Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. He often acknowledges Dr. Baker for setting him on current path. Lattimore recently spoke at the 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Graduation.
After a stint as a member of the R&B group Maniquin, Kenny regrouped and released his debut album Kenny Lattimore on Columbia Records in 1996. That set boasted a pair of Top 20 hits "Never Too Busy" and the perennial wedding favorite "For You". The huge success of the album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 1996.[1]
He followed his debut up with another critically-acclaimed set of smouldering soul music when From The Soul Of Man was released in 1998, yielding the hits "Days Like This" and "If I Lose My Woman". After a short hiatus, the singer re-emerged with a new album and a new label. Arista Records would be the new home for Weekend whose title track was a radio favorite.
He married R&B singer Chanté Moore on January 1, 2002. In 2003, he and his wife recorded a duet album entitled Things That Lovers Do consisting of classic soul songs from the 70's and 80's plus two new original songs. The standout singles were the smooth & contemporary "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" and an upbeat funky cover of René & Angela's "You Don't Have To Cry". The music video for the latter featured a very pregnant Chante Moore shortly before she gave birth to the couple's son Kenny Jr. on April 10, 2003. Lattimore & Moore continued promoting the album with a hugely successful touring stage show.
Following the success of Things That Lovers Do, Kenny released another album of duets with his wife. This time, the duo bested the previous effort with a double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered. The set will be lead off by dual singles, a slick Bryan Michael Cox production "Figure It Out", as well as "Make Me Like The Moon", a stirring gospel ballad co-written by Kenny and Chanté, and produced by Fred Hammond. Uncovered/Covered was released in stores October 10, 2006 on LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group and debuted at #10 on the Billboard R&B Charts and #2 on the Billboard Gospel charts its first week in stores.
Love Me Back
Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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To know that I got someone so perfect, yeah
It's like paradise girl
When I'm in it, yeah
So let go of your worries tonight, yeah
You and I, we can go all the way
'Cause you're the one
That makes me feel some kind of way
Let's take our time, baby
We got all night
The only one on my mind
Girl if you're ready
You can love me back,
Love, love, love me back
As much as you want, baby
Love, love, love me back
All night long, girl
Love, love, love me back
I know that you will love me
Love me, love, love me back
I must be in heaven
I promise that it can't get no better
(No better, no)
With you it's something I will never
(Regret, baby)
I cherish every moment in my heart
I know that you and I
We can go all the way
'Cause you're the one
That makes me feel some kind of way
Let's take our time
We got all night
Will it be blowing my mind
I know that you will always love me back, baby
Love, love, love me back
Love me back, baby
Love, love, love me back
Love me, love me back baby
Love me back, I know that you will
Love me, love, love me back
If you think I love you now, wait until tonight, girl
Tonight girl, tonight girl
If you think I love you now, wait until tonight,
No doubt in my mind, I know that you will, (Love me back)
Love, love, love me back
Love, love, love me back
Love, love, love me back
I know that you will love me
Love me, love me, love me back
Love me, love me, love me back
Love me, love me, love me back
That's all you gotta do
Love me back, yeah, love me
In "Love Me Back," Kenny Lattimore's message is clear: he is in a perfect relationship with someone who makes him feel truly special. The opening verse is very positive and focuses on the excitement of being with someone so wonderful. He feels like he is in paradise whenever he is with this person. He encourages her to let go of any of her concerns and just enjoy their time together. The chorus emphasizes the strength of their bond and notes that they have all night to take their relationship to the next level. He reassures her that if she loves him back, she will have him fully and completely.
The second verse speaks on his admiration for this person. He appreciates every moment with her and is excited about the future. Lattimore is also confident that they will continue to have a great relationship since they have mutual love and respect for one another. Lattimore concludes the song with a final reminder that his significant other is the one he wants to be with. He tells her that he loves her, and encourages her to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
What a good feeling
It feels so good to know that I have someone so perfect
To know that I got someone so perfect, yeah
I feel lucky to have someone who is perfect for me
It's like paradise girl
Being with you feels like paradise
When I'm in it, yeah
Being with you gives me this feeling
So let go of your worries tonight, yeah
Don't worry about anything tonight
You and I, we can go all the way
We can go the distance together
'Cause you're the one
You are the one who makes me feel this way
That makes me feel some kind of way
You make me feel a special kind of way
Let's take our time, baby
Let's not rush anything
We got all night
We don't have to worry about time
The only one on my mind
You are the only one I'm thinking of
Girl if you're ready
If you're ready for this
You can love me back,
You can love me too
Love, love, love me back
Love me as much as I love you
As much as you want, baby
Love me as much as you feel comfortable with
All night long, girl
All night long, we can be together
I know that you will love me
I know you will love me too
I must be in heaven
I feel like I am in heaven
I promise that it can't get no better
Things can't get any better than this
(No better, no)
With you it's something I will never
Being with you is something I will never
(Regret, baby)
I cherish every moment in my heart
I treasure every moment spent with you
Will it be blowing my mind
Will it leave me stunned
If you think I love you now, wait until tonight, girl
My love for you will only grow stronger tonight
No doubt in my mind, I know that you will, (Love me back)
I am sure that you will love me too
That's all you gotta do
All you need to do is love me back
Love me back, yeah, love
Love me too, yeah love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, DRA-KKAR WESLEY, HINTON RAYMOND SHONDALE, IVAN LATIMORE, KENNY LATTIMORE, PATRICK MOTEN, SANDRA SULLY, TREVIS HARRIS
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