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.
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Amerie Lyrics
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A-a merie,ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
It's Amerie, I took a little time out
Took a vacation, but boys I'm back
(pardon the interruption be we got a news flash
Someone in the building said amerie is back)
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Some of them wonder what it takes to be my lover
First you gotta be my drummer
Don't move fast, you can pop tags
On the louie bag but it won't get under my covers
Ah ah, ho oh, hey aye, ho yaye
Ah ah, ho oh, hey aye, ho yaye
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
You asked me to let you explain, I done that
Same talk, same game, same thang, I done that
I need a Kingston feature
That's who never run when the dance floor heat up (heat up)
Ah ah, hoh oh, hey aye, hoh yaye
Ah ah, hoh oh, hey aye, hoh yaye
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Sometimes I want a man to make me feel
What I really need to feel
But do you really know what I want this time
But sometimes I want him to know what it is
Cause lately what I been getting ain't so real
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah (keep it)
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Yes sir, the international pen has returned.
E hud Amerie
The song "1 Thing" by Amerie was released in 2005 as the lead single from her second album, "Touch." The song is an upbeat R&B track that incorporates elements of funk and soul. The lyrics of the song talk about wanting a lover who can satisfy her in a way that no one else has before. The infectious chorus repeats the phrase "keep doing what you're doing 'cause it ain't been done to me."
The song is built around a memorable sample from The Meters' 1970 funk track "Oh, Calcutta!" The unmistakable horn riff loops throughout the song and creates a high-energy backdrop for Amerie's vocals. The production of the song was handled by Rich Harrison, who also produced Beyoncé's hit single "Crazy in Love" which also features a sample from The Meters.
The lyrics to "1 Thing" are straightforward but are interlaced with clever wordplay and double entendres. Amerie sings "Some of them wonder what it takes to be my lover / First you gotta be my drummer." The line seems to suggest that she wants a lover who can not only keep up with her but also play with some rhythm.
The song became a commercial success, earning a Grammy nomination and peaking within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video features Amerie dancing in the streets of New York City, surrounded by onlookers who follow her every move.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Amerie, I took a little time out
I'm Amerie and I took a break
Took a vacation, but boys I'm back
I went on vacay and now I'm back
(pardon the interruption be we got a news flash
Someone in the building said amerie is back)
Sorry to interrupt, but there's news that I'm back
I done heard them all talk 'bout how much they want me
But ain't never had nobody put it on me
(hey!) Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
Keep doing what you doing cause it ain't been done to me
People talk about wanting me, but nobody's ever satisfied me yet. Keep doing what you're doing, because nobody's done it like that for me before.
Some of them wonder what it takes to be my lover
First you gotta be my drummer
Don't move fast, you can pop tags
On the louie bag but it won't get under my covers
Some people wonder what it takes to be with me. First, you gotta have rhythm. Don't try to rush things, and fancy gifts won't guarantee you'll get in my bed.
You asked me to let you explain, I done that
Same talk, same game, same thang, I done that
I need a Kingston feature
That's who never run when the dance floor heat up (heat up)
You wanted to explain yourself, but I'm already over it. I need someone like Kingston, who won't run away when the pressure's on the dance floor.
Sometimes I want a man to make me feel
What I really need to feel
But do you really know what I want this time
But sometimes I want him to know what it is
Cause lately what I been getting ain't so real
Sometimes I want a guy who can give me what I need emotionally, but does he even know what that is? Lately, I haven't been getting what I need, and it's not satisfying.
Yes sir, the international pen has returned.
E hud Amerie
The international pen (lyrics) are back. Listen up, it's Amerie.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ERIC HUDSON, SEAN GARRETT, AMERIE ROGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dale McDougall
I still do not understand why this wasn't a bigger hit! This song is DOPE AF!
Dove Daniels
the same thing I've been saying...
Mimigoss
@Wildchild 1 watch "green light" too, she even steals the "oh oh oh oh oh" vibe originally from Amerie
MetaTripping
She has a genius sound. A pity other artists ripped it. The real ones go through it in that industry... #StayShininAmerie 💖💫🌟
UnWine ReWind
She was always so underrated. Love me some Amerie
Tondalaya Edwards
Me too
Stephanie Currie
She was always ahead of her time! How many female artists of color are dancers, vocalists, writers, instrumentalists, AND engineers?
Planting Seeds With G
I'm hosting a show and wow... I'm so impressed with the vocals and choreography. Bad ass.
LotusFlowerBamb
Amerie said in a old interview that it takes her a lot longer than most to learn dance moves because she doesn't have much rhythm, so that's probably why the choreography is so simple. This album was slept on. It's actually pretty good
carpiediem2
Makes me like her even more for bring that honest, most artists front.