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.
Mr. Dream
Avant Lyrics
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Such a pair
If you would stop, stop running from whats real
You call them dreams
But they can hear you
Searching for love when it's standing right here
Why would you choose to reach out your hand
You should understand
That you deserve better than
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
Why you wanna take it all away
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
Can't you feel me running through your veins
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
Come over here girl
He can't love you girl
Come over here girl
If he don't want to love you girl
Look at you
Pulling your hair out
Losing sleep
Cause he never comes through
When I think it
But you don't acknowledge
I read your mind
I know you're better than you do
Why would you choose
To reach out your hands
All those empty promises
You should understand
You deserve better than
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
Why you wanna take it all away
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
Can't you feel me running through your veins
But you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
I wish that we could fly away
Take you from your misery (from your misery)
Girl I read your story (and it says)
Wanna dance under the sun
But you're chasin after the wrong one
I'm the only one that really loves you baby (he can't love you like I love you)
Why you wanna take it all away (no)
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream (no, no)
I'm the only one that really loves you baby (only one that loves you baby)
Can't you feel me running through your veins (can't you feel me)
But you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
(He can't love you, like I love you)
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
Why you wanna take it all away (he can't love you)
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream (chasin' after Mr. Dream)
I'm the only one that really loves you baby (I'm your reality)
Can't you feel me running through your veins (he's just your fantasy babe)
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
Come over here girl
He can't love you girl
Come over here girl
If he don't want to love you girl
Come over here girl
He can't love you girl
Come over here girl
If he don't want to love you girl
The song Mr. Dream by Avant presents a story of a man who is desperate to be with a woman who is constantly chasing her dreams of finding love, which he labels as Mr. Dream. The central message of the song seems to be that sometimes the things we are looking for are right in front of us, but we fail to see it because we are too focused on chasing after something else. The woman in the song is so blinded by her pursuit of Mr. Dream that she fails to realize that the man who really loves her is standing right in front of her.
The lyrics showcase the man's frustration and pain as he tries to convince the woman to give up her search for Mr. Dream and accept the love he has to offer. He pleads with her to stop running from what is real, and to let go of the empty promises and false hope that Mr. Dream represents. The man believes that he is the only one who really loves her and that she deserves someone who truly cares for her instead of chasing after a fantasy.
Overall, Mr. Dream is a powerful song that highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating what we have in front of us instead of constantly pursuing our fantasies. It is a reminder that true love can often be found in the most unexpected places, and that we should never be afraid to open our eyes and hearts to it.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I
We are meant to be together.
Such a pair
We complement each other.
If you would stop, stop running from whats real
Stop chasing after someone who doesn't love you back.
You call them dreams
You're pursuing an unrealistic fantasy.
But they can hear you
Your actions are affecting others.
Searching for love when it's standing right here
I am here for you and you don't need to search for love elsewhere.
Why would you choose to reach out your hand
Why settle for less than you deserve?
All those empty promises
Don't fall for his false promises.
You should understand
Realize that he doesn't truly care about you.
That you deserve better than
You deserve someone who will treat you right.
I'm the only one that really loves you baby
I am the only one who truly loves you.
Why you wanna take it all away
Why try to ruin what we have?
Cause you steady chasin' after Mr. Dream
You're wasting time chasing an impossible dream.
Can't you feel me running through your veins
My love is real and it's all around you.
Come over here girl
Come to me where you belong.
He can't love you girl
He can't love you the way I do.
Look at you
Your actions are distressing to see.
Pulling your hair out
You're stressed and frustrated.
Losing sleep
You're losing rest over something that's not worth it.
Cause he never comes through
He is unreliable and doesn't follow through.
When I think it
I know what you're thinking and feeling.
But you don't acknowledge
You're not being honest with yourself.
I read your mind
I understand how you feel without you having to say it.
I know you're better than you do
You underestimate yourself.
I wish that we could fly away
I wish we could escape from this situation together.
Take you from your misery (from your misery)
Get you away from your pain and suffering.
Girl I read your story (and it says)
I understand your situation and feelings.
Wanna dance under the sun
I want to share happiness and joy together.
But you're chasin after the wrong one
You're pursuing the wrong person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAKEBA RIDDICK, RODNEY JERKINS, RODNEY ROY JERKINS, TAURIAN SHROPSHIRE, TAURIAN ADONIS SHROPSHIRE
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