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.
Through Heaven's Eyes
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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though its color brightly shines
can never see its purpose
in the pattern of the grand design
of the mountain's mighty face
does it think that it's more important
than the stones that forms the base
So how can you see what your life is worth
or where your value lies
ohhhh, you can never see through the eyes of man
you must look at your life
look at your life through heaven's eyes
lai-la-lai...through heaven's eyes(2X)
A lake of gold in the desert sand
is less than a cool fresh spring
and to one lost sheep, a shepard boy
is greater than the richest king
should a man lose everything he owns
has he truly lost his worth
or is it the beginning
of a new and brighter birth
So how do you measure the worth of a man
in wealth or strength or size
in how much he gained or how much he gave
the answer will come to ya
to look at his life through heaven's eyes
lai-la-lai...through heaven's eyes(2X)
and that's why we share all we have with you
though there's little to be found
when all you've got is nothing
there's lots to go around
No life can escape being blown about
by the winds of change and chance
and though you never know all the steps
you must learn to join the dance
you must learn to join the dance
lai-la-lai...through heaven's eyes(repeat until fade)
In "Through Heaven's Eyes," K-Ci & JoJo sings about looking at one's life through the perspective of heaven, rather than through the eyes of man. The first verse speaks of how a single thread in a tapestry, though it may be brightly colored, can never see its purpose in the grand design. Similarly, the stone that sits on top of a mountain cannot think that it's more important than the stones that form the base. The song encourages listeners to look past the material things of life and focus on what truly matters from a heavenly perspective.
The second verse speaks of how a lake of gold in the desert sand is less important than a cool fresh spring or how a shepherd boy is greater than the richest king to a lost sheep. The lyrics raise the question of how one measures the worth of a man, whether it's in wealth, strength, or size. Yet, the answer is not found in these things but in looking at one's life through heaven's eyes. The last verse mentions how life can be unpredictable and how we must learn to join the dance of life even though we may not know all the steps.
Line by Line Meaning
A single thread in a tapestry
Although seemingly insignificant, every part of a larger design plays a role
though its color brightly shines
Even if it appears vibrant, it cannot comprehend its place in the bigger picture
can never see its purpose
Unable to comprehend its contribution to the overall design
in the pattern of the grand design
Referring to the universe of which our lives are a tiny part
and the stone that sits up on the very top
Likening humans' desire for superiority to a stone's position on a mountain's peak
of the mountain's mighty face
Emphasising something larger that the human itself
does it think that it's more important
Does that stone feel better than the others below it?
than the stones that form the base
Are the stones at the bottom of the mountain inferior?
So how can you see what your life is worth
It is impossible to know the value of life from one's own perspective
or where your value lies
It is challenging to identify where one's contributions matter
ohhhh, you can never see through the eyes of man
Human perception imposes limitations on our understanding
you must look at your life
Changing one's perspective is necessary to perceive oneself accurately
look at your life through heaven's eyes
A heavenly, compassionate perspective unencumbered by human perspective is required for accurate perception
A lake of gold in the desert sand
Even something precious (gold) loses its value in a world lacking basic sustenance (water)
is less than a cool fresh spring
Suggesting necessity is always greater than excess
and to one lost sheep, a shepherd boy
To someone in need, something seemingly small becomes significant
is greater than the richest king
A compassionate act can have a more profound impact than material wealth
should a man lose everything he owns
Even after losing his possessions, there is still hope for renewal
has he truly lost his worth
The loss of material possessions cannot diminish an individual's inherent worth
or is it the beginning
Again, renewal.
of a new and brighter birth
The individual may experience a new beginning as a result of their loss.
So how do you measure the worth of a man
How do we value an individual's contributions?
in wealth or strength or size
We should not measure someone by possessions, physical ability, or appearance
in how much he gained or how much he gave
Jordan and JoJo claim that how much someone has given is more important than what they have received.
the answer will come to ya
While it may not be immediately apparent, the answer is knowable.
to look at his life through heaven's eyes
Again, seeing oneself accurately requires a divine (compassionate) perspective.
and that's why we share all we have with you
One must give generously in order to share in the greater journey
though there's little to be found
Even if the possessions are scarce, one can still give to others
when all you've got is nothing
Even in impoverished situations, one can still give
there's lots to go around
Plenty of opportunities exist to contribute positively
No life can escape being blown about
Life is unpredictable, and everyone faces challenges beyond their control
by the winds of change and chance
Unforeseeable circumstances occur beyond our planning
and though you never know all the steps
Life is always uncertain and ususlly leads us through unfamiliar places
you must learn to join the dance
Thus, learning to adjust our plans and move with the changing circumstances is the only way to succeed.
you must learn to join the dance
Reinforcing the need to be flexible and adjust to unexpected life experiences
lai-la-lai...through heaven's eyes(repeat until fade)
The refrain reflects the unending cycle of life, and the importance of always looking at things with compassion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
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