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."
Yes
Montell Jordan Lyrics
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This song goes out to anyone out there
Who has been fighting temptation?
Verse I
The ice was so thin
Where I was skating
I heard you calling me and
Does anybody out there
Know what I'm saying
Do you hear God's voice?
And keep him waiting
Pre-chorus
When everything
I ever needed
I can't believe that
You provided, the moment I said
Chorus
Yes, that's what you said
That's what you told me
You called my name
I said yes
Yes to your will
You know what's best for me
All of my life I'll say yes
Verse II
It was me, myself and I
And I admit it
But the truth is
Without you Lord
I can forget it
I'm so thankful (thankful)
For the love you gave me (you gave me)
Guess I'll never know (never know)
Why you forgave me
Pre-chorus
When everything
I ever needed
I can't believe that
You provided, the moment I said
Chorus
Bridge
Yes yes yes
Yes (don't know what to do)
Yes (I give it all to you)
Yes
Repeat chorus, adlib, vamp, and end
In Montell Jordan's song "Yes", he addresses the struggle of resisting temptation and delaying answering to God's calling. In the first verse, he describes the thin ice he is skating on as he hears God calling him but "kept procrastinating". He then questions if anyone can relate to this temptation, and if anyone else hears God's voice but puts him on hold. The pre-chorus and chorus represent a breakthrough in Montell Jordan's spiritual journey, as he recognizes that God has provided him with everything he needs, and he says "yes" to God's will and all he has in store for him.
Verse two acknowledges that without God, Montell Jordan would lose his way and forget everything he knows to be true. He is thankful for God's love and forgiveness, even though he will never fully understand it. The bridge then simply repeats the word "yes" several times, signifying complete surrender and trust in God's plan for his life.
Line by Line Meaning
The ice was so thin
I was living dangerously, close to breaking and falling into temptation.
Where I was skating
This situation was brought on by my own choices.
I heard you calling me and
I knew what the right thing to do was when God asked me.
I kept procrastinating
But I was hesitant and didn't act on it right away.
Does anybody out there
Do others also struggle with making the right choices?
Know what I'm saying
Do others understand my struggle?
Do you hear God's voice?
Do you also feel the pull and guidance of God?
And keep him waiting
But struggle with taking action and abiding by His will.
When everything
Despite having everything I needed to make the right choice,
I ever needed
I still hesitated.
I can't believe that
I'm in disbelief that when I finally chose His way,
You provided, the moment I said
God immediately provided what I needed to make it through.
Yes, that's what you said
I replied 'yes' to God and His will for my life.
That's what you told me
I responded to God's call.
You called my name
God had a purpose and a plan for my life.
I said yes
I accepted God's invitation into His will for my life.
Yes to your will
I embrace God's plans for my future.
You know what's best for me
I trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom.
All of my life I'll say yes
I will continue to abide by God's will for my life, no matter the cost.
It was me, myself and I
I was living life purely for myself and not for God.
And I admit it
I acknowledge my fault in this situation.
But the truth is
The reality is that without Him, I am nothing.
Without you Lord
God is the only one who can provide an answer to my struggles.
I can forget it
Nothing good can come from living life without God.
I'm so thankful (thankful)
I am so grateful for God's unfailing love for me.
For the love you gave me (you gave me)
I am thankful for God's sacrificial love that He gave so freely.
Guess I'll never know (never know)
But even so, I do not understand why God would choose to forgive me.
Why you forgave me
God's grace and forgiveness are beyond my understanding, but I accept it.
Yes yes yes
I will continue to say yes to God's will for my life.
Yes (don't know what to do)
Even when I don't know the answer, I will follow God's will.
Yes (I give it all to you)
I surrender everything to God in trust and faith.
Yes
I proclaim my agreement to God's way.
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Betty Robinson
This song has helped me to get through some rough days in my younger days hallelujah, glory !
RichRootz
I’ve always ❤️ this song
Paul
Dear Montell Jordan,
Probably this is the best song you've ever made and you don't know it.
Lifelongfan. Love from Kenya!
MuzicLover404
Yes it is. The production, the vocals, lyrics, all of it is perfect. The best Montell Jordan song ever made.
Michele souza
Amo😍😍😍😍
Donald Boykin
This is a great song by a great artist.
Terra Hobbs
Out of all the songs I’ve learned about God! This is always my go to!
Jamel Eason
This song Brings me too Tears 😢 I say 😭 Yes in 98 and again 2022 🙏🏿❤❤❤🤴💥💥💥
eTeRnAl bLiSs
"But him and Buddha can't save your soul"🎶
MrALAVOL99
I'm gonna say yes. Praise God