He was signed with Elektra in 1995 by Darryl Williams. In 1997, he performed in a television special with his sister, but despite the mainstream attention, he was dropped by Elektra soon after. His easygoing image and boyish looks appealed to the producers of Brandy's television show, Moesha, scoring him a role on the popular UPN series starting in 1999. He also started producing, putting together the music for several commercials and a few of the demos for his second record. In 1997 he also released his debut album Everything You Want, recorded the year before, which spawned two singles. "Let It Go" was the lead single of the smash soundtrack for Set It Off (Brandy also appeared on the soundtrack; and her song "Missing You" with Tamia, Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight peaked also at number 25). It peaked number 25 in the U.S. and number 11 in New Zealand. The second single peaked at number 54 on the U.S. R&B chart.
After appearing on the last episode of Moesha in 2001, Norwood stepped back into the studio and recorded "Another Day In Paradise" with Brandy, which was a Top Ten success in Austria, UK, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands and number 11 in Australia and France. The song was the lead single of the R&B/Hip Hop tribute Urban Renewal, in which he co-produced and performed songs. Norwood also worked with The Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins and Lil' Kim, and several other hitmaking producers and singers for his second studio album This Ain't A Game, a Hip hop-oriented record that featured more of his rapping than his debut. The album was released in 2001, but despite a strong promotional push from new label Atlantic Records, it wasn't a breakthrough success. The lead single "Wait A Minute" appeared in the lower half of the charts in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Great Britain. The second single did even worse peaking on the R&B/Hip hop chart only.
In 2002 he appeared in the video for his sister's smash-hit "What About Us", which was produced by Jerkins, and was released as her third album, Full Moon's lead single during the first quarter of 2002 (see 2002 in music). While "What About Us?" entered the Top 20 on the majority of the charts it appeared on, it reached the Top 10 in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, the UK, and the United States.
After a two year break, Norwood returned to recording studios, adding the finishing touches on his third studio album Raydiation with help from producers such as Rodney Jerkins, Timbaland, and R. Kelly. A joint venture by Sanctuary Records and Ray-J's own label, independent Knockout Entertainment, the album was finally released on September 27, 2005 in North America after several delays, debuting at number forty-eight on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 18,321 copies in the first week. Boosted by the album's lead single "One Wish," a top 20 success in Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, the U.S.. Raydiation eventually sold over 400,000 copies domestically.[2]
In 2005, Norwood joined the cast of UPN's One On One,[3] where he played the character of D-Mack for the final season.
More recently, Knockout Entertainment announced a multi-million dollar album deal with Koch Records and Shaquille O'Neal’s "Deja 34" entertainment company.[2] The first album for this deal is Norwood's upcoming fourth album All I Feel, which featuresThe Game, and remixes with Manny and Gil (MP Productions) among others. It was released on April 1st,2008.[4] The album's first single is "Sexy Can I" featuring rapper Yung Berg peaked at number three on the Top Singles (Hot 100) for six weeks. A video for the track, directed by R. Malcolm Jones, was shot in December 2007
One Wish
Ray J Lyrics
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(Ooh) you know, I be thinking to myself
We had a lot of good times together
(Come on, baby, come on darlin', come here darlin')
We did everything together
(All I need, all I need, all I need is a chance to make it right)
And just get in the car and just ride on out (just one chance)
Remember that? (All I need, all I need, is just one wish)
Use to watch the sunrise
(One wish, one wish)
(All I need, all I need, all I need is a chance to make it right)
Use to watch the sunset
We was everything to each other, you know? (Just one chance)
(All I need, all I need, is just one wish)
Damn, I miss those days
(One wish, one wish)
(All I need, all I need, all I need is a chance to make it right)
You know, if I could just, if I could just hold you in my arms
You know what I mean?
