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.
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Avant Lyrics
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If I didn't have a dime
Tell me would you spend the time
All I hear is buy me things
Baby girl what's on your mind?
You say money isn't a thing to you
But all that shopping you do
I can't keep a dime in the safe
Let's make a deal
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Tell me why the house ain't clean?
Why my son ain't in school?
Why the phone bill so high?
Girl you must think I'm a fool
All you do is run around all day
I come home you got something to say
Talking 'bout what a man don't do
That's why I wrote this song 'bout you
So baby tell me can you cook a meal?
I'm getting hungry
Can you wash a load?
Wash the clothes
Baby take this house
Turn it and make it home
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Fellas if you're in your jeeps
(One time)
Or if you're in your Bentleys
(Two times)
Won't you turn it up for me
(Three times)
Turn it up for me
Ladies hope you're feeling the song
Staying home all alone
It's time for me to set it straight
Sit back and let it marinate
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I...
All I hear is buy me things
Baby girl what's on your mind?
You say money isn't a thing to you
But all that shopping you do
I can't keep a dime in the safe
I'm not try-na pull your weight
Let's make a deal
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Tell me why the house ain't clean?
Why my son ain't in school?
Why the phone bill so high?
Girl you must think I'm a fool
All you do is run around all day
I come home you got something to say
Talking 'bout what a man don't do
That's why I wrote this song 'bout you
So baby tell me can you cook a meal?
I'm getting hungry
Can you wash a load?
Wash the clothes
Baby take this house
Turn it and make it home
Baby let's make a deal
If you do what I say
You can get what you want
We can have everything
As long as you learn how to give and take
Fellas if you're in your jeeps
(One time)
Or if you're in your Bentleys
(Two times)
Won't you turn it up for me
(Three times)
Turn it up for me
Ladies hope you're feeling the song
Staying home all alone
It's time for me to set it straight
Sit back and let it marinate
The song "Let's Make a Deal" by Avant touches on the topic of an unreliable and unfaithful partner. The lyrics are divided into two parts: the first half discusses the issue of constant requests for material things from the partner, while the second half focuses on a partner who neglects their household responsibilities. Avant uses the chorus to offer a solution to these issues - a deal in which the partner agrees to comply with the singer's requests in exchange for getting what they want.
In the first verse, Avant expresses his frustration with his demanding partner. He questions whether she would continue to stay with him if he didn't have money to provide the lavish lifestyle she wants. The singer perceives her actions as a lack of appreciation for what he does provide. While the partner reassures him that money isn't everything to her, her incessant spending habits prove otherwise.
In the second verse, Avant confronts the partner who has neglected the household duties. He observes that despite running around all day, the house is in disarray, and their child is not in school. He accuses her of not doing her part in maintaining the household, and instead, finding faults in what he doesn't do. He ends the verse by asking if she can fulfill basic responsibilities like cooking and washing.
Through the song's lyrics, Avant highlights the importance of compromise and balance in a relationship. He asserts that both partners need to learn how to give and take to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I...
The singer repeats this phrase to establish his presence and address his partner
If I didn't have a dime
The singer questions whether his partner would still spend time with him if he had no money
Tell me would you spend the time
The singer wants to know if his partner would still be with him without his financial stability
All I hear is buy me things
The singer is frustrated that his partner only seems to care about material possessions
Baby girl what's on your mind?
The singer questions what his partner is truly thinking and feeling
You say money isn't a thing to you
The singer doubts his partner's claim that money is not important to her
But all that shopping you do
The singer points out that his partner's actions suggest she values material things
I can't keep a dime in the safe
The singer feels like he can't save any money because his partner is always spending it
I'm not try-na pull your weight
The singer is not trying to force his partner to contribute financially
Let's make a deal
The singer proposes a compromise to solve their problems and improve their relationship
Baby let's make a deal
The singer repeats his proposal for a deal with his partner
If you do what I say
The singer expects his partner to follow his instructions
You can get what you want
The singer promises his partner that she will get what she wants if she complies
We can have everything
The singer believes they can have a great life together if they work together
As long as you learn how to give and take
The singer emphasizes the importance of compromise and cooperation in their relationship
Tell me why the house ain't clean?
The singer points out that his partner isn't contributing to household tasks
Why my son ain't in school?
The singer is concerned that his partner is not taking care of their child's education
Why the phone bill so high?
The singer is upset about their high phone bill and questions his partner's expenses
Girl you must think I'm a fool
The singer feels like his partner is taking advantage of him
All you do is run around all day
The singer thinks his partner is not using her time productively
I come home you got something to say
The singer feels like his partner is always complaining when he comes home
Talking 'bout what a man don't do
The singer is tired of his partner criticizing him for not doing enough
That's why I wrote this song 'bout you
The singer wrote this song to express his frustration with his partner and suggest a solution
So baby tell me can you cook a meal?
The singer questions his partner's ability to contribute to their home life
I'm getting hungry
The singer emphasizes his need for food
Can you wash a load?
The singer asks his partner to do laundry
Wash the clothes
The singer emphasizes the specific task he wants his partner to do
Baby take this house
The singer encourages his partner to take control of their home
Turn it and make it home
The singer wants his partner to turn their living space into a real home
Fellas if you're in your jeeps
The singer addresses his male listeners and invites them to turn up the song
(One time)
The singer adds a small chorus to encourage listeners to participate
Or if you're in your Bentleys
The singer includes a reference to luxury cars to appeal to his audience
(Two times)
The singer repeats the chorus phrase to get listeners involved
Won't you turn it up for me
The singer asks his audience to turn up the volume on his song
(Three times)
The singer repeats the chorus phrase again to hype up the audience
Turn it up for me
The singer repeats his request for the audience to increase the volume
Ladies hope you're feeling the song
The singer addresses his female listeners and hopes they are enjoying the song
Staying home all alone
The singer acknowledges that some women may be listening to the song while alone at home
It's time for me to set it straight
The singer believes it is time for him to speak his mind and clarify his thoughts
Sit back and let it marinate
The singer encourages his listeners to reflect on his message and let it sink in
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: C. CURET ALONSO, DAVID BORLA, CHRISTOPHER L SCIANNI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mrhalf_785
Love this song!!!!
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Some real shit!!!!!
Diet Woke
Just wanted to comment so you Come back and listen again..
2 Ent Caliko
Avant never get old
Penny Copper
This album is legit
Lakenya Lawson
He stepping on some toes!!🤣🤣
Edward Glass
Indeed. "The LOU" Boss music👌🏿
Reshonda Cloeman
💯💯
Stephanie Alleen
ACES OF SPADE IM ON YOUR SIDE!!
zach stay focus
This shit fire