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.
Crush
Amerie Lyrics
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But I got a crush on you.
Come on!!!
I wish I could taste your love, lick it off of my fingertips,
Boy what ya doing to me.
I wish I could save your kiss, for some other girl to taste,
Whenever you are near me,
There's no other place I'd rather be.
You're like a star that can't be reached,
So near but so far,
You are...
[Chorus]
I need your arms around me,
Please let me be your everything,
I'll be your girl for just tonight,
Boy don't you know you are my *Crush*
I wish I could wear your touch, like pumps when I?m dressing up,
Without you I'm incomplete.
I wish I could steal you boy, lock you up and throw away the key,
'Cause you're the only one for me.
Whenever you are near me,
There's no other place I'd rather be.
You're like a star that can't be reached,
So near but so far,
You are...
[Chorus]
I need your arms around me,
Please let me be your everything,
I'll be your girl for just tonight,
Boy don't you know you are my *Crush*
(I want this sometimes) I wonder could you ever feel the same.
(I get lost in your arms) Nothing else to see, because there's no-one here but me & you.
[Chorus: x2]
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The song Crush by Amerie is a confession of her feelings for someone she has a crush on. It starts by Amerie admitting to finding it hard to express her true feelings to the person she admires. She then proceeds to describe how irresistible and mysterious the person is, alluding to the fact that whoever this person is, he has a hold on her. Amerie wishes she could taste his love and preserve it for herself to enjoy, indicating that her infatuation with the person is intense, and she desires to feel closer to him.
Throughout the song, Amerie expresses her willingness to be with this person, to be his everything for just one night. She desires to be the one who makes him happy and satisfied. She wishes she could lock him up and keep him for herself, as she believes he is the only one for her. It is clear that Amerie's feelings for this person are strong, and she is willing to do what it takes to be with him.
In conclusion, Amerie's Crush is a confession of her feelings for someone she has a crush on, expressing her desire to be with them, and the intensity of her feelings towards them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard for me to say this,
Admitting a crush on someone is difficult to do.
But I got a crush on you.
I have developed strong feelings for you that I want to express.
I wish I could taste your love, lick it off of my fingertips,
I desire to experience the physical aspects of your affection.
Boy what ya doing to me.
Your presence and actions are affecting me emotionally.
I wish I could save your kiss, for some other girl to taste,
I want to share the pleasure of your kiss with others to witness their reactions.
To see the expressions on her face.
I want to witness the joy that kissing you brings to others.
Whenever you are near me,
Being in your presence is a significant experience for me.
There's no other place I'd rather be.
I find comfort and happiness in being with you above anywhere else.
You're like a star that can't be reached,
You are unattainable and elusive like a distant star.
So near but so far,
Although you are nearby, I cannot easily connect with you.
You are...
You are captivating and mysterious to me.
I need your arms around me,
I require your embrace to feel safe and secure.
Please let me be your everything,
I want to fulfill all your needs and be your top priority.
I'll be your girl for just tonight,
I am willing to play any role you desire, even just for a brief moment.
Boy don't you know you are my *Crush*
You have a significant impact on my emotions and I am drawn to you.
I wish I could wear your touch, like pumps when I?m dressing up,
I desire your touch to be a permanent part of me, like clothing that I wear.
Without you I'm incomplete.
Your presence is necessary for me to feel complete.
I wish I could steal you boy, lock you up and throw away the key,
I want to keep you all to myself and never let you go.
'Cause you're the only one for me.
I have strong feelings of exclusivity toward you.
(I want this sometimes) I wonder could you ever feel the same.
I sometimes wonder if you have similar feelings towards me.
(I get lost in your arms) Nothing else to see, because there's no-one here but me & you.
When we are physically connected, nothing else matters because it's just the two of us in that moment.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: XAVIER DOTSON, RADRIC DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Melissa Brunson
This album has some BOPS that most never heard..
RnBReworked
Yeah, I think it had a European release only.
sassyintrovert
Absolutely love this song! Very reminiscent of pop music in the mid to late 80s ❤
Debrah Faustine
This album still gets to me.
martianswag1000
I love this track, was this album not released commercially in the states? It's not on Tidal or Spotify and she had a lot of great songs on this album "Crush" "That's what U R" and "when loving you was easy" just to name a few I wish she was still out
RnBReworked
@J Baby It’s on Tidal now
RnBReworked
It was released in Europe only. I still have the CD.
J Baby
I was just on Tidal looking for it
RoDiggityDangit79
it was, I have the cd.
Leroy
Apple Music... Spotify... I DONT CARE! I NEED THIS ON AT LEAST ONE STREAMING PLATFORM!