Houston sang with his childhood friends, Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Kelton "LDB" Kessee in the group Immature. Chris Stokes became the manager of the group. They first started with the band called Immature. Houston's Immature nickname "Batman" was given to him for wearing Batman underwear on his head. The group later changed their name to IMx, because they felt they had matured personally and musically. In 2002, IMx mutually disbanded because the members wanted to move on and do different things creatively. Houston inked a record deal with TUG/Universal records and embarked upon his journey of becoming a relevant R&B soloist.
In 2003, Houston recorded and released his first solo album entitled MH. The singles were "That Girl" and "Clubbin (Ft. Joe Budden)". Houston also appeared on Scream Tour with Nick Cannon, B2k, and Bow Wow.
In 2004, he released two more singles from that album; "Pop That Booty (Ft. Jermaine Dupri) and "Because Of You".
In 2005, Houston released his sophomore album entitled Naked. The singles from that album were "All Because Of You (Ft. Young Rome)", "Naked", and "Sex Wit You".
In 2006 he released the first single from his third solo album, "Favorite Girl" and the Accompanying video, featuring Stacey Dash. He was also featured in his fellow T.U.G. artist, Mila J's video/song "Good Lookin' Out" and on Yung Joc's video/song "1st Time" and with Trey Songz.
On March 26, 2007, Houston released his third studio album entitled Veteran.
Acting career
Houston made his debut acting appearance in the comedy film House Party 3, where he played himself along with fellow Immature/IMx bandmates Jerome "Romeo" Jones and then member Don "Half Pint" Santos (who was later replaced in the group by Kelton "LDB" Kessee).
Houston's breakthrough role came when he won the part of Roger Evans in the television comedy show Sister, Sister, playing the next door neighbor of Tia and Tamera (played by Tia and Tamera Mowry). He played the role from 1994 to 1997, making a final cameo appearance in the final episode of the show in 1999.
Houston starred in a couple of movies and played small roles here and there throughout his career. He even held his own television show for a short while (the short-lived UPN's Cuts, a spinoff of another UPN show, One on One).
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role
1993 - A Different World -- Eli Black
1996 - Family Matters -- Himself
1996 - The Parent 'Hood -- Himself
1994-1997 - Sister, Sister -- Roger Evans
2003 - Rock Me, Baby -- Himself
2004 & 2006 - One on One -- Kevin Barnes
2005-2006 - Cuts - Kevin Barnes
Film
Year Film Role
1992 - Bébé's Kids -- Khalil (voice)
1994 - House Party 3 -- Himself
1997 - Good Burger -- Jake
2001 - House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute -- John-John
2004 - You Got Served -- Elgin
2004 - Fat Albert -- Dumb Donald
2007 - Somebody Help Me -- Brendan Young
Sunset
Marques Houston Lyrics
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I was the man that had your heart
From that day forth I knew that nothing would
Ever come and tear us apart
So then people try to warn me about you
Said that I should never trust you
But so stupid so me I didn't listen then
(What happened to us)
You were supposed to be my future
Brought the ring and had to take it right back
(Were you really in love)
Or was I just a game to prove to yourself
You could get a me (yeah)
You're more beautiful than anything in this world
More precious than the rarest diamond or pearl
And even though we didn't work out together
You're still my sunset-set-set-set
And I know that you and I are two worlds apart
But you'll always be the one to have my heart
I'm gonna love you for now and forever
'Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set
Your innocent smile used to drive me wild
Even though you ain't innocent at all
And now I feel so stupid cause I'm the only man
That ever loved you even with all your flaws
Even your best friend questioned why
I still would be with you after knowing your past
But what she didn't understand is knowing your past is why I thought we could last
(What happened to us)
We had something special but
What? Was I not good enough for you
(Are you really in love)
Can't show mine was fine
Cause without trying I still ended up hurting you (and I'm sorry)
You're more beautiful than anything in this world
More precious than the rarest diamond or pearl
And even though we didn't work out together
You're still my sunset-set-set-set
And I know that you and I are two worlds apart
But you'll always be the one to have my heart
I'm gonna love you baby now and forever
'Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set
Maybe one day we'll end up talking again
Maybe one day we'll go back to being just friends
Promise to love you baby till my life ends
'Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set
No matter what happened between me and you
I'll always be the man that you could run to
I loved you then I love you now and forever
'Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set-set
Marques Houston's song "Sunset" revolves around a love story and the aftermath of a breakup. The song speaks of a memory of a love that was once so pure and strong, but it has now crumbled. Houston reminisces about a relationship in which he put in his all and loved unconditionally despite warnings from others about the flaws of his lover. The lyrics imply that Houston's lover was unfaithful in the relationship, leading to its eventual end. He questions whether he was just a game or if his love was real, and is apologetic for the pain he caused.
