Peak
2
Weeks
20
Score
4,284
Chart Year
2003
Scores & Rankings
Chart Performance
Peak Position2
Peak DateFeb 15, 2003
Weeks at Peak1
Weeks Charted20
Weeks in Top 4017
Weeks in Top 1010
Weeks at #21
Weeks at #10
Scoring
Summary Calc2,118
Weekly Calc2,166
Total Score4,284
Rankings
Year Ranking#39
Decade Ranking#378
Billboard Year#37
Top 5000#1,621
Details
- Album
- The Last Temptation
- Label
- Def Jam Recordings
- Genre
- Hip hop
- Media Type
- CD
- Duration
- 4:38
- Composer(s)
- Jeffrey AtkinsAshanti DouglasAndre ParkerIrving LorenzoThomas BellLinda Creed
- Entered Chart
- Dec 28, 2002
- Peak Date
- Feb 15, 2003
- Released
- December 16, 2002
- Recorded
- Unknown
- Catalog #
- 063773
- B-Side
- Pop Niggas
Music Video
Inspired by the musical number "You're the One that I Want" from the 1978 musical film Grease, the music video begins with Irv Gotti a group of men dressed in black discussing their connections in Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas (a reference to Murder Inc.'s affiliation with Death Row Records and Rap-A-Lot Records) and their plan for a revolution in a strategy room. Ja Rule enters dressed in a preppy sweater, greatly surprising the other men, and explains that his girl wants him to forsake the street life. Meanwhile, some of Ashanti's friends are having a slumber party (with the Ashanti album cut "Movies" playing in the background) and playing scrabble when Ashanti emerges dressed in flashy black leather attire, explaining that her guy wants her to be more street. The song begins with the two meeting up at an amusement fair. As they sing, they partake in various carnival attractions, such as game booths and bumper cars. The song ends abruptly with Ja Rule's friends emerging from a black van and asking him if he's riding with them. After he hesitates and turns to Ashanti, she accepts. They enter the van and after a few quick cuts they emerge and Ja Rule begins rapping "Destiny", the closing track from the album. The video ends with a crowd of men marching the streets and holding up various signs, including tributes to late rappers Tupac Shakur and DJ Jam-Master Jay.
Notes
"Mesmerize" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on December 16, 2002, as the second single from his fourth studio, album The Last Temptation (2002). Containing a sample from the 1974 song "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, the song was produced by Irv Gotti and features R&B artist Ashanti. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2003, making it Ashanti's and Ja Rule's fourth top-10 hit as a duet.
Ha ha, yeah What's up ma? How you been? Yeah I know, I know, he he It's all good (Murder Inc.) Girl, your stare, those eyes I (Love it when you look at me, baby) Your lips, your smile, I (Love it when you kiss me, baby) Your hips, those thighs, I (Love it when you thug me, baby) And I can't deny I (Love it when I'm with you, baby) I got a fetish for fuckin' you with you skirt on On the backstreet in the back seat of the Yukon What's takin' so long? I'm gettin' anxious But patiently waitin' for you to tell a nigga to move on Between me and you, we can find each other Flyin' abroad in my private G-2 I ain't tryin' to G you, ma I'm trying to see you Bend over, you know how we do it, feet to shoulders Bring heat to coldest night, so ferocious Now you street promotin' the dick game is potent 'Cause in the bed a nigga go hard like Jordan Sweat pourin', lovin' the way you be moanin' Grippin' the sheets, lookin' at me lickin' at me 'Cause every woman just wanna be happy And it's crazy, but bay-bay, I (love it when I'm with you, baby) Girl, your stare, those eyes, I (Love it when you look at me, baby) Your lips, your smile, I (Love it when you kiss me, baby) Your hips, those thighs, I (Love it when you thug me, baby) And I can't deny I (Love it when I'm with you, baby) I wanna get away, 'cause you know like I know And there's a better day, a-coming, I'm hooked on your lovin' Believe me, and when you hold my body I know you need me, wait for me bay-bay I've been going half crazy for your love And I was told that the sex, better than drugs Then get addicted, boy listen I'm the only piece of the puzzle you're missing Like when we kissin' bye bye bye You got a girl that'll ride ride ride So take me, tonight And do what you do to me, baby Girl, your stare, those eyes, I (Love it when you look at me, baby) Your lips, your smile, I (Love it when you kiss me, baby) Your hips, those thighs, I (Love it when you thug me, baby) And I can't deny I (Love it when I'm with you, baby) Shorty, are you really gettin' bored with me, or him? 'Cause though I play a lot of games, I play 'em to win But then again I'm still young and I'm livin' my life You know you're right and I'm the type To pull up to your bumper, get your number Baby, I can only help but wonder What life would be without (my sweet baby) And you're my baby (holla if you hear me) Ah-ah-ah You can understand that my love is pain And how I feel in vain, it's just a woman thang It's a man's world, but I understand But there's still nothin' different, boy, stick to the plan You be my down ass, with you round ass I know I'm feeling you (like you feelin' me) The way you're holding my body, the way you touch me Girl, your stare, those eyes, I (Love it when you look at me, baby) Your lips, your smile, I (Love it when you kiss me, baby) Your hips, those thighs, I (Love it when you thug me, baby) And I can't deny I (Love it when I'm with you, baby) I love when you touch me, baby All over my body, baby I love when you kiss me, baby All over my body, baby I love when you touch me, baby All over my body, baby I love when you kiss me, baby All over my body, baby Girl, your stare, those eyes, I (Love it when you look at me, baby) Your lips, your smile, I (Love it when you kiss me, baby) Your hips, those thighs, I (Love it when you thug me, baby) And I can't deny I (Love it when I'm with you, baby) Baby cakes, you motherfucker, you sons of bitches Ain't none of these niggas real like us Ya underdig? And yes sir, we here to stay Right now Let's get into this motherfucker Ya understand?
Chart History (20 weeks)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 28, 2002 | 67 | 59 |
| 2 | Jan 4, 2003 | 25 | 101 |
| 3 | Jan 11, 2003 | 21 | 105 |
| 4 | Jan 18, 2003 | 18 | 108 |
| 5 | Jan 25, 2003 | 12 | 114 |
| 6 | Feb 1, 2003 | 8 | 118 |
| 7 | Feb 8, 2003 | 5 | 121 |
| 8 | Feb 15, 2003 | 2 | 124 |
| 9 | Feb 22, 2003 | 3 | 123 |
| 10 | Mar 1, 2003 | 3 | 123 |
| 11 | Mar 8, 2003 | 3 | 123 |
| 12 | Mar 15, 2003 | 3 | 123 |
| 13 | Mar 22, 2003 | 4 | 122 |
| 14 | Mar 29, 2003 | 6 | 120 |
| 15 | Apr 5, 2003 | 10 | 116 |
| 16 | Apr 12, 2003 | 14 | 112 |
| 17 | Apr 19, 2003 | 19 | 107 |
| 18 | Apr 26, 2003 | 26 | 100 |
| 19 | May 3, 2003 | 42 | 84 |
| 20 | May 10, 2003 | 63 | 63 |