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.
Provocative
Avant Lyrics
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I know her
She wants me
And I want her
Seems like
She's breakin me down
I can't hide
How I feel inside
I fall weak
I'm up like 24 hours can't sleep
Your touch is too much
And I don't kno how long before you write me?
Under these lights
The way u move
Provocative
Something got a hold of me
Working magic from across the room
So provocative
I just got to get away
Provocative [x3]
She moves with
Precision
Her swag is
Convincing
Her venom
It poisons me makes my heart
Race and then it's hard to breath
It's too deep
I fall weak
I'm up like
24 hours can't sleep
Your touch
Is too much
And I don't konw
How long before you write me?
Under these lights
The way u move
Provocative
Something got a hold of me [?]
Working magic from across the room
So provocative
I just got to get away [get away]
Provocative [x3]
She likes a part of me
Frozen in time
The way that she gets me
Is hard to define
Feels like a a movie
The suspense is killing me
I'm afraid of how the
Story ends
Under these lights
The way u move
Provocative
Something outta hold of me
Working magic from across the room
So provocative
I just got to get away [get away]
The song "Provocative" by Avant is a slow, sensual R&B track that explores the emotions and thoughts of a man who is drawn to a woman who he believes is breaking him down with her moves and touch. The song features Avant reflecting on the way she makes him feel, describing her as someone who moves with precision and works her magic from across the room. Despite her venom that poisons him and makes his heart race, he can't help but be drawn to her provocatively.
Throughout the track, Avant makes it clear that he is falling weak to her and that he's up 24 hours a day thinking about her. Despite knowing that she's provoking and dangerous for him, he seems to be paralyzed with desire and can't stay away from her. He describes her swag as convincing, and he's afraid of how the story ends.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the power of attraction and how it can be both dangerous and impossible to resist. Avant may be warning himself and possibly others that temptation can easily lead to heartbreak or worse. Another interpretation is that Avant is caught up in a toxic relationship where he is drawn to someone who is bad for him, even though he knows it's not good for him.
Line by Line Meaning
She knows me
There is someone who is aware of the real me
I know her
I know her well enough to feel the way that I do
She wants me
She desires me in a deep and passionate way
And I want her
I share the same feelings towards her
Seems like
It appears as if
She's breakin me down
Her influence on me is causing me to feel overwhelmed
I can't hide
I am unable to conceal
How I feel inside
My emotions are exposed
It's to deep
The intensity is too great
I fall weak
I am vulnerable and powerless to resist
I'm up like 24 hours can't sleep
I cannot sleep, I am constantly on edge
Your touch is too much
Your touch has an overwhelming effect on me
And I don't kno how long before you write me?
The uncertainty of not knowing when she will contact me is anxiety-inducing
Under these lights
In this environment
The way u move
The way you carry yourself
Provocative
You are alluring and seductive
Something got a hold of me
I am under your spell and cannot resist your charm
Working magic from across the room
You are able to captivate my attention even without direct interaction
So provocative
You are incredibly provocative and tempting
I just got to get away
I am feeling overwhelmed and need to distance myself
She moves with
Her movements have
Precision
A specific accuracy
Her swag is
Her style and confidence are
Convincing
Compelling and persuasive
Her venom
Her influence on me is like a poisonous substance
It poisons me makes my heart
She has a toxic power over me that causes my heart to race
Race and then it's hard to breath
The effect on my heart rate is intense and makes breathing difficult
She likes a part of me
There is something about me that she finds appealing
Frozen in time
An aspect of my personality or character that has remained unchanged
The way that she gets me
The way she understands my emotions and thoughts
Is hard to define
It is difficult to put into words
Feels like a a movie
The situation and emotions are reminiscent of a cinematic experience
The suspense is killing me
The anticipation and uncertainty of what will happen is causing me great anxiety
I'm afraid of how the
I am fearful of the way this will
Story ends
Conclude or reach a resolution
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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