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.
Too Much for Me
Amerie Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
Said it ain't to much for me
To have you next to me
I can't believe it
All the things I do
To keep you loving me
And its just to much for me
Cause no matter what your going through
You know that I'm gon' ride yea
[Nas]
You a brave girl
I'm a brave heart
And car heart
And champion hunnies
You in the benz buggy with the fullies
I ride beside ya
We about to pull a all nighter
I'm super freak like Rick James
Sex in rangers
Parked on dangerous blocks
You like it when the strangers watch
I'm looking out for cops
You a girl with no fear people put ya hands in the air
For the GQ man of the year
That bentley that polstry leather, the leather
That be up in the coats I wear
Wherever I go so there ya have it
Cashmere fabrics never caught in last years garments
Holsters under armpits chauffers and the charms lit
And the coders holding on the dons wrist
She got the ill will chain on
Turqouise boots sayin god son
This the theme song
[Chorus]
[Baby]
You know the size of this shit
I flips it quickly loose this trouble for these people get with me
Holla at my hoes 'cause I dip my bitches
From gold to platinum from rag to riches
I'm the boss of the boss
The pimp shotcaller
Worldwide riding in the benz with a scroller
In your city tear ya mall up
Pimp fly bitches and tear their walls up
Dress nice I'm super neat
Ice on white wit 3's on her feat
Worldwide robber from coast to coast
From europe japan I gets that dough
Send out 2 I get back 4
Ya broad around me imma lace that hoe
Smoke dro redo my whips
Redo my chips this the bird man b**ch
[Chorus]
[Foxy Brown]
BK I throw it up
Free stay manoloed up
Cris air canary
All these niggas hear me
Lou Vittoun Lou Bratton
Bring fever cock sucker when foxy throw it on
I speak how I feel I'm a fox 5 general
Why'all rap b****hes is all so subliminal
That's why I ones them everytime I pass em
Frontin wit young g the fox 5 captian
So which hoe want to fuck wit huns
So come ???????? one by one
So make um bust off the big magnum
Spray off in the lobby
Call us the shower posse
The don ??? come through stylin hard
Wit 2 booms from the sherlock squadray
It be a bachelor that fox them sparrin
And leave why'all niggas on the sideline starvin
[Chorus]
[Amerie] (x2)
I, I, I want to get to know you
I,I,I want you with me
I, I, I just want to show you
How good it would be close to me
The song "Too Much for Me" is an ensemble piece featuring appearances from Nas, Foxy Brown and Amerie. The song touches on themes of love, lust, and the luxurious lifestyle, with each of the artists taking turns rapping and singing their individual perspectives on these themes. The song's chorus sets up the idea that having someone next to you is worth everything, hinting at the idea that the characters within the song are willing to face the dangers of the life they live as long as they have each other.
Nas uses more aggressive and violent metaphors to describe his situation. The opening verse from him is about a girl that he rides with, someone he is willing to work alongside with for an all-nighter. The metaphors are mostly related to cars, luxury products, and gang life. Nas's flow sounds great in the beat, and his rhymes perfectly complement the instrumental. Foxy Brown and Baby perform their verses similarly, flaunting their wealth and referencing the lavish possessions they own.
