Jodeci - Nobody Wins Lyrics






[Intro - Jodeci:]
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
Nobody wins
(No, no, no, no, no, no)
Bobby
(No, no, no, no, no, no)

[Verse 1 - B.o.B:]
We don't see the same, and we don't speak the same
But if we don't get shit right this go ’round, then we ain't gon' beat the game
You can see the pain, we entertain when disagreements turn into blame
The heated words turn into flames under your skin, it just aggravates
Every nerve you got, and every working vein, gotta take a cool breath and respirate
We gon' get it right, no matter how many steps it takes
’Cause the devil gon' lie, and Heaven don't hesitate
And Lord knows we need Heaven, ’cause we're going through Hell each and every day
These emotions bottled up inside are hot enough to fry thermometers and lighters on my mind
A lot of us will find the answers obvious, but probably all the time
You gotta know the signs and loosen up how tight you hold your pride
Put emotions to the side and get a grip before you lose your mind

[Hook - Jodeci (x2):]
Nobody wins
When we fight, fuss and argue
Nobody wins
We say we leaving but we never do
Nobody wins
When we fuss, fight and argue
Nobody wins
We say we leaving but we never do
Nobody wins

[Verse 2 - Jodeci:]
Stop throwing those pots and pans
(Nobody wins)
We don't have to use our hands
(No we don't)
Baby can you understand
(Baby can you understand)
I'm just being a man

[Hook]

[Verse 3 - B.o.B:]
Gossipin', gossipin' and gossipin'
Everybody don't got your back, even if you got a lot of friends
Everybody sins, everybody sins if somebody loses, nobody wins
Sometimes you just need space, sometimes you need oxygen
Negative ain't so bad when it's negative space
If you do anything with nothing, then nothing can get in your way
I always remember when karma comes ’round, ’cause she got a similar face
You gotta know when to hold what you got and know when to give it away

[Hook]

[Verse 4 - Jodeci:]
Let's talk about this
(Let's just talk about this)
I'm glad that you missed
(Nobody wins)
You almost tore up my face
We can't afford to buy another place

[Hook]

[Outro - Jodeci:]
I don't care what you do
Nobody wins
Might as well stay home
Stay home, stay home, yeah
Nobody wins, no, no
Nobody wins, no
Nobody wins
Don't fool yourself
Tryna fool somebody else
Nobody, nobody
Nobody wins





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  1. K.... A....

    MY GOD HOW I AM FILLED WITH HURT PAIN AND TEARS FREAKING HURT NO ONE HELPED ME FOR REPORTING SERIOUS THINGS TO ABOUT A MAN THAT BEAT ON ME FOR GOING UP AGAINST HIM

  2. R.... D....

    This isn't the typical Jodeci joint but I'm liking the message for sure

  3. Z.... ....

    thumbs up .. OG of RNB

  4. C.... F....

    Remember when Dino tried to bring awareness to domestic violence with ladies album.. but it was not recognized like it should have. Definitely was a great album from H-TOWN with more of Dino on production ❤️😇🙏🏾

  5. O.... W....

    💯👈😏👑☄

  6. E.... F....

    Bad man tune

  7. J.... G....

    Very mind blowing song,
    And the message stands
    and makes you
    think about life

  8. T.... ....

    is this the real video for this song

  9. A.... J....

    This issue of domestic violence will never go away unless we talk about the big elephant in the room which is women who commit domestic violence against men and children on a daily basis. hope solo is a prime example of this yet the media wants to ignore this fact. Men who are victims need to stand up and let there voice be heard in this issue as well, we need not to be silent no more!

  10. E.... g....

    I like Nobody wins because it has a good message in it : You have too know when to hold on to what you got and when to let it go : Somtimes negative space is not so negatuve: If it gets too bad you can call the number on the video and get away to a safer place

  11. S.... M....

    Yeah dis #Jodeci CD gone b a #Classic...dis da 3rd song I heard and maaaaane...its a breath of fre$h air!!!!

