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.
All I Need
Amerie Lyrics
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You are all I need
Need, need, need, need, need
I feel like you're the only one (Need)
I feel what pain it kept me from (Need)
I feel so different from the way I used to be (Need)
Soul searchin' always my excuse (Need)
So clear to me now, babe (You are all I need)
Cause in my heart
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
In my heart you're all I need
(You're all I need, you're all I need)
You are all I need
You're all that I (Need, need, need)
I've never, never felt like this
I feel like you're the only one (Need)
I feel this loneliness undone (Need)
And I just can't see myself without me in your arms
(In your arms) (Need)
If I had one last sunset to see (See)
One day, one last deep breath to breathe
No tears would fall knowing that you're
You are all I need)
All I need
[Chorus:Repeat x8]
You're everything I need
I never thought, never thought I'd feel like I do
Need, need, (Let it ride) Need, need
Need, need, need, need
In my heart you're all I need
(You're all I need, you're all I need)
You are all I need
Everything I need
What you've given me, all I need
Stay right here with me
The song "All I Need" by Amerie is a ballad about a woman who has finally found what she was looking for β true love. In the beginning of the song, she sings "In my heart, you're all I need, you are all I need". This shows how the person she's talking about has become the sole focus of her life. She's found someone that completes her and makes her feel whole. The words "need, need, need" throughout the song stress the importance of this person in her life.
The lyrics also highlight how the woman was once afraid of love and completely different from who she is now. She would always use the excuse of "soul searching" to avoid love, but now she's realized that love is what she truly needs. The chorus repeats twice, with the words "In my heart you're all I need" being emphasized. This is a powerful statement that shows how important the person has become to her.
The second verse highlights how the woman feels undone by loneliness, but she can't see herself without this person in her arms. The line "you're everything I need" further shows the importance of this person in her life. The song ends with the woman saying "stay right here with me". It's a plea to the person to never leave her, as they are all she needs.
Line by Line Meaning
In my heart, you're all I need
You occupy a special place in my heart, and you are everything I need in my life.
You are all I need
You are everything I need - my love, my confidant, my support, my everything.
Need, need, need, need, need
You represent an overwhelming necessity in my life, and I can never have enough of you - I always need more.
I feel like you're the only one (Need)
I feel like you are the only one in the world who truly understands me, and I need you more than anything else.
I feel what pain it kept me from (Need)
You have helped me overcome a lot of pain and trauma, and I need you to continue to heal and grow.
I feel so different from the way I used to be (Need)
You have transformed me in ways I never thought possible, and I need you to continue to push me to be a better version of myself.
Soul searchin' always my excuse (Need)
I used to be afraid of love and commitment, but now I realize that my excuses were simply a way to avoid the pain of past relationships. I need you to help me move past my past traumas and fears.
Didn't want to face love, didn't know the truth (Need)
I was afraid to confront my true feelings and emotions, and I need you to help me open up and be vulnerable.
So clear to me now, babe (You are all I need)
I now see the truth - that you are the only one I need, and I can't imagine my life without you.
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
In my heart you're all I need
(You're all I need, you're all I need)
You are all I need
You occupy a special place in my heart, and you are everything I need in my life. You have transformed me in ways I never thought possible, and I need you to continue to push me to be a better version of myself. You are everything I need - my love, my confidant, my support, my everything.
You're all that I (Need, need, need)
You represent an overwhelming necessity in my life, and I can never have enough of you - I always need more.
I've never, never felt like this
I have never felt this way about anyone else - you are truly unique and special to me.
I feel this loneliness undone (Need)
You have undone my feelings of loneliness and isolation, and I need you to continue to be there for me.
And I just can't see myself without me in your arms
(In your arms) (Need)
I need you to hold me and comfort me, and I can't imagine my life without you by my side.
If I had one last sunset to see (See)
One day, one last deep breath to breathe
No tears would fall knowing that you're
You are all I need)
If I only had one more day to live, I would spend it with you, and I would be at peace knowing that you are everything I need.
[Chorus:Repeat x8]
You occupy a special place in my heart, and you are everything I need in my life. You have transformed me in ways I never thought possible, and I need you to continue to push me to be a better version of myself. You are everything I need - my love, my confidant, my support, my everything.
You're everything I need
You represent an overwhelming necessity in my life, and you are everything I need to be happy and fulfilled.
I never thought, never thought I'd feel like I do
I never imagined that I would find someone like you or feel this way about anyone else, and I am grateful for your presence in my life.
Let it ride
Let this feeling ride, because I know that you are everything I need and I never want to lose you.
Stay right here with me
Please stay with me, because I can't imagine my life without you.
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Written by: RICH HARRISON, DEXTER G WANSEL
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