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.
Thug In Me
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics
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'Pac, hahaha
Yeah, that type of shit (maybe it's the thug in me)
Yeah
You know what time it is
Yeah, yeah, yeah, put your hands up (maybe it's the thug in me)
By age thirteen I was buckwild, good at my knuckle game
Walked in my daddy's shoes
No time to be a peaceful man, had to shatter fools
That's 'til I put my eyes on you
Goddamn, sweetheart you got some thighs on you (say what?)
Now I can't wait to get you home
Get you all alone in my bedroom
Baby can we bone, and get it on?
Tell me, lady, how you like me
And if you want it harder, baby, come and bite me
But do it lightly, 'cause that excites me to lay the pipe
And if you lick me right, I'll do it all night
Only got fucked by a drug dealer
Never felt the real passion of a thug nigga (haha)
Though I like the way you scream when you lovin' me
I'm goin deep, it's the thug in me
So whatchu sayin' girl?
A thug nigga like me (ooh yeah) (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (come on) (give it to me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna put in you (put in you)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
Moan, baby, when we bone it's on
It's so strong, niggas in the next room'll cum
I got ya head swingin'
Tongue kissin' as I hit it from the back
With the bed ringin' (haha)
Give me space as I lick ya face, stick the place (show me how you want it girl)
Synchronize so I drive when they kick the bass (show me how you like it girl)
Love fuckin' in the mornin' (tell me do you need it girl)
I get ya wet and bust a sweat, then I'm gone (don't try to fight it, girl, come on)
Left you on yo' own
Girl, tell me what you feel like
Blindfolded, I'm cold do it real nice
That's if it feel right
Maybe it's the thug in me
I pull ya hair while we fuckin in the chair, when ya lovin me
Up against the wall, you can have it all just try
Bet my kiss, can get you high, don't pass by
Grab me by my nuts when I'm lovin' you
Now open up and let me put the thug in you
A thug nigga like me (ooh yeah) (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (come on) (give it to me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna put in you (put in you)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
Say, baby, what's your phone number?
Be warned, I'm like a storm with my own thunder
I make the room rumble
In and out long stroke, hold ya breath now
Close your eyes deep throat, did you like it?
Ooh, I'm excited
'Cause it's a party in my bedroom, you're invited
Come on now let me see ya shake your rump,
Tell me how long will it take to cum
Havin' fun do it one on one
And we can all get involved
First y'all do me, then I'll fuck y'all
When you call me the next day
To get sexed by a nigga in the best way
Yeah, baby, it's a price to pay
Only play in the fast lane
When you a hustler, motherfuck a cash came
I gotcha goin' wild, 'cause I'm lovin' you
Drugged out with this motherfuckin' thug in you (yeah)
A thug nigga like me (like me)
I need a thug lady like you (a little thug lady) (maybe it's the thug in me)
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me) (a-come on)
That I wanna put in you (put in you) (a-come on, a-come on)
A thug nigga like me (yeah)
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl (maybe it's the thug in me)
A thug nigga like me
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (in me)
That I wanna put in you (maybe it's the thug in me) (put in you)
A thug nigga like me
I need a thug lady like you
I got a lot of thug in me (maybe it's the thug in me) (in me)
That I wanna give to you girl
I don't wanna talk
I don't want no explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
I don't got no motherfuckin' explanations (can I be the thug in you?)
(A little bit a thug in me)
You know what I'm sayin'?
(A little bit of thug in you)
It's the thug in me (a little bit of thug in you)
Don't be askin' why I'm pullin' your hair (a whole lotta thug in me)
(A whole lotta thug in ya)
And why I fuck so motherfuckin' thuggish (a whole lotta thug in you)
(A whole lotta thug in me)
It's that thug passion, you know what I mean? (A whole lotta thug in ya)
(A whole lotta thug in you)
Bitch, no mercy (a whole lotta thug in me)
What you scared of? (A whole lotta thug in you)
Didn't you come over here to get fucked? (A whole lotta thug in you, come on)
(A whole lotta thug in me)
You ain't come over here for me to be (gotta be some thug in ya)
(Gotta be some thug in you, come on, uh)
Strokin', and all that bullshit (a whole lotta thug in me)
You came over here to get fucked (gotta be some thug in ya)
Shit (can you feel it? A whole lotta thug in you)
If I ain't fuck you thug style
Bitch, you'd leave my house (gotta be some thug in you)
Talkin' bout, "2pac can't serve me" (do you want it?)
Won't have me crossed up in that bullshit (whole lotta thug in you, still like some thug in you)
Hahaha, turn over (come on, do you want it?)
Maybe it's the thug in me (ooh yeah)
It's the thug life
Thug (yeah)
Straight up thug
The song "Thug In Me Thug In You" by K-Ci & JoJo features explicit lyrics about sex, passion, and living the thug life. The song opens with a reference to Tupac, establishing the "thug" theme of the track. The opening verse describes the singer's rough childhood and his need to be a tough guy to survive, but ultimately he finds a woman who captures his attention, and he imagines making love to her with all the passion of a thug.
The chorus repeats the refrain "A thug nigga like me, I need a thug lady like you, I got a lot of thug in me that I wanna put in you (or give to you girl)," emphasizing the rough, intense nature of the relationship being sung about. The verses that follow detail the wild sex the singer is having with this woman, with explicit references to deep kissing, rough sex, and animalistic behavior. The song ends with the singer insisting that there doesn't need to be any explanation for the way they're behaving, it's just the thug in them.
