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.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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But wanna only for one day
Be that as it may
Believe me when I say
I love to love you baby
Respecting how I feel
To be human nature
Cause I know you ?
That's why I play it cool
That's why, never asked about you
She never ever, she never, she never ever
She never asked about you
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
Now I'm a adjust to how I plan to be
Baby girl you gotta believe
But it don't matter now cause
How it worked out, we were doing the same
And I never lied o you
I never felt the need
And went here to give
Cause you never tripped
This is how it had to be
That's why I never called your phone
That's why you never called my home
I let you do you
You let me do me we both know
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
One day baby won't be a thing
You made me put a ring on her finger
Girl you can see it wouldn't be grand
Btu until that day
You know what they say
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
And they say don't ask don't tell
She ain't going nowhere
And I ain't going nowhere
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
The lyrics of K-Ci & JoJo's song "Don't Ask Don't Tell" explore the complexities of a relationship that lacks communication and transparency. The singer expresses their love for their partner but acknowledges that they only wish to stay with them for a short period of time. Despite this, they still claim to love them deeply. The line "Be that as it may, believe me when I say I love to love you baby" highlights the conflicting emotions the singer experiences.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of human nature and the need for respect in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that it is in their nature to feel love but does not explicitly state why. The line "Cause I know you" suggests that maybe the other person's characteristics or behavior make the singer feel this way.
The refrain, "That's why I play it cool, that's why, never asked about you," reveals that the singer adopts a nonchalant attitude and avoids asking their partner personal questions. There seems to be a mutual understanding between them that they do not need to inquire about each other's lives. This lack of curiosity could be seen as a means to protect themselves from becoming too emotionally involved.
The chorus reinforces the idea that neither person is going anywhere, despite the relationship going nowhere fast. The phrase "don't ask don't tell" implies an agreement to not discuss certain aspects of their relationship or their individual lives. Both parties seem content with this situation, even though they acknowledge that it may not be the ideal or sustainable dynamic.
In the final verse, there is a mention of a future event where the singer will commit to someone else by putting a ring on their finger. This further emphasizes the temporary nature of their current relationship. The repetition of the chorus at the end reinforces the idea that both parties have accepted the "don't ask don't tell" arrangement and are willing to continue in this manner.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" depict a relationship characterized by a lack of communication, yet both individuals involved appear to be content with this arrangement for the time being. It reflects the complexities and nuances that can exist within relationships and explores themes of love, human nature, and acceptance of a less-than-ideal situation.
Line by Line Meaning
How is it that I love you
I am confused about how I can love you
But wanna only for one day
I only want to be with you for a short period
Be that as it may
Regardless of that fact
Believe me when I say
Trust me when I tell you
I love to love you baby
I enjoy expressing my love for you
Respecting how I feel
Acknowledging my emotions
To be human nature
It is a common trait among humans
Cause I know you ?
Because I understand you
That's why I play it cool
I act nonchalant
That's why, never asked about you
That is why I never inquired about you
She never ever, she never, she never ever
She never questioned, she never, she never questioned
She never asked about you
She never inquired about you
And they say don't ask don't tell
People advise not to ask or reveal
She ain't going nowhere
She is not leaving
And I ain't going nowhere
And I am not going anywhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
Although we are not progressing
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
Even if she doesn't ask, I won't disclose
Now I'm a adjust to how I plan to be
Now I will adapt to my intended behavior
Baby girl you gotta believe
My dear, you need to trust
But it don't matter now cause
But it doesn't matter now because
How it worked out, we were doing the same
Regardless of the outcome, we acted similarly
And I never lied to you
I never told you any lies
I never felt the need
I never had the urge
And went here to give
And came here to offer
Cause you never tripped
Because you were never bothered
This is how it had to be
This is the way it had to happen
That's why I never called your phone
That is why I never contacted you
That's why you never called my home
That is why you never reached out to me
I let you do you
I allowed you to be yourself
You let me do me we both know
You allowed me to be myself, we both understand
One day baby won't be a thing
One day, being together won't matter
You made me put a ring on her finger
You influenced me to propose to someone else
Girl you can see it wouldn't be grand
Girl, you can see it wouldn't be amazing
Btu until that day
But until that day
You know what they say
You know what people say
And they say don't ask don't tell
People advise not to ask or reveal
She ain't going nowhere
She is not leaving
And I ain't going nowhere
And I am not going anywhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
Although we are not progressing
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
Even if she doesn't ask, I won't disclose
And they say don't ask don't tell
People advise not to ask or reveal
She ain't going nowhere
She is not leaving
And I ain't going nowhere
And I am not going anywhere
Even though we're going nowhere fast
Although we are not progressing
And thought she don't ask I don't tell
Even if she doesn't ask, I won't disclose
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME PERKINS, MICHAEL BELL, WILLIE JAMES STEPHENS III
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lillianlloyd6457
this is one of my favs on this project love this and everything they have done #diehardfan
@tyronemuhammad813
They Sound Better Together Than Apart To Me. True Real Music
@giorgighudushauri5056
გ 9?⁰მლ
@jrio1238
Im really loving this CD by these brothers
@biglukeybaby
these boys still the truth
@adg_87
Best song on the album....
@terrellkelley9456
I am glade this young man are back there is no other R&B true artist put down the real Music . all those new cat dont know how to sing like kci &jojo. I would love to see jojo do an album by he self like kci did i would realy love to see that he have a smooth voice?
@evaluv43
jojo do have a smooth voice I would like to hear them come out with some more songs I am a fan I would like to be on a track with them good group!
@tyronemuhammad813
The Truest R&B Group Til This Very Day in 2019 They Still The Bomb. Keep It Coming With That Real Shit KCi And JoJo. Cause This Bull Shit Artist And Song's Ain't Nothing But Straight Trash For The Garbage Man To Pick Up In The Trash Can. Holla
@curtisjohnson1103
Now this sounds like kci and jojo smh waited for this sound