K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles cha… Read Full Bio ↴K-Ci and JoJo had a notable career with Jodeci, topping the R&B singles charts with such songs as "Stay", "Come and Talk to Me", and "Cry for You". In 1992, DeVante formed the Swing Mob, a group of artists, songwriters, and producers that took part in their later albums. Jodeci released three albums, but in 1996 the group went on an indefinite hiatus (the group never formally split up). Jodeci is credited with starting the musical careers of Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Ginuwine.

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 N U Thug N Me
K-Ci & JoJo Lyrics

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Ayy come on JoJo
'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

Made it through a tough childhood, never be the same
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thug N Thug N Me" by K-Ci & JoJo's are about a romance between two thugs. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about his tough childhood and his inability to be a peaceful man, while walking in his father's shoes. The singer sings about seeing the love interest and being captivated by her curves. The song is very explicit about his sexual desires and wanting to have sex with her aggressively. The chorus talks about how he needs a woman like her because there is a lot of thug in him that he wants to give to her.

The second verse of the song describes their sexual encounter in detail, including cunnilingus and fellatio, and how he enjoys being rough with her, pulling her hair, and making her orgasm loudly. The lyrics tout the "thug passion" and the singer's ability to fulfill his partner's sexual desires. The song ends with the singer telling the love interest that she came over to his place to get fucked, and the song tries to glamorize the thug life.

Overall, the song highlights the toxic masculinity and hyper-sexualization that comes with the thug life. The song sends a message that aggression and force during sexual encounters is acceptable, which is not true or morally right.

Line by Line Meaning

Put me in that; ay come on JoJo ('Pac.. hahaha)
Start the music, let's begin the song (with references to Tupac)

Yeah that type of shit (maybe it's the thug in me)
I act this way because I have a thug mentality

You know what time it is (maybe it's the thug in me)
I am a thug and I act and live accordingly

By age thirteen I was buckwild, good at my knuckle game Made it through a tough childhood never be the same
Growing up was hard and it led me to become violent and skilled in fighting

Walked in my daddy's shoes No time to be a peaceful man had to shatter fools
I grew up around violence and learned to become violent myself

That's 'til I put my eyes on you God damn, sweetheart you got some thighs on you
I met you and I was immediately attracted to you

Now I can't wait to get you home, get you all alone In my bedroom, baby can we bone, and get it on
I want to have sex with you immediately

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 let it pop And if you lick me right, I'll do it all night
Tell me what you like and if you want it rough, bite me but not too hard; I love it when you are that rough as it excites me

Only got fucked by a drug dealer Never felt the real passion of a thug nigga (haha)
I have only had sex with one type of person, I have never experienced true passion with a thug like myself

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?
I like the way you scream and I am going to be rough with you because it's who I am

A thug nigga like me, I need a thug lady like you Got a lot of thug in me, that I want to put in you Got a lot of thug in me, that I want to give to you
I am a thug and I need a woman who can handle that because I have a lot of aggression to give to her

Moan baby when we bone it's on It's so strong niggaz in the next room'll cum
We are having such passionate sex that it's affecting others in nearby rooms

I got ya head swingin, tongue kissin as I hit it from the back With the bed ringin (haha)
I have you in a state of ecstasy as I am having sex with you from behind

Give me space as I lick ya face, stick the place Synchronize so I drive when they kick the bass
I am going to kiss you and lick you all over your face and let the music guide my rhythm

Love fuckin in tha mo'nin I get ya wet and bust a sweat, then I'm gone 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
I love morning sex and I am going to make you sweat, but then leave you alone; if you want more, we can do it again in a more kinky way

Maybe it's the thug in me I pull ya hair while we fuckin in the chair, when ya lovin me
I am being rough because it's who I am as a thug

Up against the wall, you can have it all; just try Bet my kiss, can get you high, don't pass by
I want to try different positions and assure you that my kiss can give you a high, so don't not try

Grab me by my nuts when I'm lovin you Now open up and let me put the thug in you
Grab me as I am having sex with you and let me be as rough as I need to be

Say baby what's your phone number? Be warned, I'm like a storm with my own thunder, I make the room rumble
I want your phone number so we can have passionate sex; be ready for a wild ride

In and out long stroke, hold ya breath now Close your eyes deep throat - did you like it? Oooh I'm excited!
I am going to go in and out of you with long strokes, hold your breath when I come in; then close your eyes and deep throat it; I am turned on

Cause it's a party in my bedroom, you're invited - c'mon now Let me see ya shake your rump, tell me How long will it take to cum, havin fun
My bedroom is like a party and I want you to dance and shake it; tell me how long until you cum and let's have fun

Do it one on one and we can all get involved First y'all do me, then I'll fuck y'all
We can have sex one on one but if you want to share, that is fine too; start with me and then we can switch

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
When you call me, you will get the best sex; it comes with a price and you have to be willing to live life fast and without regard for money

I gotcha goin wild, cause I'm lovin you Drugged out with this motherfuckin thug in you
I am making you wild and passionate because it's who I am as a thug

I don't want to talk, I don't want no explanations I don't got no motherfuckin explanations, why'knahmsayin? It's the thug in me
I don't want to talk, I just want to have sex because that's who I am as a thug

Don't be askin why I'm pullin your hair And why I fuck so motherfuckin thuggish That thug passion, why'knahmean?
Don't ask me why I am pulling your hair and being rough because it's who I am as a thug

Bitch, no mercy What you scared of? Didn't you come over here to get fucked? You ain't come over here for me to be Strokin, and all that bullshit You came over here to get fucked Shit, if I ain't fuck you thug style Bitch you'd leave my house talkin bout, "Tupac can't serve me" Won't have me crossed up in that bullshit, hahaha Turn over!
Don't be scared; you came here to have sex like a thug and if I did not do that, you would leave and talk about me; so let's get back to it

Maybe it's the thug in me!
I am being rough and sexy because it's who I am as a thug

(That too baby..) (Ohh yeah, ohh that's right.. mhmm.. okay.. okay baby.. yeah..)
Yes, that too; okay, we are enjoying ourselves sexually

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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