  12. P.... K....

    My favorite song in 2014 and Bandz People!!

  13. Q.... A....

    Love them, but they're music really doesn't require a rapper and his part was TOO LONG!!!! Shuddve left the B.O.B. person OFF

  14. H.... J....

    It's without question that we need to fight and acknowledge that domestic violence never solves, but desolves any understanding of a relationship. Today more and more awareness is being taken to support the feminist movement. Some of the content and concerns are deep and emotionally disheartening to see, and believe that its possible for any man to demodify his claim of love for his women.

    So, this why I'm equally discourage to know that we are willing to fight for the rights and equality of women, from a psychological and financial perspective. And, yet we're selfishly ignoring the lives of our unborn children, that get aborted daily.... Just has much has we're concluding that women rights of choice should be potected; we can not live insensitively without protecting men rights to a man's legacy. We must find peaceful ways to co-exist without violating the human rights of one another...Women are NOT divinely created to have full control over the existence of life. Once a women comes to understand the reproduction on creating life, and if she forthcoming with her male partner; resulting in a precious gift of life, then both him and her have a right to that decision....# And, if she's to go against the wishing of the father to desolves the living, then she needs to be held financially responsible for emotional damages; in the same context that the father will be held financially responsible for the child's welfare. We are all of one human race, and the more we find ways to dehumanize humanity, the further we lose our brilliant opportunities, to civilization in a timely manner to secure longevity to our full life expectancy.

    Ps: This opinionated observation is a fight to protect the innocent. Any woman violated by rape or molestation should always retain the right to an independent choice on life. But, every man has a human right as well, to make a choice on his contribution to creating life also.

  15. S.... B....

    Really looking forward to their new album! <3

  16. K.... ....

    Yes my favorite R&B group is back ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌

  17. J.... M....

    Got up outta my seat, couldnt sit still on this one. 

  18. A.... J....

    Im glad the brothers are back= JODECI

  19. L.... W....

    Even though I don't really consider this a true JODECI song, I am SOOOOOO GLAD their album is on the way

  20. i.... N....

    18 years to say this: JODECI IS BACK BABY.
    rip Static major

  21. p.... ....

    Thid is VERY dope! Welcome back boys.

  22. E.... M....

    Devantes keyboard solo at the end!

  23. O.... S....

    Just skip to when KCi starts spazzing on the adlibs

  24. F.... R....

    Jodeci Killed This Shit!

  25. p.... g....

    I like this, k-ci had one of the best voices I have ever herd, along with dino (r.i.p) & his voice is sounding strong again, one of the most influential r'nb groups of the 90's are back strong

  26. G.... ....

    This isn't Jodeci. Why don't they release all those old songs that they said they never released? We don't want this new, awful crap. We want old school Jodeci.

    G.... ....

    GO LISTEN TO EVERY MOMENT THEN!

    G.... ....

    @jay cee

    I heard it. I don't really care for it. It is better than this, though.

  27. G.... W....

    Man this song is crack B.o.B kill his verse. Jodeci smash the vocals. The no no no part adds a bounce to the song that make it fun

  28. D.... S....

    OK listen - i'm a huge Jodeci fan, ever since "Forever My Lady". And i want you guys to win and be on top again, i really do. It's awesome to have you back!

    BUT!!!!! People - i really have an issue with the background vocals on this track, because they are NOT Jodeci, at least not entirely. For example, check 1:28 "no we dooooon't" and 1:34 "baby can you understand". That is NOT Jodeci. And i think that could be what's making people feel like it's missing that distinctive Jodeci sound (apart from the new production) - because it's missing THEIR trademark harmonies!

    I just don't think we're getting the full Jodeci experience like the fans deserve after such a long hiatus. The harmonies played a huge role in who Jodeci were as a group and why we loved them so much, so i feel slightly unsatisfied and "cheated" and can't just ignore it by saying: "Yeah well, they gave us so many classics in the past, so they get a pass". 

