Wanna Do You Right
K-CI And JoJo · X [2000]
My lady my lady listen
I'm been doin' u wrong for so damn long
But now i wanna do the right thing by you Baby
I can't live like this no more
I've gotta get you back some how some way
Please come home
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby I wanna do right
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby I wanna do right
Listen
Time goes by we grow apart
But now I've had a change of heart
Please believe me
There's no smile upon my face.. no no no no no
Cuz I know the truth is standing right here in my face!
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby I wanna do right
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby I wanna do right
No I can't lie
NO MORE
No I can't cheat
NO MORE
No I cannot play
No more
Baby I just keep running.
No more
Girl I wanna be the man that you need
Girl can't u take me back
Baby baby please
If you don't take me back
I'll understand
(Yes I will)
(Yes I will)
It's only my fault cuz i was not a real man
I'll do the very best i can
Oh yes I will
Raise my hand to god
I won't
Never love another
I would never cheat again baby
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby I wanna do right
I've been doin' you wrong girl
For so damn long girl
Now I'm singin' this song girl
Cuz baby i wanna do right.
Wanna Do You Right
Released in 2000 on the album X, "Wanna Do You Right" is a signature track by K-CI and JoJo, the French duo that defined the Eurodance genre of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Built on the distinctive, high-energy sound that characterized their discography, the recording features the group's characteristic blend of electronic beats and vocal harmonies. The song exemplifies the polished production style that propelled them to international fame, serving as a staple in their catalog of dance-oriented pop hits. It reflects the era's mainstream approach to electronic music, prioritizing catchy melodies and rhythmic drive over complex lyrical narratives. As a key part of their body of work from that period, the track remains a recognizable example of the Eurodance sound that dominated radio charts across Europe during its peak.