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)
If U Think You're Lonely Now
K-Ci Lyrics
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To all the lovers in the world tonight
And I expect that to be the whole world
Because everybody needs someone
Or something to love, yeah
When it's cold outside
Girl, who are you holding?
Well, well, well, well, well
Said if y'all don't mind
Can I talk about this woman I have?
She's always complaining about the things she ain't got
And the things her girlfriend's got
But lady I will let you know
I can't be in two places at one time
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
Oh, you better wait 'til tonight, yeah baby
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight girl
I'll be long gone
(If you think you're lonely now)
Yes I will
(Wait until tonight, girl)
You better wait until tonight
When skeletons come out of your closet
And chase you all around the room
Memories sound like a ghost
And you should be dancing to a sad slow tune
If you think you're lonely now
(Wait until tonight, girl)
Wait until tonight
Wait until tonight, baby, yeah yeah
(Wait until tonight girl)
You better wait until tonight
(If you think you're lonely now)
Do you believe me baby?
(Wait until tonight girl)
Ain't it funny how tables turn
When things ain't goin' your way
When love walks out, pain walks in
You can't help to say
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
(You better wait girl, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
(If you think you're lonely now)
Hold on, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
I wanna testify
I wanna testify
I wanna testify to ya
I just got one thing to say
If you think you're lonely now
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Share your feelings)
If you think you're lonely now
(Oh yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Oh, don't be a fool)
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby please don't be a fool)
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
In "If You Think You're Lonely Now," K-Ci & JoJo explore the topic of loneliness in relationships. The song begins with a dedication to all lovers in the world, emphasizing the universal need for someone or something to love. The first verse addresses a situation in which it's cold outside, and the question is asked of who the girl is holding. The answer is that she'll be holding the singer. The second verse takes on a more personal tone, with the singer admitting that his partner always complains about what she doesn't have and what her friends do. However, the singer can't be in two places at once to fulfill all of her desires. The chorus repeats the phrase, "If you think you're lonely now, wait until tonight, girl," which suggests that although the partner may feel lonely now, things are about to get much worse.
The second half of the song continues to explore the theme of loneliness. When skeletons come out of the closet and memories haunt you, music becomes a sad and slow tune, and the pain of love becomes overwhelming. The singer again reinforces the idea that things are about to get worse for the partner and that the tables will turn when things don't go their way. The song finishes with a plea not to be foolish and wait until tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna dedicate this song
To all the lovers in the world tonight
And I expect that to be the whole world
Because everybody needs someone
Or something to love, yeah
The singer wants to dedicate this song to all the lovers in the world, as he thinks everyone needs someone or something to love, and the world is full of lovers.
When it's cold outside
Girl, who are you holding?
You'll be holding me
Well, well, well, well, well
The singer asks who the girl is holding when it's cold outside, and implies that she'll be holding him.
Said if y'all don't mind
Can I talk about this woman I have?
She's always complaining about the things she ain't got
And the things her girlfriend's got
But lady I will let you know
I can't be in two places at one time
The singer wants to talk about his woman who always complains about not having things that her girlfriends have, but he reminds her that he can't be in two places at once.
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
Oh, you better wait 'til tonight, yeah baby
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight girl
The singer reminds the listener that if they think they're lonely now, they should wait until tonight when things might get even worse.
I'll be long gone
(If you think you're lonely now)
Yes I will
(Wait until tonight, girl)
You better wait until tonight
The singer confirms that he'll be gone if the listener thinks they're lonely now, and tells them to wait until tonight.
When skeletons come out of your closet
And chase you all around the room
Memories sound like a ghost
And you should be dancing to a sad slow tune
The singer describes a situation where someone's past mistakes haunt them, causing memories to feel like ghosts, while they dance alone to a sad song.
Ain't it funny how tables turn
When things ain't goin' your way
When love walks out, pain walks in
You can't help to say
The singer reflects on how things can change quickly when things aren't going well, with love leaving and pain arriving, which can cause one to say things they might not mean.
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
(You better wait girl, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
The singer repeats his warning that if the listener thinks they're lonely now, they should wait until tonight, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
If you think you're lonely now
(If you think you're lonely now)
Hold on, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
The singer urges the listener to hold on if they think they're lonely now, but warns them to wait until tonight when things might get worse.
I wanna testify
I wanna testify
I wanna testify to ya
I just got one thing to say
If you think you're lonely now
The singer wants to testify to the listener, and has only one thing to say - that if they think they're lonely now, they should brace themselves for what comes next.
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Share your feelings)
If you think you're lonely now
(Oh yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Oh, don't be a fool)
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby please don't be a fool)
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
The singer repeats his warning multiple times, asking the listener to share their feelings and not be a fool, as lonely nights are hard to handle.
Lyrics © BALLADS BY DESIGN
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, PATRICK MOTEN, SANDRA SULLY
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