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.
Last Night's Letter
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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Yeah, baby, listen
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
Oh, yeah, you
I was sitting at home
Thinking to myself
I started thinking 'bout you
I would never trade you, never forsake you
'Cause nothing could be better
That's why I wrote you this letter
I love you always, lady
Last night (ooh)
I wrote a short letter (I wrote a short letter)
And it went this way (and it went this way)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (I love you, just thinking of you)
Love always" (ooh)
Last night (baby)
I wrote a short letter (I wrote a short letter for you)
And it went this way (And it went this way)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (yeah, yeah)
Love always" (yeah, yeah, ooh)
Now I know I could've called
But it seem much better this way
'Cause I'm missing my baby
I'm so blessed your my lady, lady (you're my lady, you're my lady)
Now I know I can't wait until tomorrow
When you're in my arms again
Holding and kissing you
Doin' the things we love to do, until then
Last night (ooh)
I wrote a short letter
And it went this way (went this way)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (I love you, I'm just thinking of you)
Love always" (baby)
Last night (ooh, wee)
I wrote a short letter (yes, I did)
And it went this way (yes, I did))
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you
Love always" (ooh)
You, oh, baby
You, thought all the things you do for me, I thought of all the things you wanna do for me
You, baby, oh, baby
You, hey, hey, ooh
Last night (ooh wee)
I wrote a short letter (I wrote it)
And it went this way (went this way)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (yeah)
Love always" (yeah)
Last night (ooh wee)
I wrote a short letter (I wrote it)
And it went this way (the reason why)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (i was thinking about when we eat together)
Love always" (when we sleep together, when we go to church together baby)
Last night
I wrote a short letter (we pray together baby)
And it went this way (the reason why)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you
Love always"
I love you, I love you, I love you (yes, Lord)
And there is nothin' that I wouldn't do (I wouldn't do it this way)
Just to prove that I really, really love you
And baby, I want you, I want you, I want you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And there is nothing that I'd rather do (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Than to love you (you, you, you, yeah)
I love you always (you, you, you, yeah)
Every night and every day (when you like somebody)
Last night
I wrote a short letter (I can't see you)
And it went this way (but I can feel you)
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you
Love always" (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And baby, I want you, I want you, I want you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And there is nothing that I'd rather do (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Than to love you (you, you, you, yeah)
I love you always (you, you, you, yeah, love always)
Every night and every day
"Last Night's Letter" is a song by K-Ci & JoJo. The song talks about a love letter that K-Ci wrote to his lover the night before. He explains that he had been thinking about her and how much he loves her. The lyrics express that K-Ci would never forsake her and that being with her is the best thing that ever happened to him. He is missing her so much and can't wait to hold and kiss her again. The song ends with K-Ci declaring his love for her and his desire to always be with her.
The lyrics of "Last Night's Letter" express what it means to be in love deeply, to the point where a person can't go a moment without thinking about their significant other. The song is an expression of love and admiration for someone, and how the joy they bring into our life is unparalleled. The letter in the song is just a tangible representation of the feelings that are represented in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm as the singer begins to contemplate their love
Yeah, baby, listen
Asking their partner to listen closely to what they have to say
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
Further emphasizing the arousal and strong feelings that the singer is experiencing
Oh, yeah, you
Directly addressing their partner and establishing a connection
I was sitting at home
Reflecting on their thoughts and feelings while sitting alone
Thinking to myself
Considering their emotions and considering the best way to communicate them
I started thinking 'bout you
Turning their focus towards their beloved partner and feeling deeply for them
How much I do love you, I really do
Expressing their genuine, deep love for their significant other
I would never trade you, never forsake you
Promising to always cherish and value their partner
'Cause nothing could be better
Asserting that their partner is the most important and valued part of their life
That's why I wrote you this letter
Explaining their intention in writing a letter to express their love and commitment
I love you always, lady
Reaffirming their love as a declaration of faithfulness and devotion
Last night (ooh)
Reflecting on a recent experience and expressing how they feel about their partner
I wrote a short letter (I wrote a short letter)
Communicating their feelings through written words in a letter
And it went this way (and it went this way)
Describing the structure of the letter as they express their love and thoughts
"Dear, baby, I love you, just thinking of you (I love you, just thinking of you)
The content of the letter, a statement of their love and affection
Love always" (ooh)
Concluding the letter with an expression of eternal love and devotion
Now I know I could've called
Reflecting on an alternate way to communicate their feelings and connect with their partner
But it seem much better this way
Deciding that expressing their feelings in a letter was more effective than a phone call or other means of communication
'Cause I'm missing my baby
Expressing longing for their partner while they are separated
I'm so blessed your my lady, lady (you're my lady, you're my lady)
Expressing gratitude and admiration for their partner and stating their endearing nickname
Now I know I can't wait until tomorrow
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the next time they will be reunited with their partner
When you're in my arms again
Visualizing the future moment when they will be able to hold their partner and feel close again
Holding and kissing you
Describing physical intimacy as a way to feel close to their partner
Doin' the things we love to do, until then
Describing the shared interests and pleasures that they enjoy doing with their partner, and looking forward to when they can do them again
You, oh, baby
Addressing their partner with an expression of affection and warmth
You, thought all the things you do for me, I thought of all the things you wanna do for me
Reflecting on the efforts and gestures of love that their partner has shown them, and also considering the things their partner might want to do for them to show their love
You, baby, oh, baby
Expressing a deep care and love for their partner
You, hey, hey, ooh
Continuing to emphasize their intense feelings of love and admiration for their significant other
And baby, I want you, I want you, I want you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Expressing a continued desire and passion for their partner
And there is nothing that I'd rather do (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Asserting that their love for their partner is the most important thing to them and they treasure it above all else
Than to love you (you, you, you, yeah)
Reaffirming their unconditional love for their partner through the repetition of the line
I love you always (you, you, you, yeah)
Promising their love forever as their love song concludes
Every night and every day (when you like somebody)
Expressing their love and devotion to their partner all the time, because when you're in love, it is always present in your heart.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Cedric Hailey, Gloria E. Stewart, Laney Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lil ray
It's 2023 and I still listen 🎶 to this song 🎵. One of the greatest songs in 90's R&B
Lavender Norton
Agree 👍🏾
Audria Murphy
Wheww I used to play the beat out if this song tgeir song all my life brought me here I still love it
Michael Humble
I was getting ready to say the exact same thing!! Love this song!
Jennifer Boyles
It's 2022 and I'll still play this song thinking to myself they don't make music like this anymore. I miss those RnB songs from the 90's.
Tanya Bevel
Good music never gets old
Clarence Williams
I’m only 21 years young and my mother always played old school R&B when I was coming up and never understood until now I love this kind of music over what they bring out nowadays
Big hustle
I couldn’t agree more.
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Almost 2023🎉 jammin’
Kendrick Griffin
Yea me 2