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.
You're a Star
Amerie Lyrics
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And it's too good to be true
'Cause I can't seem to get enough
I'd do anything just to have your love
I can't get away from you
You make me feel real good
You should be here with me
This is where you need to be
You must be the endless thing around
Yes, you are, you are
Heaven lost a star when you came down
You're a star, yes, you are, you're a star
You should be here with me
You should be here
with me
In Amerie's song "You're a Star", the artist is speaking to her lover, expressing how good they make her feel. The opening lines express the feeling of euphoria that she gets whenever she's around this person, to the point where it almost seems too good to be true. She states that she can't get enough of this person and would do anything to have their love, indicating that she's completely smitten. Despite her feelings, she also seems to acknowledge that this person may not be good for her, as she can't seem to get away from them.
The chorus of the song reiterates her feelings, stating that this person makes her feel so good that they need to be with her. She describes this person as an endless thing that has come down to be with her, and even goes as far as to say that they're a star that's fallen from heaven. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for this person being a sort of divine presence in her life, or simply as an exaggeration of how much she cares for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're a Star" convey a very positive, almost giddy feeling of being in love. The artist's voice is melodic and almost dreamy, emphasizing the fantastical nature of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me feel real good
Being with you feels amazing
And it's too good to be true
It feels like a dream come true
'Cause I can't seem to get enough
I always want more of you
I'd do anything just to have your love
I'm willing to go to great lengths to be with you
I can't get away from you
You're always on my mind
You should be here with me
I want you to be by my side
You make me feel so good
You bring so much joy to my life
This is where you need to be
I believe we are meant to be together
You must be the endless thing around
You are infinite and always present
Yes, you are, you are
You truly are
Heaven lost a star when you came down
You are so special, it's like you were meant for heaven
You're a star, yes, you are, you're a star
You shine bright in my life and in the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMERIE MI MARIE ROGERS, LEN NICHOLSON
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