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.
Talkin' To Me
Amerie Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Wishin' we could read minds
Don't wanna let our feelings show
So even if you say you don't understand
I'm willing to give as much time as I can
Every time our eyes meet
Every time our eyes meet
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Just ain't no need for words to speak (oh)
Cause every time
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (talkin' to me)
Your always actin so composed and cool
Never got to many words for me (to many words)
You always turn your head and make sure I see (just to make sure)
Baby ain't nothin' wrong with the love
That you and I dream of
So sweet
Your actions say more than your lips can speak
My friends say that they just can't see (they just can't see)
How a love unspoken can be so deep (can be so deep)
And every time that you look my way
I see
What your heart wants to say to me
Every time our eyes meet (oh yeah)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (talkin' to me)
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Just ain't no need for words to speak (ain't no need for words)
Cause every time
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (no no no no no)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Every time our eyes meet (my eyes meet your, meet yours)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (to me)
Just ain't no need for words to speak
Cause every time
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (every touch you give is like your talkin' to me)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Oh yeah yeah oh
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Oh whoa yeah
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me, talkin' talkin' talkin'
Every time our eyes meet (every time)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Talkin' talkin' talkin' talkin' to me (oh yeah oh)
Just ain't no need for words to speak
Cause every time (I hear you baby callin me just ain't no need for words)
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
Be talkin' talkin' talkin' to me
No need for words
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh oh
In Amerie's Talkin' To Me, the singer expresses her frustration with the struggle to communicate with her love interest. The lyrics show that even if words seem inadequate, body language and eye contact can speak volumes. Amerie wishes that she could read her lover's mind in order to know how to approach him. Although her love interest seems to be reserved and reluctant to express his affection for her, Amerie believes that his actions make up for his lack of verbal communication. This love may be unspoken, but it is still deep and meaningful. Amerie's friends do not understand how communication without words can be so powerful, but she knows that every time they look at each other, the unspoken words are enough to keep them connected.
Through this song, Amerie emphasizes that communication takes many forms. Language is not always the most effective way to express feelings, and often unspoken words can be more impactful than spoken ones. The song highlights the importance of non-verbal communication, including eye contact, body language and physical touch. Amerie shows that true communication is more about understanding the intent behind the words, and less about the words themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how it's hard to find the words sometimes you know
It can be difficult to express ourselves with words at times.
Wishin we could read minds
It would be easier if we could understand each other's thoughts without having to speak them.
Don't wanna let our feelings show
We might be afraid to reveal our true emotions.
So even if you say you don't understand
Even if you claim not to comprehend, I am willing to persist.
I'm willing to give as much time as I can
I'll devote as much time and effort as I can to help you understand me better.
Every time our eyes meet
Whenever we make eye contact.
Be talkin talkin talkin talkin to me (talkin to me)
We communicate without words through our actions.
Just ain't no need for words to speak (oh)
We can understand each other without speaking aloud.
Your always actin so composed and cool
You often appear calm and collected regardless of the situation.
Never got to many words for me (To many words)
You don't talk very much around me.
You always turn your head and make sure I see (Just to make sure)
You make an effort to get my attention when you want to convey something to me.
Baby ain't nothin' wrong with the love
Our love is pure and true.
That you and I dream of
The kind of love that we both hope for.
So sweet
It's a wonderful feeling.
Your actions say more than your lips can speak
Your behavior expresses more than your words ever could.
My friends say that they just can't see (They just can't see)
My friends don't understand how our unspoken love can be so strong.
How a love unspoken can be so deep (Can be so deep)
Our love is profound without needing to be said aloud.
And every time that you look my way
Whenever you gaze at me.
I see
I understand what you're trying to convey.
What your heart wants to say to me
Your feelings are apparent without you needing to say anything.
Every time our eyes meet (oh yeah)
Whenever we make eye contact.
Be talkin talkin talkin talkin to me (Talkin to me)
We communicate without words through our actions.
Just ain't no need for words to speak (Ain't no need for words)
We understand each other without the need for spoken language.
Cause every time
Because every instance when we interact.
Be talkin talkin talkin to me (no no no no no)
We communicate nonverbally through our actions.
No need for words
We don't need to speak aloud to understand each other.
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of agreement or understanding.
oh oh
An expression of realization or surprise.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rich Harrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TAMIKKOBEASTY
3:15
Hahahaaaaa!!!!
That tiny twinkle in the back! That was my skirt! I had this vintage Levi's distressed skirt that someone embellished with a thousand tiny mirrors. We shot this scene so many times up close and they kept pushing me further in the back because the mirrors would catch the light on the cameras and cause a huge glare! Lol. Everytime I watch this video... I'm zoning out... remembering how AMAZING this era was...
For EVERYTHING. Then that sparkle flicks off so quick..
But it burns my soul alive and I snap out of it.
My heart is full. I miss music. Amerie was the soundtrack for so much in that time period.
#ThankYou.❤.
@olskooldannib.sunderworldu9247
I’m crying just for the simple fact that this beautiful music doesn’t even exist in the main stream anymore or even pop culture in general. God I miss Amerie, too underrated.
@cindyramos22x
I’m crying too
@aubbhollywood6893
Ugh me too!!
@maitlinjoyner107
Preach 👏🏾👏🏾 felt every word
@dayleeshaj6138
Say it again king
@ashleynosaka8107
I am too 😭
@T.T.810
Amerie looks so natural and radiant in this video...this was a time where natural beauty was embraced and the music was soulful...miss them days!!
@moniquewilliams2952
Very true
@goldieslacks
Yes she's a natural beauty for sure ... Blasian beauty.
@MsPuetoricanPopulari
No it was not Amerie has a full face of natural looking makeup and well blended weave people are so delusional