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.
Not Gone Lose
Avant Lyrics
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I was hoping it would comfort me
We were doing those things that would please us
But that wasn′t enough
But sometimes it's not all about love
We had to learn that shit
We were better as friends and beginners
And then it got tough, so tough
But if you′re thinking about parting ways these days
You gotta be outta your mind
I don't wanna lose you
And let someone misuse ya
'Cause every I choose ya
Let′s not break up
No let′s make up
'Cause I don′t wanna lose
I don't wanna lose ya
I don′t wanna lose
Let's not break up
No let′s make up
'Cause I'm not gonna lose
What you friends say doesn′t matter
But what really matters is, is that we′re both here baby
And I don't care about the chitter chatter
′Cause the fact is that that we're still in love yeah
Even though we disagree
If they take you away you find your way back to me
No one knows like I know
Not like I know, only I know
But if you′re thinking about parting ways these days
You gotta be outta your mind
I don't wanna lose you
And let someone misuse ya
′Cause every I choose ya
Let's not break up
No let's make up
′Cause I don′t wanna lose
I don't wanna lose ya
I don′t wanna lose
Let's not break up
No let′s make up
'Cause I′m not gonna lose
I don't ever wanna be away from you (no way)
And I don't ever wanna see my babe with someone new (someone, ooh)
Took a long time for me to see (a long time)
That you were the only one truly there for me (truly there yeah)
Oh yeah, baby
So if you′re thinking about parting ways these days
You gotta be outta your mind
I don′t wanna lose you (I can't baby)
And let someone misuse ya (Someone just walk all over you baby)
′Cause every I choose ya (I can't do it, I can′t do make it baby)
Let's not break up (Let′s not break up)
No let's make up
'Cause I don′t wanna lose (If you
Feel how I feel let me hear you say it)
I don′t wanna lose ya (Yeah)
I don't wanna lose (Say yeah)
Let′s not break up
No let's make up
′Cause I'm not gonna lose
The song Not Gone Lose by Avant is about a couple who fell in love and started a relationship that initially gave them comfort and pleasure. However, over time, they realized that it wasn't just about love, and they had to learn to be better as friends and beginners. Despite disagreeing on certain issues, the couple still value and care for each other deeply. The lyrics express the fear of losing the person they love and not wanting to see them hurt by someone else. Although they may have had fights and thought about parting ways, the thought of losing each other was unbearable. Ultimately, they choose to stay together and not break up but to make up and work on their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We fell in love
We started a romantic relationship
I was hoping it would comfort me
I thought love would alleviate my loneliness
We were doing those things that would please us
We were engaging in activities that made us happy
But that wasn't enough
Our love alone wasn't sufficient to sustain us
But sometimes it's not all about love
Love isn't the only important factor in a relationship
We had to learn that shit
We had to realize that fact
We were better as friends and beginners
We were more compatible as platonic friends and starting anew
And then it got tough, so tough
Our relationship became difficult to maintain
But if you're thinking about parting ways these days
If you're contemplating a breakup right now
You gotta be outta your mind
You must be crazy
I don't wanna lose you
I don't want to end our relationship
And let someone misuse ya
And allow someone else to mistreat you
'Cause every I choose ya
Because every time I choose you
Let's not break up
Let's not end our relationship
No let's make up
Instead, let's reconcile
I don't wanna lose ya
I don't want to lose you
Let's not break up
Let's not end our relationship
'Cause I'm not gonna lose
Because I'm determined to keep you
What you friends say doesn't matter
The opinions of our friends are irrelevant
But what really matters is, is that we're both here baby
What's important is that we're both present in this relationship
And I don't care about the chitter chatter
I'm not concerned with gossip or rumors
'Cause the fact is that that we're still in love, yeah
Because the truth is, we still love each other
Even though we disagree
Even though we have different opinions or arguments
If they take you away you find your way back to me
Even if circumstances force us apart, I believe we'll reunite
No one knows like I know
No one has the same understanding as I do
Not like I know, only I know
Only I have my unique knowledge and perspective
I don't ever wanna be away from you (no way)
I never want to be separated from you
And I don't ever wanna see my babe with someone new (someone, ooh)
And I never want to witness you with a new romantic partner
Took a long time for me to see (a long time)
It took me a while to realize
That you were the only one truly there for me (truly there yeah)
That you were the only person who truly supported me
Oh yeah, baby
I don't ever wanna lose you (I can't baby)
I never want to end our relationship (I can't bear it)
And let someone misuse ya (Someone just walk all over you baby)
And allow someone else to mistreat you (Allow someone to take advantage of you)
'Cause every I choose ya (I can't do it, I can't do make it baby)
Because every time I choose you (I can't break up with you, I can't do it)
If you feel how I feel let me hear you say it
If you share my sentiments, tell me
I don't wanna lose ya (Yeah)
I don't want to lose you (Yes)
Let's not break up
Let's not end our relationship
No let's make up
Instead, let's reconcile
'Cause I'm not gonna lose
Because I'm determined to keep you
Writer(s): Myron Lavell Avant, Travis J Sayles
Contributed by Samantha Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Virginia Billingsley
Wowww Avant did it again!!! Made me fall back deeper in Love with his Music once again!!!! King of R&B..... let's do it!!!!!!!!
Tonya Chrestensen
Sure right
Uniquely Jas
Yeess 😩❤️😁
oddiepowellable
I want you to fall in love with me 🤣😂🤣
Giordani Jean-Baptiste
@Virginia Billingsley damn ms lady lol okkk
Ricky Johnson
In Real life All of the kings are Dead , but We All Need 2 subtracted Eliv with his Talking ass
lakeesha watkins
Doctors say six months but, God has the final say. Avant thank you for the music.
Lillie Cabarrus
Amen Amen
CMchronicles
He does have lupus BUT doctors didnt give him 6 months. That was a rumor that was cleared up.
Natasha Thompson
Not true