Line by Line Meaning
By age thirteen I was buckwild, good at my knuckle game
At a young age, I was already rebellious and skilled in fighting
Made it through a tough childhood, never be the same
Despite the challenges I faced while growing up, I have been forever changed
Walked in my daddy's shoes
I followed in my father's footsteps
No time to be a peaceful man, had to shatter fools
I had no choice but to resort to violence and confront those who crossed me
That's 'til I put my eyes on you
However, everything changed when I saw you
Goddamn, sweetheart you got some thighs on you
Wow, you have attractive thighs
Now I can't wait to get you home
I am eagerly looking forward to bringing you back to my place
Get you all alone in my bedroom
I want to be alone with you in my bedroom
Baby can we bone, and get it on?
Can we engage in sexual activity and enjoy each other's company?
Tell me, lady, how you like me
Let me know how you feel about me
And if you want it harder, baby, come and bite me
If you desire more intensity, feel free to bite me
But do it lightly, 'cause that excites me to lay the pipe
However, please be gentle, as it arouses me to engage in sexual activity
And if you lick me right, I'll do it all night
If you perform oral sex on me satisfactorily, I will engage in sexual activity with you throughout the entire night
Only got fucked by a drug dealer
I have only experienced sexual encounters with a drug dealer
Never felt the real passion of a thug nigga
I have never experienced the genuine intensity and passion of a gangster
Though I like the way you scream when you lovin' me
However, I enjoy the way you scream when we engage in sexual activity
I'm goin deep, it's the thug in me
I am penetrating deeply, driven by my aggressive nature
So whatchu sayin' girl?
What are you saying, girl?
Moan, baby, when we bone it's on
Baby, make some noise when we have sex
It's so strong, niggas in the next room'll cum
The intensity of our lovemaking is so powerful that people in the next room will climax
I got ya head swingin'
I am giving you so much pleasure that your head is spinning
Tongue kissin' as I hit it from the back
We are passionately kissing while I engage in intercourse with you from behind
With the bed ringin'
The bed is making noise due to our intense activity
Give me space as I lick ya face, stick the place
Allow me some room to pleasure you by licking your face and engaging in sexual activity
Synchronize so I drive when they kick the bass
Let's synchronize our movements so that I can intensify my actions when the music's bass kicks in
Love fuckin' in the mornin'
I love having sex in the morning
I get ya wet and bust a sweat, then I'm gone
I arouse you and make you perspire, then I leave
Left you on yo' own
I abandoned you
Girl, tell me what you feel like
Please share your sensations with me
Blindfolded, I'm cold do it real nice
I will perform sexual acts on you while blindfolded, with skill and precision
That's if it feel right
Only if it feels right to you
Maybe it's the thug in me
Perhaps my inherent nature as a gangster is influencing my behavior
I pull ya hair while we fuckin in the chair, when ya lovin me
I grab your hair as we have sex on the chair, and it excites me when you express your love for me
Up against the wall, you can have it all just try
Let's have sex against the wall, and you can experience pleasure beyond your imagination if you're willing
Bet my kiss, can get you high, don't pass by
I guarantee that my kisses have the ability to give you an intense high, so don't miss out on the opportunity
Grab me by my nuts when I'm lovin' you
When we are making love, feel free to hold onto my genitals
Now open up and let me put the thug in you
Now, allow yourself to be vulnerable and let me express my gangster nature through our sexual encounter
Say, baby, what's your phone number?
Tell me, baby, what's your phone number?
Be warned, I'm like a storm with my own thunder
Be aware that I am powerful and intense, just like a storm with its own thunder
I make the room rumble
I create a strong vibrations in the room
In and out long stroke, hold ya breath now
I am thrusting in and out with long strokes, so hold your breath
Close your eyes deep throat, did you like it?
Close your eyes and take it deep in your throat, did you enjoy it?
Ooh, I'm excited
Oh, I am filled with excitement
'Cause it's a party in my bedroom, you're invited
Because my bedroom is like a party, and you are invited to join
Come on now let me see ya shake your rump
Come on, show me how you can shake your buttocks
Tell me how long will it take to cum
Share with me how long it will take for you to reach orgasm
Havin' fun do it one on one
We can have fun engaging in sexual activity just between the two of us
And we can all get involved
We can also involve others in our sexual encounters
First y'all do me, then I'll fuck y'all
First, let others pleasure me, and then I will have sex with all of you
When you call me the next day
When you contact me the following day
To get sexed by a nigga in the best way
To engage in sexual activity with a man who is skilled in satisfying your needs
Yeah, baby, it's a price to pay
Yes, baby, there are consequences to be faced
Only play in the fast lane
I only engage in intense and risky behavior
When you a hustler, motherfuck a cash came
When you are a hustler, money is the most important thing
I gotcha goin' wild, 'cause I'm lovin' you
I have you going crazy because of the pleasure I am giving you
Drugged out with this motherfuckin' thug in you
You are intoxicated with my gangster ways
It's the thug life
This is the lifestyle of a gangster
Thug
Gangster
Straight up thug
Absolutely a gangster
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Cedric Hailey, Joel Lamonte Hailey, Tupac Shakur, Johney Jackson
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