He co-wrote Mariah Carey's hit 2005 singles, We Belong Together, Don't Forget About Us, It's Like That, and Shake It Off from her album The Emancipation of Mimi. Johnta Austin also co wrote Mary J Blige's new single "Be Without You" from her #1 selling CD "The Breakthrough". He is also featured as a guest artist on Jermaine Dupri's 2005 single, "Gotta Getcha". Austin has been extremely busy and extremely successful in the last several years. His career began when he was a mere eight years old, hosting the daily television show, “Kid’s Beat” on CNN. Covering current events, sports and the entertainment world, the young Austin went on to become the Atlanta Bureau Chief for the CNN weekly news program, “Real News for Kids” and the reporter for the TBS half hour weekly, “Feed Your Mind.
He was originally signed to RCA Records in 1995 before being dropped in favor of R&B singer Tyrese Gibson. However, he ended up writing a few songs for him (including the hit "Sweet Lady") as well as a few other artists instead.
In 2005, he returned to his singing career with his first single "Lil More Love". The single failed to hit although a couple more songs he wrote for other artists became successful.
"Ocean Drive", his debut album is set for release in 2006 with the next single yet to be picked. Three album tracks have since been leaked online, a Jermaine Dupri-featured track "Turn It Up", a Jazze Pha-produced track "Make Her The One", and another self-penned track "Dope Fiend".
Lil' More Love
Johnta Austin Lyrics
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Ooh, oh
Ooh, oh
Ooh, oh
How many people know about
That, that in the middle of the night love
You know brown folks know what I'm talkin' about
y'all know what this is
So, so def
Ooh, it's midnight
And I'm tappin' you on the shoulder
I just got home from work
And I wanna do you know what
(Hey)
Yeah, it's 12:02
And I'm slidin' up under the covers
I'm leavin' on my socks
'Cause I got my mind on lovin' you
Don't understand enough
How we feel about, now you know
When I get like this somethin' is gonna happen
And you have the means to make me feel
Like I'm welcome you got a lot but as sweet as candy
I don't ever wanna stop, baby
Give me just
(A little more kissin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more feelin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
(Baby)
Give me just
(A little more touchin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more rubbin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
It's so special
(When you come alive)
It's so special
(When you get it right)
Ooh, it's so special
(When you call my name)
Mean what you say
It don't take ya long to get in the groove of thangs
To get in the move of thangs that you like and I like
Lord, it only takes one touch
To get you to do the thangs that I love so much
Baby, I'm a sucker for you
Don't understand enough
How we feel about, now you know
When I get like this, somethin' is gonna happen
And you have the means to make me feel like I'm welcome
You got it a lot but as sweet as candy
I don't ever wanna stop, baby
Give me just
(A little more kissin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more feelin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
(Baby)
Give me just
(A little more touchin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more rubbin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
Give me just
(A little more kissin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more feelin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
(Baby)
Give me just
(A little more touchin')
Baby, would you give me just
(A little more rubbin')
Oh, give me just a little more love
The song "Lil' More Love" by Johnta Austin explores the idea of a physical and emotional connection between two people in the middle of the night. The song is an ode to love-making and the intensity that can accompany that act. It feels raw and passionate, as though the singer is pleading for more intimacy.
The lyrics suggest that the act of love-making is something that is deeply ingrained in Brown culture, and that the singer and his partner share a special connection because of it. The refrain of "Give me just a little more love" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desperation for more affection, more passion, and more connection.
This is a song about the importance of physical intimacy in a relationship, and how that intimacy can deepen the emotional bond between two people. It's a song that celebrates love in all its forms, and the power that it can have to bring us closer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, oh
Instrumental intro
How many people know about
Asking how many people know about a certain type of love
That, that in the middle of the night love
Referring to a specific type of love that happens in the middle of the night
You know brown folks know what I'm talkin' about
Implying that certain cultures are more familiar with this type of love
y'all know what this is
Assuming the listeners know what he's talking about
So, so def
Acknowledging his record label So So Def
Ooh, it's midnight
Setting the scene for the type of love he's talking about
And I'm tappin' you on the shoulder
Indicating that he's initiating contact with his partner
I just got home from work
Explaining why he's coming to his partner late at night
And I wanna do you know what
Implying that he wants to engage in sexual activity
(Hey)
Ad lib
Yeah, it's 12:02
Reinforcing that it's late at night
And I'm slidin' up under the covers
Describing the physical actions he's taking
I'm leavin' on my socks
Stating that he is still wearing his socks
'Cause I got my mind on lovin' you
Explaining why he's leaving his socks on
Don't understand enough
Acknowledging that his partner may not fully comprehend his feelings
How we feel about, now you know
Expressing that he wants his partner to understand his feelings better
When I get like this somethin' is gonna happen
Stating that his behavior indicates that they will engage in sexual activity
And you have the means to make me feel
Asserting that his partner can help him feel good
Like I'm welcome you got a lot but as sweet as candy
Complimenting his partner while asking for attention and affection
I don't ever wanna stop, baby
Expressing his desire for more love and attention
Give me just
Requesting that his partner give him
(A little more kissin')
Specifically asking for more kisses
Baby, would you give me just
Politely asking his partner for more affection
(A little more feelin')
Asking for more emotional connection with his partner
Oh, give me just a little more love
Overall asking for more love and attention
(Baby)
Ad lib
It's so special
Describing the significance of their relationship
(When you come alive)
Ad lib
It's so special
Repeating the previous statement to highlight its importance
(When you get it right)
Ad lib
Ooh, it's so special
Reiterating the importance of their relationship
(When you call my name)
Ad lib
Mean what you say
Asking his partner to be honest and authentic in their communication
It don't take ya long to get in the groove of thangs
Noting that his partner is quick to engage in sexual activity
To get in the move of thangs that you like and I like
Stating that they both enjoy the same things sexually
Lord, it only takes one touch
Highlighting the power of physical touch between them
To get you to do the thangs that I love so much
Reinforcing that their sexual preferences align
Baby, I'm a sucker for you
Expressing his strong attraction to his partner
Give me just
Requesting more affection
(A little more kissin')
Specifically asking for more kisses
Baby, would you give me just
Asking politely for more affection
(A little more feelin')
Requesting more emotional connection
Oh, give me just a little more love
Overall asking for more love and attention
(Baby)
Ad lib
Give me just
Requesting more affection
(A little more touchin')
Asking for more physical touch
Baby, would you give me just
Politely asking for more affection
(A little more rubbin')
Requesting more physical touch
Oh, give me just a little more love
Overall asking for more love and attention
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOHNATA M AUSTIN, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JERMAINE DUPRI
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