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."
It's Over
Montell Jordan Lyrics
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That's what it comes down to
All your girlfriends know
But check it out
All the good things we've been through
It's over
I think you should know
It's over
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
That ain't love, that ain't love, girl
And all your girlfriends know
They tell me they've told you so
That I'm not the one to play
And all my boys are tellin' me
That I'm too good to you
And I don't wanna be your fool
So I'll send you on your way
It's over
Oh, it's over
Baby, you should know
That ain't the way love goes
It's over
Said it's over, said it's over
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
All of the joy that I brought you
All the good times that we shared
I gave you a taste of the good life
Why did you treat me so bad?
Everybody plays the fool sometimes
But this time the joke's on you
What am I supposed to do?
It's all because of you
It's over
Oh, it's over
Baby, you should know
That ain't the way love goes
It's over
Said it's over, baby it's over
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
It's over
You treated me so wrong
I think you should know
That ain't the way love goes
It's over
Baby, said it's over
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
It's over
It's over, it's over
Don't you get the picture girl?
I said, it's over
You just don't understand
That it's all your fault
It's over
It's over, it's over
Don't ya know it's over?
Girl, the happy days are over
And I tell you it's true
It's all because of you
It's over
It's over baby, said it's over baby
I think you should know
That ain't the way love goes
It's over
Said it's over
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
It's over
'Cause baby, the thrill is gone away
Baby, you should know
That ain't the way love goes
It's over
If you see me walkin' down the street, just walk on by
I think you should know
You need to pack your things and go
The lyrics to Montell Jordan's song It's Over convey a message of a relationship that has come to a conclusion. The singer speaks directly to his partner, pointing out how she was unable to treat him well, and how he had given her everything she needed to have a good life but still ended up being treated poorly. Jordan tells his partner that the relationship is over and it's time for her to move on. He scolds her for not understanding the picture and not knowing how to treat a man. He points out that even her girlfriends had told her that he was too good for her. The chorus emphasizes that the relationship is indeed over and that love doesn't work in that way.
Throughout the song, Jordan emphasizes the idea that the relationship is not working because of his partner's inability to treat him well. He expresses a mix of emotions from anger to sadness, which are encapsulated in the lyrics, "don't you get the picture? The happy days are over." This line shows that he had been hoping for a happy relationship, but it didn't work out. He emphasizes that he had given his partner everything she needed, but she still treated him poorly. The song showcases the idea that relationships are a two-way street and they won't work if both parties are not willing to put in the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how to treat a man
You are incapable of treating a man with the respect and care he deserves
That's what it comes down to
That is the underlying issue
All your girlfriends know
Your friends are aware of your shortcomings
But check it out
However, listen closely
All the good things we've been through
Despite our past positive experiences together
It's over
Our relationship has ended
I think you should know
You deserve to be informed
That ain't the way love goes
The way you behaved is not how love should be
You need to pack your things and go
It is time for you to leave
And all my boys are tellin' me
My friends are warning me
That I'm too good to you
They believe you do not deserve me
And I don't wanna be your fool
I do not want to continue to be taken advantage of by you
So I'll send you on your way
Therefore, I will ask you to leave
And all your girlfriends know
Your friends are aware of your shortcomings
They tell me they've told you so
They have already advised you
That I'm not the one to play
I am not someone to be toyed with
That ain't love, that ain't love, girl
The way you behaved is not love
It's over
Our relationship has ended
Oh, it's over
It is truly and completely over
You should know
You need to be aware
All of the joy that I brought you
All the happiness I gave you
All the good times that we shared
All the positive moments we experienced together
I gave you a taste of the good life
I showed you what it's like to live a good life
Why did you treat me so bad?
Why did you behave so poorly towards me?
Everybody plays the fool sometimes
Everyone can make foolish mistakes
But this time the joke's on you
However, this time the consequences will be on you
What am I supposed to do?
What course of action should I take?
It's all because of you
It is entirely your fault
'Cause baby, the thrill is gone away
Because the passion and excitement are gone
If you see me walkin' down the street, just walk on by
If you see me in public, please do not approach me
Don't ya know it's over?
Isn't it clear that our relationship is done?
Girl, the happy days are over
The good times we had are over
And I tell you it's true
I assure you that it is the case
It's over
Our relationship has ended
You treated me so wrong
You treated me unfairly
Don't you get the picture girl?
Do you not understand the reality of the situation?
Baby, said it's over baby
It is definitely over
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OJI PIERCE, KEITH MARTIN, DARVIN DAMONE ARNOLD
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