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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Oh babe
Yes babe
Ooooh yes
Oh babe
yes babe
(I hope she answers my prayer tonight)
inside of you, baby...
You make me feel like livin' and breathin' again
I wanna touch you
Don't say no, just say yes
Your body's what I need
Don't say no, just say yes
I can hear you callin me
Your my diamond that shines all of the time...
oh mercy me, yeah...
You made me reach my peak
that day you told me that you wanted me,
don't be afraid baby...
Don't say no, just say yes
Your body's what I need
Don't say no, just say yes
I can hear you callin me
You are my season
and you are the reason
I feel the way I do
as our bodies become as one
you're my star
that's what you are (you, you are)
Don't say no, just say yes
Your body's what I need
Don't say no, just say yes
I can hear you callin me
Now let me hear you say yes,
say, say, say yes
say, say, say yes
say, say, say yes
oh yeah, oh yeah
(repeat)
(Speaking)
Come here baby, lay down right here
I don't wanna talk no more
I can feel you, your body, all over mine
Ooh open your door for me
I'm comin in
knock knock
knock knock baby
knock knock
knock knock baby
knock knock
knock knock baby...
The song "Don't Say No Just Say Yes" by Avant is about a man who is trying to convince his lover to open up her heart and let him love her. He wants to make her feel cherished and safe in his arms, and he wants her to trust him completely. He tells her that her body is everything he needs and that he can hear her calling him. He compares her to a diamond that shines all the time, and he feels that she is the reason he is alive.
The chorus repeats the words "Don't say no, just say yes" several times, which implies that the woman may be hesitant or uncertain about their relationship. However, the man is persistent and wants to reassure her that he is the right choice for her. He wants her to let go of her fears and give herself fully to him.
The song uses a lot of romantic imagery and metaphors to convey the depth of the man's love for his partner. He sees her as his "star" and compares their coming together to the changing of the seasons. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of complete devotion and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooh yes
Excited affirmation and anticipation
oh babe
Affectionate address to the subject of desire
Yes babe
Confirmation of mutual desire
Open your heart and let me pour my lovin'
Request for emotional and physical intimacy
inside of you, baby...
Desire to be completely connected and inside of the partner
You make me feel like livin' and breathin' again
The partner is the source of all life and happiness
I wanna touch you
Physical craving for the partner's body
Don't say no, just say yes
Urging partner to embrace their desires and consent
Your body's what I need
The partner's physical form is necessary for fulfillment
I can hear you callin me
The partner is also desiring and needing the singer
Your my diamond that shines all of the time...
Comparing the partner to a precious and eternally brilliant jewel
oh mercy me, yeah...
Expressing grateful awe and excitement for the partner
You made me reach my peak
The partner has brought immense pleasure and satisfaction to the singer
that day you told me that you wanted me,
Referencing a specific conversation about mutual desire and interest
don't be afraid baby...
Assurance that there is no need to fear intimacy or vulnerability
You are my season
The partner is central and defining to the singer's life
and you are the reason
The partner is the main source of joy and fulfillment
I feel the way I do
Emotional state is entirely dependent on the partner
as our bodies become as one
Physical union represents spiritual and emotional unity
you're my star
The partner is like a guiding light in life
that's what you are (you, you are)
Reiterating the partner's significant role in the singer's life
Now let me hear you say yes,
Request for verbal affirmation and consent
say, say, say yes
Repetition of the desire for their partner's consent
oh yeah, oh yeah
Excited arousal and anticipation
Come here baby, lay down right here
Initiation of physical intimacy
I don't wanna talk no more
Desire for physical engagement without excessive dialogue
I can feel you, your body, all over mine
Physical sensations and arousal
Ooh open your door for me
Metaphorical request for the partner to invite the singer in to their life
I'm comin in
Desire for total union and connection
knock knock
Sound effect indicating entry into the partner's life
knock knock baby
Friendly and flirtatious repetition of sound effect
knock knock
Further repetition of sound effect
knock knock baby...
Insistent and playful repetition of sound effect
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