Born in Bay Shore, New York, and raised between St. Albans, New York and Hollis, New York in the borough of Queens. The only child of Ondrea (née Griffith) and James Smith, Jr. Smith is of both African American and Native American descent. He spent his youth singing in the church choir, participating in the Boy Scouts and delivering newspapers.
Def Jam released his first record, the 12" single "I Need a Beat" in 1983. The single sold over 100,000 copies. The success of "I Need a Beat" helped lead to a distribution deal with Def Jam and Columbia Records in 1985. Soon after, he dropped out of Andrew Jackson High School to record his debut album.
He is known for romantic ballads such as I Need Love and Hey Lover as well as pioneering hip-hop such as I Can't Live Without My Radio, I'm Bad, The Boomin' System, Mama Said Knock You Out, and 4, 3, 2, 1. L has also appeared in several films. LL Cool J is one of a few hip-hop stars of his era to sustain a successful recording career for more than two decades. He has released 12 albums and a greatest hits compilation so far, with his next album, Exit 13, set to be released in September, 2008. The album will be the last for LL's record deal with Def Jam Recordings, a deal which has lasted for over twenty two years, making it the longest single hip hop deal to date. He now resides in Manhasset, NY with his wife and four children.
Hush
LL Cool J Lyrics
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This is how its gonna go
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
You feel so good
Rest of my life I wish I could
Hold you tight and take a flight out the hood
Was I foul or just misunderstood?
Mind-mannered or up to no-good
It really doesn't matter, either way I should
Maximize the moment and hold ya close
Jump in the drop spider and cruise down the coast
Who loved you the most?
I was never ghost
When lives was on the line
Confusion in ya mind
Runnin' outta time
Drama of all kind
But there's faith in our mind
We spiritually inclined
Sometimes I flip
Sometimes you flip
Sometimes we wild out and act like lunatics
We movin' too fast, the whole world's in a rush
Everybody just hush
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
Its all a test, the pain, the drama
The villa in the Bahamas
The highs, the lows
The hoop-t, the Rolls
The money flowin'
Certain doors that we go in
The people we meet, the hands that we shake
Whether its Mortans or Sizzla steak
But everything will be okay
[w/ 7 Aurelius] if we do it my way
'cause I believe in romance
Kissin' while ya slow dance
Me bouncin' baby? no chance
No matter the circumstance
Whatever it takes girl, ill swim to France
'cause ya beauty's unmatched
Such a great catch
Unconditional love, forever we are attached
Deal with the drama, we can find our way back
With or without the Maybach
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
I can feel ya pain
Like we Siamese twins connected by our brains
Walkin' through the desert in the ice cold rain
Want you in my life and nothin's gonna change
God willin', we still be doin' our thing
When my six-pack's faded
Raps outdated
But that's many years from now so don't rush
Little mama just hush
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
Hush baby
Hush hush darling
Hush baby hush hush
Don't talk so much
Wanna feel ya touch
Hush baby hush
Hush baby hush
Hush baby wanna let ya know
The song "Hush" by LL Cool J is a romantic rap that explores the ups and downs of a relationship, and how love can get us through the toughest times. In the chorus, LL Cool J tells his partner to be quiet, to stop talking so much and let him take the lead. He promises that everything will be okay if they do things his way. He also talks about how much he loves his partner, and how connected they are, almost like Siamese twins.
The verses expand on these themes, with LL Cool J contemplating whether he has been misunderstood in the past, and questioning whether he has been a good person. He talks about how he and his partner can get wild and crazy, and how they need to slow down and take things at their own pace. He also discusses the challenges of fame and fortune, and how they can strain a relationship. Despite all of these obstacles, however, LL Cool J is confident that he and his partner will make it through if they trust each other and love each other unconditionally.
