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.
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K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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The feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come
Just to pass us by
Try, is all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love
Baby you told me that you love me and you'd never leave my side
Through the bitter end through the thick and thin
You promised me baby that you wasn't going anywhere, yes you did
Baby keep it real let me know just how you feel
Tell me it's real
The feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come
Just to pass us by
Try, is all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love
Last forever more
I can't explain the way you make me feel
Every time you tell me that you love me
And you know you did so many times
Just when i thought that love could never be a part of me
That's when you came along
And showed me happiness
Baby you are the best
I think you're different from the rest
I really love you
Tell me it's real
The feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come
Just to pass us by
Try, is all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love
Last forever more
Tell me it's real
This feeling that I feel
Tell me it's real
For your love
I will do anything
Tell me it's real
The feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come
Just to pass us by
Try, is all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love
Last forever more
The song "Tell Me It's Real" by K-Ci & JoJo is about the singers' quest for confirmation that what they have is real and can last forever. The lyrics are a plea for reassurance that the love they feel is reciprocal and can stand the test of time. The chorus repeats this message that they don't want love to pass them by, and they need to try and nurture this relationship to make it special and last forever. K-Ci & JoJo sing about the intense feelings of love, the joy and happiness accompanying it, and how it can transform one's life. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, speaking to the deep yearning for love and connection that is universal.
The song's narrative is a common one in pop music, but K-Ci & JoJo's delivery is what sets it apart. Their soulful voices capture the passion and sincerity of the lyrics, creating an almost spiritual experience for the listener. There is a sense of urgency to the lyrics, almost desperation, which is heightened by the soulful melody and the backing choir. The song's overall message is one of hope, that true love can endure against all odds, and that it is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me it's real
Confirm that this feeling of love we have is authentic
The feeling that we feel
Describing the intense emotions that come with loving someone
Don't let love come
Don't allow love to pass us by without giving it a chance
Just to pass us by
To avoid missing out on love due to inaction or complacency
Try, is all we have to do
All we can do is put in effort and try our best to make this work
It's up to me and you
The success of this relationship depends on the actions of both partners
To make this special love
Our love is unique and deserving of effort and attention
Last forever more
We want this love to last for a lifetime
Baby you told me that you love me and you'd never leave my side
My partner promised to stay with me and love me endlessly
Through the bitter end through the thick and thin
They vowed to remain committed through any challenges or hardships
Baby keep it real let me know just how you feel
Honesty and communication are essential for a strong relationship
I can't explain the way you make me feel
The love and happiness my partner brings is indescribable
Every time you tell me that you love me
Hearing my partner express their love brings me joy
And you know you did so many times
My partner never fails to remind me of their love
Just when i thought that love could never be a part of me
Before meeting my partner, I thought love was unattainable for me
That's when you came along
My partner changed my outlook on love and life
And showed me happiness
Through their love, my partner brought happiness into my life
Baby you are the best
My partner is the best thing to happen to me
I think you're different from the rest
My partner is unique and special to me
I really love you
Expressing deep affection for my partner
For your love
The love of my partner is precious and valuable
I will do anything
Expressing willingness to go to great lengths for the love of my partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joel Lamonte Hailey, Richard Cedric Hailey, Rory A. Benett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tell me it's real
This feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come just to pass us by
Try, it's all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love last forever more
Baby, you told me that you love me and you never leave my side
Through the bitter end, through the thick and thin
You promised me baby, that you wasn't going anywhere, yes you did
Baby, keep it real, let me know just how you feel
Tell me it's real
This feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come just to pass us by
Try, it's all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love (special love) last forever more
I can't explain the way you made me feel
Every time that you told me that you loved me
And you know you did
Too many times
Just when I thought that love could never be a part of me
That's when you came along, you showed me happiness
Baby you are the best, I think you're different from the rest
And I really love you
Tell me it's real
This feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come just to pass us by
Try, it's all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love last forever more
Tell me it's real
This feeling that I feel
Tell me it's real
For your love I will do anything
Tell me it's real
This feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come just to pass us by
Try, it's all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love last forever more
Tell me it's real
This feeling that we feel
Tell me that it's real
Don't let love come just to pass us by
Try, it's all we have to do
It's up to me and you
To make this special love last forever more
Tell me it's real
(I'll be there for you, baby)
This feeling that we feel
(If you be there for me, sweetheart)
Tell me that it's real
(I thought that we were meant to be)
Don't let love come just to pass us by
(For eternity, I thought you loved me baby)
Try, it's all we have to do
(And mama told me take it slow)
(Boy you just don't know, anything about love)
It's up to me and you
(If you and I were meant to be)
To make this special love last forever more
(Then you would know, you'll be sure by the end of the song)
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Heavenly Father I pray you keep the person that's reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed. Amen
@nomvuyoshongwe3955
Amen
@nonhlanhlamoshwana236
Amen
@chrisjackson5254
Amen amen and likewise... push and prayyyy
@jamescampbell7524
Amen to that..💙
@MommaTwins
YOU TOO
@DJIANGOLA
This is kinda music that YouTube doesn't recommended but you have too search 4 it..if u are here, you have good taste in music.👊🏾
@shaylatucker7384
Most definitely ✔
@elisedouglass4355
I have added to my play list as I study for graduate school.
@vivianphiri7712
Its such a lovely song ,,