In 1997, Hicks signed a deal with Motown Records and released an album titled This Time. The single "Ooh, Ooh Baby", produced, written by, and featuring Missy Elliott, charted on the Billboard R&B singles chart. However, the lead single intended to debut her singing career was "Distant Lover", an uptempo track produced by Teddy Riley. The album did not take off until the second single, "Silly", a remake of the classic R&B hit by Deniece Williams, was released. Featuring a black-and-white video directed by Hype Williams, the single charted well on the R&B chart. After collaborating on the video for "Silly", Hype Williams cast Hicks as in his directorial film debut (and in her largest role to date), 1998's Belly, as Kisha, DMX's girlfriend. The video for "Silly" appeared in one of the film's scenes.
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Taral Lyrics
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Still comes out the same
I′m taking it serious babe
You wanna play your little boy-games
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You said what you wanted to say
I won't change my mind, anyway
No matter how hard I tried, nothing changed
You kept on telling me lies
You pulled the shade over my eyes
I stayed up waiting for you to come home
I even followed you just to keep a close call
Could not accept the way you mistreated me
Could not find the feelings my emotion caught up with me
And now you say that you′re gonna change
Anyway it's just too late
Not much more my heart can take no, no, no, no, no
Anyway, I look at it
Still comes out the same
I'm taking it serious babe
You wanna play your little boy-games
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You said what you wanted to say
I won′t change my mind, anyway
Sacrificing for the love that I shared with you
It may have lasted had you loved me the same way too
Oh boy, I paid the price for holding on so long
And now I realize I′d rather be alone
Oh-oh, darling where did we go wrong?
(With your love, with my love)
I respected you and I accepted you
You wanna do a new tune
But you keep on singing that same song
Anyway, I look at it
Still comes out the same
I'm taking it serious babe
You wanna play your little boy-games
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You said what you wanted to say
Anyway
So many times, I heard you say, "I′m sorry"
It wasn't my intention (to hurt you)
But the weight on my shoulders
Is yelling me down
(No more, no way) I can′t make it no more
(No how) no way, no how
Go on
Anyway, I look at it
Still comes out the same
I'm taking it serious babe
You wanna play your little boy-games
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You said what you wanted to say
I won′t change my mind
I won't change my mind
Anyway, I look at it
Still comes out the same
I'm taking it serious babe
You wanna play your little boy-games
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You said what you wanted to say
I won′t change my mind
(′Cause you said what you wanted to say)
I won't change my mind, anyway
(You said what you wanted to say)
I won′t change my mind
Anyway
The lyrics of "Anyway" by Taral talk about the frustration and disappointment of being in a relationship where one person is not committed and constantly lies. The singer is addressing their partner, telling them that no matter how they spin it, it still ends up the same – the partner is not serious and wants to play games. The singer is tired of being mistreated and is standing their ground, refusing to change their mind about the situation.
The lyrics also touch on the sacrifices the singer made for the relationship and the toll it took on them emotionally. Despite the apologies and promises of change, they have come to the realization that it's too late and they'd rather be alone than continue to be hurt. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, emphasizing that they won't change their mind.
Overall, the lyrics present a message of strength and self-respect, urging the listener to stand up for themselves and not tolerate mistreatment in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyway, I look at it
No matter how I see it
Still comes out the same
The situation remains unchanged
I'm taking it serious babe
I am treating this situation seriously
You wanna play your little boy-games
You are trying to manipulate me like a child
Anyway, you can keep your peace now
You can stop talking now
You said what you wanted to say
You have expressed your thoughts
I won't change my mind, anyway
My decision will not be changed
No matter how hard I tried, nothing changed
Despite my best efforts, there was no progress
You kept on telling me lies
You repeatedly deceived me
You pulled the shade over my eyes
You hid the truth from me
I stayed up waiting for you to come home
I was dedicated to you, even though you were not faithful
I even followed you just to keep a close call
I monitored your actions to catch you in the act
Could not accept the way you mistreated me
I could not tolerate your abusive behavior
Could not find the feelings my emotion caught up with me
My emotions were overwhelming and confusing
And now you say that you're gonna change
You claim to have changed for the better
Anyway it's just too late
It is too late for reconciliation
Not much more my heart can take no, no, no, no, no
I cannot bear any more pain
Sacrificing for the love that I shared with you
I gave up a lot for our relationship
It may have lasted had you loved me the same way too
Our love could have lasted if you reciprocated my feelings
Oh boy, I paid the price for holding on so long
I suffered for staying in this relationship for too long
And now I realize I'd rather be alone
I have realized that being single is better than being in this relationship
Darling where did we go wrong?
