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.
Will I Ever
Lyfe Jennings Lyrics
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Does it feel like ya
You're never gonna find it
Does it feel like ya
Always one step behind it
Does it feel like ya
Out in this world alone 'cause you been lookin' and prayin' for love so long
Does it feel like ya
Does it feel like ya
Lonely and it breaks your heart
'Cause it feels like ya
Ready to let down your guard
Finding somebody's just so hard
[Pre-Chorus:]
How do you find the one you dream about (how do u find it yeah)
If I knew I'd tell you how (swear to God swear to God)
It's kinda hard for me to figure out (and I know you're ready to settle down)
I know you're ready to settle down
If there's a God above please tell me
[Chorus:]
Tell me will I ever fall in love
Will I be alone forever
Will I ever fall in love
Or will I be alone forever
[Verse 2:]
Does it feel like ya
Moving too fast
Does it feel like ya
Want something you can't have
Does it feel like ya
Living in the past
And the thought of going home alone again makes you sad
Does it feel like ya
Feeling so bad
Does it feel like ya
Getting so mad
'Cause it feels like ya
Just want someone to call
To tell ya that you're human after all
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
To fall in love (I would do anything, anything)
To fall in love
To fall in love, love, love, love
To fall in love
To fall in love
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Lyfe Jennings's song "Will I Ever" express the frustration and loneliness that people feel when searching for love. The verses describe the feeling of being left behind, alone and constantly searching for a partner to love. It is a song about wanting to be with someone else deeply and the fear that it may never happen. The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Will I ever fall in love?" highlighting the desperation and longing for companionship.
The pre-chorus communicates the difficulty of finding the right person, despondently admitting how elusive it can be to find the perfect partner. All the while, the singer draws on faith to guide his heart in the hope of love. The bridge emphasizes how much the singer wants to experience love and what he is willing to do to have it. It is a raw, honest expression of the intense longing, despair, and hope that many people feel when looking for love, defying the romanticism typically found in love songs and instead acknowledging the challenges of finding true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Does it feel like ya
Do you have the feeling that
You're never gonna find it
you will never find what you’re looking for
Always one step behind it
you are always chasing after something that is just out of reach
Out in this world alone 'cause you been lookin' and prayin' for love so long
you feel isolated in this world because you have been seeking and hoping for love for such an extended period of time
Wishing on a falling star
you continue to hope and dream for love
Lonely and it breaks your heart
you feel heartbroken because of your loneliness
Ready to let down your guard
you are ready to open up to someone and let them in
Finding somebody's just so hard
it is so difficult to find someone who is right for you
How do you find the one you dream about (how do u find it yeah)
how can you locate the person of your dreams
If I knew I'd tell you how (swear to God swear to God)
if I had a solution, I would surely tell you
It's kinda hard for me to figure out (and I know you're ready to settle down)
it is complicated for me to understand, but I know that you're prepared to settle down
I know you're ready to settle down
I understand that you are prepared to have a stable relationship
Tell me will I ever fall in love
please inform me if I will ever experience love
Will I be alone forever
will I never find someone to share my life with
Does it feel like ya
Do you have the feeling that
Moving too fast
you are rushing and not taking the time to find the right person
Want something you can't have
you desire something that is unattainable
Living in the past
you are dwelling on your past experiences
And the thought of going home alone again makes you sad
the idea of returning to an empty house makes you feel unhappy
Feeling so bad
you feel terrible
Getting so mad
you are becoming increasingly frustrated
Just want someone to call
you want someone to talk to and share your experiences with
To tell ya that you're human after all
to remind you that you are a person with feelings and emotions
To fall in love (I would do anything, anything)
I am willing to do anything to experience love
To fall in love
I want to have a romantic relationship
To fall in love, love, love, love
I want to fall in love deeply
To fall in love
I want to experience romantic love
To fall in love
I desire to have someone to share my life with
Will I ever fall in love
I am uncertain if I will ever find someone to love
Or will I be alone forever
I am unsure if I will spend my life alone without someone to share it with
Lyrics © CHESTER JENNINGS DBA LYFE IN MUSIC
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@jamelasingletary3050
"Does it feel like ya
- moving to fast
- want something you can't have
- living in the past
- and the thought not going home alone again makes you sad
- feeling so bad
- getting so mad
- just want someone to call any tell you that you're human after all"
This part hits me so hard 😭😩
@gorgeouslady5612
Does it feel like you're never gonna find it?
And does it feel like you're always one step behind it?
And does it feel like you're out in this world alone?
'Cause you been looking and praying for love so long
Does it feel like you're wishing on a falling star?
Does it feel like you're lonely and it breaks your heart?
'Cause it feels like you're ready to let down your guard
Finding somebody's just so hard
How do you find the one you dream about?
(How do you find it? Yeah)
If I knew I'd tell you how
(Swear to God, swear to God)
It's kinda hard for me to figure out
(And I know you're ready to settle down)
I know you're ready to settle down
(If there's a God above please tell us)
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
(Will I ever fall in love?)
Or will I be alone forever?
(I just gotta know)
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
(Will somebody please tell me?)
Or will I be alone forever?
Does it feel like you're moving too fast?
And does it feel like you want something you can't have?
And does it feel like you're living in the past?
And the thought of going home alone again makes you sad?
Does it feel like you're feeling so bad?
Does it feel like you're getting so mad?
'Cause it feels like you just want someone to call
To tell you that you're human after all
How do you find the one you dream about?
(How do you find it? Yeah)
If I knew I'd tell you how
(Somebody tell me, tell me, yeah yeah)
It's kinda hard for me to figure out
(I gotta know, I gotta know)
I know you're ready to settle down
(If there's a God above, he'd tell us)
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
(Will I ever fall in love again?)
Or will I be alone forever?
(Oh!)
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
(Will I ever fall, will I ever fall in love again?)
Or will I be alone forever?
To fall in love
(I would do anything, anything)
To fall in love, to fall in love
(I would do anything)
To fall in love
(I would do anything)
To fall in love, to fall in love I would do anything
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
Or will I be alone forever?
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
(I would do anything, anything)
Or will I be alone forever?
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
Or will I be alone forever?
Tell me, will I ever fall in love?
Or will I be alone forever.
@encarnacionrivera4468
10 years later, still single. Thank the almighty for music like this to soothe my longing soul. Truly a masterpiece.
@SportyL723
underrated artist....I been following this brother since his first album. I support Lyfe #GoodMusic
@ebonywooten-bynum7619
LS Major underrated is an UNDERSTATEMENT.
@trenie11ify
LS Major I so agree
@shalondafw
Exactly...
@brownshugacoupongal
So gifted
@sarahawkins1917
I've been feeling his Vibe since 2006 ... heartfelt lyrics
@Mizzbabyblue12
Lyfe Jennings is the truth!!! love this song. Its a pitty that songs like this, with actual meaning get no play on radio and t.v, which is really sad.
@latashanichole01
4:15 to 4:29 just WOW is all I can say...Love this man’s vocal ability & voice🔥🔥🔥
@nikitawolff8888
lyfe is one of the most realistic artist of this time since the 70-80s I love everything he does can't wait to hear more when he returns