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.
In Love at Christmas
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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Jingle all the way
Jingle all the way
Jingle all the way
Jingle all the way
Christmas time is so special
(special, special)
(under the, under the)
Under the mistletoe
Exchanging loving gifts
Sitting in front of the tree
Me holding you and you holding me
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because Christmas love gives me that feeling
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because everybody should be in love with somebody on Christmas
Last year, Christmas
It happened without us
(out us out us)
I was all mixed up and confused
I didn't know what to do baby
(What to do babe)
I never thought I'd feel this way
I always thought that Christmas was a happy day
I always prayed that Santa'd pack love on his sleigh and send it my way
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because Christmas love gives me that feeling
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because everybody should be in love with somebody on Christmas
What a beautiful time
(oh what a beautiful time it is)
Time it is
A time to open gifts, and play with all the kids
Yes, it's Christmas
(Yes, it's Christmas)
Yes, it's Christmas time again
(Christmas time again)
Girl I love you
(girl I love u baby)
Yes, I love you
(yes I love u baby)
It's Christmas time again
(oh)
To be in love on Christmas
(girl I love u baby, yes I love you baby)
What a beautiful time it is
Happy time to open gifts
Yes now it's Christmas time
And I am yours
And you are mine
Oh when you're kissin' me
Right under my Christmas tree
Baby come close to me
Cuz this is how it should be!
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because Christmas love gives me that feeling
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Because everybody should be in love with somebody on Christmas
(Grandmama, with my granddaddy, and my momma and my daddy I'm with you on
Christmas)
The song In Love at Christmas by K-Ci & JoJo is a festive love ballad that captures the magic of Christmas and the warmth of love during the holiday season. The song opens with the iconic jingle bells melody, setting the festive tone and leading into lyrics that describe the specialness of Christmas. The song highlights the importance of being in love during Christmas as the lyrics stress the significance of being loved and cared for during the holiday season. The chorus, "Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas/Because Christmas love gives me that feeling/Because everybody should be in love with somebody on Christmas" underlines the message of the song and serves as a reminder of the importance of companionship and love during the festive period.
The second verse describes the previous year's Christmas that happened without the singer's love, leaving him feeling mixed up and confused. The line, "I always prayed that Santa'd pack love on his sleigh and send it my way" is a poignant reflection on the singer's hope for love and companionship during Christmas. The song's bridge sings of the beauty of Christmas, the time for opening gifts and playing with kids. The closing verse brings the song full circle back to the importance of love during Christmas and ends with a touching memory of the singer's family gathered around for the holidays.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells jingle bells
Singing about the joyous holiday.
Jingle all the way
Emphasizing how much they love the holiday.
Christmas time is so special
Describing the magical feeling of Christmas.
(special, special)
Highlighting how particularly meaningful this time is.
When you're kissing me
Expressing how much they love their partner.
(under the, under the)
Being affectionate under the mistletoe.
Under the mistletoe
Reminding listeners of a classic Christmas tradition.
Exchanging loving gifts
Enjoying the act of giving and receiving presents.
Sitting in front of the tree
Sharing a tender moment in a festive atmosphere.
Me holding you and you holding me
Reveling in the closeness and intimacy of their relationship.
Wishing, I pray, to be in love on Christmas
Expressing a desire for companionship during this time of year.
Because Christmas love gives me that feeling
Recognizing the unique and powerful emotions associated with holiday love.
Because everybody should be in love with somebody on Christmas
Believing that the holiday should be spent with someone special.
Last year, Christmas
Reflecting on past holiday experiences.
It happened without us
Not being together last Christmas.
(out us out us)
Conveying a sense of disconnection.
I was all mixed up and confused
Feeling disoriented and unsure of what to do.
I didn't know what to do baby
Admitting to feeling lost and needing guidance.
What a beautiful time it is
Appreciating the beauty of the holiday season.
Time it is
Savoring the present moment.
A time to open gifts, and play with all the kids
Eagerly anticipating the joy of Christmas morning.
Yes, it's Christmas
Affirming that the holiday is here.
(Yes, it's Christmas)
Reiterating that it is indeed Christmastime.
Girl I love you
Expressing deep affection for their partner.
(girl I love u baby)
Amplifying the message of love.
Yes, I love you
Reaffirming their feelings for their beloved.
(yes I love u baby)
Stressing the importance of their relationship.
To be in love on Christmas
Desiring to share the holiday with their significant other.
(oh)
Reacting to the powerful feelings they have for their partner.
And I am yours
Declaring their commitment to each other.
And you are mine
Affirming that their affection is mutual.
Oh when you're kissin' me
Reveling in intimate moments with their partner.
Right under my Christmas tree
Sharing tender moments in a festive setting.
Baby come close to me
Inviting their partner to be even closer and more intimate.
Cuz this is how it should be!
Acknowledging that this is the perfect way to spend Christmas.
(Grandmama, with my granddaddy, and my momma and my daddy I'm with you on Christmas)
Including family members in the holiday love and togetherness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rory A Bennett, Joel M Hailey, Richard Cedric Hailey
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