K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles cha… Read Full Bio ↴K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles charts with such songs as "Stay", "Come and Talk to Me", and "Cry for You". In 1992, DeVante formed the Swing Mob, a group of artists, songwriters, and producers that took part in their later albums. Jodeci released three albums, but in 1996 the group went on an indefinite hiatus (the group never formally split up). Jodeci is credited with starting the musical careers of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Ginuwine.

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.

If You Think Your Lonely Now
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics

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I just wanna dedicate this song
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?

You'll be holding me
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

Overall Meaning

In "If You Think You're Lonely Now," K-Ci & JoJo explore the topic of loneliness in relationships. The song begins with a dedication to all lovers in the world, emphasizing the universal need for someone or something to love. The first verse addresses a situation in which it's cold outside, and the question is asked of who the girl is holding. The answer is that she'll be holding the singer. The second verse takes on a more personal tone, with the singer admitting that his partner always complains about what she doesn't have and what her friends do. However, the singer can't be in two places at once to fulfill all of her desires. The chorus repeats the phrase, "If you think you're lonely now, wait until tonight, girl," which suggests that although the partner may feel lonely now, things are about to get much worse.

The second half of the song continues to explore the theme of loneliness. When skeletons come out of the closet and memories haunt you, music becomes a sad and slow tune, and the pain of love becomes overwhelming. The singer again reinforces the idea that things are about to get worse for the partner and that the tables will turn when things don't go their way. The song finishes with a plea not to be foolish and wait until tonight.

Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna dedicate this song 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
The singer wants to dedicate this song to all the lovers in the world, as he thinks everyone needs someone or something to love, and the world is full of lovers.

When it's cold outside Girl, who are you holding? You'll be holding me Well, well, well, well, well
The singer asks who the girl is holding when it's cold outside, and implies that she'll be holding him.

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
The singer wants to talk about his woman who always complains about not having things that her girlfriends have, but he reminds her that he can't be in two places at once.

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
The singer reminds the listener that if they think they're lonely now, they should wait until tonight when things might get even worse.

I'll be long gone (If you think you're lonely now) Yes I will (Wait until tonight, girl) You better wait until tonight
The singer confirms that he'll be gone if the listener thinks they're lonely now, and tells them to 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
The singer describes a situation where someone's past mistakes haunt them, causing memories to feel like ghosts, while they dance alone to a sad song.

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
The singer reflects on how things can change quickly when things aren't going well, with love leaving and pain arriving, which can cause one to say things they might not mean.

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
The singer repeats his warning that if the listener thinks they're lonely now, they should wait until tonight, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

If you think you're lonely now (If you think you're lonely now) Hold on, ooh yeah Wait until tonight, girl
The singer urges the listener to hold on if they think they're lonely now, but warns them to wait until tonight when things might get worse.

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
The singer wants to testify to the listener, and has only one thing to say - that if they think they're lonely now, they should brace themselves for what comes next.

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
The singer repeats his warning multiple times, asking the listener to share their feelings and not be a fool, as lonely nights are hard to handle.

Lyrics © Alfred, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, PATRICK MOTEN, SANDRA SULLY

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