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.
Can't Let Go
Amerie Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah
Oh oh
Whoa yeah
I never knew real love, real love
Till you were mine
And I
Between us would feel like the first time
The very first time, well
See I remember the days of hurt and pain
Just wouldn't let go, oh oh oh oh oh oh
And now every night shines so brightly
And I know, I know I'm not alone
Not alone no more, no
I can't let go
I can't let go
I can't let go, let go (I can't, let go, let go)
All I know
All I know, all I know
I know, I know
Is I can't
I can't let go
There's so much of you
Your love
Your love inside my heart
Words can't really explain
Explain and I
I just don't believe, I don't believe
That I can go on
If I ever let it slip away, slip away yeah
All I want to do is love you (all I want)
Everyday, everyday (everyday)
Now until forever
We belong
Your heart belongs to me
And that's just the way it's suppose to be
Cause I won't let you go
I can't let go
I can't let go
I can't let go, let go (let you go)
All I know
All I know, all I know (you make me feel so real)
I know, I know
Is I can't (yeah)
I can't let go
I can't let go (I can't let you go)
I can't let go (or your lovin')
I can't let go, let go
All I know (all I know)
All I know, all I know
I know, I know
Is I can't (can't let go)
I can't let go
Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah
Whoa whoa whoa
Now ever since we first met
I knew that you were the one for me, for me
And I
I promised myself that I would never let you leave
No no no no no no
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you (you belong to me)
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you (you belong to me baby)
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you (you belong, you belong to me)
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you (you belong to me)
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you (you belong to me)
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you
Never lettin' you leave
Never lettin' you go
Never lettin' you be
Not ever until I know
That you
The lyrics of Amerie's song "Can't Let Go" reflect on a newfound love that the singer never expected. She expresses that she never knew what real love was before she met this person, and how every touch between them feels like the first time. The singer remembers the days of hurt and pain that would not leave her, however, now everything feels brighter and she knows she is not alone anymore. Amerie becomes intensely emotional and says that she just can't explain how much she loves this person and that she cannot let them go. She believes that they belong together and that she will never let them leave, be alone or be with anyone else until she knows that they belong to her.
The song's verses show Amerie's vocal range and her ability to emote with her voice. The chorus is the catchiest part of the song, with a repetitive and emphatic instrumental melody that emphasizes the strength of the singer's emotions. The "can't let go" motif is strongly emphasized through the repetition of the phrase.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew real love, real love
Before you, I never experienced true love.
Till you were mine
But now that I have you, I know what true love is.
And I never knew each touch
Every time we touch, it feels like the first time.
Between us would feel like the first time
Our connection is so strong, it feels new every time we touch.
See I remember the days of hurt and pain
I had previously experienced painful relationships.
Just wouldn't let go, oh oh oh oh oh oh
I held onto the pain and couldn't move on.
And now every night shines so brightly
Now that I have you, every night is filled with happiness.
And I know, I know I'm not alone
I feel loved and supported by you.
All I know
The only thing I am certain of
Is I can't
Is that I am unable
There's so much of you
My heart is filled with your love.
Your love
The love that you give me
Your love inside my heart
I feel your love deeply within me.
Words can't really explain
I lack the vocabulary to fully describe
Explain and I
Just try to put into words how much I feel.
I just don't believe, I don't believe
I cannot fathom the thought of
That I can go on
Living without your love in my life.
If I ever let it slip away, slip away yeah
If I ever lose your love, I know I won't be able to move on.
All I want to do is love you (All I want)
All I desire is to love you.
Everyday, Everyday (Everyday)
Every day for the rest of my life.
Now until forever
From this moment on, for eternity.
We belong
We are meant to be together.
Your heart belongs to me
Your heart and love are mine.
And that's the way it's suppose to be
Our love is meant to be.
Cause I won't let you go
I will never let you leave my life.
Now ever since we first met
From the very first encounter we had.
I knew that you were the one for me, for me
I always knew that you were the one I was meant to be with.
I promised myself that I would never let you leave
I made a vow that I would never let you go.
No no no no no no
Under no circumstances should we be apart.
Never lettin' you leave
I will never allow you to leave my life.
Never lettin' you go
I will hold onto you tightly, never releasing my grip.
Never lettin' you be
I will always be with you.
Not ever until I know
Until I am certain.
That you (you belong to me)
That you are mine and I am yours.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rich Harrison
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