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.
Something About You
LL Cool J Lyrics
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I'm your host, LL Cool J
We're gonna have a real classy sexy night tonight, you know what I'm sayin?
Everybody's dressed up real fly
Looking beautiful
Some beautiful people
And the healthy rock the house tonight
We have the great
With Charlie Wilson & Melody Thornton
Let's go!
I love the world, there's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Something) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
We can lay here all day and baby just love your world
Let it ring
Love the ringtone, let it sing
Fall back under my wing
Let go of my mind, let it swing
Let em wait
Body language is how we communicate
I know it felt good, let it marinate
Multiple O's, increase your heart rate
So relax,
I put my lips on every inch of your back
Lookin good, I got plans for that
It's my pleasure to fall into your trap
Love the world baby, I was running lately
I did a 1-80, crazy
I love the world, there's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Something) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
We can lay here all day and baby just love your world
Head in my lap
Massaging your ears, you like that
I bite your bottom lip, you bite back
I know it's good, I don't need you to tell me that
Kiss yo neck
Ignore the main spot getting wet
Pressure's built up high as it can get
So we flows like the pilot, press the jet
Let it stretch
For all the times you seduced me in the tracks
All the chasin' I did so you can catch
Now all I do is shine and move back
Love your world baby, I was running lately
I did a 1-80, crazy
I love the world, there's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Something) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
We can lay here all day and baby just love your world
Bottom out,
Kissing with your fingers in my mouth
I'm taking all different routes
Discovering the ins and the outs
You slide to the couch
I wanna see what that love seat is about
Work it til it looks like a pout
Too many climaxes to count
Love your world baby, yea it was born lately
Did a 1-80, crazy
There's something about the way you do
The things you do
And when you do, oh tell me
I don't wanna go outside
I don't wanna go outside
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you night and day
I love the world, there's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you
(Right there) There's something about you
(Something) There's something about you
(Right there) There's something about you
We can lay here all day and baby just love your world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world
Sittin' on the top of the world yeah, yeah
The song "Something About You" by LL Cool J is a romantic love ballad that expresses the artist's feelings towards a particular someone. The song begins with an introduction from LL Cool J as the host of an event, probably a music concert or a dancing event at the "Coper." The setting seems to be a classy and sexy night event with everyone present looking fly and beautiful. The performance features Earth, Wind & Fire alongside Charlie Wilson & Melody Thornton. LL Cool J welcomes everyone and announces the start of the show.
After the intro, LL Cool J sings about the feeling he gets when he's around someone he loves. He explains that there's something about that person that makes him feel good and loved, and he wants to spend time wrapped up in their arms. He praises their body language and how it is the primary form of communication between them. The chorus repeats the sentiment that there's something about the person that LL Cool J finds attractive, and nothing else matters but being with them.
The remaining verses continue to express LL Cool J's love for this person. He describes how he wants to massage their ears, bite their bottom lip, and kiss their neck before heading to their house to explore every inch of their body. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and emphasizes how being with this person makes him feel like they are sitting on top of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
We're taking it back to the Coper
We're going back in time, to a classic and classy era
I'm your host, LL Cool J
I am the host and leader of this event
We're gonna have a real classy sexy night tonight, you know what I'm sayin?
Tonight's event will be both elegant and seductive, do you understand?
Everybody's dressed up real fly
Everyone is dressed very stylishly and fashionably
Looking beautiful
Everyone looks gorgeous
Some beautiful people
Some people are especially beautiful
And the healthy rock the house tonight
Those who are energetic and lively will be the life of the party tonight
We have the great Earth, Wind & Fire, With Charlie Wilson & Melody Thornton, Let's go!
The musical performers tonight are the iconic Earth, Wind & Fire, along with talented artists Charlie Wilson and Melody Thornton. Let's get started!