Overall, the message of "Hush" is one of hope and commitment. LL Cool J encourages his partner to be quiet, but not because he wants to control or dominate her. Rather, he wants to take care of her, to shield her from the outside world, and to cherish their connection. He knows that their relationship will face many challenges, but he also knows that they are strong enough to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
LL Cool J is telling his partner to be quiet and listen to what he has to say
This is how its gonna go
He is asserting his dominance in the relationship and setting the rules
If you wanna come and play
If his partner wants to be with him, they have to follow his lead
Gotta do it my way
He wants complete control in the relationship and wants his partner to listen to him
Hush baby, don't talk so much
He wants his partner to be quiet and let him feel her touch
Just wanna feel ya touch
He is focused on physical intimacy and wants his partner to be quiet so he can experience it fully
Everything will be OK
As long as his partner follows his lead, he promises that everything will be fine
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
He repeats the idea that his partner needs to follow his lead and do things his way
You feel so good
He is physically attracted to his partner and enjoys being with her
Rest of my life I wish I could
He wants to spend the rest of his life with his partner
Hold you tight and take a flight out the hood
He wants to hold his partner close and escape their current life situation
Was I foul or just misunderstood?
He questions whether he has been unfairly judged in the past
Mind-mannered or up to no-good
He reflects on his behavior and wonders if he has been well-behaved or not
It really doesn't matter, either way I should
He decides that it doesn't matter what has happened in the past and he still wants to be with his partner
Maximize the moment and hold ya close
He wants to make the most of their time together and be physically close to his partner
Jump in the drop spider and cruise down the coast
He wants to take a fun trip with his partner in a convertible car
Who loved you the most?
He emphasizes that he is the one who loves his partner the most
I was never ghost
He reassures his partner that he has always been present and there for her
When lives was on the line
He emphasizes that he was there for his partner when things were tough
Confusion in ya mind
He acknowledges that his partner may have been confused in the past
Runnin' outta time
He emphasizes the importance of making the most of their time together
Drama of all kind
He acknowledges that there has been a lot of drama in their relationship
But there's faith in our mind
He has faith that their relationship will endure
We spiritually inclined
He emphasizes that they are both open to spirituality
Sometimes I flip
He acknowledges that he is not perfect and can sometimes have emotional outbursts
Sometimes you flip
He acknowledges that his partner isn't perfect and can also have emotional outbursts
Sometimes we wild out and act like lunatics
He acknowledges that their behavior can be irrational at times
We movin' too fast, the whole world's in a rush
He acknowledges that they may be moving too quickly
Everybody just hush
He tells everyone to be quiet and let them enjoy their time together
Its all a test, the pain, the drama
He reflects on the challenges they have faced in their relationship as a test
The villa in the Bahamas
He mentions a luxurious vacation destination that they may have visited together
The highs, the lows
He acknowledges the ups and downs of their relationship
The hoop-t, the Rolls
He references expensive vehicles as a symbol of their wealth and success
The money flowin'
He acknowledges their financial success
Certain doors that we go in
He acknowledges that they have access to certain places and opportunities
The people we meet, the hands that we shake
He acknowledges the importance of networking and connections
Whether its Mortans or Sizzla steak
He references expensive restaurants as a symbol of their wealth and success
But everything will be okay
He reassures his partner that everything will work out
[w/ 7 Aurelius] if we do it my way
He repeats that his partner must follow his lead
'cause I believe in romance
He emphasizes his desire for a romantic relationship
Kissin' while ya slow dance
He romanticizes the idea of slow dancing with his partner
Me bouncin' baby? no chance
He is committed to his partner and would never cheat on her
No matter the circumstance
He emphasizes that he will be there for his partner no matter what happens
