Love U 4 Life

Jodeci

About Love U 4 Life

"Love U 4 Life" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their third album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995). The song was released as the second single for the album on Halloween 1995, and peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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Promises you made me, all the things you told me,
you said you'd never leave me, girl.
We'll be together for eternity.
Now it's all in the past.
Now I know our love will last.
Lady, I will do all I can.
Lady, I will be all I am.
 
I'll give you all you've had before.
So, come on in and close the door.
let me show you what I could be.
Could you just please tell me, will you believe in love 
and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
 
I know that things were rough, but my faith wasn't strong enough.
Now, my heart is built to last.
My heart is beating for you fast.
But, now I know that you understand.
I wanna take you by the hand and walk with you down that aisle.
And with you I will live my life.
 
I'll give you all you've had before.
So, come on in and close the door.
let me show you all I could be if you'd
just please tell me, will you believe in love 
and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
I want you to know that it's for real, this feeling that I feel.
I want you to know that it's so real, tell, me, will you?
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
I wanna love U 4 life, 'cause your love is why I live.
Will you believe in love and the promise that it gives?
 

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Jodeci

Jodeci (sometimes stylized as JoDeCi) is an American band, whose repertoire includes R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. The group consists of two pairs of brothers from Hampton, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina: Cedric & Joel Hailey and Donald & Dalvin DeGrate, all respectively known by their stage names: K-Ci & JoJo, DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin. The group's name is a combination of the names from all four members: Jo-Jo, DeGrate, and K-Ci. more »

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Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "Love U 4 Life" was released by Jodeci in 1995 as a track on The Show, the After Party, the Hotel album.
Artist’s Inspiration
Jodeci, which consists of two pairs of brothers, was inspired by R&B and new jack swing genres. In "Love U 4 Life", they perfectly combined these to create this smooth, romantic track.
Chart Performance
In the US, the song reached No. 5 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and even made the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at No. 31.
Album Success
The album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel was a commercial success, making it to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and top of the Top R&B Albums chart.
Music Video Fame
The music video is noted for showcasing Jodeci in a non-stage, homey setting that adds a personal touch to the piece. It also features actress and rapper T-Boz from the famous girl group TLC.
Cultural Impact
The song remains one of the 90's R&B classics due to its soulful vocals and distinctive melody.
Song’s Length
The song has a length of 4 minutes and 59 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
Player Composition
The artists behind the song, Jodeci, include members DeVante Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo. They performed the song in their iconic harmonizing style.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics express a deep and profound affection, with pledges of love and unity, fitting for the title "Love U 4 Life".
Album Genre
The album, which features a mix of new jack swing and soul, is generally classified within the R&B genre.

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