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.
Man Up
Amerie Lyrics
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It's over, it's over, it's over
What the hell do you want from me
Why dont you leave me alone
its been a done deal with you for a minute
so you need to get along
whats the problem
why is it so difficult for you to see
that I dont want you no more
if I was you id be embarrassed
for the way I carry on
yous a grown ass man
dawg you cant even stand on ya own two feet
now your lookin my way
its too late cuz you messed it up with me
you needa change your tone
get your swagger goin
you gotta hold your own
so dont call my phone
cuz you aint gotta home with me no more
get it out your head baby
its over, yes its the end
no matter what you try to do
we will never be again
I try to be patient
but I cant take it
get ahold of yourself
it will never be you again
understand it'll be someone else
yous a grown ass man
dawg you cant even stand on you own two feet
now your lookin my way
its too late cuz you messed it up with me
you needa change your tone
get your swagger goin
you gotta hold your own
so dont call my phone
cuz you aint gotta home with me no more
this is the last time for this conversation
cant do it
your excuses are so amazing
get throught it
I know your trying to change my mind
but you know your only wasting my time
what do we got to go through this
im sick of the b.s. im done
so youll never get this again
NAS
Hey Ama-Ama-Amerie
aint no need for anger
he a lil boy just give him the middle finger
call your big brother, bitch slugga, weight plugga
he gonna get enough for dialin up ya numba
coward, this homie got a twat pushed outward
chicks with dicks dont belong in yo mix
long as you straight, playin back in the quarter eights
steppin in zeppies, reppin d.c., ya stink
NYC mah place, Nas relate, fly estates
fine wines and diamonds, crembole on da plate
and yall girls relate so put yo hands up
and what, tell the mutha fucka to man up
yous a grown ass man
dawg you cant even stand on ya own two feet
(Hey, stand on ya own two)
now your lookin my way
its too late cuz you messed it up with me
(now its just too late)
you needa change your tone
get your swagger goin
you gotta hold your own
so dont call my phone
cuz you aint gotta home with me no more
(just leave me alone)
yous a grown ass man
dawg you cant even stand on ya own two feet
(no matter what you do)
now your lookin my way
its too late cuz you messed it up with me
(i wont be wit you)
you needa change your tone
get your swagger goin
you gotta hold your own
(keep it movin)
so dont call my phone
cuz you aint gotta home with me no more
ohhhh no, no
The song "Man Up" by Amerie featuring Nas is about a woman who has had enough of a man who can't stand on his own two feet and is trying to win her back after she's moved on from their relationship. She is telling him to "man up" and take responsibility for his actions and his life. She emphasizes that it's over between them and that he needs to move on, change his attitude, and find a way to stand on his own two feet. The chorus repeats this sentiment, saying that he needs to change his tone and get his swagger going, because he no longer has a home with her.
Nas's verse adds to the overall message of the song, with him telling Amerie that there's no need for anger and that the man in question is just a little boy who needs to be told to "man up." He suggests that she call on her big brother to deal with the situation and calls out the man's cowardice. He says that "chicks with dicks" don't belong in her mix and that she should focus on her own success and let the man go.
Overall, "Man Up" is a song about empowerment and moving on from a toxic relationship. Amerie is taking control of her life and encouraging the man to do the same. The lyrics are straightforward and the chorus is catchy, making it a memorable song about self-love and growing stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over, it's over, it's over
The relationship is finished and there is no going back.
What the hell do you want from me
I'm tired of you bothering me and need you to leave me alone.
