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.
Song Cry
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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How soon did we forget?
I'll be in some other bed
So don't you fuck with me like that
Got me confused, boy
Like I won't put your ass in check
I tried and tried
Not cheat on you
You know how I am, don't you forget
What I did for you
I left all my hoes
Told 'em not to call and text me no more
Now you're so ungrateful
Do you know how hard it was for me to stay faithful?
Bae, I'mma make this song cry
Never let a nigga see me cry
I'mma make this song cry
'Fore I ever let 'em fuck up my eyes
For the first time in my life
Tried to do somethin' that's right
I tried to stop fightin' and be a wife
But I paid the ultimate price
Guess karma caught up with me (guess it did)
'Cause I done hurt so many
I tried so hard to just keep it goin'
Not cheat on you
You know how I am, don't you forget
What I did for you
Left all my hoes
Told 'em not to call or text me no more
Now you're so ungrateful
Do you know how hard it was to be faithful?
It's been said, you're supposed to find that perfect one
And they should be the only one you wanna see
But that just ain't never been me
I can't believe the things I don't see
I'm feelin' out of control
I just miss my hoes
So I told all my hoes
I told 'em not to call and text me no more, yeah
Now you're so ungrateful
Do you know how hard it was for me to stay faithful?
Sing it
I'mma make this song cry
Never let a nigga see me cry, no
Gotta make the song cry
I'mma make the song cry
Whoooa yeah
Whoooa yeah, yeah, yeah
"Song Cry" by K-Ci & JoJo is a heartfelt confession of the struggles and emotional turmoil experienced in a relationship. The lyrics depict a sense of confusion, frustration, and a longing for understanding. The singer pleads with their partner to stop playing games and not to underestimate their loyalty and dedication. They reveal their efforts to remain faithful and the sacrifices they made, even leaving behind previous romantic interests. However, they feel unappreciated and express the difficulty they faced in staying faithful. They confess their vulnerability and the pain they have endured in trying to make the relationship work. Despite their efforts, the singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes and hurt others in the process. The song concludes with the singer yearning for the freedom and comfort they once felt with their previous romantic interests.
Overall, "Song Cry" delves into the inner turmoil of a relationship, exploring themes of loyalty, frustration, and the consequences of one's actions. It paints a raw and honest portrayal of the complexities and challenges faced in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Quit playin' games, boy
Stop manipulating me, boy
How soon did we forget?
How quickly did we forget?
I'll be in some other bed
I'll be sleeping with someone else
So don't you fuck with me like that
Don't deceive me in that way
Got me confused, boy
You have me feeling uncertain, boy
Like I won't put your ass in check
As if I won't confront you
I tried and tried
I made numerous attempts
Cause I tried so hard to just keep it goin'
Because I made great efforts to maintain our relationship
Not cheat on you
Not be unfaithful to you
You know how I am, don't you forget
You understand my nature, don't forget
What I did for you
The sacrifices I made for you
I left all my hoes
I ended all my casual relationships
Told 'em not to call and text me no more
Instructed them to stop contacting me
Now you're so ungrateful
Now you show no appreciation
Do you know how hard it was for me to stay faithful?
Are you aware of the difficulties I faced in remaining loyal?
Bae, I'mma make this song cry
Sweetheart, I will make this song express my sadness
Never let a nigga see me cry
Never allow a man to witness my tears
I'mma make this song cry
I will make this song convey my pain
'Fore I ever let 'em fuck up my eyes
Before I allow anyone to ruin my emotional state
For the first time in my life
This is the first occasion in my life
Tried to do somethin' that's right
Attempted to do what is morally correct
I tried to stop fightin' and be a wife
I made an effort to cease arguing and be a loyal spouse
But I paid the ultimate price
However, I suffered the gravest consequences
Guess karma caught up with me (guess it did)
I suppose karma finally caught up with me
'Cause I done hurt so many
Because I have caused pain to many others
It's been said, you're supposed to find that perfect one
It has been said that you should find the ideal partner
And they should be the only one you wanna see
And they should be the only person you desire
But that just ain't never been me
But that has never been my reality
I can't believe the things I don't see
I find it hard to trust what I cannot observe
I'm feelin' out of control
I am experiencing a lack of control
I just miss my hoes
I simply miss my previous casual partners
So I told all my hoes
Therefore, I informed all my casual partners
I told 'em not to call and text me no more, yeah
I instructed them not to contact me anymore
Now you're so ungrateful
Now you show no appreciation
Do you know how hard it was for me to stay faithful?
Are you aware of the difficulties I faced in remaining loyal?
Sing it
Express it through music
I'mma make this song cry
I will make this song express my sadness
Never let a nigga see me cry, no
Never allow a man to witness my tears, no
Gotta make the song cry
I must make the song convey my pain
I'mma make the song cry
I will make the song express my sorrow
Whoooa yeah
Oh yeah
Whoooa yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COMPOSER AUTHOR UNKNOWN, DOUGLAS GIBBS, K MICHELLE, RALPH JOHNSON, SHAWN C. CARTER, JEREMIAH RENALDO BETHEA, PHILLIP CORNISH, RONNIE JACKSON, JEREMIAH BETHEA, KIMBERLY MICHELLE PATE, PHILIP T CORNISH, SHAWN CARTER
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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