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.
Special
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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That you're so special
You're so special
Girl, has anybody told you that lately
You're so special
Lady, that's what you are to me
Special
When I wake up, I feel brand new
When I wake up, I feel like singing
La da da da da
La de da de da la de da de da da
When I get up, I feel like dancing
Clap my hands, reminisce on your romancing
I'm on my way, I'm coming through
I can't wait to see you
Repeat 1
Have I told you lately, baby
That you're the biggest part of me
The second most reason that I ever breathe
I love the way you handle things
Love the way you take good care of me
Girl, it's so, so sweet to me (I thank God)
I'm so glad that God sent me you (Ooh, yes I am)
I'm so glad I can depend on you
Repeat 1
I treasure things about you
(You are the only one, you are the only one for me)
The things that you do (for me)
(Cause you are the only one, you are the only one for me)
You give me joy
Girl, I'm in love with you
(Oh babe, baby, baby)
The lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo’s “Special” are a testament to the love and appreciation the singer has for a woman in his life. He begins the song by acknowledging the woman's uniqueness and how special she is to him. He describes the feeling of waking up in the morning and feeling refreshed and brand new, attributing it to the love that he has for her. The song builds on the idea of growing love and affection as he sings about dancing and reminiscing on their moments of love.
As the song progresses, the singer tells the woman that she is the biggest part of him and the second most important reason he breathes. He appreciates the way she handles things and the care she shows him. He feels grateful to have her in his life and cannot imagine life without her. The singer then professes his love for the woman, stating that she is the only one for him and that he finds joy in her presence.
Overall, the lyrics to “Special” are a beautiful tribute to a woman who holds a special place in the singer’s heart. It’s a simple and honest declaration of love and appreciation. The song’s melody and lyrics work together to create a romantic and uplifting feeling for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Anybody every told you
Has anyone ever complimented you
That you're so special
That you hold a special place in their heart
You're so special
You're unique and valuable
Girl, has anybody told you that lately
Have you received praise recently
You're so special
You're remarkable and one-of-a-kind
Lady, that's what you are to me
You're an exceptional person in my eyes
Special
You're extraordinary and valuable to me
When I wake up, I feel brand new
Waking up makes me feel renewed
So renewed
I feel refreshed and revived
When I wake up, I feel like singing
I feel joyful and upbeat
La da da da da
Nonsensical words expressing happiness
La de da de da la de da de da da
More nonsensical words expressing happiness
When I get up, I feel like dancing
I feel energetic and ready to move
Clap my hands, reminisce on your romancing
I recall being with you and feel joyous
I'm on my way, I'm coming through
I'm excited to see you
I can't wait to see you
I'm eagerly anticipating being with you
Repeat 1
Repeat the chorus
Have I told you lately, baby
Have I recently expressed how much you mean to me
That you're the biggest part of me
You're the most significant aspect of my life
The second most reason that I ever breathe
You're the second reason I'm alive
I love the way you handle things
I admire your approach to life's challenges
Love the way you take good care of me
I appreciate how well you treat me
Girl, it's so, so sweet to me (I thank God)
I'm grateful to have you in my life
I'm so glad that God sent me you (Ooh, yes I am)
I feel fortunate to have you as my partner
I'm so glad I can depend on you
I appreciate that I can rely on you
Repeat 1
Repeat the chorus
I treasure things about you
I hold special affections for aspects of your character
(You are the only one, you are the only one for me)
You're the only person for me
The things that you do (for me)
The ways you support and care for me
(Cause you are the only one, you are the only one for me)
Because I'm devoted to only you
You give me joy
Being with you brings me happiness
Girl, I'm in love with you
I'm deeply and passionately in love with you
(Oh babe, baby, baby)
Endearing term expressing affection
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON TIMOTHY KING, WEHNER JEANE, TOBI STEVEN
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