Why dont you leave me alone
I need space from you and want you to stop trying to contact me.
its been a done deal with you for a minute
Our relationship has been over for some time now and there is no chance of reconciliation.
so you need to get along
Accept that it's over and move on.
whats the problem
Why can't you understand that we're done and there is no fixing things?
why is it so difficult for you to see
I don't understand why you can't accept that things are over and be okay with it.
that I dont want you no more
I am no longer interested in you and need you to accept that.
if I was you id be embarrassed
You should be embarrassed by the way you're acting and trying to win me back when it's over.
for the way I carry on
I am standing up for myself and not allowing you to continue to bother me.
yous a grown ass man
You're an adult and need to act like it.
dawg you cant even stand on ya own two feet
You can't handle things on your own and need to learn to be independent.
now your lookin my way
You're trying to win me back, but it's too late now.
its too late cuz you messed it up with me
You had your chance and blew it, so there is no going back now.
you needa change your tone
You need to stop being desperate and start acting like a confident adult.
get your swagger goin
Be confident and believe in yourself.
you gotta hold your own
Be independent and self-sufficient.
so dont call my phone
Stop trying to contact me because I'm not interested anymore.
cuz you aint gotta home with me no more
We are no longer in a relationship and you need to accept that.
get it out your head baby
Stop holding onto hope of getting back together because it's not going to happen.
yes its the end
Our relationship has ended and it's not coming back.
no matter what you try to do
There is no changing my mind about the relationship being over.
we will never be again
Our relationship is over and will never be rekindled.
I try to be patient
I have tried to be understanding, but it's not working.
but I cant take it
I can't handle your constant attempts to win me back and need you to move on.
it will never be you again
I will never be interested in you romantically again.
understand it'll be someone else
I will eventually move on and find someone else to be with.
this is the last time for this conversation
I can't keep having the same conversation with you about our relationship being over.
cant do it
I can't handle the stress of constantly talking about this.
your excuses are so amazing
Your attempts to win me back are not believable and seem like excuses.
get throught it
Accept that it's over and move on.
I know your trying to change my mind
I understand that you want me to change my mind, but it's not going to happen.
but you know your only wasting my time
Continuing to try and win me back is just a waste of both our time and energy.
what do we got to go through this
Why do we need to keep having this conversation?
im sick of the b.s. im done
I am tired of the drama and am ready to move on with my life.
so youll never get this again
I will not consider being with you again in the future.
Hey Ama-Ama-Amerie
Addressing Amerie in the song.
aint no need for anger
There is no need for hostility or anger between them.
he a lil boy just give him the middle finger
The person trying to win Amerie back is immature and deserves to be ignored.
call your big brother, bitch slugga, weight plugga
A possible reference to calling her big brother for backup in case of trouble.
he gonna get enough for dialin up ya numba
The person trying to win Amerie back will face consequences for continuing to bother her.
coward, this homie got a twat pushed outward
An insult towards the person trying to win Amerie back.
chicks with dicks dont belong in yo mix
Transphobic language that should not be condoned.
long as you straight, playin back in the quarter eights
As long as Amerie is doing well and enjoying life, that is all that matters.
steppin in zeppies, reppin d.c., ya stink
Taking pride in her hometown of D.C. and enjoying luxury items.
NYC mah place, Nas relate, fly estates
Nas is from New York City and is boasting about enjoying the finer things in life.
fine wines and diamonds, crembole on da plate
Enjoying luxury items and high-end cuisine.
and yall girls relate so put yo hands up
Women can relate to enjoying luxury items and living their best life.
tell the mutha fucka to man up
The person trying to win Amerie back needs to act like a mature, confident adult.
keep it movin
Move on and forget about the past relationship.
ohhhh no, no
Reinforcing the idea that the relationship is over and cannot be salvaged.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@obiwanvixen82
Great Song, hope it hits the charts
@ramonsimmons2877
Unforgettable track 🎶 period.
@bklynbasquiat8100
This song is so so fire 🔥
@cloutchaser2370
Why isn’t this on Spotify 😭. I only listen it through cd and this
@Fillo.
I think because it's a very rare song, it was released only in Europe some say, but I'm not sure
@seankidwell8208
@Itz Fillos It is also on the Dual Disc version of the album as a bonus song on the DVD Side.
@gdiggedy9
Both smashed this!
@originalman8996
So Underrated!!!
@FreeRek16
Just found this. Too underrated
@firouz4296
This would have been a number one record if it was Mary J singing!
Amerie is an entity.