    Don't get me wrong, this is no hate whatsoever - just pointing out facts, that maybe only trained musician ears will hear and the biased fans may have overheard.

    I'm open for your thoughts, guys!

    D.... S....

    Check the new song Every moment! It's got want you need!

    D.... S....

    I think Pleasure P or somebody filled in for JoJo on their harmonies on this song.

    D.... S....

    I've been googling trying to figure out other than k-ci, who the hell else is singing on this song! Devante is known for stacking vocals for Jodeci. I can hear jojo's voice and his & the rest of the guys vocals must be stacked. But yeah at FIRST listen, the background singing doesn't sound like Jodeci. I do like that on this album you can hear Devante and Dalvin singing a lot more.

  29. N.... C....

    Gosh, those voices !!! This brings me back to my highschool years.

  30. K.... ....

    Damn Jodeci is badasssss. Freakin been waiting for a new album since 95. Ive played the shiznit out of their old albums. They are timeless

  31. E.... g....

    Heat it up Jodeci

  32. K.... A....

    Honestly. Im r and b forever. Me. The best songs out right now is this and jagged edge joint. Hope. Word to who its not?

  33. K.... A....

    36Yrs old. Jodeci forever. Trust me. That is jojo in the back. They evolved like every other group. Straight up jodeci style and sound. Actually. Even on the first album. If you know it. Thier whole second side was hip hop r and b. Im just saying. My dudes back. Word. CT. Rep. Shot out to everybody. One love.

  34. T.... S....

    I've been a big fan of jodeci since the "Gotta Love" video and I still rock the Dr Marten boots with a from time to time. #JodeciFanForever

  35. J.... H....

    K-ci still got it haha i dont expect him to be going as hard as he did on cry for you or my heart belongs to you but he did good but im worried that jojo wont sound as good

  36. M.... C....

    i'm glade you missed 

  37. f.... ....

    wow this is my jodcei harmony i realy missed all those years keep it coming  and keep clean ;)

  38. s.... j....

    Love it! My boyz are back!!!!!

  39. K.... S....

    I can't wait until the album drops. I love Jodeci!!!

  40. K.... V....

    Loving the song .... One love from South Africa

  41. i.... 4....

    What a grower, this gets better with every play.

  42. l.... d....

    Despite any negativity from people through out life k c and jojo still blessed with those amazing voices.

  43. i.... 4....

    Hey, does anyone know what happened to Buttnaked Tim Dawg, he did a lot of remixes for Uptown records in the 90's. I just wanted to see what he has been up to.

  44. E.... g....

    I  hear yield Jodeci great  song  and  message

  45. T.... ....

    Since its there first official track since 1996 I'll take it!! Its a good track but not a Jodeci track, lets hope their album is not full of anti domestic violence songs and features!!

  46. M.... C....

    All these views since last night!!!!!!

  47. A.... L....

    the last artists to make music with 2pac #RESPECT  #K-Ci & #JOJO 

  48. j.... c....

    Over a million views, good stuff JODECI! BRING ON THE ALBUM NOW!!

    j.... c....

    @illlmatic 4 life I love George Michael! Lisa Stansfield was cool, and a little Amy Winehouse, no offense but I think Adele and Sam Smith are overrated.

    j.... c....

    None taken :),You guys have always lead the way with music.

    j.... c....

    @illlmatic 4 life are you on g+? I belong to a community on there called Hip Hop Headz I think you would like it! There are also a few nice R&B communities that you would probably be interested in.

    j.... c....

    @Vee Owens 

    Not yet, but I will definitely set it up, it's always nice to chat to people who share the passion for good music.

    j.... c....

    @illlmatic 4 life okay! I am one of the owners of Hip Hop Headz so I will make sure you are accepted to the family! Can't wait to add you as a friend and follow your post!

