a while and enjoy his music, which he believes will make them feel good.


and i was rockin shows back in 84' (84') and i'm here to let yall know (know) that I got............. SOUL
John Stephens has been famous for his music since 1984, and he wants the audience to know that he's still rocking the stage with his soulful music.




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