(All I need, all I need, is just one wish, one wish)
It just feels so good (one wish)
One little, itty, bitty wish
If I could just have one wish
Damn baby
I just don't understand where we went wrong
I gave you my heart
I gave you my soul
I gave you
As a matter of fact I was the one who said I love you first
It was about eight years ago, don't act like you don't know
We were sittin' at home in your mama's livin' room
'Cause, we couldn't be alone
See your mama knew I was something else, she knew how I felt
Back then we were in school and that's your favorite excuse
Growin' up I was a fool and I can't lie I'm missing you
Listen and don't trip
Think I need a bottle with a genie in it
Here's my wish list
First one, I would create a heart changing love
Second one, I'll take yours and fill it all up
Third one, but I don't need a lot of wishes
'Cause I'll be okay if I get one
If I had one wish, we would be best friends
Love would never end, it would just begin
If I had one wish, you would be my boo
Promise to love you, trust me I'll trust you
If I had one wish, we would run away
Making love all day, have us a baby
If I had one wish, I'll make you my whole life
And you'll be my wife, make it right this time
If I had one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
Now tell me is this the only way
I can get you right back in
If so then searchin' I'll go, then I can have you for sho'
Then you'll be loving me, holding me, kissing me
So girl don't tell me what I'm feeling is make believe
I swear if I lose a second chance with you
I wouldn't know what to do
I'll probably check myself into some kind of clinic
I couldn't be alone because without you I'm sick
Here's my wish list
First one, I would create a heart changing love
Second one, I'll take yours and fill it all up
Third one, but I don't need a lot of wishes
'Cause I'll be okay if I get one
If I had one wish, we would be best friends (we'd be best friends)
Love would never end, it would just begin (starting here right now)
If I had one wish, you would be my boo
Promise to love you (promise love)
Trust me I'll trust you (I'll trust you)
If I had one wish, we would run away (yes we would)
Making love all day (it would feel so good)
Have us a baby (whoa-oh)
If I had one wish, I'll make you my whole life
And you'll be my wife, make it right this time
If I had one wish
I don't even know how we ended upon this road
And, even though we are grown
Girl I just want you to know
If I had one wish, we would be best friends (one)
Love would never end, it would just begin (love would never end)
Introducing yourself all over again (if I had one wish)
And would you be my girlfriend? (You would be my boo)
'Cause I promise to love you (promise to love you)
Trust me baby and I'll trust you (trust me I'll trust you)
If I had one wish (one wish), we would run away (one wish)
Making love all day (one wish), have us a baby (one wish)
If I had one wish, I'll make you my whole life (yes I will)
And you'll be my wife (yes I will), make it right this time
Some people wish to be a super star (if I had one wish, we would be best friends)
Wish to have a fancy car (love would never end, it would just begin)
Wish to have a million bucks
I'm wishing on being in love (if I had one wish, you would be my boo)
So feel me, pretty baby (promise to love you, trust me I'll trust you)
I make one wish, and I wish it all on you
If I had one wish, we would run away
Making love all day (making love 'til the break of dawn)
Have us a baby (me and you 'til the baby's born)
If I had one wish, I'll make you my whole life
And you'll be my wife, make it right this time
If I had one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
One wish, one wish, one wish
The song "One Wish" by Ray J tells the story of a man who is reminiscing about his past relationship with a woman whom he still loves dearly. He sings about the happy moments they shared like riding in a car and watching both the sunrise and sunset together. He admits that he made some mistakes in the past making the relationship sour, and now all he needs is a chance to make it right with that one wish. He remembers confessing his love and how he gave her his heart, soul, and everything else he had.
The song speaks about the heartbreak and the hope that comes with a past relationship. The feelings of nostalgia are evident in Ray J's lyrics, and it’s a feeling that most people can relate to. The song's message is that one should never take love for granted because it’s hard to find and, when lost, it’s hard to get back.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ooh) you know, I be thinking to myself
I often ponder in my own thoughts
We had a lot of good times together
We shared many enjoyable moments in our relationship
(Come on, baby, come on darlin', come here darlin')
Please come closer to me, my love
We did everything together
We engaged in various activities as a couple
(All I need, all I need, all I need is a chance to make it right)
Given the opportunity, I just want to correct our mistakes
Yeah, we would wake up early in the morning
In the past, we used to rise early at daybreak
And just get in the car and just ride on out (just one chance)
We would simply hop in the car and go for a drive together (hoping for a chance to mend things)
Remember that? (All I need, all I need, is just one wish)
Do you recall those memories? (All I desire is a single opportunity)
Use to watch the sunrise
We used to observe the beauty of the sunrise
(One wish, one wish)
(Just one wish)
Use to watch the sunset
We used to witness the serenity of the sunset
We was everything to each other, you know? (Just one chance)
We meant the world to each other, don't you agree? (Yearning for one opportunity)
(All I need, all I need, all I need is a chance to make it right)
(All I require is a chance to rectify things)
Damn, I miss those days
I genuinely miss those moments
You know, if I could just, if I could just hold you in my arms
If only I could embrace you tightly
You know what I mean?