  49. P.... C....

    Zmrdi zasraný nesnášim to když mi to cpete jako reklamu místo skladby co si chci pustit !!! Fuuuj je to hnus hnusná skladba nelíbí se mi posloucham jinej žánr nechtěl jsem si to pustit narvali jste mi to samy do mí hlavy protože jsem byl vedle a nemohl ten hnus vypnout !!! 

  50. 3.... J....

    หืมมมมมมมม

  51. G.... J....

    Seriously how did the views just go up like that damn it was on 60k then like after a day or two it's now 800k hmmmm

  52. i.... 4....

    A welcome return for the Bad Boys of r and b.  I'm not going to negate this track and compare it to past songs, that would be unfair - how many artist can you say improve after they have peaked? very few.

    As a long standing fan of these guys, I want to see them succeed - it takes a bigger person to reach out and support them, than just criticise them. In all honesty, we complain about music being so poor, but when anyone makes a decent track we don't fully get behind it or support it. If we as a collective get behind it, the labels will have to listen.

    As a Jodeci track, this is actually very good - it's catchy, has a hook and is memorable lol - you may hate the no, no no's but this will stick in your mind for years to come :) unlike so much of the other songs out there.

    I'm still anxious to hear a Timbaland remix, with Magoo and Missy- Jodeci's remixes were some of the best I have heard within the era.

  53. j.... c....

    This track is truly solid, my only gripe is the too many no no no no no no no's. I CANNOT WAIT TIL THE ALBUM DROPS!!!!! Im really eager to hear what the Devante and Timbaland collaboration will sound like. I also hope Mr Dalvin throws down some new good sounds!

    j.... c....

    I think your right Jaycee I believe it's being promoted on YouTube because ever since the single release Jodeci have gone quite on Twitter, IG and Facebook they haven't really been shoving the single in our faces because I'm really surprised as to how it's got 1mil views not saying Jodeci can't achieve but with not that much promotion it's surprising

    j.... c....

    @Gloria Jemimah Well Timbaland and Co tweeted it a few weeks back, it usually takes a few weeks to filter through to corporates, especially since there was an xmas break. VERY glad these guys are back and still relevant. 

    j.... c....

    @illmatic 4 life yeah I saw that too. I'm so excited man this is just the beginning 2015 belongs to Jodeci #JODECIForever

    j.... c....

    @Gloria Jemimah For sure, I was excited about the D'angelo's album, but it somehow disappointed me. It wasn't very soulful and it just sounded like noise :)

    j.... c....

    Let's just hope that the album sounds great and does well. I hope to hear slot more from these cats real soon! As for d'angelo's album I think it was incredible! Way better than any R and b album in 2014!!!! It's like a continuation of voodoo for me! I just love the Black Messiah album! I wish Jodeci had just put out their album as well! I think the album will be good if not great!

  54. M.... C....

    So happy. If everyone on this page could listen to this song twice a day, we could be at a million views in no time. Is this available for radio request yet?

    M.... C....

    Yes, it's available to buy, so should be available to request.

    M.... C....

    Is it on the radio yet???

  55. W.... F....

    Yeah nobody wins!! Say no to violence ; )

  56. r.... k....

    किसी ने हमसे पूछा
    तुम्हारे दोस्त क्या काम करते है ?

    हमने भी बड़ी शान से जवाब दिया
    "ROYAL STAG" "FOSTER" " TUBORG" "kingfisher" जेसी बड़ी कंपनी उनके दम पर ही चलती है 🍻🍻😂😂

  57. R.... L....

    I really like the track and it's positive vibe which is sorely needed in r&b music today, but I have one issue with the song that I don't think anyone has noticed. That is not Jojo singing background with K-Ci. Listen to it again and pay attention. That is a stand in, because Jojo has destroyed his voice with years of alcohol and drug use. It's a shame for sure and I wish he still sounded the way that he used to.

