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 You 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
This song is a love ballad that is dedicated to all lovers in the world. The lyrics talk about the feeling of loneliness, and how it is challenging to find someone to love. The singer asks the girl who she is holding on to when it is cold outside, and assures her that he will always be there for her. He talks about a woman who complains about what she does not have and what her friends have, but he cannot be in two places at the same time. He warns her that if she thinks she is lonely now, she should wait until tonight when skeletons come out of her closet and memories sound like ghosts.
The chorus repeats the message that if the girl thinks she is lonely now, she should wait until tonight. The singer testifies that love is not always easy, and sometimes when love walks out, pain walks in. He advises the girl not to be a fool and to share her feelings with someone because everybody needs someone to love. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus several times, emphasizing the message that if the girl thinks she is lonely now, she should wait until tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna dedicate this song
I want to dedicate this song to all the lovers in the world, because everyone needs someone or something to love
When it's cold outside
When you feel alone and sad
Girl, who are you holding?
Who are you with when you feel alone?
You'll be holding me
You can hold onto me, I'll be there for you
Said if y'all don't mind
May I talk about this woman I have?
She's always complaining about the things she ain't got
My partner is always unhappy and complaining about what she doesn't have
And the things her girlfriend's got
She is envious of what her friends have
But lady I will let you know
But let me tell you
I can't be in two places at one time
I can't be with you and somewhere else at the same time
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
If you are feeling lonely now, just wait
Wait until tonight, girl
Because it will only get worse tonight
Oh, you better wait 'til tonight, yeah baby
It's going to be a hard night, but you need to face it
I'll be long gone
I won't be around
Yes I will
Without a doubt
When skeletons come out of your closet
When your dark secrets are revealed
And chase you all around the room
And it feels like your past is haunting you
Memories sound like a ghost
Your memories feel like they are haunting you
And you should be dancing to a sad slow tune
You should be crying and feeling sad
Ain't it funny how tables turn
Isn't it interesting how things change
When things ain't goin' your way
When life is hard
When love walks out, pain walks in
When love leaves, pain comes in
You can't help to say
You can't help but feel
Wait until tonight, girl
It's going to be a hard and lonely night
If you think you're lonely now
If you think you are lonely already
You better wait until tonight, girl
It's going to get much worse if you don't face it
Hold on, ooh yeah
Hang in there, it will get better
I wanna testify
I want to share my experience
I just got one thing to say
I just have one message
If you think you're lonely now
If you feel alone now
Share your feelings
Talk about how you feel
Oh, don't be a fool
Don't ignore your feelings
Baby please don't be a fool
Please don't ignore your feelings, it will only make things worse
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BALLADS BY DESIGN
Written by: Bobby Womack, Patrick Moten, Sandra Sully
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