Jodeci

Lyrics

[Intro: Jodeci, DeVante Swing, K-Ci]
I'm kinda lonely
So what's up? Can I call you tonight? What's your number?
5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty
Think I wanna call her, hahaha
Aw, yeah
Wanna change the pace, fuck up the bass?
Excuse me baby, (Mm, yeah)
5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty
Excuse me baby, (Yeah, yeah)
5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty

[Verse 1: K-Ci]
I guess I'm in a trance, my baby don't understand
It's far beyond romance, you still have my love and care
I really need someone who's nasty as can be
Excuse me, baby, that's her with that funky body
She passed her number and said, "Call me anytime"
It seems like every night she pops right in my mind
I only called just to see what could be
She said, "Come over here and, baby, play with me"

[Chorus: Jodeci]
Excuse me, baby, if you start to wonder
She's just my play thang
Don't know her name, I just know her number
She's just my play thang
[Post-Chorus: DeVante Swing]
Play thang (Yo, JoJo)
Play thang (Yo, K-Ci)
Play thang (Yo, Mr. Dalvin)
Play thang, DeVante
Play thang (Yo, JoJo)
Play thang (Yo, K-Ci)
Play thang (Mr. Dalvin)
DeVante (K-Ci)

[Verse 2: K-Ci, Jodeci]
Every time I see her smile, I see you in her, too
She's got all the thangs that make her sexy, too
I never thought I'd dream of havin' so much fun
Now I know it's my play thang, she's the one who brings me so much
(Joy) So much joy
(Joy) She makes me happy (Girl, I love you so)
She's my, she's my
My play thang

[Chorus: Jodeci]
Excuse me, baby, if you start to wonder
She's just my play thang
Don't know her name, I just know her number
She's just my play thang
[Post-Chorus: K-Ci, DeVante Swing]
Play thang (Yeah)
Play thang (She's my)
Play thang
Play thang (She's my play thang)
Play thang
Play thang
Play thang
DeVante (Let's get mature)

[Verse 3: Mr. Dalvin]
So complex, the definition of a word called sex
You won't find in a book context
And even better when you starts to flex, you're next
Yo, I get her wet
She's legit
And on the board the lady won't quit
And when I'm doin' her in the split, no doubt (Sup, D?)
Ask her 'bout what she wanna get

[Bridge: Jodeci, Girl, K-Ci]
Let's salsa, yo (5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty), let's dance, yo
Let's house, ready? (5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty), yo
Let's dance, all the brothas in the house
Let's dance, all the sistas in the house
Let's dance, all the ladies in the house
Let's dance, all the fellas in the house
Let's dance, all the boys in the house
Let's dance, all the girls in the house (My, my play thang)
Let's dance
Let's dance, all the fellas in the house
Let's dance (I wanna play with you)
Excuse me, baby (Ayy)
Excuse me, baby (I don't know her name)
Excuse me, baby (I don't know her number)
Excuse me, baby, excuse me, excuse me
[Chorus: Jodeci, K-Ci]
Excuse me, baby, if you start to wonder (She's my)
She's just my play thang (My, my, my, my, my, my)
Don't know her name, I just know her number
She's just my play thang (And I don't know)
Excuse me, baby, if you start to wonder
She's just my play thang (She's my play thang)
Don't know her name, I just know her number (My, my, my, my)
She's just my play thang (My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my play thang, baby)

[Outro: Jodeci, K-Ci, DeVante Swing]
Excuse me, baby (You gotta excuse me, baby)
5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty
I
Ooh, oh-oh
5-5-3 and I'm gettin' nasty
Wanna change the pace, fuck up the bass?Embed

Jodeci is a musical group that emerged in the 1990s with their new jack swing sound that had a hip-hop influence. They revolutionized R&B in the early 90s with their edgy and explicit lyrics, which were unlike the contemporary R&B that preceded it. “Play Thang” is one of the lively tracks that the group recorded early on in their career. Released on May 28, 1991, the song is the 9th track on their debut album Forever My Lady.

About Play Thang

“Play Thang” is a prime example of Jodeci's new jack swing sound, featuring the group's harmonizing vocals on top of a high-energy beat filled with a hard-hitting bass line. It is an epitome of the heavy, more authentic hip-hop influenced tracks that Jodeci made to shift the consensus with (more mature) hip-hop like R&B in the early 90’s with its cursing and overt sexual lyrics, (which were not common traits of the contemporary R&B which preceded it).

As you listen to the song, you will notice the presence of another character besides K-Ci and the girl who is referred to as his "Play Thang." This character is another woman who also seems to be in a relationship with K-Ci, making it a song about a man who has a friend with benefits as well as a girlfriend. The song's lyrics describe the man talking to his girlfriend and revealing this information, and despite this, he tries to keep his girlfriend by telling her that he still has enough feelings for her to make him want to stay in a relationship.

Jodeci's “Play Thang” is a song that takes you on a ride through the group's upbeat new jack swing sound, while delivering lyrics that were revolutionary in their time. The song is filled with energy and excitement from the beginning to the end, with a fast-paced beat that is sure to get you moving. The explicit lyrics, which are typical of Jodeci's sound, express the complicated love life of the song's protagonist, K-Ci.

The reference to K-Ci's "Play Thang" in the title serves to make the song even more explicit than it already is. The lyrics describe a man who has a friend with benefits and a girlfriend, highlighting the complexities of romantic relationships. Yet despite these complexities, the man is trying to hold onto his girlfriend, telling her that he still loves her despite having another woman in his life.

"Play Thang" is one of the highlights of Jodeci's debut album, Forever My Lady. It shows the group's talent in creating new jack swing tracks while pushing the boundaries of R&B with their edgy lyrics. The song's upbeat sound and explicit lyrics set it apart from the rest of the album, making it stand out as a fan favorite.

Wrapping Up

Jodeci's “Play Thang” is a memorable song that showcases the group's new jack swing sound. Released in 1991, the song's lyrics were edgy and explicit, revolutionizing R&B in the early 90s. The song's protagonist, K-Ci, is a man with a girlfriend and a friend with benefits, and the song's storyline focuses on the complexities of romantic relationships. Despite the explicit nature of the lyrics, the song's upbeat sound and exciting beat make it a fan favorite. Jodeci's “Play Thang” set the tone for the group's future success and remains a significant part of the group's musical legacy.

• Release Date: May 28, 1991
• Artist: Jodeci