    R.... L....

    yeah I was thinking the same thing...lets just give them a pass and brush this under the table as they are responsible for some of the greatest R&B music released in the 90's

    R.... L....

    THATS JOJO

  58. s.... p....

    Awesome Jodeci ! A breath of fresh air.King JESUS was in your ear when you made this. 

  59. M.... D....

    Remember it,s been 18 yrs guys, I,m sure you,ll all agree the r&b world missed and most def need Jodeci back and firing on all cilinders. It,s a good single but we been waiting so long we,ve all grown & so have they I,m sure the album is gonna be great trust in Devante move over new skool the king is back.

  60. h.... ....

    It's not mixed very well

  61. B.... C....

    Its alright but the production is way too loud and drowning out the vocals. Good message though  #jodeciforever  

  62. c.... f....

    jodeci tha best r and b group ta eva do it

  63. D.... S....

    I fucked this song up didn't I,EXPECT MORE...

  64. G.... ....

    According to Stereogum, it’s the first single off a new album that will feature production from group member DeVante Swing’s onetime protégé Timbaland.

    This is epic !!!!

    Devante swing found Timbaland, missy, sista, static, playa, tweet
    It's only right Tim the former student repays his former master.

  65. D.... M....

    K-Ci sounds really good!!

  66. R.... ....

    This song is alright.. 😕😕

  67. C.... ....

    BIG TUNE!!!!
    Still has that 90s Jodeci real R&B sound to it! but still modern.

  68. B.... S....

    Deserves more plays. Amazing comeback

  69. K.... S....

    They still got it

  70. K.... S....

    Kci still have the best voice every!!!! This song sends a good message. Love jodeci!! Love B.O.B also.

  71. y.... ....

    Unbelievable. I've waited years for this day. Anybody saying this doesn't have Jodeci sound don't know Jodeci. It is 2014 so of course it's changed a bit. The breakdown near the end sounds like the interludes from T.S.T.A.T.H But this chorus can be likened to the chorus on Father M.C. "Everything's Gonna be Alright". That song was made before any Jodeci song. Glad to see my boys are back!!!!!!!!!

    y.... ....

    @1980starjustice Do you remember on the Kc-i and Jojo DVD seeing Devante on the keys playing a song called 'After The Party's Over' or something.  This is probably like the year 2000 or something but that sounded like a classic joint right there.  Hope it's on the album...

    y.... ....

    @John Pitts @John Pitts haven't watched that in a while....that's the Dvd with the same matching cover as kci and jojo's "X" album...and yes that was 2000...with all the outakes, the 95' apollo concert, their music videos, 2pac's video shoot, etc. If that's what ur talking about...I remember DeVante being in a studio on a keyboard looked like a triton...playing something that sounded like a zapp&roger(roger troutman) styled beat...it had that bounce to it...that was a while ago...pretty much a blurr! If that's what ur talking about...I remember that...

    y.... ....

    Exactly this is the same group from the 90's they just matured and growing with their music I honestly love the song.

  72. E.... B....

    I don't give a shit this is better than any crap they call music now a days that's out now...a message behind it which you can rarely say about any other junk my ears have been bleeding to thru out the years...the beat has alittle 90s feel to it...I can live without b.o.b on it but this definitely caught my attention on their next project...

    P.s I have heard k-ci used to put those pawns on women I know people change but I hope he goes by what he's singing on this lol

  73. A.... C....

    Lower that treble and funk it out old school. That's what hurt Jagged Edge new CD to much treble and lost the funk in R&B. Hope the rest of the CD is good we been waiting on your come back for two decades. Baby boom us again with some love making jams!

  74. G.... J....

    From 4:07 till 5:04 that instrumental in the background sounds like something out of the 90's R&B listen Jodeci back y'all this is just one track wait till you hear the album I don't think Jodeci in particular Devante will let us down they coming back with a BANG watch this space! #JODECIForever

  75. H.... V....

    Welcome back Jodeci! It's been too long. Great song!! Can't wait to hear the whole album 

  76. T.... G....

    r&b with a positive message for once. dope!

