In 2003, news of her third album hit with various album title changes throughout the year from Ride Again: 7/2 to Two Can Play That Game. During this year, Howard also starred in an an independent film called Casanova's Demise co-starring Greg Horos.
In 2004, Howard officially released her third album, The Second Coming, under Rufftown Records. With the distribution label and the record label in conflict, the album suffered without much publicity — it was mostly limited to the music video for "Nasty Grind" playing on BET during early morning hours. Despite the lack of publicity, it sold over 40,000 copies.
In 2005, Howard intended to release The Second Coming: Remixed but that project was shelved to make way for a new full-length album, Private Show. Along with a new album, Howard worked with Walid Azami to bring documentaries for her fansite. This was an attempt to explain her side of the story and show her fans how the album was made.
The promo single, "Phone Sex", was released in September 2006. After some delays, Howard's third album was released on June 27, 2007 with the lead single, "L.O.V.A." It managed to peak #17 on iTunes R&B music sales chart. However, the album missed the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums chart altogether; overall, it sold only a few thousand copies. Shortly thereafter, Howard and Arsenal Records parted ways. On September 25, 2009, an independent compilation, "Independent Soul Divas 2" was issued on Lola Waxx Records. This compilation features "What Do I Do", a song recorded by Howard in 2008. The version included on the compilation is different from the version originally featured on her official MySpace profile.
According to Howard's official website, in addition to getting married, she went back to school to study culinary arts, and she is in the early stages of creating a possible fourth studio album.
You Don't Have To Cry
Adina Howard Lyrics
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While everybody else was fruntin' like they was on my side,
Like they was in my corner I'm glad that I had at least
One person that was serious I just wanna thank you baby for
Lookin out
[Chorus]
You don't have to, don't cry no more
Said ill be right by your side and that is for sure
There's someone here now who cares about your needs
We'll make it somehow 'cause I'll share your dreams I'm just here to
Give you some good love in bad times, I'm yours when you need me
Keep me close ill keep you warm oo that's how
[Chorus]
Oo yeah I'm glad that you stood by waitin' on my call
You caught every every every teardrop before one could fall
You never deceived me the way I first did
You got what I need girl and so much to give
Don't cry no more, you don't have to (im not)
You don't have to cry no more (i know I won't have to cry I'm not
Worried about tomorrow) don't cry no more, you don't have to
Said ill be right by (cuz I know its gonna be over)
Your side and that is for sure (soon as my baby soon
As my baby soon as you get here to me oo yea baby)
Baby I will be there for you because I know
That things can get heavy on your mind oo yea babe
Baby I'm glad that you're here for me so I hope and
Pray that you'll always stay and be apart of my life yea
[together] ill give you hug and kisses and smooches and
Lovin' whatever you want whatever you need ill be right there
Just wait and see 'cause my love is unconditional ooooo
Now that I know I don't have to cry (you don't have to cry)
Don't have to worry bout a dryin my eyes baby
Dry your eyes) 'cause you told me, please don't cry
I believe you I can rest asure (you can be strong
You don't have to), you don't have to worry bout a damn thing no no
You don't have to cry (dry your eyes, please don't cry,
You can be strong, you just don't know) I won't ever cry no no no no
(dry your eyes you can) oo no no no (you can be strong
You just don't have to) so you can take those kleenex (ill take um)
And throw them away (dry your eyes you can be strong)
All I gotta do is treat you right and it'll be you an'
Me forever (you just don't have to cry)
The song "You Don't Have To Cry" by Adina Howard is a love song that is comforting and reassuring to a woman who has been hurt before. The opening of the song has Mike talking and acknowledging the presence of one person who has been serious, someone who has been on his side when others were not. He then proceeds to console her by saying that she doesn't have to cry anymore because he will be by her side and take care of her needs. He tells her that they will share their dreams, make things work out, and be with each other even during the bad times. He assures her that he will keep her warm and close, which means that he is always going to be there for her.
The chorus of the song is repetitive and emphasizes the fact that she doesn't have to cry anymore because he will always be there for her. The song gives hope to the woman that even when things get tough, she has someone on her side who will make things better. The song also talks about how she has stood by him by showing him unconditional love, which he acknowledges and appreciates.
Overall, the song has a very calming and reassuring vibe to it. It talks about love that will stay forever, something that can be comforting to people who have to go through difficulties and heartbreaks in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah baby this is mike talkin and you know
Introduction
While everybody else was fruntin' like they was on my side,
People were acting fake like they were on my side
Like they was in my corner I'm glad that I had at least
Grateful for at least one person who was serious
One person that was serious I just wanna thank you baby for
Showing gratitude towards the person who was serious
Lookin out
For being supportive
You don't have to, don't cry no more
Assuming responsibility to alleviate tears
You don't have to cry baby no more, don't cry no more
Emphasis on not crying anymore
Said ill be right by your side and that is for sure
Giving assurance of being a constant support
There's someone here now who cares about your needs
Acknowledging and emphasizing the presence of a caring person
We'll make it somehow 'cause I'll share your dreams I'm just here to
Commitment to sharing dreams and making it together
Give you some good love in bad times, I'm yours when you need me
Offering and committing to love in tough times
Keep me close ill keep you warm oo that's how
Emphasizing the need to stay close to provide warmth
Oo yeah I'm glad that you stood by waitin' on my call
Gratefulness towards standing by and waiting during difficult times
You caught every every every teardrop before one could fall
Being attentive towards wiping tears before they fall
You never deceived me the way I first did
Gratitude for better treatment compared to pasts mistakes
You got what I need girl and so much to give
Appreciating the presence of someone who has what is needed
I know I won't have to cry I'm not worried about tomorrow
Being sure of not crying in the future
Dry your eyes) 'cause you told me, please don't cry
Encouragement for not crying anymore
I believe you I can rest asure
Having faith in the assurance given
you don't have to worry bout a damn thing no no
Stressing on not worrying about anything
All I gotta do is treat you right and it'll be you an'
Promising a good future by treating right
Me forever
Commitment towards future together
Oo no no no
Emphasis on not crying anymore
you can take those kleenex (ill take um)
Emphasizing on not needing Kleenex anymore
And throw them away
Relief from throwing the Kleenex away
You just don't have to cry
Final encouragement to stop crying
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RENE MOORE, ANGELA LISA WINBUSH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jennifer Robinson
This song really showcased her talent. And Michael Speaks...lord knows he can sing too!
bodegabrown
I never took time to listen to Adina's whole album. I let it play 1 night and it goes craazzyyyy. Aged too well honestly v
J.Evans_Official
People don't understand that she can actually sing like for real sing some people are sexy or use sex appeal for lack of vocal power but she can blow
FlipStar26
Just discovered this song THIS year and his voice blew me away! Sounds like Christopher Williams but Chris can’t hit them high high notes like THIS 🙌🏾🙌🏾
And Adina freaked that song too!!
Felicia Sanders
How you know what he can't do?🤡
FlipStar26
Felicia Sanders post a link to ANY song where Chris has done that.... I’ll wait....
Ki Baby
Alot of people sleep on this song this was a hit love me some Adina
Rishonda Brooks
Shawna Butler I agree wholeheartedly! Powerful remake of Angela and René
Tanada Garmon
Indeed!
MzPrettiBlacc
swear I loved this song when I first heard it and still listen to it years later💓