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.
Love Me Carefully
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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It's the one thing we can't live without
Makes you think, your invincible
Makes your heart feel soooo unbreakable
But you know love can hurt
[Chorus]
So love me carefully
Love me honestly
'Cause we know
Sometimes love can be done so painfully
So at the end of the day all I want is you to love me carefully
A month passed for the ending
Didn't think I'd ever love again
Then you came in my life and you made everything seem right
So since I'm around
I'm asking and beggin you please
[Chorus]
True hearts sharing something, something incredible so unpredictable
I take care of you, so take care of me
I'll be there for you, you'll be there for me
Then we can love each other faithfully
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo's song "Love Me Carefully" beautifully articulate the vulnerability and fragility of love. Love is described as something that we cannot live without, but at the same time, it can hurt us deeply. The song acknowledges that love is a powerful force that can make us feel invincible and unbreakable, but it also acknowledges that it can be painful. The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes the need for the person they're singing to, to love them carefully, honestly, and with truth.
The second verse talks about the aftermath of a previous relationship and how the singer never thought they would love again. However, the entrance of the person they're singing to has changed everything, making them realize that they can love again, but it must be done with care. The lines "True hearts sharing something, something incredible so unpredictable" demonstrate the unpredictability of love and how two people who care for each other should take care of each other.
Overall, this song is a reminder that love is powerful, but it must be handled with caution and care to avoid pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is truly something
Love is an emotion that cannot be denied or ignored.
It's the one thing we can't live without
Love is necessary in order for us to feel alive.
Makes you think, your invincible
Love can make you feel powerful and confident.
Makes your heart feel soooo unbreakable
Love can make you feel like nothing can hurt you or break your heart.
But you know love can hurt
Despite its positive aspects, love can also cause pain and heartache.
Love me carefully
Please be cautious when loving me.
Just be true to me
Be honest and authentic in your love for me.
Love me honestly
Be transparent and upfront in your love for me.
'Cause we know
Because we are aware and understand.
Sometimes love can be done so painfully
Love has the potential to be painful and difficult at times.
So at the end of the day all I want is you to love me carefully
At the end of the day, all I desire is for you to express your love for me in a cautious and sincere manner.
A month passed for the ending
After a month had gone by since the end of a previous relationship.
Didn't think I'd ever love again
Did not believe that I would be able to love someone again.
Then you came in my life and you made everything seem right
Then you entered my life and everything felt right and complete.
So since I'm around
Since I am present in your life.
I'm asking and beggin you please
I am requesting and pleading with you, please.
True hearts sharing something, something incredible so unpredictable
Authentic hearts sharing something remarkable that is unforeseeable.
I take care of you, so take care of me
I am caring for you, please reciprocate and care for me as well.
I'll be there for you, you'll be there for me
I will be present for you, and you will be present for me.
Then we can love each other faithfully
Then we can express our love for each other in a sincere and unwavering manner.
Chorus: Repeat x2
The chorus is repeated twice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWIE DOROUGH, ANDREW FROMM, HARVEY JAY MASON, DAMON THOMAS, DAMON E THOMAS
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