  77. P.... ....

    This is just one of those positive/gospel songs.  Not that there's anything wrong with it, but I was just expecting more of that Jodeci sound.  This isn't really it.  I'll keep waiting tho.

  78. H.... V....

    chorus is dope, but the mixing is bad on it. The background 'no no no' part is too loud, the beat and drums are too low, some parts are too loud and some parts are too low. Song has potential. It needs extra work on it. Also I get the concept of the song, but they need to add female on male domestic abuse on the video too.

    H.... V....

    WTF drums are ROCK SOLID...upgrade your speakers!!!

    H.... V....

    Agreed! The "no no no" is drowning out the main vocals and harmony. Should have put that more in the background. Its almost starting to rock my nerve cuz its so upfront and it keeps repeating over and over. But the other than that, I do dig the track. I hear De's signature sounds for realz!

    H.... V....

    You don't really notice it until you put some headphones on. Then again, I don't have studio monitors or anything like that.

    H.... V....

    @HAYDENMUSICTV
    I was using my headphones.

  79. C.... J....

    👍 great video and message especially for what our world is in right now! Jodeci 😍💯

  80. S.... J....

    Great song.. I like

  81. R.... S....

    Finally, true B.O.B raps too much on this song but I am so glad to hear a real r&b song now that isnt talking about how good they are in bed, like we actually give a damn. Jodeci is the best r&b group of our generation hands down!

    R.... S....

    Wtf b.o.b's verses were barley long enough?

    R.... S....

    There is a no rap version of nobody wins on the album track listing

  82. G.... J....

    The beat goes in! Devante all day!

  83. j.... c....

    Glad to FINALLY hear some new material from my favorite R and b group!!! This sounds great and the lyrics are good! I believe this is just a small taste of what's to come when the album drops!

  84. B.... S....

    the boys still got it 

  85. r.... s....

    Watch it!! I love it a real LIVE scene song!

  86. m.... r....

    about time jodeci make some music!

  87. s.... ....

    Gotta love b.o.b

  88. V.... G....

    I Love It!!!! My Babies are back!!! 💚💛💜💓💕💖💙👄💋

  89. J.... M....

    This is just the beginning of their Come Back! WE LOVE YOU JODECI!!!!!!!!!!!!

  90. P.... R....

    The BEST Christmas best ever to hear REAL music from the Originators of '90s R&B/Soul music back in FULL EFFECT for the millennium so this generation can finally hear what REAL TALENT sounds like!! So proud of you JODECI for making hope alive in music again!! XOXOX 

  91. P.... T....

    This is my Music Video to raise awareness for domestic violence. From my new album entitled Love Talk.
    http://youtu.be/lAHmatQOffM

  92. P.... T....

    I actually promote the same domestic violence organization in my music video as well. Check out my music video Preacha Tim-How Long. So glad to see Jodeci back at it again!!!!!

  93. C.... H....

    This is NOT a JODECI track to me.  This is a B.O.B. track with K-CI  singing.

    It's COOL, but if this was a JODECI track DEVANTE would have did a intro, or during the breakdown in the middle of the song, he would have talked to the girl. He would have said something like, "we can't keep doin' this, this domestic violence bullshit, we can't continue you like this, "NOBODY WINS", you hear what I'm saying baby?" It doesn't have that JODECI sound IMO.

    C.... H....

    I hope devante atleast co produced it

    C.... H....

    Dalvin confirmed nobody wins is produced by DeVante. I asked @jodecimusic who wrote it but have got no answer

    C.... H....

    They second new single though is fire !!!

  94. M.... ....

    DeVante still got it!

  95. C.... C....

    K-Ci killed this track tho!! I'm digging this joint forreal!