K-Ci and JoJo's first sign of independence came in 1994 when K-Ci covered Bobby Womack's hit "If You Think You're Lonely Now" for the movie Jason's Lyric. Early in 1996, K-Ci and Jo-Jo teamed up for the song "How Could You" for the movie Bulletproof starring Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler.
By July 1996, K-Ci and JoJo finally had a hit on their hands as guest artists in 2Pac's number-one R&B hit "How Do U Want It". It also topped the Billboard Hot 100. The brothers made their side projects into a full album, Love Always. Released on June 17, 1997, the album spawned two top-ten R&B hits: "You Bring Me Up" and "Last Night's Letter". "All My Life" was the number-one song on the Hot 100 for three weeks, a feat that K-Ci and Jo-Jo had never achieved with Jodeci.Love Always went on to sell four million copies, and the success of the album put Jodeci's reunion on hold indefinitely.
Their second album,It's Real,was released on June 22, 1999. It spawned one major hit "Tell Me It's Real" which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard's R&B charts. K-Ci and Jo-Jo returned with X on December 5, 2000. "X", the Roman numeral for ten, was picked as the album title to celebrate the Haileys' tenth anniversary in the music business. They made a strong return to the Billboard Hot 100 early in 2001 with the song "Crazy", also included on the Save the Last Dance soundtrack. "Crazy" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
The fourth K-Ci and Jo-Jo album, Emotional, was released on November 26, 2002, but failed to find commercial success. K-Ci and JoJo released a greatest hits album on February 8, 2005. They are believed to have teamed back up with DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin for a Jodeci reunion album.
All The Things I Should Have Known
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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If I had been there to wipe your tears
Than no one else would be around
If I had been there to cradle your fears
We'd still be together now, now
Wish I could be there to share your dreams
I wish that I could still be down
But now you're gone and I'm here alone
Baby, I should've known
Should've cared just a little bit more
I shouldn't have listened to a word from the fellas
I shouldn't have let my sweetie go
Baby, I, I want you to know
If I could take it back, you know that I would
I'd give anything to get things back
Now that I know, all the thing
I should've known
Should've been there with my baby every night
Better kissing her and holding her so tight
How I wish that I could be with you right now
I'd give anything, just to see you smile, smile
But I'm all alone and the 'should haves' and the words
They won't bring you back and I'm the one to blame
I didn't know how to act or save the love
And I do regret it now
Baby, I should've known
Should've cared just a little bit more
I shouldn't have listened to a word from the fellas
I shouldn't have let my sweetie go
Baby, I, I want you to know
If I could take it back, you know that I would
I'd give anything to get things back
Now that I know, all the thing
I should've known
I promise I won't ignore you
You'll never, never ever be alone
Lean on me as your shoulder
The lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo's song "All The Things I Should Have Known" speak to the regret and longing felt by someone who has lost their love due to their own mistakes. The opening lines express a desire for the singer to have been present for their partner in times of sadness and fear, as their absence ultimately drove them apart. The chorus focuses on the singer's regret, acknowledging that they should have cared more and not let outside influences sway their decisions. The second verse continues with more specific examples of what the singer wishes they had done differently, such as being there every night and actively working to save the love they shared. The final lines, "I promise I won't ignore you / You'll never, never ever be alone / Lean on me as your shoulder," express the singer's desire to make amends and be there for their partner in the future.
Overall, the song explores themes of regret, longing, and loss, as well as the idea that sometimes it takes losing something to realize its true value. It serves as a reminder to cherish the people and relationships in our lives and to not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, baby, ooo baby girl, oOo Ooo
The singer is expressing his regret and sorrow for losing his loved one
If I had been there to wipe your tears
If I had been more supportive and attentive, you wouldn't have felt the need to cry
Than no one else would be around
I would have been there for you and wouldn't have let anyone else intervene
If I had been there to cradle your fears
If I had been there to comfort you, you wouldn't have been overcome with worry
We'd still be together now, now
Our relationship wouldn't have ended if I had been a better partner
Wish I could be there to share your dreams
I regret not supporting your aspirations and goals
I wish that I could still be down
I regret losing you and wish I could still be with you
But now you're gone and I'm here alone
I'm alone because of my mistakes and neglect
And I sure do regret it, now, oh, yes I do
I deeply regret my actions and inaction in our relationship
said, I really do, I'm missing you
I miss you and wish I could be with you again
Baby, I should've known
I should have been aware of how my actions were affecting you
Should've cared just a little bit more
I should have shown more love and attention
I shouldn't have listened to a word from the fellas
I shouldn't have taken advice from others instead of following my heart
I shouldn't have let my sweetie go
I shouldn't have let you get away from me
Baby, I, I want you to know
I want you to understand how sorry I am for my mistakes
If I could take it back, you know that I would
If I could go back in time, I would correct my wrongs
I'd give anything to get things back
I am willing to do anything to have our relationship back
Now that I know, all the thing I should've known
I realize all the things I should have done differently
Should've been there with my baby every night
I should have spent more time with you and prioritized our relationship
Better kissing her and holding her so tight
I should have been more affectionate and intimate with you
How I wish that I could be with you right now
I wish I could be with you and make things right
I'd give anything, just to see you smile, smile
I miss your smile and wish I could see it again
But I'm all alone and the 'should haves' and the words
I am alone with regrets and apologies for not being a good partner
They won't bring you back and I'm the one to blame
I know my mistakes caused our relationship to end and I take full responsibility
I didn't know how to act or save the love
I failed to act properly and save our relationship
And I do regret it now
I regret my actions and inaction towards our love
I promise I won't ignore you
I promise to be attentive and supportive
You'll never, never ever be alone
I promise to always be there for you
Lean on me as your shoulder
You can rely on me for support and comfort
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIKA NURI, ERIKA F NURI, KENNETH B EDMONDS
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