He graduated from the Cleveland School of the Arts in 1995 where he majored in theater. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," which one version features Keke Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.
He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. Avant has also appeared on the Oxygen Network reality TV show Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency when he asked Janice to have models dance with him during the release party of the album Director.
"Don't Say No Just Say Yes"
Avant Lyrics
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Yes
Oh babe
Yes babe
Oh
Yes
Oh babe
Open your heart and let me pour my love inside of you
(inside of you)
You make me feel like baby I'm breathin' ya I want to touch you
(I want to touch you)
Don't say No (just say)
Yes oh way your body's what I need
(is what I need)
Don't say no (just say)
Yes oh way I can hear you callin' me
My diamond passions all of the time overcity
You make me reach my peak that day you were talkin' that you wanted me
(don't be affraid)
Don't say no (just say)
Yes oh way your body's what I need
Don't say no (just say)..
Yes oh way I can hear you callin' me
You are my season and you are my reason
And my body come back on (my star my star)
You are my star
Don't say no (just say)
Yes oh way your body's what I need
Don't say no (just say)
Yes oh way I can here you callin' me
Now let me hear you say ya
(say ya say ya say ya say ya say ya
Say ya say ya say ya say ya oh ya, oh ya)
Now let me hear you say ya
(say ya say ya say ya say ya say ya
Say ya say ya say ya say ya oh ya, oh ya)
I don't want to talk no more,
I can feel you, your body, all over,
Oh wee, open the door for me, I'm coming in,
Night life, night life babe, night life,
Night life, night life babe, night life
In Avant's song "Don't Say No Just Say Yes," the singer is seeking permission from his lover to show him love and affection physically. The song starts with an enthusiastic call and response between the singer and his lover as he encourages her to open herself up to him. He tells her to open her heart, and allow him to pour his love inside of her. The way she lights him up is reminiscent of breathing. He wants to touch her, and he pleads with her not to say no but to say yes and allow him to indulge in her body.
Throughout the song, Avant assures his lover that he understands that she wants him, and he wants her too. He tells her that she is his reason and his season, and he longs to bask in her presence. He acknowledges the passion and intensity that she brings to their relationship, and he wants to reciprocate that energy. The singer encourages his lover to be unafraid, and to trust him with her body. The song is an intimate celebration of their love and their desire for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Excitement and anticipation for the upcoming encounter.
Yes
Agreement and eagerness to proceed with the desired action.
Oh babe
Affectionate address towards the beloved partner.
Yes babe
Reassurance of the partner's decision to move forward.
Open your heart and let me pour my love inside of you
Allow me to deeply connect with you emotionally and share my genuine feelings.
(inside of you)
Emphasizing the desire to establish a personal and intimate bond.
You make me feel like baby I'm breathin' ya I want to touch you
Your presence arouses me and makes me long for physical contact with you.
(I want to touch you)
Explicitly stating the desire to engage in physical affection.
Don't say No (just say)
Encouraging the partner to abandon any reservations.
Yes oh way your body's what I need
Affirming the role of physical attraction in the relationship.
(is what I need)
Stressing the importance of physical intimacy for emotional connection.
Don't say no (just say)
Continuing to urge the partner to abandon hesitations.
Yes oh way I can hear you callin' me
Suggesting that the partner's desire for physical intimacy is evident.
My diamond passions all of the time overcity
The desire for intense, meaningful experiences that elevate the relationship.
You make me reach my peak that day you were talkin' that you wanted me
Reflecting on a past interaction that fueled sexual desire.
(don't be affraid)
Reassuring the partner that a physical connection is natural and safe for the relationship.
Yes oh way your body's what I need
Reiterating the central role of physical attraction.
Don't say no (just say)..
Encouraging the partner to let go of any reservations.
Yes oh way I can hear you callin' me
Asserting the partner's clear desire for physical affection.
You are my season and you are my reason
Acknowledging the partner's transformative impact on the artist's life.
And my body come back on (my star my star)
Returning to the use of physical attraction and intense experiences to strengthen the relationship.
You are my star
Emphasizing the partner's unique and central role in the artist's life.
Now let me hear you say ya
Asking the partner to express their willingness to engage in physical intimacy.
(say ya say ya say ya say ya say ya
Say ya say ya say ya say ya oh ya, oh ya)
Repeating the request for confirmation with joyful, upbeat language.
I don't want to talk no more,
Transitions to a more physical focus and a desire to engage fully with the partner.
I can feel you, your body, all over,
Experiencing intense physical attraction and a desire to connect physically with the partner.
Oh wee, open the door for me, I'm coming in,
Playfully describes the desire to engage intimately with the partner.
Night life, night life babe, night life,
Reflects on the theme of passion and intensity throughout the song.
Night life, night life babe, night life
Ending with a repetition of the chorus and the theme of physical intimacy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MYRON LAVELL AVANT, STEPHEN EDWARD HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tiamonroe7594
Olivia is so naturally pretty!!!!
@No_Show94
Olivia always carries herself in a classy manner
@raymondbennettjr.8845
Definitely
@jaydaallen4493
I didn’t know that was her ❤
@Papi.Pharaoh
Avant is one of the most underrated artist out there. Man had hella hits but you don't hear his name come up when people talk about crooners like Brian McKnight, Babyface, Tyrese, Tank, Ginuwine, etc.
@fionanereah8660
Very true
@deniseperkins2141
Agreed but he didn't make as many hits plus he kind of tried to be like r kelly to much
@musizlovva1570
Facst..........
@musizlovva1570
@@deniseperkins2141Inthink they are low-key cousins........he is good in his own damn lane what r yall talking bout.
@davidmiles1020
He's in that Case, Joe class to me