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.
Getaway
Avant Lyrics
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I back again, in this town, to find a girl that i used to know.
I bumped into, a friend of mine, and she told me where to go.
She said go right down, the 56th street, make a left at the corner store.
There'll be a house in the alley way,
Hope she didn't move away.
I pray she's still around,
But somebody came to the door that I didn't know,
Is it over, all over.
I let a good girl get away
[Chorus]
How could I ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
So many words that I had to say,
And baby I miss you and I need you your love,
How could i ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
It could've been our anniversary,
I'd do anything to have you right here in my arms.
Remember when, we talked about,
All the things that we planned to do.
Our wedding day, our house in the valley,
Maybe a kid or two.
We could've had it all babe,
But somehow it all fell apart.
I agree to take the blame,
See I'm feeling so ashamed.
I never should've lied.
I'd give anything (I'd do anything baby)
To see your pretty face again.
Hold you, to feel you,
Heaven give me one more chance.
How could I ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
So many words that I had to say,
And baby I miss you and I need you your love,
How could i ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
It could've been our anniversary,
I'd do anything to have you right here in my arms.
If only it were possible,
For me to turn back the hands of time.
I'd do anything, give anything,
Just to make her mine,
I can't live without your love babe,
I can't go on another day.
Where did she go?
I gotta know.
I let a good girl get away
How could I ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
So many words that I had to say,
And baby I miss you and I need you your love,
How could i ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
It could've been our anniversary,
I'd do anything to have you right here in my arms.
I'd give anything (I'd do anything baby)
To see your pretty face again.
Hold you, to feel you,
Heaven give me one more chance.
How could I ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
So many words that I had to say,
And baby I miss you and I need you your love,
How could i ever let her get away?
Today is not a happy day,
It could've been our anniversary,
I'd do anything to have you right here in my arms.
The lyrics of Avant's song "Getaway" tell a story of regret and loss of a love that could have been. The singer is back in town, searching for a girl he used to know. He gets directions from a friend and finds the house where she used to live. However, someone he doesn't recognize comes to the door, and he knows he has lost her for good. He acknowledges that he let a good girl get away and wonders how he could have been so stupid as to let her slip through his fingers.
In the chorus, he laments the fact that he has lost her and reminisces about the things they could have had together. He declares that he would do anything to have her back in his arms, and wonders where she has gone. He is filled with shame, acknowledging that he lied to her and took the blame for their troubles. Now, he is ready to make amends and admits that he cannot live without her love.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of longing and regret, with the singer realizing too late that he had the love he always wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
I back again, in this town, to find a girl that i used to know.
Returning to this town with the hope of reuniting with an old flame.
I bumped into, a friend of mine, and she told me where to go.
A chance meeting with a friend who gave directions to the potential location of the girl he seeks.
There'll be a house in the alley way, Hope she didn't move away.
Directions lead to a specific alley, but the fear of the girl not being there is present.
I pray she's still around, But somebody came to the door that I didn't know, And I knew to let it go, Is it over, all over.
Hoping the girl is still residing there, only to meet someone new who confirms the relationship has ended and there is no further hope.
I let a good girl get away
Realization that the girl was a valuable asset and a mistake of letting her go was committed.
Today is not a happy day, So many words that I had to say, And baby I miss you and I need you your love
Emotional impact of losing the girl with the feelings of love and desperation.
It could've been our anniversary, I'd do anything to have you right here in my arms.
Reflecting on the possibility of an anniversary celebration but with the longing to have the girl back in his arms.
Our wedding day, our house in the valley, Maybe a kid or two.
Musing on the future that could have been and the milestones related to them.
I never should've lied.
Recognizing a mistake that possibly led to the downfall of the relationship.
If only it were possible, For me to turn back the hands of time.
Desire to go back in time to rectify the mistakes made.
Where did she go? I gotta know.
Searching for answers and the whereabouts of the girl who was lost.
I'd give anything (I'd do anything baby) To see your pretty face again.
Willingness to do anything to be reunited with the girl he loves.
Heaven give me one more chance.
Pleading to a higher power for a second chance with the lost loved one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MYRON LAVELL AVANT, CHRIS KELLY
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