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.
Falling
Amerie Lyrics
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I'm falling
Can I give you my thoughts?
I'm falling
If I give them to you
I'm falling
Will you know what to do?
I'm falling
Hey understand I'm not used to letting go
Once in my past, I told myself I'd never lose control
But you're not to blame, so please don't ever change
And forgive me if I, I hesitate
(Over and over and over again)
I'm scared to lose
(Over and over and over again)
That's why I'm asking you
Can I give you my trust?
(Oh)
I'm falling
Can I give you my thoughts?
(Oh)
I'm falling
If I give them to you
(Can I give them babe)
I'm falling
(Oh can I give them babe)
Will you know what to do?
I'm falling
Now I know that you say you'll never do me wrong
And I do believe right here is where I belong
But I'm scared to move
(I don't know, I don't know, don't know)
Said I don't know what to do
(I don't know, I don't know, don't know)
(Over and over and over again)
Hey, see I'm so scared to lose
(Over and over and over again)
That's why I'm asking you baby
Can I give you my trust?
(Don't you know it baby)
I'm falling
(Hey)
Can I give you my thoughts?
(Said I want to let go)
I'm falling
(But I'm scared to let go)
If I give them to you
(Oh)
I'm falling
(boy will you know)
Will you know what to do?
(I'm falling)
I'm falling
Everything that you said
Like how your life has changed
Everything that you do
(Yeah)
You didn't think you had in you
Three years ago
(Oh)
We didn't think that this could be true
(How could we know it baby)
Now my heart, my life,
my everything is you
(My everything is you)
Can I give you my trust?
I'm falling
(Oh)
Can I give you my thoughts?
(Hey)
I'm falling
If I give them to you
(If I give it to you)
I'm falling
(will you know what to do)
Will you know what to do?
(Whoo)
I'm falling
Can I give you my trust?
(I want to say baby)
I'm falling
(We were meant to be)
Can I give you my thoughts?
I'm falling
(Oh, yeah)
If I give them to you
(I need to know baby)
I'm falling
(That you'll be there for me)
Will you know what to do?
(Oh)
I'm falling
(But you know that I)
I don't know, I don't know, don't know
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I'm falling
I don't know, I don't know, don't know
I don't know, I don't know
The lyrics to Amerie's song "Falling" are about giving trust and opening up to someone new in a relationship. The singer is hesitant to let go and move forward due to past experiences, but they are asking the person they care about if they can trust them with their thoughts and feelings. They express their fear of losing control and the need for reassurance that this person will not hurt them. The repetition of "I'm falling" in the chorus emphasizes the vulnerability the singer feels in this situation.
Overall, the song explores the ups and downs of opening up to someone new and the trust that is necessary to build a healthy relationship. The uncertainty and fear that come with taking this step are expressed through the lyrics, but ultimately the singer takes a chance and asks for the trust they need to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I give you my trust?
The singer is afraid of getting hurt, but is willing to give her trust to the person she's falling in love with.
I'm falling
The singer is slowly losing control and falling deeply in love with the person she's asking for trust.
Can I give you my thoughts?
The singer wants to open up to the person she's falling in love with, but is hesitant to do so.
If I give them to you
The singer is aware that her thoughts are vulnerable and wonders if the person she's falling in love with can handle them.
Will you know what to do?
The singer is asking for reassurance that the person she's falling in love with will not hurt her and is trustworthy.
Hey understand I'm not used to letting go
The singer has difficulty opening up and trusting people.
Once in my past, I told myself I'd never lose control
The singer has a history of not trusting people, and doesn't want to let anyone have power over her again.
But you're not to blame, so please don't ever change
The singer does not want this person to change, because they are trustworthy and kind.
And forgive me if I, I hesitate
The singer is still hesitant to open up, but is willing to take the risk with the person she's falling in love with.
(Over and over and over again)
The singer is repeatedly struggling with fear of being hurt.
I'm scared to lose
The singer is afraid of losing control and getting hurt.
Now I know that you say you'll never do me wrong
The singer has been told by this person that they will not hurt her.
And I do believe right here is where I belong
The singer feels that she is meant to be with this person.
But I'm scared to move
The singer is afraid to take the next step, due to her fear of being hurt.
(Everything that you said)
The singer is reminiscing on the person's kind words and actions that have made her fall in love.
(Like how your life has changed)
The singer is noticing the positive changes in this person since they've been together, which adds to her love for them.
(Everything that you do)
The singer is impressed by the things this person does that they did not think they were capable of before.
(Three years ago)
The singer is reflecting on how far they've come in their relationship, which at one point did not seem like it would be possible.
(We didn't think that this could be true)
The singer and this person did not think that they would end up falling in love with each other.
(Now my heart, my life, my everything is you)
The singer is deeply in love with this person, and they have become her everything.
(But you know that I)
The singer is admitting that she does not know what to do.
I'm falling
The singer is continuing to fall deeply in love with this person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMERIE ROGERS, ANDY THELUSMA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SistaWith RealHair
Love this! 😍❤💙
FideTheProducer
I just love Amerie. God it kills me how UNDERRATED and UNDER APPRECIATED this woman is as an artist. It just boggles my mind honestly. "All I Have" TO THIS DAY HAS NOT SOLD A MILLION COPIES AND THAT IS TROUBLING!!!!! That album is FUCKING CLASSIC, WTF! CLASSIC RNB. I'm just confused when it comes to Ameries career. She is beautiful and talented. Why she is not thriving with multi platinum albums is BEYOND ME. Amerie is an amazing artist, unfortunately she may never get the props she deserves. Voice sent from heaven.
T White
Love your comment brother!!!!! The Answer is simple , She did not sell her soul , and that is a blessing in itself !!! From West Oakland, Oakland California with love , thw greatest RNB song of my generation in my heart it replays constantly, one love Amerie & Richcraft !!!
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cavaleer
I think it was the usual labor/manager drama. Truly a shame. I love her sound.
Adonis M
JJ I can understand that perspective. Touch was definitely a good album. I guess I'm just a little biased b/c I'm a hardcore R&B fan, and Touch didn't really 'feel' that way to me
J J
Adonis M I'd say Touch had the same sound. If nothing else, it does at least sound like the production picked up where All I Have left off. They're both certified classic in my book, but Love & War is where she veered off course
jvnice
ALL her songs were produced so well
phillybarz
jvnic3 this shit used to go hard in a Sebring in 06, production quality is timeless
raspyshiit
i came back to like this post again