In 2005, Amerie burst back onto the music scene with her fourth single "1 Thing", which was used as the theme song for the Will Smith movie "Hitch". "1 Thing" went to the top of the charts in various international markets, including the US, UK and others around the world. It earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (the album "Touch" was also nominated for the "Best Contemporary R&B Album" Grammy ). The album sold an estimated 800,000 copies worldwide and went gold in the US and silver in the UK.
Amerie's third album 'Because I Love It' was released in the UK , Europe and Asia in 2007. The single "Take Control" was released in October 2006, and it enjoyed international success. The second single "Gotta Work" did not fare as well in the charts, despite receiving heavy airplay on UK and European music video channels. The album has sold a combined total of 310,000 copies worldwide and is her most critically acclaimed album.
In late 2007, was reported that Amerie had left her label Columbia Records, and signed with the Island Def Jam Music Group.
Amerie revealed the album title to be changed from 'Breakups To Makeups' to 'In Love & War'. Amerie also announced that her first single off the album will be titled "Why R U?" produced by The Buchanans. The single premiered online in the week of May 11th and received fairly mixed reviews. The track itself is even compared to Mary J. Blige's "What's The 411?" and "My Life" album, because of the old school feel.
Amerie changed her artist name to Ameriie (extra I) in 2010. She said that it gave her more positive energy as an artist. She changed her artist name back to Amerie (without the extra I) with the double EP releases '4AM Mulholland' and 'After 4AM' in 2018.
Right now her main focus is on books, youtube channel and her son and husband.
I'm Coming Out
Amerie Lyrics
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I'm coming
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
I'm coming out
[Chorus]
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
Got to let it show
I'm coming out
I want the world to know
I got to let it show
There's a new me coming out
And I just had to live
And I want to give
I'm completely positive
I think this time around
I am gonna do it
Like you never do it
Like you never knew it
Ooh, I'll make it through
The time has come for me
To break out of the shell
I have to shout
That I'm coming out
[Chorus: x2]
I've got to show the world
All that I want to be
And all my billities
There's so much more to me
Somehow, I have to make them
Just understand
I got it well in hand
And, oh, how I've planned
I'm spreadin' love
There's no need to fear
And I just feel so glad
Every time I hear
[Chorus]
Amerie's "I'm Coming Out" is a powerful message of self-discovery and living your truth. The song is an upbeat declaration of independence, representing what it feels like to break out of the shell and embrace a new identity. The opening hook, "I'm coming out, I want the world to know, got to let it show," sets the tone for the song and mirrors the feelings of many people that have kept a part of themselves hidden.
The first verse highlights the excitement and positivity that comes with discovering and accepting oneself. Amerie sings about a "new me" that's coming out and emphasizes that she has to live her life genuinely. She wants the world to know that she's learned to embrace herself and is ready to share it with everyone. The line "like you never do it, like you never knew it" suggests that it is time to own her new identity fully.
The second verse is an affirmation of her identity and an indication that it is not going to be easy. She expresses her determination to live her new life and make it work. The line "And, oh, how I've planned, I'm spreading love there's no need to fear" indicates that Amerie is ready to embrace the unknown and concentrate on spreading positivity wherever she goes. Overall, "I'm Coming Out" is a song about accepting and embracing yourself wholly and moving forward courageously.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming out
I am no longer hiding who I am or what I want to show to the world.
I want the world to know
It is important for me to express myself openly with everyone.
Got to let it show
I cannot keep myself hidden or silenced any longer.
There's a new me coming out
I have changed and grown and am ready to reveal the new version of myself.
And I just had to live
I had to experience life in my own way in order to become who I am now.
And I want to give
I am ready to share my true self with the world.
I'm completely positive
I am confident in who I am and what I have to offer.
I think this time around
I am optimistic and excited about showing the world my true self.
I am gonna do it
I am determined to express myself and be true to who I am.
Like you never do it
I am going to do it in my own unique way, unlike anyone else.
Like you never knew it
I am going to show the world a side of myself that they didn't know existed before.
Ooh, I'll make it through
I am confident in my ability to overcome any challenges that come my way while expressing my true self.
The time has come for me
It is time for me to stop hiding or holding back my true self.
To break out of the shell
I need to break free from any limitations or fears I may have had about expressing myself.
I have to shout
I need to make it known to the world that I am going to show up as my true self.
I've got to show the world
It is important for me to share the real me with everyone around me.
All that I want to be
I am excited to show the world my true potential and all that I am capable of.
And all my billities
I have many skills and abilities that I am ready to showcase to the world.
There's so much more to me
I have so much to share with the world and I am excited to do so.
Somehow, I have to make them
I need to find a way to help people understand and accept the real me.
Just understand
I want people to understand and accept me for who I truly am.
I got it well in hand
I am confident that I can handle any challenges that might come with expressing myself openly.
And, oh, how I've planned
I have spent a lot of time and effort planning how to show up as my true self and express myself in the best way possible.
I'm spreadin' love
Through expressing my true self, I am hoping to make the world a kinder and more loving place.
There's no need to fear
I want to reassure people that there is nothing to fear about being true to oneself and expressing oneself openly.
And I just feel so glad
I feel happy and grateful for the opportunity to finally show the world my true self.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards
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