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.
Not the Only One
Amerie Lyrics
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Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh, woah woah
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Why can't you just tell the truth
Why is it so hard for you
Tell me what you think when you mess around
If you really knew what I know 'bout you
You'd be surprised, couldn't look me in my eyes
Sitting home alone waiting by the phone
Oh no, not me.
You're not the only one creeping
[Chorus]
Not the only one
Don't know why I'm messin' with ya
It's why you do the things you do
But I can't help it but love ya
I don't know why I'm messin' with you
Why can't you look me in my face
Why can't you say that you've been at her place
You hurry wash your clothes, the scent of her perfume
I already know 'cause I do it too
If you really knew what I know 'bout you
You'd be surprised couldn't look me in my eyes
Sittin' home alone waitin' by the phone
Oh no, not me.
You're not the only one creeping
[Chorus]
(You) you say that you love me but you're lying to me
(You) you know that I love you but you're sharing me too
[Chorus]
Huh, huh, huh, huh, woh woh
Huh, huh, huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh, woh woh
Huh, huh, huh, huh
[Repeat: x3]
Not the only one
In Amerie's song "Not The Only One," the singer confronts her lover and asks why he can't be honest with her about his infidelity. She wonders why he finds it so difficult to tell her the truth and questions whether he thinks of her while he's with another woman. Amerie admits to also cheating on him and smelling the scent of another woman's perfume on his clothes, revealing that she's not the only one who's been unfaithful. She's aware that he loves her but is still lying to her and sharing himself with someone else.
The chorus repeats the phrase "not the only one" as the singer questions why she's still with him despite his infidelity. She acknowledges that she loves him, but she can't understand why he does the things he does. Amerie also mentions that she's waiting at home alone, waiting for his call but knowing that he's not the only one creeping around.
The song addresses the theme of infidelity and dishonesty in relationships, and Amerie brings a refreshing perspective by admitting her own infidelity. The chorus is highly memorable and hammers the point that the singer is not the only one cheating, which is a relatable struggle that many individuals face in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you just tell the truth
A plea to the singer's partner to be honest.
Why is it so hard for you
Expressing confusion as to why the partner won't be honest.
Tell me what you think when you mess around
Asking the partner what they're really feeling when they cheat.
Do you see my face when she's going down
Worrying that the partner is imagining someone else when intimate.
If you really knew what I know 'bout you
Implying that the artist knows more about the partner's behavior than the partner knows they know.
You'd be surprised, couldn't look me in my eyes
The partner doesn't know how much the singer knows, but if they did, they wouldn't be able to look them in the eyes.
Sitting home alone waiting by the phone
The singer is often waiting at home for the partner to call.
Oh no, not me.
The artist isn't the only one who waits for their partner.
You're not the only one creeping
The partner is also cheating on the artist.
Not the only one
Reinforcement that the partner isn't the only one being unfaithful.
Don't know why I'm messin' with ya
The singer isn't sure why they continue to engage with their unfaithful partner.
It's why you do the things you do
The partner's unfaithfulness makes the artist wary of their intentions and motives.
But I can't help it but love ya
Despite the partner's infidelity, the singer has difficulty falling out of love.
Why can't you look me in my face
Questioning why the partner avoids eye contact.
Why can't you say that you've been at her place
Wondering why the partner won't disclose where they've been.
You hurry wash your clothes, the scent of her perfume
The partner is trying to hide the scent of the other woman from the artist.
I already know 'cause I do it too
The artist also engages in behaviors to hide signs of infidelity from their partner.
(You) you say that you love me but you're lying to me
The partner professes love but is dishonest.
(You) you know that I love you but you're sharing me too
The singer loves their partner, but the partner is sharing their affections with another person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRYCE WILSON, MAKEDA DAVIS, AMERIE ROGERS, SIMON JOHNSON, ANDRE GONZALEZ
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