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.
I Don't Mind
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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I don't mind what they say
I don't mind what they think
I don't care how they feel
My love for you is so real
I heard 'em say I love you too much
I heard 'em say we never fuss
And that's what you heard
Lady, it's true
But did they say I'll never leave
Or did they say I want to be free
Don't let those fools take up your time
Just tell 'em like me
That I don't mind, I don't mind
[Chorus:]
I know you heard about my past
Said I'm sorry the relationship didn't last
I was a fool, oh a big fool
But now I know what I need to do
Lift up my head and I walked that mile
I think about me, forget about my pride
I want to know what you want to do
Is it gonna be them or me and you, yeah
[Chorus:]
Every time I see you
I'm just like a child with a brand new toy
And baby I don't mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
And baby I don't mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
And baby I don't mind (What they say)
I don't mind, I don't mind (Or what they think)
And baby I don't mind (How they feel)
I don't mind, I don't mind
You give me my energy, yeah
[Chorus:]}
The song "I Don't Mind" by K-Ci & JoJo is a tender love song about the strength of a relationship despite what others say or think. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer does not care about the opinions of others because their love for their partner is genuine and unwavering. The first verse addresses the rumors that have been circulating about their relationship, explaining that while people may have heard that they love each other too much or that they never fight, they should not let others' negative opinions affect them. The singer then asks if anyone has said that they will never leave or that they want to be free, which implies that these are the rumors that have been causing tension in the relationship. The advice given is to ignore the opinions of others and focus on each other, just as the singer does not mind what others say or think.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes in the past that have hindered their ability to maintain relationships. They take responsibility for their actions and express a desire to move forward and prioritize their relationship over their own pride. The singer poses a question to their partner about the future of the relationship and who they will choose to prioritize - the opinions of others or their love for each other. The theme of the song is ultimately about the power of love to overcome negativity and external influences, encouraging listeners to value their partner above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind what they say
I am not bothered by the words they use to describe our relationship
I don't mind what they think
I am not bothered by their opinions about our relationship
I don't care how they feel
I am not bothered by their feelings regarding our relationship
My love for you is so real
My love for you is pure, genuine and cannot be influenced by what other people think, say or feel about us
I heard 'em say I love you too much
People have criticized me in the past for showering you with too much love and attention
I heard 'em say we never fuss
People have suggested that our relationship is fake because we never argue or fight
I know you heard some things too
I am aware that you have also been subject to rumors and gossip about us
And that's what you heard, Lady it's true
Whatever you have heard about us is true and irrefutable
But did they say I'll never leave
People may have made statements implying that I will never leave you
Or did they say I want to be free
People may have made statements implying that I want to be free from this relationship
Don't let those fools take up your time
Do not pay attention to those who spread rumors or have negative opinions about us
Just tell 'em like me that I don't mind
Just ignore them like I do because I am not affected by their words, opinions or feelings
I know you heard about my past
I understand that you have been informed about my previous relationships or actions
Said I'm sorry the relationship didn't last
I admit that I have made mistakes in the past which led to failed relationships
I was a fool, oh a big fool
I was foolish in my previous relationships and did not act in the best interest of my partner
But now I know what I need to do
I have learned from my past mistakes and understand what is needed to make a relationship work
Lift up my head and I walked that mile
I have taken responsibility for my past mistakes and have become a better person by learning from them
I think about me, forget about my pride
I prioritize my relationship over my personal pride or ego
I want to know what you want to do
I am interested in your opinions and desires regarding our relationship
Is it gonna be them or me and you, yeah
Are we going to let others ruin our relationship or are we going to prioritize our love and commitment for each other?
Every time I see you, I'm just like a child with a brand new toy
You bring me immense joy and happiness every time I see you, like a child who has just received a new toy
And baby I don't mind
I am not affected by the words, opinions or feelings of others when it comes to our relationship
You give me my energy, yeah
You are the source of my happiness and energy in life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CRAIG BROCKMAN, JOEL LAMONTE HAILEY, MICHAEL BELL, RICHARD HAILEY, RICHARD CEDRIC HAILEY
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