Line by Line Meaning
Said it ain't to much for me
I don't mind doing everything I can for you
To have you next to me
To have you as my partner in life
I can't believe it
It's amazing to have someone like you in my life
All the things I do
I always try my best to make you happy
To keep you loving me
I want to maintain the love and affection you have for me
And its just to much for me
But sometimes it becomes overwhelming for me
To not have you by my side
I can't bear the thought of being without you
Cause no matter what your going through
Regardless of your situation, I'll always be there for you
You know that I'm gon' ride yea
I will always support and stand by you
You a brave girl
You are a courageous woman
I'm a brave heart
I am a courageous man
And car heart
And I have a strong and resilient spirit
And champion hunnies
I always surround myself with strong and successful women
You in the benz buggy with the fullies
We ride in a luxurious car with powerful subwoofers
I ride beside ya
I am always by your side
We about to pull a all nighter
We are going to stay up all night together
I'm super freak like Rick James
I am very adventurous and like to try new things
Sex in rangers
We have sex in Range Rovers
Parked on dangerous blocks
We park in high-risk areas
You like it when the strangers watch
You enjoy public displays of affection
I'm looking out for cops
I am aware of the risks involved and keep an eye out for law enforcement
You a girl with no fear people put ya hands in the air
You are a fearless woman and people admire you for that
For the GQ man of the year
People see me as a fashionable and successful man
That bentley that polstry leather, the leather
We ride in a luxurious Bentley with leather upholstery
That be up in the coats I wear
I wear fancy coats that are lined with the same leather as the Bentley
Wherever I go so there ya have it
I always carry myself with style and sophistication
Cashmere fabrics never caught in last years garments
I always wear the latest and most luxurious clothing
Holsters under armpits chauffers and the charms lit
I carry guns for protection and my chauffeur is always on duty
And the coders holding on the dons wrist
I wear expensive jewelry that is always visible
She got the ill will chain on
My girlfriend wears an expensive and stylish necklace
Turqouise boots sayin god son
My girlfriend wears turquoise boots and calls me 'God Son'
This the theme song
This song is all about us
You know the size of this shit
You know how important and successful I am
I flips it quickly loose this trouble for these people get with me
I am very skilled at making money and getting out of trouble
Holla at my hoes 'cause I dip my bitches
I talk to my female lovers because I am unfaithful
From gold to platinum from rag to riches
I have gone from poverty to wealth
I'm the boss of the boss
I am in charge of everything and everyone
The pimp shotcaller
I am the main guy in the prostitution scene
Worldwide riding in the benz with a scroller
I travel the world in a Mercedes-Benz with a gun
In your city tear ya mall up
I cause chaos and destruction when I visit your city
Pimp fly bitches and tear their walls up
I have sex with beautiful women and leave them feeling destroyed
Dress nice I'm super neat
I am always well-dressed and put together
Ice on white wit 3's on her feat
My girlfriend wears diamond jewelry and expensive sneakers
Worldwide robber from coast to coast
I am a thief who steals all around the world
From europe japan I gets that dough
I make money illegally in Europe and Japan
Send out 2 I get back 4
I do illegal business and make a huge profit
Ya broad around me imma lace that hoe
I attract many women and treat them badly
Smoke dro redo my whips
I smoke marijuana and modify my cars
Redo my chips this the bird man b**ch
I invest my money and take control, just like Birdman
BK I throw it up
I represent Brooklyn
Free stay manoloed up
I am always wearing Manolo Blahnik shoes
Cris air canary
I wear diamond jewelry
All these niggas hear me
I am well-known and respected by many men
Lou Vittoun Lou Bratton
I wear expensive Louis Vuitton clothing and accessories
Bring fever cock sucker when foxy throw it on
I am very seductive and men can't resist me
I speak how I feel I'm a fox 5 general
I am a confident and assertive woman in charge of my own life
Why'all rap b****hes is all so subliminal
Other female rappers are not as straightforward and honest as I am
That's why I ones them everytime I pass em
I always come out on top when competing with other female rappers
Frontin wit young g the fox 5 captian
I am collaborating with another rapper and I am in charge
So which hoe want to fuck wit huns
Which woman wants to have sex with me?
So come ???????? one by one
Come and see me one by one
So make um bust off the big magnum
I want them to have an orgasm with me
Spray off in the lobby
We have sex in public areas
Call us the shower posse
We are known for having sexual encounters in the shower
The don ??? come through stylin hard
I am the boss and I always come out looking good
Wit 2 booms from the sherlock squadray
I have two bodyguards with me for protection
It be a bachelor that fox them sparrin
I prefer to date single men and I am very picky
And leave why'all n*****s on the sideline starvin
I am successful and leave my competitors struggling to keep up
I,I,I want to get to know you
I am interested in getting to know you better
I,I,I want you with me
I want us to be together
I, I, I just want to show you
I want to prove my love and dedication to you
How good it would be close to me
Being close to me would bring happiness and joy into your life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, NASIR JONES, BRYAN WILLIAMS, INGA MARCHAND, AMERIE ROGERS
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