Where did we make a mistake in our relationship?
I respected you and I accepted you
I had a high regard for you and was tolerant of your flaws
You wanna do a new tune
You want to change the subject
But you keep on singing that same song
You are repeating the same behavior
So many times, I heard you say, "I'm sorry"
You have apologized numerous times
It wasn't my intention (to hurt you)
I did not mean to cause you harm
But the weight on my shoulders
The burden I am carrying
Is yelling me down
Is overwhelming me
(No more, no way) I can't make it no more
I cannot handle this anymore
(No how) no way, no how
There is no chance of reconciliation
Anyway, I look at it
Regardless of how I see it
Still comes out the same
The outcome remains unchanged
I won't change my mind
I am steadfast in my decision
Anyway
Regardless
Writer(s): Edward Theodore Riley, Sherri Marisa Blair
Contributed by Leah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Ooh Ooh Baby
I'm hot like six big women in a sauna
Ya honor me and my bass rumble in my 4Runner
Woo, it's hot in here
Ooh, ha, ha, it's hot in here
Open my tea top, my tea top
Drop here my 15s go bang, bidi, bidi
Bidi pop my sound, God damn
Taral got that sugar like dice
And it's straight from Motown
Hey, boy do you have a girl, uh
You never had a girl like me
Who can rock your world oh baby, baby, baby
I don't have a man why can't you understand
All I want is a chance to be your woman
If you let me into your life
I'm gonna make it alright
I've got all the love you need
If you let me into your life
I'm gonna make be your wife
I'm gonna be the one you plеase
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (O oh)
I think you be the onе for me
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby
(Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey yeah)
I know you got to be the one
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (O oh)
I'm lovin' you constantly (O oh)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (yeah)
Ooh, ahh, baby i'm gonna be your lady
I've got more love to give
In your heart is where I live you never know
What my love will show it will grow and grow
That's why I sing this song
La da-di, la da da, la da-di la da da
La da-di, la da da, la da-di
(La la la-di-di-di la la la la)
La da-di, la da da, la da-di la da da (Hoo)
La da-di, la da da, la da-di
(La da-di-di da) Da
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Da, ooh)
I think you be the one for me (yeah)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby
(I'm lovin' you constantly)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Baby, yeah)
I'm lovin' you constantly (O oh)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Ooh, hoo)
I bet my bass is too heavy for your Chevy
Or your Mit'subishis, oh
You all make me sleepy
Your tracks is dizzy, nause' from the flow up
Turn up my volume and watch
Your speakers blow up
Don't show up thinkin' you bad
'Cause Taral got tracks that
You will never have
Mad, damn, dummy, is you mad?
'Cause I get busy all day, get down
(Get down, get down)
All my life
I've been lookin' for someone like you
I've been searchin' 'round the world
(Searchin' 'round the world)
And if you're lookin' for a
Woman just like me
Then maybe I'll be your girl
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby
I think you be the one for me
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Oh)
I'm lovin' you constantly (Oh, DJ)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby
(I'm checkin' out boy in the
Blue with his crew)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Oh)
I think you be the one for me (Baby)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (You gotta be the one)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Baby)
I'm lovin' you constantly (yeah, yeah)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Oh, my baby)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby (Say you want me, too)
I think you be the one for me