K-Ci (born Cedric Renard Hailey on September 2, 1969 in Charlotte, North Ca… Read Full Bio ↴K-Ci (born Cedric Renard Hailey on September 2, 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an R&B/soul singer and songwriter, one-half of the duo K-Ci and JoJo and one-quarter of the R&B quartet Jodeci. He is the older brother of fellow Jodeci and K-Ci and JoJo member Joel "Jo-Jo" Hailey

The main lead singer for Jodeci and the second lead singer for K-Ci and JoJo, much of K-Ci's performance and singing style, defined by an emotive, gospel-flavored rasp, is inspired by soul star Bobby Womack. K-Ci covered Womack's 1981 hit single "If You Think You're Lonely Now" as a single for the Jason's Lyric soundtrack in 1994.

As Womack inspired him, K-Ci inspired another R&B star, Mark "Sisqó" Andrews of the late-1990s R&B group Dru Hill. However, Sisqó and Dru Hill were initially blamed, including by K-Ci himself, of not just using his style as an inspiration, but of outright copying it to fuel their own success.

Between 1992 and 1997, K-Ci had a much-publicized romantic relationship with R&B singer and Uptown Records labelmate Mary J. Blige. Both artists perform on "I Don't Want To Do Anything" from Blige's What's the 411? album, and Blige often toured with Jodeci. Blige and K-Ci split up in 1997; Blige has gone on record a number of times stating that the split was because of alleged domestic violence and drug use.

In 1993, K-Ci and fellow Jodeci member DeVante Swing were involved in an incident with a woman K-Ci met in a club. They later went back to Devante's house. The woman filed charges against the two saying K-Ci fondled her breasts while Devante pointed a gun at her.

In 1999, K-Ci provided vocals for the Will Smith single "Will 2K".

In 2001, K-Ci got into more trouble with the law as he was charged with indecent exposure after he fondled his erect and exposed penis at a show in Los Angeles. He pleaded no contest, paid a fine, and was put on probation.

He now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his mother and brother JoJo in a mansion which was shown on MTV Cribs in 2000.

Discography:

(w/ JODECI)
* 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 #6 US [Gold]

(K-Ci & JoJo)
* 1997: Love Always
* 1999: It's Real
* 2000: X
* 2002: Emotional
* 2005: All My Life "Their Greatest Hits"

(K-Ci Solo)
* 2006: My Book

Filmography:
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1999) (TV) .... Nate
- Soul Food (1997) .... Band Member #5
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) (as Jodeci)

Baby I'm Back
K-Ci Lyrics

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I was a fool to let you go
Let you walk right out my door
It was a bad mistake I made
And i regret it to this day
If I had a second chance
Girl i promise I'd make it last
So tonight I erase my pride
If you let me back inside

Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free
Baby come back to me
Baby come back
Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free
Baby come back to me
Baby come back

Over and over I try to forget you
But it seems too hard
My feelings for you I can't disregard
You're not my baby anymore baby
All I want is to bring your love back baby
It's not about sex baby
You're the best lady
Please have baby
Forever my lady

Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free
Baby come back to me
Baby come back
Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free
Baby come back to me
Baby come back

Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free
Baby come back to me
Baby come back
Baby come back
Baby come back to me
I don't want to be free

Baby come back to me
Baby come back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Baby Come Back” by K-Ci & JoJo are about a man who realizes he made a mistake by letting his lover walk out the door. He regrets his decision and wishes he could have a second chance with her. The song highlights the man’s desire for his lover to return, as he repeats the phrase “baby come back” throughout the song.

The opening lines of the song express the man’s regret and the realization that he was a fool for letting his lover go. He acknowledges that it was a bad mistake on his part and that he still regrets it to this day. He wishes he had a second chance to make things right, promising to make it last if given the opportunity.

The second verse speaks to the man’s feelings for his lover and how he can’t seem to forget her. He acknowledges that she’s not his baby anymore but expresses his desire to bring back her love. The man emphasizes that the relationship is not just about sex and that she is the best woman for him. He pleads with her to come back and promises that she will forever be his lady.

Overall, the song expresses a deep desire to reconcile and make things right with a lost love. It speaks to the human experience of making mistakes and seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.

Line by Line Meaning

I was a fool to let you go
I deeply regret losing you

Let you walk right out my door
I allowed you to leave me

It was a bad mistake I made
I made a terrible decision

And I regret it to this day
I still feel sorrow for what I did

If I had a second chance
Given the opportunity to make things right

Girl I promise I'd make it last
I will ensure our relationship endures

So tonight I erase my pride
I am willing to set aside my ego

If you let me back inside
In order to regain your love and trust

Over and over I try to forget you
Despite my efforts, I cannot shake my feelings for you

But it seems too hard
The thought of losing you is too difficult to bear

My feelings for you I can't disregard
My emotions for you are still strong

You're not my baby anymore baby
Our relationship has changed, but my affection has not

All I want is to bring your love back baby
I desire to rekindle the love we once shared

It's not about sex baby
My intentions are not driven by physical desire

You're the best lady
You are the finest woman I know

Please have baby
I implore you to come back to me

Forever my lady
I want you to be my partner for life

Baby come back to me
I plead for your return

I don't want to be free
I yearn to be with you once more

Baby come back
I need you back in my life

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW WILSON III BRAXTON, DERRICK L. GARRETT, CEDRIC R. HAILEY, JOEL LAMONTE HAILEY, MARCELLINO GENE K, MEL LARSON, JERRY MARCELLINO, FREDERICK JAMES ROSSER

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