Throughout his childhood, James would sing regularly, but never in public.[2] He eventually moved to New York where he was influenced by his aunt, a former singer for Prince.[3] His love for the album Purple Rain landed him in a studio at the age of 19.[3] His skills as a songwriter began with the song Portrait, leading up to a credit on the single Use Me by R&B singer Miguel[4] after forming a bond with him on MySpace.[5]
James performed in and around New York with artists such as Luke James and Wynter Gordon. In 2013 he released his first EP, a three-part entitled Coke, Jack and Cadillacs. Each part represented important themes in his life - first love, first drink, first car.[2] The WP featured songs that included A.D.I.D.A.S. and Pledge Allegiance. It also featured Asher Roth on the song Lisa.[6]
James signed with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records in 2015 and subsequently released Permission, his first single from a major record label, reaching #13 on the Adult R&B Songs chart.[1] His debut album, "ELDORADO" was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard R&B albums chart
Already Knew That
Ro James Lyrics
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That's right babe
That's right babe, yeah
That's right babe
That's right babe
That's right babe
You be acting like you on one
How you gon' lie to me?
Don't I stay a hundred if it's some over?
It's something like you on top of me right now
Breathing on me and I'm breathing on you
It's like making love, but it's more like making magic
We be stopping traffic
We be going this hard
Oh, but you already knew that
But you already knew that
You, you already knew that, girl
But you already knew that
But you already knew that
Yeah, you probably knew that girl
That's about that
I ain't sayin' no more
'Bout to be a ballad
I wasn't playin' no more
I ain't playing no more game no more
No, no
But you already knew that
You know how to fuck around
You already knew that
Baby, go ahead and pull the panties down
Lemme do that
That's mine, lemme do that
Opportunist when I do that
I know you like it when I do that
You my only one, babe
You make me feel some type of way
I need your body all day
I'm like a young Marvin in this day
(Oh baby, I can't fight this feeling)
(No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no)
But you already knew that
Oh, you already knew that
But you already knew that
You, you already knew that girl
You already knew that
But you already knew that
Yeah, you probably knew that girl, yeah
Now let me in that thing, speak back
'Cause I need a little feedback
I won't leave, won't leave you
But if I do, I'ma be back
I won't leave, never leave you
But if I do, I'ma speed back
I'm in the V with the seat back
Fuck the police 'cause I need that
Real right, real right
I'ma feen and I mean that
But you already knew that
But you already knew that
You already knew that, girl
You already knew that
But you already knew that
Yeah, you probably already knew that
But you already knew that
Oh, you already knew that
Yeah, you already knew that girl
The lyrics of Ro James's song Already Knew That talks about a couple's intimate moment where they are making love, and it's more like making magic. The singer highlights how thrilling it's like to be with his girl and how they are the only ones in the world at that moment. The lyrics express how the singer is confident of his actions, and his girl is pleased with it. The lyrics "We be going this hard, oh, but you already knew that" suggests that the singer and his girl connect on a level where there's no need for words, and they are both just in sync.
Ro James uses the lyrics to express his passion for his girl, and he's not holding back. The lyrics "But if I do, I'ma be back, I won't leave, never leave you" implies that he doesn't plan on letting her go anytime soon. He also uses the reference to "young Marvin" to suggest that he's a romantic and passionate lover like Marvin Gaye. Overall, the lyrics represent a passionate and intimate moment between a couple who connect on a level that goes beyond just physical attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, that's right babe
Confirming that what was said or done is correct, towards a female partner
You be acting like you on one
Implying that the female partner is acting in a strange, unpredictable way
You be acting like you don't want it
Implying that the female partner is playing hard to get or not showing interest in the singer
How you gon' lie to me?
Questioning the honesty of the female partner's actions
Don't I stay a hundred if it's some over?
Asking why the female partner would lie, since the artist always keeps it honest
It's something like you on top of me right now
Describing a close physical moment with the female partner
Breathing on me and I'm breathing on you
Detailing the intimacy of the physical moment
It's like making love, but it's more like making magic
Describing the physical intimacy as something more than just sex, with mystical qualities
We be stopping traffic
Implying the intensity of the physical moment, so much so that others are stopped or distracted by their actions
We be going this hard
Referring to the intensity and strength of their relationship
Oh, but you already knew that
Asserting that the female partner is already aware of how hard they go
That's about that
Implying that there is nothing else to say about their relationship
I ain't sayin' no more
Deciding not to speak further on the topic
But you already knew that
Asserting that the female partner is already aware of what the singer is thinking or feeling
You know how to fuck around
Implying that the female partner knows how to play games or tease the singer
Baby, go ahead and pull the panties down
Requesting physical intimacy with the female partner
Lemme do that
Asking for permission to touch the female partner intimately
Opportunist when I do that
Acknowledging his own selfish desire in the intimate act
You my only one, babe
Affirming that the female partner is the only one for the singer
You make me feel some type of way
Acknowledging how the female partner makes the artist feel
I need your body all day
Expressing a strong physical attraction to the female partner
I'm like a young Marvin in this day
Comparing himself to the famous musician Marvin Gaye, known for his romantic and sensual music
(Oh baby, I can't fight this feeling)
Expressing a strong emotional and physical attraction to the female partner
But you already knew that
Asserting that the female partner is already aware of his attraction and feelings
Now let me in that thing, speak back
Asking for physical intimacy with the female partner and requesting a response from her
I won't leave, won't leave you
Promising to remain committed to the relationship
But if I do, I'ma be back
Acknowledging that there is a possibility of absence, but promising to return
I'm in the V with the seat back
Describing the artist's mode of transportation
Fuck the police 'cause I need that
Using a rebellious tone to assert that he will do what he wants
Real right, real right
Asserting that he is genuine and sincere in his actions and feelings
I'ma feen and I mean that
Admitting that he is addicted to the physical and emotional connection with the female partner
Yeah, you probably already knew that
Asserting that the female partner is already aware of the artist's feelings and intentions
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARHYL CAMPER, RO JAMES, RYAN TOBY
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NaturalDivineGoddess
"It's something like
You on top of ME
Right now BREATHING
ON ME and I'M
BREATHING ON YOU
"It's like making love"
"But it's more like"
"MAKING MAGIC"
We be stopping traffic
We be going this HARD!!"
Smoovee Vlogs
6 years laters and this still on my playlist!! Always will be π₯
Kimi Myles
Okay So Giving and π₯
Jakari Wilson
Love this song... It should have been way bigger then what it was... Real feel good music...
Mechele T
Facts! ππ₯πΆππ½
Dementia McNair
I couldn't have said it better.
A.D Kelly
Can't stop listening to this. Stay playing it in the car, at work, cleaning the house, everywhere. So hypnotic πΆπβ€
Quanner
Dawn Loveless i feel you. i love the whole feel
DJ Desautel
Dawn Loveless DJ
frenchweewee
the whole cd is fire!
fati delfaty
Exaaactlyy!!