Rochelle built a cult following with past releases including ROJO, the Origins EP (2011), PRESSURE (2012) and 1021 (2014). The results included critical acclaim from Billboard to Fader Magazine, countless blogs and award nominations including Sirius XM, MOBO, and BBC airplay. The PRESSURE track "Losing" would also go on to be sampled by rapper IamSu! on the song of the same name. After relocating to Los Angeles, Rochelle wrote & performed on Childish Gambinoโs Grammy-nominated Because the Internet with the single "Telegraph Ave". Soon after, Rochelle charted number 1 on Billboardโs Next Big Sound in early 2014 with the single โFollow Meโ. After teasing fans with a snippet of new music produced by Illangelo (Drake, The Weeknd,) Rochelle released the KLSH produced single โLowkeyโ. A multi-talent, she has also lent her voice to Adult Swim's Black Dynamite as Cindy in "How Honeybee Got Her Groove Back".
After seven years of dealing with health complications as well as a stagnating record deal, her fourth album Play with the Changes was eventually released in April 2021, including the single "Next 2 You".
401
Rochelle Jordan Lyrics
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I'm the best that you ever had
I bet you probably think that I should private
But I'm the only thing that's going on
So do you think as you should know
I'm gonna curse you up
I'm gonna rush you up
I don't wanna talk this shit thing going right now
I ain't tripping love up on your face
Hope your friends look at how it turned up
Laughing on their way to the benz
I know that you know what it is right now
And it is what it is right now
Just speeding down the four one
Speeding down the four one
It feels so good so good
It feels so good so good
Oh oh ooh
'Cause now I know you ain't the one,
Now I know that this ain't love
You ain't no good no good
It feels so good so good
You're expecting me to cry, but it's so wrong
By the way, the sex ain't never been so bad
Baby you ain't got to worry about that
Baby I'm happy, take a look at what we had
But you won't never get it back
Find me in the city, find me in the city right
Paddle to the [?] to the last if you see me back now
Had enough by living in the past, you be seeing the past on the way back
Some go fast, go away right now
I know that you know what it is right now
And it is what it is right now
Just speeding down the four one
Speeding down the four one
It feels so good so good
It feels so good so good
So goood,
'Cause now I know you ain't THE ONE,
Now I know that this ain't LOVE
You ain't no good no good
It feels so good so good
Yeah ooh oh
In "401," Rochelle Jordan reflects on a past relationship that was not meant to be. The song begins with her addressing her former lover, questioning why they believe the relationship was bad when she knows she was the best they ever had. She acknowledges that the breakup may have been expected, but she's enjoying her independence and doesn't want to dwell on the past.
Rochelle expresses a sense of liberation and empowerment as she declares that she won't shed any tears over this failed relationship. She even admits that the sex wasn't good towards the end of the relationship, signaling that the connection was already eroding. She finds solace in the fact that she can move on from this experience, even as she encounters reminders of their past together in the city. The chorus drives home the message that despite any lingering feelings, Rochelle has accepted that her ex was not the one for her and there is no love lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me how it supposed to be bad
Explain to me why this situation is supposed to be negative
I'm the best that you ever had
I was the best partner you ever had
I bet you probably think that I should private
You probably think I should keep this private
But I'm the only thing that's going on
I'm the only thing happening in your life right now
So do you think as you should know
Do you think you know what's going on?
I'm gonna curse you up
I'm going to swear at you
I'm gonna rush you up
I'm going to push you away
I don't wanna talk this shit thing going right now
I don't want to discuss this negative situation right now
I'm just happy I came out
I'm just glad I survived this situation
I ain't tripping love up on your face
I'm not falling for your romantic advances
Hope your friends look at how it turned up
I hope your friends see how our relationship ended
Laughing on their way to the benz
They're laughing as they drive away in their expensive car
I know that you know what it is right now
You know exactly what's going on
And it is what it is right now
This is the reality of the situation
Just speeding down the four one
We're just driving down the highway
Speeding down the four one
We're driving fast down the highway
It feels so good so good
This situation feels great
It feels so good so good
This situation feels great
Oh oh ooh
Vocalization of happiness
'Cause now I know you ain't the one,
Now that it's over, I know you weren't the right person for me
Now I know that this ain't love
This wasn't love
You ain't no good no good
You weren't a good partner
It feels so good so good
Despite the breakup, this situation still feels amazing
You're expecting me to cry, but it's so wrong
You're anticipating me being upset, but it's not going to happen
By the way, the sex ain't never been so bad
By the way, our sexual encounters were never unsatisfying
Baby you ain't got to worry about that
Don't worry about me being unhappy with our sex life
Baby I'm happy, take a look at what we had
I'm happy with what we had in our relationship
But you won't never get it back
You won't be able to get our relationship back
Find me in the city, find me in the city right
Look for me in the city
Paddle to the [?] to the last if you see me back now
Paddle until the end if you see me again
Had enough by living in the past, you be seeing the past on the way back
I'm tired of living in the past and you'll see reminders of our past on the way back
Some go fast, go away right now
Some people leave quickly, so leave now
Yeah ooh oh
Vocalization of happiness
Contributed by Mila R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Flash-TheRapper
this is my song always on repeat rojos voice is so dope timberland murdered the beat๐๐
SoulBrotha91
Possibly the most slept on track from this album
Sharone Bakara
Loooooooooooveee this song. Took me a week to find out who did it after hearing it in a mix. Thank heavens for Shazam, for real.
nkechiye ogosi
I have to change the lyrics to 405 :)
Love this song. Her beats are pure magic.
Jeff Henderson
spreading down the 401 feels so good.
JK number5
Sounds like a interlude. Glad it's a song
Marquis Mccune
this beat tho
Maya Htx
She channel Aaliyah in this song โค๏ธ
momentumsthrill
Nothing against her newer music but I feel like her new music is more rap like and different as if she's trying too hard to push away the Aaliyah comparisons. I rather her older music on this album. This song reminds me of Aaliyah especially the runs. Everybody's got an opinion, but she started to bring back what we were missing in music.