Jennings began singing at a young age in a Toledo church choir. He later joined a group called The Dotsons with two of his cousins and his older brother, Jay. The group separated in the early 1990s, and Jennings rediscovered music and started a music program at an Ohio prison where he was serving a ten-year sentence on an arson-related charge. He has cited Erykah Badu's 1997 album Baduizm as one of the reasons for his rediscovery. Jennings was released from prison in December 2002 and started to pursue a solo career in music. In January 2003, he performed in Harlem at the Showtime at The Apollo. The same year, he also independently released his first EP, What Is Love. To further pursue his career, Jennings moved to New York City where he performed at rapper Nelly's concert at Radio City Music Hall, at an NAACP convention where he performed an original song called "Thank God for the NAACP", and at the Cafeteria in Chelsea, Manhattan during the blackout on August 14. He signed with Columbia Records and released his debut album Lyfe 268-192 (268-192 was his inmate number) in August 2004. His first single was Stick Up Kid, which didn't see much sucess until after the album was released. The album featured his hit single "Must Be Nice". Jennings' second album The Phoenix was released in August 2006. The first single, "S.E.X.", feautures Jennings' protégé, singer LaLa Brown.
I Still Believe
Lyfe Jennings Lyrics
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I still believe in breastfeeding babies and looking both ways before you cross the street.
I still believe in taking care of grandma and not taking her to no damn nursing home yea, and
I still believe in whooping kids cause sometimes that's the only way they gonna get it.
[Chorus]
I still believe in miracles.
I still believe in magic and rainbows.
And I still believe in Santa Claus, no not the man,
I believe in the principle, of giving back to the community,
Rebuilding family, make this world a better place, I still believe.
I still believe in church on Sunday and praying before you go sleep.
I still believe in teaching bad examples cause kids mimick what they see.
I still believe in home school, washing your hands after you go to the bathroom yea.
I still believe in prayer changes things, it's something about giving all that we need.
[Chorus]
One heart, one soul, one voice, one people united together (I still believe)
One life, one love, one world, cause nobody lives forever
We know, we getting better and better,
And I know that we will so why raise my voice cause I still believe yea yea yea
I still (I still) believe (believe) we give (we give) we trust (we trust)
In life (in life) in love (in love) I still (I still)
In Lyfe Jennings's song "I Still Believe," the artist embraces and shares his belief in traditional values and practices that he was taught growing up. He believes in the importance of family, community service, and the power of prayer. Lyfe mentions his beliefs in various aspects of everyday life like gratitude, discipline, and safety precautions. He speaks of his belief in miracles, magic, and rainbows and also the significance of keeping good people around you who unite in one heart, one soul, one voice, and one people. Lyfe describes his vision of a world where rebuilding family and making the world a better place is not just an ideal but a purpose.
Lyfe's song aims to inspire listeners to embrace their core beliefs and practice them in everyday life situations. The lyrics represent a nostalgia for and celebration of traditional values that often go overlooked in today's society. The song serves as a call to action for people to not forget these time-honored practices and leverage them to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
I still believe in Sunday dinners and giving thanks before you eat.
I believe in the importance of family traditions and expressing gratitude.
I still believe in breastfeeding babies and looking both ways before you cross the street.
I believe in taking precautions and caring for the safety and health of children.
I still believe in taking care of grandma and not taking her to no damn nursing home yea, and
I believe in family values and taking care of the elderly in our homes.
I still believe in whooping kids cause sometimes that's the only way they gonna get it.
I believe in disciplining children when necessary and teaching them valuable lessons.
I still believe in miracles.
I believe in the possibility of the extraordinary happening.
I still believe in magic and rainbows.
I believe in the beauty of things that cannot be explained or understood.
I still believe in family, the laws of gravity, and where there's a will there's a way.
I believe in the importance of family, the rules that govern our world, and the human spirit's ability to overcome obstacles.
And I still believe in Santa Claus, no not the man,
I believe in the principle, of giving back to the community,
Rebuilding family, make this world a better place, I still believe.
I believe in the symbolic figure of Santa Claus, which represents the values of generosity, community, and working to make the world a better place.
I still believe in church on Sunday and praying before you go sleep.
I believe in the role of religion in providing guidance and comfort in our lives.
I still believe in teaching bad examples cause kids mimick what they see.
I believe in the importance of setting a good example for children and showing them the right way to behave.
I still believe in home school, washing your hands after you go to the bathroom yea.
I believe in the significance of education and hygiene in building a healthy and successful life.
I still believe in prayer changes things, it's something about giving all that we need.
I believe in the power of prayer to make a positive change in our lives and the world around us.
One heart, one soul, one voice, one people united together (I still believe)
One life, one love, one world, cause nobody lives forever
We know, we getting better and better,
And I know that we will so why raise my voice cause I still believe yea yea yea
I still (I still) believe (believe) we give (we give) we trust (we trust)
In life (in life) in love (in love) I still (I still)
I believe that we are all connected and should work together towards a common goal of making the world a better place. I also believe in the importance of love, trust, and positivity in our lives.
Lyrics © CHESTER JENNINGS DBA LYFE IN MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, CHESTER JERMAIN JENNINGS, LYFE JENNINGS
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Halley Jipp
This man's music speaks to my SOUL. Always and forever a Lyfe Jennings fan.
WOLF - S-T-L
FACTS 💯💪🏿👍🏾
Stitch Stewie
You are for sho right! His songs are my life. I've been in and out most of life, bangin, and being a thug.
I'm a different person now and his music is like listening to my life in song
Amanda Wilson
Love this song...... All his music tells a story and has heart..... One one of the songs you should live by and listen to if you ever question where your at in life...... I think his struggles in his past and then changing his life is what makes him have heart and reaches all that listen to him....Real as they come and not afraid to admit his faults and and lessons along the way..... inspired .....
Kim Falls
Amanda Wilson how true makes me think of much in my own life get teared up
Ace
This song should have over a billion views! This song is amazing
Nadine Hill
Inspirational singer, Lyfe Jennings let's u knw thru his music the struggle's he been thru. Yet he also gives u the will to fight thru whatever ur going thru. He's such a Blessed man. I love his music..keep giving it to us Lyfe Ur Real!!!
Azifikare23
He's truly one of REALEST artists out here, he touches on things that really matter!!!!!!
Marie Brown
Almost 58 Years Old And I Love This Song, Music Bridges All Rivers And Oceans😊Music Is Universal 💞
V Pink
LOVE THIS SONG REALLY BEAUTIFUL... THIS MAN SING ABOUT REAL THINGS IN LIFE . SHOULD BE MORE ARTIST LIKE HIM