Jordan attended Pepperdine University in California to pick up a bachelor's degree in communications, graduating summa cum laude and was a state finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship.
Jordan's first single was the 1995 #1 hit single "This Is How We Do It", and defined his hip hop soul musical style. "This Is How We Do It" and its follow-up, "Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz", show a strong hip hop influence, and Jordan's material fit alongside the rest of Def Jam's output. Future hits would include "Let's Ride" with Master P in 1998 and "Get It on Tonite" in late-1999.
Besides crafting his own material, Jordan has written and produced for a number of outside artists, including Christina Milian, 98 Degrees, Deborah Cox ("Nobody's Supposed to Be Here", 1998), and Sisqó (the number-one hit "Incomplete", 2000). The singer has had cameo roles in the films "The Fighting Temptations" and "The Nutty Professor."
Jordan left Def Soul in 2003 and released the album "Life After Def" on Koch Records.
Jordan released his 7th project - "Let It Rain" - on October 21, 2008.
In 2010, Jordan left the music business to become a minister. As he explained on his Twitter feed, the decision is "a calling that’s probably been with me all my life since I was a child. And I’ve known it. A lot of people in the business know it and have the same calling but that leap of faith is difficult."
Close the Door
Montell Jordan Lyrics
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Let me give you what you've been waiting for
Baby, I got so much love to give
And I wanna give it all to you
Close the door
No need to worry no more
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
I've waited all day long
Just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you, and you loving me
Close the door
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
Come on get closer and closer, so close to me
Let's get lost in each other, come here baby
I've waited all day long
Just to hold you in my arms
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
Me loving you, and you loving me
Close the door baby
And let me know you're mine
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
And then again-and then again when the morning comes
Come here, woman
Come here baby, let me blow your mind
Let me do what I want to you
Let me do what I want to you
Nothin' makes me love to you baby
You baby, oh baby, so good, baby
So good, so good, so good, baby
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
Come here baby, lay you head next to mine
So good, sweet woman
I like the way you make me feel
I like the way you make me feel
So good, so good, so good, so good, baby
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do what I wanna do
All I wanna do is make love to you
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do
The song "Close the Door" by Montell Jordan is a romantic ballad that speaks to the desires of two individuals in love. The first verse urges the listener to close the door so that the singer can give them what they have been waiting for, which is an abundance of love. The singer wants to get lost with their partner, enjoying each other's company as they're the only two left in the world. The chorus builds upon that feeling of closeness and the desire to be together, with the singer letting their partner know that there's no reason to worry anymore. They want to bring the day to an end with their partner, and it's just the two of them now.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how they have waited all day long to hold their partner in their arms. They are finally together, and it's everything they expected it to be. They get lost in each other, forgetting about the rest of the world. The bridge then urges the partner to let the singer know they're theirs, promising plenty good loving all through the night and again in the morning.
The final verse and outro of the song see the singer further expressing their love and desire for their partner. They want to blow their mind and do what they want to do with them. They love the way their partner makes them feel, and all they want to do is make love to them.
Overall, the song is a passionate expression of love and desire between two individuals who want to be as close as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the door
I want privacy and I want to spend some romantic time with you.
Let me give you what you've been waiting for
I want to fulfill your desires and needs that you have been waiting for.
Baby, I got so much love to give
I have an abundance of love for you and I want to express it.
And I wanna give it all to you
I want to give all my love and attention to you.
No need to worry no more
You don't have to worry about anything, just enjoy our time together.
Let's bring this day to a pleasant end
Let's end this day on a pleasant note by spending some quality time with each other.
Girl, it's me and you now
It's just the two of us now and I want to make the most of it.
I've waited all day long
I have been eagerly waiting for this moment all day.
Just to hold you in my arms
I want to hold you close and feel your warmth.
And it's exactly like I thought it would be
This moment is everything I had imagined and hoped for.
Me loving you, and you loving me
Our love for each other is reciprocated and it feels wonderful.
Let me rub your back where you say it's sore
I want to take care of you and soothe your pain.
Come on get closer and closer, so close to me
I want you to get as close to me as possible and feel the connection between us.
Let's get lost in each other, come here baby
Let's forget the world and indulge in our love for each other.
And let me know you're mine
I want to feel that you belong to me and that we are both committed to each other.
Plenty good lovin' all through the night
I want to shower you with love and affection all night long.
And then again-and then again when the morning comes
I want to continue our love-making into the morning.
Come here, woman
I want you to come closer to me, my beautiful woman.
Come here baby, let me blow your mind
I want to give you an unforgettable experience and make you feel amazing.
Let me do what I want to you
I want to take control and pleasure you in every way possible.
Nothin' makes me love to you baby
Nothing else can compare to the love I have for you.
You baby, oh baby, so good, baby
I am so in love with you and everything about you feels good to me.
You'll do it to me, I'll do it to you
Our love-making will be a mutual and satisfying experience for both of us.
Come here baby, lay you head next to mine
I want to be as close to you as possible and feel your head next to mine.
So good, sweet woman
You are such a sweet and wonderful woman to me.
I like the way you make me feel
You bring so much joy and happiness to my life.
Let me do, do, do, do, do, do, do
I want to continue giving you love and pleasure for as long as you desire.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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