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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What the hell do you want from me?
Why don't you leave me alone
It's been a done deal with you for a minute
So you need to get along
What's the problem?
Why is it so difficult for you to see?
If I was you I'd be embarrassed
For the way, I carry on
You's a grown' ass man
Dawg you can't even stand on ya own two feet
Now your lookin' my way
It's too late 'cuz you messed it up with me
You needa change your tone
Get your swagger goin'
You gotta hold your own
So don't call my phone
'Cuz you ain't gotta home with me no more
Get it out your head baby
It's over, yes it's the end
No matter what you try to do
We will never be again
I try to be patient but I can't take it
Get ahold of yourself
It will never be you again
Understand it'll be someone else
You's a grown' ass man
Dawg you can't even stand on you own two feet
Now you're lookin' my way
It's too late 'cuz you messed it up with me
You needa change your tone
Get your swagger goin'
You gotta hold your own so don't call my phone
'Cuz you ain't gotta home with me no more
This is the last time for this conversation
Can't do it your excuses are so amazing
Get throught it I know your tryin' to change my mind
But you know your only wasting my time
What do we got to go through this
I'm sick of the B S I'm done
So you'll never get this again
Hey ama ama amerie
Ain't 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 don't 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
You's a grown' ass man
Dawg you can't even stand on ya own two feet
(Hey, stand on ya own two)
Now you're lookin' my way
It's too late 'cuz you messed it up with me
(Now it's just too late)
You needa change your tone
Get your swagger goin' you gotta hold your own
So don't call my phone
'Cuz you ain't gotta home with me no more
(Just leave me alone)
You's a grown' ass man
Dawg you can't even stand on ya own two feet
(No matter what you do)
Now your lookin' my way
It's too late 'cuz you messed it up with me
(I won't be wit you)
You needa change your tone get your swagger goin'
You gotta hold your own
(Keep it movin')
So don't call my phone
'Cuz you ain't gotta home with me no more
Ohh no, no
Man Up by Amerie is a song about a woman who is fed up with a man who continues to pursue her even after they have broken up. The song sends a message to the man that he needs to take responsibility for his life and "man up" instead of relying on her. The first verse is very direct, with the singer telling the man that she is done with him and he needs to leave her alone. She is exasperated with his persistence and can't understand why he can't get the message.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the song that the man needs to take responsibility for his life and be independent instead of relying on her. She is done with him and doesn't want to be with him anymore. The second verse expands on this theme, with the singer telling the man that she has tried to be patient with him, but he needs to move on.
The bridge repeats the message that this is the last time they will have this conversation and that the man needs to stop making excuses and move on with his life. The final verse includes rapping from some artists who give the man a stern warning to "man up." They tell him that he needs to take responsibility for his life and stop relying on others to take care of him.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over, it's over, it's over
The relationship is over and there is no going back
What the hell do you want from me?
Asking why the ex is bothering her
Why don't you leave me alone
Asking the ex to stay away from her
It's been a done deal with you for a minute
The relationship has been over for a while now
So you need to get along
Ex needs to move on
What's the problem?
Asking what the ex is having trouble understanding
Why is it so difficult for you to see?
Questioning the ex's perception of the situation
That I don't want you no more
Clarifying that she has moved on and does not want the ex anymore
If I was you I'd be embarrassed
The way the ex is acting is embarrassing
For the way, I carry on
A suggestion that the ex's actions are causing her to act a certain way
You's a grown' ass man
Calling the ex out for being a grown man
Dawg you can't even stand on ya own two feet
The ex is not standing up for himself and is relying on her
Now your lookin' my way
The ex wants her back but it's too late now
It's too late 'cuz you messed it up with me
The relationship is over and the ex ruined it
You needa change your tone
The ex needs to change his approach and stop bothering her
Get your swagger goin'
The ex needs to regain his confidence and self-assuredness
You gotta hold your own
The ex needs to start taking responsibility for his actions and start standing up for himself
So don't call my phone
Asking the ex to stop contacting her
'Cuz you ain't gotta home with me no more
She does not want to be with him anymore
Get it out your head baby
The ex needs to stop thinking they will get back together
It's over, yes it's the end
Confirming that the relationship is over and will never work out
No matter what you try to do
There is nothing the ex can do to change the situation
We will never be again
The relationship is truly over and there is no chance of reconciliation
I try to be patient but I can't take it
She has been patient but can no longer tolerate the ex's actions
Get ahold of yourself
Encouraging the ex to get his act together
It will never be you again
The ex cannot go back to the way things were before
Understand it'll be someone else
She has moved on and will be with someone else in the future
This is the last time for this conversation
She does not want to have this conversation with the ex again
Can't do it your excuses are so amazing
The ex's excuses are unconvincing and unbelievable
Get through it I know you're tryin' to change my mind
The ex is trying to convince her to take him back
But you know you're only wasting my time
She does not want to waste her time on this anymore
Ain't no need for anger
There is no reason to be angry
He a lil' boy just give him the middle finger
Treating the ex like a child who needs to be ignored
Call your big brother, bitch slugga, weight plugga
Asking someone for help to deal with the ex
He gonna get enough for dialing up your number
The ex will face consequences for bothering her
Coward, this homie got a twat pushed outward
Insulting the ex and calling him a coward
Chicks with dicks don't belong in yo mix
Saying that the ex is not good enough for her
Long as you straight, playin' back in the quarter eights
Suggesting that the ex is not living a fulfilling life
Steppin' in zeppies, reppin' D C, ya stink
Mocking the ex for trying to impress her
NYC mah place, Nas relate, fly estates
Proudly claiming her NYC roots and suggesting that she deserves better than the ex
Fine wines and diamonds, crembole on da plate
Expressing that she deserves the finer things in life
And yall girls relate so put yo hands up
Encouraging other women to relate to the song's message
And what, tell the mutha fucka to man up
Encouraging the ex to be a man and move on
No matter what you do
There is nothing the ex can do to change the situation
I won't be wit you
She does not want to be with the ex
Keep it movin'
The ex needs to move on and stop bothering her
Ohh no, no
Reinforcing that the relationship is over and will never happen again
Writer(s): Rogers Amerie Mi Marie, Bingham Elizabeth, Kishkon L, Quatro M
Contributed by Nathan J. 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.