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 Take Your Love Away
Avant Lyrics
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Girl you're right here in my face
I've never been the one to bite my tongue, no
But I have not one word to say
I'm mesmerized by your sexy eyes, and
Your soft and lovely skin
I want this fiasco to end
So baby we can start all over again
Listen
I want to be able (I want to be able to love you, oh I)
I want to be able (And let me be the one to please you, oh I)
As sure as the sunshine shines all over the earth
You're one of God's most precious worth's
See I'm a man and we make mistakes but please don't take your love away, oh I
Don't take your love away (Don't take)
Baby don't take your love away from me
I need you girl
Don't take your love away (oh)
Don't take your love away
Don't take your love away (don't take)
Baby don't take your love away from me (my baby)
I need you girl
Don't take your love away baby
Mama said don't put your hands in the cookie jar
She said son have control
She said everything that's sweet ain't good for you, no
(That's what she said)
And everything that glitters ain't gold
And now that you're gone
I realize (yes I do) I lost my soul (preach)
And I want to pass the torch
Baby can you give me one more (one more) chance
I want to be able (able to do everything I didn't do before for you baby)
I want to be able (Listen, I want to love you o, o, o, over again)
Gotta hold myself together, stay strong
Baby you been gone too long
See I'm a man and we make mistakes so baby, baby, baby don't take your love away
Don't take your love away (I'll get down on my hands and knees)
Baby don't take your love away from me (Beggin, beggin you please)
I need you girl
Don't take your love away (don't, don't leave me now)
Don't take your love away (I need you right here with me)
Don't take your love away (please, please, please, please, please yeah)
Baby, don't take your love away from me (don't take your love away)
See girl I know that I hurt you so (girl I know)
All of those girls that were in my world (In my world)
Now Stacy and Kim
Damn all of them
Girl I want to give you everything that I can (everything yeah)
I know you're tired of my game (of my game)
Tired of my lies (of my lies)
Baby this time I promise it'll be alright
(No, no, no, no, no)
No longer will you be lead astray
Baby listen to the words I say
Don't take your love away (yeah, yeah)
Baby don't take your love away from me
(Yes, don't take your love no)
I need you girl
Don't take your love away (I've been searchin here and there, everywhere)
Don't take your love away (and can't find no one like you, no)
Don't take your love away (don't take your love away)
Baby don't take your love away from me (listen to me lady, lady, lady)
I need you girl
Don't take your love
Hm, hm, hm
The lyrics of Avant’s song Don’t Take Your Love Away express his plea to his lover not to leave him despite his past mistakes. The opening lines describe the longing and the hoping that the singer had for his lover to be with him, and now that she is, he is speechless and mesmerized by her. He acknowledges his faults, but he asks for a second chance at love. The chorus of the song is a repetitive appeal for his lover not to leave him because he needs her.
The song also expresses the singer’s realization of his mistakes in the past that led his lover to be hurt. He acknowledges his previous infidelity and emphasizes his desire to be with his lover and give her all the love she deserves. He recalls his mother’s advice not to get into things that are not good for him, and he sees his mistake clearly now that his lover is gone. He promises that this time things will be different, and he asks her to listen to him and give him one more chance.
