He … Read Full Bio ↴Najee Rasheed born in New York, NY is a Jazz/Smooth Jazz artist.
He was a member of Chaka Khan's band in 1983, (The Ain't Nobody Tour). In addition to all the saxophones (Tenor, Alto and Soprano), Najee is an accomplished flutist. He attended The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He is one of the first innovators of Urban Contemporary Jazz/Smooth Jazz, which grew in popularity throughout the 1990's to this day. His first 4 albums certified Gold by the RIAA. He was nominated for a Grammy in 1988 for "Najee's Theme". He won the Soul Train Music Awards in 1993 and 1995 for best Jazz Artist. Most recent awards include The NAACP Image Awards 2006 and the 2008 Trumpet Awards.
Najee has performed and recorded with other artists, including singers Freddie Jackson, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Prince, Patti Labelle, Phyllis Hyman, and Jeffrey Osborne. He has recorded and performed with instrumentalists Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham, Charles Earland, Paul Jackson Jr. and George Duke. In 1998 He recorded a tribute album in honor of Stevie Wonder, featuring covers of songs from Wonder's 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. He also played and toured with Prince from 2001 to 2003 and recorded The "Rainbow Children" CD and is featured on the "One Night Alone" (Live)CD. His greatest-hits album, The Best of Najee, was released in 1998.
All the Things
Najee Lyrics
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To be there for you, to love you all night long
It's kinda funny but I don't think you have to look no further
Because I'm right here, and I'm ready
To do all the things your man won't do
Tell me what kind of man would treat his woman so cold?
Treat you like you're nothin' when you're worth more than gold
A hundred million dollar treasure, I'll give the world to make you mine
I'll put a string a pearls right in your hand
Make love on a beach of jet black sand
Outside in the rain we can do it all night
I'll touch the places he would not
And some you never knew would get you hot
Nothin' is forbidden when we touch
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do, every little thing
I'll do them for you
I'll take you out on a night cruise on a yacht, just can't lose
'Cause we got a lot to look forward to, 1, 2, what ya gonna do?
What good is a diamond? Nobody can see it
I hear he got you on lock down but I got the master key, yeah
I'll light a thousand candles all around
Show me to the subway, I'll go down
Nothin' can be sweeter than the sound of makin' love
Baby, when I start I just can't stop
I'll love you from the bottom to the top
Nothin' is forbidden when we touch
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won' do, every little
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
I'll light up all the candles all around
Show me to the subway, I'll go down
Nothin' can be sweeter than the sound of makin' love
Baby, when I start I just can't stop
I'll love you from the bottom to the top
Nothin' is forbidden when we touch
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Ooh, I got a Jones in my bones for you
There ain't a damn thing that I won't do
I'll make your body cream with my sex machine
I won't stop until I hear your mother scream
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
Sweet baby, I wanna do
All of the things your man won't do
I'll do them for you
The song "All the Things" by Najee is a romantic love ballad in which the singer declares his love and readiness to do all the things that his beloved desires. He starts by recognizing that his lady needs someone who will love and be there for her all night long. Then, he reassures her that he is the right one for the job and is willing to do everything she wants. The singer further criticizes the way his beloved's man treats her, stating that she is worth more than gold, and he loves her like a diamond. He then goes ahead to list all the things he will do for her, which her man won't do. These things include putting pearls in her hand, making love on a beach with jet black sand, and loving her from bottom to top.
The chorus repeats the statement that the singer wants to do all the things her man won't do for her. The bridge of the song is quite sexual, with the singer expressing deep desire for his lady and listing all the things he wants to do to her. The song ends with the singer restating his desire to do all the things his beloved desires and assuring her that he will stop at nothing to make her happy.
Overall, "All the Things" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of true love and romance. It is a declaration of love and a willingness to do everything for the person one loves, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, love, you say you need someone
The singer is addressing their love interest who has expressed the need for someone to be there for them.
To be there for you, to love you all night long
The love interest desires affection, company, and intimacy from someone.
It's kinda funny but I don't think you have to look no further
The singer is surprised that their love interest is searching when they are willing and present.
Because I'm right here, and I'm ready
The artist is communicating to their love interest that they are ready and willing to provide the affection they need.
To do all the things your man won't do
The artist is willing and ready to do everything that their love interest's current partner would not do for them.
Tell me what kind of man would treat his woman so cold?
The singer is questioning the behavior of the love interest's current partner who treats them poorly.
Treat you like you're nothin' when you're worth more than gold
The singer believes that the love interest deserves better treatment as they greatly value and appreciate them.
Girl to me you're like a diamond, I love the way you shine
The artist compares their love interest to a beautiful and precious diamond and expresses admiration for their radiance and brilliance.
A hundred million dollar treasure, I'll give the world to make you mine
The artist values their love interest immensely and is willing to do whatever it takes to have them in their life.
I'll put a string a pearls right in your hand
The artist is willing to give their love interest a beautiful and valuable piece of jewelry.
Make love on a beach of jet black sand
The singer is willing to provide a romantic and unique experience for their love interest.
Outside in the rain we can do it all night
The artist is willing to engage in sexual activity with their love interest even in unfavorable weather.
I'll touch the places he would not
The singer is willing to provide their love interest with physical intimacy in ways that their current partner would not.
And some you never knew would get you hot
The singer is willing to introduce their love interest to new ways of physical intimacy that they may not have experienced before.
Nothin' is forbidden when we touch
The singer is willing to explore physical intimacy with their love interest without any restrictions or limitations.
I'll take you out on a night cruise on a yacht, just can't lose
The artist is willing to provide their love interest with a luxurious and exciting experience.
'Cause we got a lot to look forward to, 1, 2, what ya gonna do?
The artist is excited about the prospect of a future with their love interest and wants to know if they are willing to pursue the relationship.
What good is a diamond? Nobody can see it
The singer values their love interest more than a diamond and believes that they should be seen and appreciated by everyone, not just their partner.
I hear he got you on lock down but I got the master key, yeah
The singer is aware that their love interest is in a committed relationship but believes that they can offer them more and has the ability to release them from their current situation.
I'll light a thousand candles all around
The artist is willing to create a romantic atmosphere for their love interest by using many candles.
Show me to the subway, I'll go down
The artist is willing to engage in sexual activity with their love interest in a public place like a subway station.
Nothin' can be sweeter than the sound of makin' love
The artist believes that there is nothing more pleasurable and satisfying than engaging in sexual activity with someone you love.
Baby, when I start I just can't stop
The singer is willing to engage in sexual activity with their love interest for as long as they desire.
I'll love you from the bottom to the top
The artist is willing to love and cherish their love interest deeply and endlessly.
Ooh, I got a Jones in my bones for you
The singer has an intense desire and attraction towards their love interest.
There ain't a damn thing that I won't do
The singer is willing to do anything for their love interest.
I'll make your body cream with my sex machine
The singer is confident in their ability to provide intense sexual pleasure to their love interest.
I won't stop until I hear your mother scream
The artist is determined to provide sexual pleasure to their love interest for a long time, until they reach a climax.
Sweet baby, I wanna do
The artist expresses their love and affection towards their love interest and their desire to provide them with the things they need.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE L. THOMAS, JOSHUA PAUL THOMPSON, MICHELE WILLIAMS
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