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.
Show Me
Amerie Lyrics
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Yeah, mmmm
We were never suppose to go this far for real
Now I see it all so clear
My holding back from you
Just making me want you with me
And now
And want everyday a little more
Each other's touch
What we waiting for
See, whenever I lay down to sleep
Thoughts are swimmin constantly
And I can't deny
The love for you I feel
And whenever I tell you I got to go
My heart starts to feel the pain
Wondering when will I see you again
I can't pretend
I'm feeling like letting you
Feeling like letting you love me (love me)
Feel like giving you my heart
Show me all the love that you're feelin
Show you all the love that I'm feelin (give me you love)
The love that I'm feelin
Feeling like letting you love me
Feel like giving you my heart (yeah, yeah)
Show me all the love that you're feelin
Show you all the love that I'm feelin'
The love that I'm feeling, love
I'm tryna think of one good reason for me to stay away
Thinking of the time I spend with you on my mind
It's so hard to be afraid
And whenever I tell you I got to go
My heart starts to feel the pain, oh
And I wonder when will I
I need to see you again, yeah
Feeling like letting you love me (oh)
Feel like giving you my heart (my heart)
Show me all the love that you're feelin (shoe me all the love)
Show you all the love that I'm feelin
The love that I'm feelin
Feeling like letting you love me (hey hey)
Feel like giving you my heart (oh no)
Show me all the love that you're feelin
Show you all the love that I'm feelin (yeah)
The love that I'm feelin, love
When you touch me
Show me your love
The love that you feel
The love that I feel
The love that we feel
Your so special baby, yeah
The love that you feel
The love that I feel
The love that we feel, oh
Feeling like letting you love me (oh, yeah)
Feel like giving you my heart
Show me all the love that you're feelin (show me)
Show you all the love that I'm feelin (give me, give me)
The love that I'm feelin (show me)
Feeling like letting you love me (yeah, yeah)
Feel like giving you my heart (yeah, yeah)
Show me all the love that you're feelin (love that I'm feeling)
Show you all the love that I'm feelin (love that you feel)
The love that I'm feelin
Give me one good reason
To stay away
Stay away
Oh no no no
In Amerie's song "Show Me," the singer realizes her true feelings for her lover and how holding back from them has only made her desire them more. She admits to constantly thinking about them and feeling a strong love that she can no longer deny. The chorus reveals her desire to give in to her feelings and let her lover love her and also to give her heart to them.
The opening line of the song, "We were never supposed to go this far for real," implies that the relationship was not initially intended to be serious. However, as they spend more time together, their connection grows deeper, and Amerie begins to feel overwhelmed by her emotions. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that she is ready to take the next step with her lover.
The bridge shows Amerie struggling to find a reason to stay away from her lover, even though she knows she should. The pain she feels when she has to leave them and the longing to be with them again is palpable. The lyrics showcase Amerie's vulnerability and willingness to take a risk on love, even though it may be scary.
Overall, the song is about being honest with your emotions and not holding back from love. Amerie admits to her true feelings and expresses her desire to be loved while also being willing to give love back to her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
We were never supposed to go this far for real
We didn't expect our relationship to progress this much
And now I see it all so clear
I have a clear understanding of my feelings for you now
How holding back from you
Keeping myself from expressing my love to you
Just makin' me want you with me
Is making me want to be with you more
And now now were getting all so close
Our relationship is becoming closer
And wantin' everyday a little more
Everyday, I want to be with you a little more
Of each-others touch what we waitin' for
Why are we waiting to touch each other?
See whenever I lie down to sleep
Whenever I go to sleep at night
Thoughts are swimmin' constantly
I am constantly thinking
And I cant deny the love for you I feel
I cannot deny the love I have for you
And whenever I tell you I gotta go
Whenever I say I have to leave
My heart starts to feel the pain
I feel emotional pain
Wonderin' when will I see you again
I am wondering when I will see you next
I cant pretend
I cannot lie
I'm feelin' like lettin' you
I want to let you
Feelin' like lettin' you love me(Love me)
I feel like letting you love me
Feelin' like giving you my heart
I feel like giving you my heart
Show me all the love that your feelin'
Show me the amount of love you have for me
I'll show you all the love that I'm feelin'
I will show you the amount of love I have for you
(Give me your love)
Give me your love
Love that I'm feelin' that I'm feelin' love
The love I feel, I feel it strongly
I'm tryna think of one good reason
I'm trying to think of a reason
For me to stay away
To keep myself away from you
Thinkin' of the time I spend with u on my mind
I think about the time I spend thinking about you
Its so hard to be afraid
It's difficult to be scared
And whenever I tell you I gotta go
Whenever I say I have to leave
My heart starts to feel the pain
I feel emotional pain
And I wonder when will I
I wonder when I will
I need to see you again
I need to see you again
(Chorus)
The chorus repeats the same sentiment throughout the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rich Harrison
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