Overall, the song is a heartwarming plea for forgiveness and reconciliation, where the singer recognizes his faults and seeks to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
After the hopin' and the prayin' and the wishin'
Despite my hopes and prayers, you are here with me
Girl you're right here in my face
You are in front of me
I've never been the one to bite my tongue, no
I usually speak my mind
But I have not one word to say
I am speechless
I'm mesmerized by your sexy eyes, and
I am captivated by your attractive eyes
Your soft and lovely skin
Your skin is gentle and beautiful
I want this fiasco to end
I want to resolve this situation
So baby we can start all over again
So we can have a fresh start
I want to be able (I want to be able to love you, oh I)
I want to be capable of loving you
I want to be able (And let me be the one to please you, oh I)
I want to be the one to satisfy you
As sure as the sunshine shines all over the earth
Just as the sun shines all over the world
You're one of God's most precious worth's
You are very valuable to God
See I'm a man and we make mistakes but please don't take your love away, oh I
As a man, I know I make mistakes but I don't want to lose your love
Don't take your love away (Don't take)
Please don't stop loving me
Baby don't take your love away from me
Please don't stop loving me
I need you girl
I depend on you
Mama said don't put your hands in the cookie jar
My mother warned me not to do things I shouldn't
She said son have control
She advised me to have self-control
She said everything that's sweet ain't good for you, no
She warned me not everything that seems attractive is beneficial
(That's what she said)
That's what she advised me
And everything that glitters ain't gold
Not everything that looks appealing is truly valuable
And now that you're gone
Now that you have left
I realize (yes I do) I lost my soul (preach)
I understand that I have lost an essential part of myself
And I want to pass the torch
I want to give up my old ways
Baby can you give me one more (one more) chance
Can you give me another opportunity to do better?
Gotta hold myself together, stay strong
I need to be strong and composed
Baby you been gone too long
You have been away for too long
See I'm a man and we make mistakes so baby, baby, baby don't take your love away
As a man, I make errors, but please don't stop loving me
Don't take your love away (I'll get down on my hands and knees)
I am willing to beg for your love
Baby don't take your love away from me (Beggin, beggin you please)
Please don't stop loving me, I am begging you
I need you girl
I depend on you
Don't take your love away (don't, don't leave me now)
Please don't stop loving me now
Don't take your love away (I need you right here with me)
Please don't stop loving me, I need you by my side
Don't take your love away (please, please, please, please, please yeah)
Please don't stop loving me, I am pleading with you
Baby, don't take your love away from me (don't take your love away)
Please don't stop loving me
See girl I know that I hurt you so (girl I know)
I understand that I have caused you pain
All of those girls that were in my world (In my world)
All those other women that were in my life
Now Stacy and Kim
For example, Stacy and Kim
Damn all of them
I regret having those other relationships
Girl I want to give you everything that I can (everything yeah)
I want to provide everything you need
I know you're tired of my game (of my game)
I understand that you are exhausted with my behavior
Tired of my lies (of my lies)
Tired of the dishonesty
Baby this time I promise it'll be alright
I promise to do better this time around
(No, no, no, no, no)
I am emphatic about this promise
No longer will you be lead astray
I won't lead you down the wrong path anymore
Baby listen to the words I say
Please listen to what I am saying
Don't take your love away (yeah, yeah)
Please don't stop loving me
Baby don't take your love away from me
Please don't stop loving me
(Yes, don't take your love no)
I am emphasizing how important your love is
I need you girl
I depend on you
Don't take your love away (I've been searchin here and there, everywhere)
I have been searching everywhere for your love
And can't find no one like you, no
I can't find anyone else like you
Baby don't take your love away (don't take your love away)
Please don't stop loving me
I need you girl
I depend on you
Don't take your love
Please don't stop loving me
Hm, hm, hm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MYRON LAVELL AVANT, STEPHEN EDWARD HUFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wavyblkqueen
Singing these songs as a kid you never thought it would be something you’d have to experience
@rickyburks5782
Facts
@agentj900
My Dad apologized to my mom. ❤️ 🤎 They were in their 40s at the time, around when it happened 2003.
@alychanewman4354
Fr
@ukan.536
What did you do 🙄
@Papi.Pharaoh
Avant has to be one of the most underrated artists. He deserves his flowers for the great music he blessed us with. He inspired a lot of R&B artists todays with his sound. Back when videos had a great storyline and music had real meaning.
@DJ-zd3gj
YES! Him and Joe Thomas!!! And don’t get me started on Musiq Soulchild!!!
@agentj900
And Urban Mystic and Common
@davonjohnson5528
I remember clearly it was the year of 2004 and this is when Neyo Avant Joe, TPain, and Sean Kingston was highlighting at the right time. These songs were made at the right time for the time period!
@davonjohnson5528
@@DJ-zd3gjcan’t forget about Music Soulchild