Do you understand the depth of my words?
It just feels so good (one wish)
It brings immense joy (one desire)
One little, itty, bitty wish
A small, insignificant desire
If I could just have one wish
If only I could have a single wish
Damn baby
Oh my dear
I just don't understand where we went wrong
I am unable to comprehend our past mistakes
I gave you my heart
I wholeheartedly gave you my love
I gave you my soul
I offered you the essence of my being
I gave you
I gave you everything
As a matter of fact I was the one who said I love you first
In fact, I was the first to express my love for you
It was about eight years ago, don't act like you don't know
It happened approximately eight years ago, don't pretend to be unaware
We were sittin' at home in your mama's livin' room
We were seated in your mother's living room
'Cause, we couldn't be alone
Since we couldn't be alone together
See your mama knew I was something else, she knew how I felt
Your mother understood that I was different, she understood my emotions
Back then we were in school and that's your favorite excuse
During those times, we were attending school, and you often used that as an excuse
Growin' up I was a fool and I can't lie I'm missing you
In my youth, I made foolish choices, but I must admit that I miss you
Listen and don't trip
Listen without worry
Think I need a bottle with a genie in it
I believe I require a bottle containing a magical genie
Here's my wish list
Allow me to present my list of desires
First one, I would create a heart changing love
My first wish would be to experience a transformative love
Second one, I'll take yours and fill it all up
The second wish involves taking your heart and filling it completely
Third one, but I don't need a lot of wishes
The third wish, however, I don't require many
'Cause I'll be okay if I get one
Because having just one wish would be sufficient to fulfill me
If I had one wish, we would be best friends
If I had a single wish, I would desire our friendship to remain strong
Love would never end, it would just begin
Our love would never cease, it would continue to flourish
If I had one wish, you would be my boo
In my wish, you would be my beloved
Promise to love you, trust me I'll trust you
I promise to love you and trust you reciprocally
If I had one wish, we would run away
In my one wish, we would escape together
Making love all day, have us a baby
We would engage in intimate acts throughout the day and have a child
If I had one wish, I'll make you my whole life
If granted one wish, I would dedicate my entire life to you
And you'll be my wife, make it right this time
And you would become my wife, ensuring a correct course of action this time
I don't even know how we ended upon this road
I am uncertain about how we arrived at this point in our relationship
And, even though we are grown
Despite being adults now
Girl I just want you to know
My dear, I simply want you to understand
Introducing yourself all over again
Starting afresh, reintroducing yourself to me
And would you be my girlfriend?
And would you consider being my girlfriend?
'Cause I promise to love you
Because I assure you of my love
Trust me baby and I'll trust you
Have faith in me, my love, and I will reciprocate
Some people wish to be a super star
Many individuals desire fame as a superstar
Wish to have a fancy car
They yearn for luxurious automobiles
Wish to have a million bucks
They aspire to possess a million dollars
I'm wishing on being in love
On the other hand, my wish is to experience true love
So feel me, pretty baby
Therefore, comprehend my sentiments, my beautiful darling
I make one wish, and I wish it all on you
I have only one wish, and it pertains entirely to you
One wish, one wish, one wish
A single desire, a single wish
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Freddie D. Jerkins III, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Willie Ray Norwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@viko15
R&B died when folks stopped singing in the rain
@d1__
Wait fr tho
@carmenroman3455
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@eyeopenerinme9640
That's how u knew it was good lol
@elmerventura5843
R&b died when they stopped grabbing air
@Noodles1738
Fun fact: EVERYONE WHO SANG IN THE RAIN GOT SICK. EVEN MY BF 😂😂
@herotbhata9326
who else randomly looking old songs?
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@trentsc4929
I Am with you every step of the way.
@mari1k662
I’m in the bathroom doing my hair and I just aha don’t a playlist
@acealexander9070
Yeah! so am I : )