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 (Mark Ronson remi
Amerie Lyrics
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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 (Too 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
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 "Talkin to Me," Amerie is trying to decipher the thoughts and feelings of the person she's interested in. She's frustrated that sometimes, it's hard to find the right words to express herself, and she wishes they could just read each other's minds. Despite this, she's willing to put in the time to understand them and connect with them on a deeper level. The chorus repeats the idea that their eyes do the talking, rather than words. Amerie feels like she's able to understand the person just by looking at them, and that there's an unspoken connection between them.
The song's lyrics capture the uncertainty and complexity of romantic relationships, and the challenge of opening up to someone new. While the song has a classic R&B feel, the production on the Mark Ronson remix adds a funk-inspired beat and a jazzy horn section. This combination of old-school soul and modern production techniques gives the song a fresh twist.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how it's hard to find the words sometimes you know
It can be difficult to express yourself with words.
Wishin we could read minds
Sometimes it would be easier to communicate if we could read each other's thoughts.
Don't wanna let our feelings show
We're hesitant to reveal our emotions.
So even if you say you don't understand
Even if you claim you don't comprehend.
I'm willing to give as much time as I can
I'm willing to invest as much time as required to communicate effectively.
Every time our eyes meet
Whenever we make eye contact.
Be talkin talkin talkin talkin to me (talkin to me)
It's as if you're speaking to me without words.
Just ain't no need for words to speak (oh)
Words are unnecessary to convey your message.
Your always actin so composed and cool
You always appear calm and collected.
Never got to many words for me (Too many words)
You rarely have much to say to me.
You always turn your head and make sure I see (Just to make sure)
You ensure that I notice you looking at me.
Baby ain't nothin' wrong with the love
Our feelings for each other are perfectly fine.
That you and I dream of
The love that we imagine and desire.
So sweet
Our love is beautiful and pure.
Your actions say more than your lips can speak
Your behavior is more telling than your words.
My friends say that they just can't see (They just can't see)
My friends don't understand how we can have a deep, unspoken love.
How a love unspoken can be so deep (Can be so deep)
Our unspoken love is incredibly profound.
And every time that you look my way
Every time you glance in my direction.
I see
I understand.
What your heart wants to say to me
I sense the message that your heart wants to convey to me.
Every time our eyes meet (oh yeah)
Whenever our eyes lock onto each other (oh yeah).
Just ain't no need for words to speak (Ain't no need for words)
Our emotions speak louder than any words could.
Be talkin talkin talkin talkin to me (no no no no no)
It's like you're communicating to me non-verbally.
Every time our eyes meet (My eyes meet your, meet yours)
Whenever our eyes connect (my eyes meet yours, meet yours).
Talkin talkin talkin talkin to me (To me)
Communicating with me (to me) without speaking.
I hear you baby callin me just ain't no need for words
I feel that you're calling out to me without saying anything.
No need for words
Words cannot express the depth of our connection.
Contributed by Sydney A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.