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.
Forecast intro
Amerie Lyrics
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I look at my window pane
I want it to be sunny
But the forecast calls for rain
The rain keeps on falling (the rain keeps on falling)
Oh I want it to stop but
The rain keeps on falling on me
Nobody knows the future
Who knows what tomorrow brings
So I'mma keep my head high
Even if it rains
The rain keeps on falling (the rain keeps on falling)
Oh I want it to stop but
The rain keeps on falling on me
Oh I know that the sun will come out
I know it will come out, it will come out
Oh I know that the sun will come out
I know it will come out, it will come out
The lyrics to Amerie's "Forecast Intro" express a familiar struggle that people face: wanting something to happen or feeling a certain way, but the reality or circumstances being different. Every morning, Amerie looks out of her windowpane and hopes to see sunshine. However, the forecast predicts rain, and she feels disappointed. Despite her disappointment, Amerie tells herself that she must keep her head high and remain positive, even if it rains. She acknowledges that nobody knows what the future holds or what tomorrow will bring. Nevertheless, she has faith that the sun will come out, even if it hasn't happened yet.
Beyond being a commentary on the weather, these lyrics can also serve as a metaphor for life. Many people have hopes and dreams that have yet to come to fruition, and it can be discouraging when life doesn't go according to plan. The song encourages listeners to remain optimistic and to have faith that things will eventually work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single morning
Every day starts the same way
I look at my window pane
I gaze outside my window
I want it to be sunny
I desire a bright day
But the forecast calls for rain
Yet the prediction is gloomy
The rain keeps on falling (the rain keeps on falling)
It doesn't stop pouring
Oh I want it to stop but
I wish it would end
Nobody knows the future
Tomorrow is uncertain
Who knows what tomorrow brings
No one can predict what will happen
So I'mma keep my head high
I will remain optimistic
Even if it rains
Despite the bad weather
Oh I know that the sun will come out
My conviction is that good things will happen
I know it will come out, it will come out
I have faith in a better future
Oh I know that the sun will come out
My conviction is that good things will happen
I know it will come out, it will come out
I have faith in a better future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Christopher Eddy Paultre, CO-WRITER UNKNOWN, Derrick Braxton, UNKNOWN
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@quincygoss
This would be the perfect theme song for a tv show 👌🏾🖤
@sexyaz1
The hottest intro in R&B history… the horns alone are insane! 🔥🔥🔥
@Charlie_Alpha_Lima
Why is this not a full song? Those horns!!!!! Sickness!
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
Knowing J.Lo’s former backup singer Natasha Ramos who originally sang this, there’s likely a full version performed by ‘em. I really hope they leak it one day.
@Brayden4987
Don't you have it???
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
@@Brayden4987 yep, I do now lol
@RodneyBernett2O11
The beat and harmonies are so trippy and syncopated. 💎🔥
@Blackstar81
This album right here! I had to get from a music store over seas and it was well worth it. This intro and then it goes in to hate 2 love you. The production with the horns on the album simply wonderful.
@ChampagneHec
Thee most underrated DIVA in the BIZZ!!! ;-)
@taylordowning2533
This should have been a full song!!