Whatever it takes girl, ill swim to France
He is willing to do anything for his partner, even swim across the ocean
Cause ya beauty's unmatched
He is physically attracted to his partner and finds her to be the most beautiful person
Such a great catch
He compliments his partner, saying that she is a great person and a good partner
Unconditional love, forever we are attached
He emphasizes his love for his partner and their strong connection
Deal with the drama, we can find our way back
He believes that they can overcome any challenges and find their way back to each other
With or without the Maybach
He acknowledges that they can be happy with or without material possessions
I can feel ya pain
He is empathizing with his partner and understands her struggles
Like we Siamese twins connected by our brains
He feels deeply connected to his partner and describes it as being joined at the brain
Walkin' through the desert in the ice cold rain
He uses contrasting imagery to describe the difficulties they face
Want you in my life and nothin's gonna change
He is committed to his partner and wants her in his life forever
God willin', we still be doin' our thing
He acknowledges that they need some luck to stay together but is hopeful about their future
When my six-pack's faded
He references how his physical appearance may change over time
Raps outdated
He acknowledges that his music may not be relevant in the future
But that's many years from now so don't rush
He encourages his partner to live in the moment and not worry about the future
Little mama just hush
He repeats his earlier message that his partner should be quiet and listen to him
Hush hush darling
He uses endearing terms to ask his partner to be quiet
Hush baby hush hush
He repeats his earlier message to be quiet
Don't talk so much
He wants his partner to be quiet so they can focus on physical intimacy
Wanna feel ya touch
He emphasizes his desire for physical intimacy with his partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSANGLIANA, H. S. LALRUATLIANA, JOSHUA ZORAMLIANA, P. B. LIANMAWIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
You feel so good
Rest of my life I wish I could
Hold you tight and take a flight out the hood
Was I foul or just misunderstood?
Mind-mannered or up to no-good
It really doesn't matter, either way I should
Maximize the moment and hold ya close
Jump in the drop spider and cruise down the coast
Who loved you the most?
I was never ghost
When lives was on the line
Confusion in ya mind
Runnin' outta time
Drama of all kind
But there's faith in our mind
We spiritually inclined
Sometimes I flip
Sometimes you flip
Sometimes we wild out and act like lunatics
We movin' too fast, the whole world's in a rush
Everybody just hush
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
Its all a test, the pain, the drama
The villa in the Bahamas
The highs, the lows
The hoop-t, the Rolls
The money flowin'
Certain doors that we go in
The people we meet, the hands that we shake
Whether its Mortans or Sizzla steak
But everything will be okay
[w/ 7 Aurelius] if we do it my way
'cause I believe in romance
Kissin' while ya slow dance
Me bouncin' baby? no chance
No matter the circumstance
Whatever it takes girl, ill swim to France
'cause ya beauty's unmatched
Such a great catch
Unconditional love, forever we are attached
Deal with the drama, we can find our way back
With or without the Maybach
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
I can feel ya pain
Like we Siamese twins connected by our brains
Walkin' through the desert in the ice cold rain
Want you in my life and nothin's gonna change
God willin', we still be doin' our thing
When my six-pack's faded
Raps outdated
But that's many years from now so don't rush
Little mama just hush
Hush baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, don't talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be OK
If you do it my way (my way, my way)
Hush baby
Hush baby
Hush hush darling
Hush baby hush hush
Don't talk so much
Wanna feel ya touch
Hush baby hush
Hush baby hush
Hush baby wanna let ya know
@mackman112
Who bumping this in 2024? Still fire...
@angeldelarosa89
Meeee
@juanrenteria1051
Hell yeah bro God bless 🙏
@wisechansa7463
Still here 🎉❤❤❤
@SourClout
Sure am 🔥
@spprincep353
💯💯💯💯🙌🏾
@MsBanksofficial_
My sister had this song as a ringtone for boyfriend when she was in 8th grade. They were so in love back then…. They are married now, with 3 kids!💙🩷💙
@thecalculator-oh5lw
Sweetest comment I've read. Wish them all ❤❤❤❤❤
@missmilly4u
2023 and still rocking this. Uncle L is a LEGEND!!!!
@NorthPhilly-zr7xc
Videos back in the day look so bright full of life