Despite the relationship ending, Houston still holds a special place in his heart for his past love. He acknowledges that they may be in different worlds, but he still desires to love her now and forever. The use of the metaphor "sunset" is an analogy of the end of the day, a period of change and transition, much like the end of a relationship; however, the sunset is also a beautiful and peaceful moment, much like the love between him and his previous lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the day you first told me that
I recall the moment when you revealed that I was the one to capture your heart
From that day forth I knew that nothing would
Ever since then, I had no doubt that nothing would come between us
So then people try to warn me about you
Others tried to warn me about you
Said that I should never trust you
They advised me that putting my faith in you was unwise
But so stupid so me I didn't listen then
But I was foolish and did not heed their warnings
I let myself go fall in love with you
I allowed myself to give in to love and fall for you
You were supposed to be my future
I thought you were the one I would spend the rest of my life with
Brought the ring and had to take it right back
I even bought an engagement ring for you but had to return it
(Were you really in love)
I am unsure whether your love for me was genuine
Or was I just a game to prove to yourself
Or if I was merely a challenge for you to conquer and prove something to yourself
You're more beautiful than anything in this world
You possess a beauty that surpasses anything else in this world
More precious than the rarest diamond or pearl
You are more valuable than the most exceptional gems in existence
And even though we didn't work out together
Although we did not have a successful relationship
You're still my sunset-set-set-set
You continue to be my symbol of the beauty of endings
And I know that you and I are two worlds apart
I am aware that you and I are vastly different
But you'll always be the one to have my heart
Nevertheless, you will always have my love
Your innocent smile used to drive me wild
Your pure and genuine smile used to excite me a lot
Even though you ain't innocent at all
Even though you are far from pure or guiltless
And now I feel so stupid cause I'm the only man
Now, I feel foolish for being the only one to love you
That ever loved you even with all your flaws
Despite your faults, I was still the only one to love you unconditionally
Even your best friend questioned why
Even your closest friend was skeptical about my love for you
I still would be with you after knowing your past
Even though I knew about your past, I still chose to stay with you
We had something special but
We had a unique connection, but
What? Was I not good enough for you
I wonder if I was not up to your standards
Can't show mine was fine
I cannot show you that my love for you was genuine
Cause without trying I still ended up hurting you (and I'm sorry)
Because, even unintentionally, I caused you pain (and I apologize)
Maybe one day we'll end up talking again
Perhaps there will come a time when we will resume communicating with one another
Maybe one day we'll go back to being just friends
Maybe our relationship will revert back to only being friends
Promise to love you baby till my life ends
I promise to love you until death separates us
No matter what happened between me and you
No matter what circumstances arose between us
I'll always be the man that you could run to
I will always be someone you can count on in tough times
I loved you then I love you now and forever
I loved you in the past, and I still love you now and forever
'Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set-set
Because you will always be my beautiful symbol of closure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS STOKES, MARQUES HOUSTON, NOEL FISHER, NOELLE FISHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fabiola nola
I remember the day you first told me that
I was the man that had your heart
From that day forth I knew that nothing would
Ever come and tear us apart
So then people try to warn me about you
Said that I should never trust you
But so stupid so me I didn't listen then
I let myself go fall in love with you
(What happened to us)
You were supposed to be my future
Brought the ring and had to take it right back
(Were you really in love)
Or was I just a game to prove to yourself
You could get me (yeah)
You're more beautiful than anything in this world
More precious than the rarest diamond or pearl
And even though we didn't work out together
You're still my sunset-set-set-set
And I know that you and I are two worlds apart
But you'll always be the one to have my heart
I'm gonna love you for now and forever
Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set
Your innocent smile used to drive me wild
Even though you ain't innocent at all
And now I feel so stupid cause I'm the only man
That ever loved you even with all your flaws
Even your best friend questioned why
I still would be with you after knowing your past
But what she didn't understand is knowing your past is why I thought we could last
(What happened to us)
We had something special but
Was I not good enough for you
(Were you really in love)
Can't show mine was fine
Cause without trying i still ended up hurting you (and I'm sorry)
You're more beautiful than anything in this world
More precious than the rarest diamond or pearl
And even though we didn't work out together
You're still my sunset-set-set-set-set-set
And I know that you and I are two worlds apart
But you'll always be the one to have my heart
I'm gonna love you baby now and forever
Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set-set
Maybe one day we'll end up talking again
Maybe one day we'll go back to being just friends
Promise to love you baby till my life ends
Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set
No matter what happened between me and you
I'll always be the man that you could run to
I loved you then I love you now and forever
Cause you're my sunset-set-set-set-set-set
Shari Moo
This song still doesn't have a mill views?? I guess it'll continue to be that rare treasure that only a few lucky ears have heard and appreciated. I hope it gets the hype it deserves someday.
Mad-Uppercuts
I swear, that's exactly what I said when I looked it up.
Just a creole boy vibin with life🇷🇪
Marques is underrated but he’s a GOAT tho he really put something on the R&B that inspired early 2000’s artist
Tony Satorre
2022 and still I feel the breeze of 2009 when I was still young and free.
Jenlyn
2023 and I agree..... that breeze never dies! ❤️🔥😅
Andre Green
Luv dis song, it got me through 1 of the hardest breakups I dealt with. A very rare gem
Wan Pineda
This will and always will be one of my favorite songs from the 2000's
PurpleDiva1
2022 and still listening. Songs hit different when you've lived the lyrics!
Jay Marie
This song will forever give me the FEELS.
Gee Tee
This song is so under rated! deserves a lot more views!!