I love the world, there's something about you
I am enamored with the world and feel a special connection to you
(Right there) There's something about you
You have a certain quality or charm that I cannot pinpoint but am drawn to
I just wanna lay here with my arms around you
I desire to hold you in my embrace and feel your warmth
(Something) There's something about you
Again, there is a quality about you that enthralls and captivates me
We can lay here all day and baby just love your world
We can spend the entire day here together and I will love everything about you and the world we inhabit
Let it ring
Let the phone's ringtone play without answering it, ignoring all interruptions
Love the ringtone, let it sing
I enjoy the sound of the ringtone, so I will let it continue to play
Fall back under my wing
Allow me to protect and care for you
Let go of my mind, let it swing
I am freeing my thoughts and allowing them to wander and explore
Let em wait
I am unconcerned with any outside distractions or obligations, and will take my time
Body language is how we communicate
Nonverbal gestures and expressions are how we convey our emotions and intentions
I know it felt good, let it marinate
I am aware that what we just did felt pleasurable, so let's bask in that feeling for a while
Multiple O's, increase your heart rate
Achieving multiple orgasms will raise your heartbeat and increase arousal
So relax, I put my lips on every inch of your back
Relax and enjoy the sensation of my lips exploring every part of your back
Lookin good, I got plans for that
I appreciate your attractive appearance and have intentions for how to further explore it
It's my pleasure to fall into your trap
It is not a trap to be ensnared in your charms and beauty, but rather a pleasure
Head in my lap
You have leaned your head onto my lap
Massaging your ears, you like that
I am massaging your ears in a way that brings you pleasure
I bite your bottom lip, you bite back
We are engaging in playful and erotic biting of each other's lips
I know it's good, I don't need you to tell me that
I am confident in my ability to please you without needing vocal affirmation
Kiss yo neck
I am kissing your neck affectionately
Ignore the main spot getting wet
I will focus on other areas of your body and not rush to the most erotic and sensitive spot
Pressure's built up high as it can get, So we flows like the pilot, press the jet
The buildup of pressure and arousal is at its peak, so we will engage in sexual activity with intense and passionate force
Let it stretch
We will allow our pleasure and arousal to continue and build up even further
For all the times you seduced me in the tracks
You have previously aroused and seduced me with erotic and sensual actions
All the chasin' I did so you can catch
I pursued and courted you until you were won over and able to reciprocate my feelings
Now all I do is shine and move back
I am content and fulfilled in this relationship, and do not need to constantly prove myself or chase after you
Bottom out, Kissing with your fingers in my mouth
We are engaging in intimate kissing, with you placing your fingers in my mouth
I'm taking all different routes, Discovering the ins and the outs
We are exploring and discovering all aspects of each other's bodies and sexual desires
You slide to the couch
You move to the couch to continue our sexual encounter
I wanna see what that love seat is about
I am curious and interested in exploring the potential of the love seat for sexual activity
Work it til it looks like a pout
We will continue to engage in sexual activity until we are both satisfied and exhausted, with the physical result being a pouting of our lips
Too many climaxes to count
Our sexual encounter has included multiple and intense orgasms
There's something about the way you do, The things you do, And when you do, oh tell me
Your actions and behavior have a quality or intensity that draws me in and makes me feel enamored
I don't wanna go outside, I just wanna lay here with my arms around you night and day
I am content and fulfilled by being near you and holding you in my arms, and have no desire to leave this moment or be anywhere else
Sittin' on the top of the world
We are at the pinnacle of bliss and pleasure in this moment
Sittin' on the top of the world yeah, yeah
We both feel immense joy and satisfaction in this moment, and nothing else can compare
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP R GONZALEZ, JAMES TODD SMITH, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, SAMUEL BARNES, THEODORE CHARLES III BOWEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jwool6480
I love the new, new and music flavor.
@marvinmoore3171
Another great jam by LL Cool J
@realizecolbie
MELODY THORNTON!!!! I LOVE HER VOICE
@QueenDollPCD
Melody Thornton slayed it!
@wongweeliong
Melody's vocal shines in this song
@parishphillips671
The king of rap period!
@jankomango
ICON , love it
@MrNewbe1
Melody Thornton smashing it, she always.delivers
@carriebarrnorris10
Love this song....very beautiful
@UralaTAO
How come we don't have LL and Em collab?