love jones

[ndiani]

where does the saying "love jones" come from and what does it mean? is it complete just to say "love jones"

[anguilla]

Jones (n) A craving for something. It is said to come from Jones Alley in Manhattan where junkies used to live. E.g.: "Baseball Jones": needing baseball, "love Jones": a dire craving for someone, "Jonesing for some MJ": wanting some marijuana. I got a love Jones for your body and skin tone" -- Method Man & Mary J. Blidge (You are all I need [1994]). SOURCE: http://www.frumious.demon.co.uk/rapdic03.html