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.
When It
Avant Lyrics
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Tell you the truth about exactly how I feel about us
We took it to that other level
From all the phone as friends to holding hands to sexing it
But this is about trust
Maybe I can understand
How you could want me as your man
Or is it just material things?
Or the lifestyle that comes with me
‘Cause there’s no guarantee that this will last forever
If you care
When it’s over yea
When the party’s over yea
Will you be there?
When it’s over yea
When the party’s over yea yea
I’ve been thinking 'bout all we been through baby
The happy times, the times you cried
It hurt inside, but I wanna make this work
I really hate that I’m second guessin' it
But I’ve been hurt before
When it rain, it pours
And lose your control
Let me help you let the past go
Is the love we share sincere?
Can I wipe away my fears?
If I walked away from everything, that don’t really mean a thing
Can we live the simple life?
Little fives at early nights
Girl I gotta know if you loving me for me
If you care
When it’s over yea
When the party’s over yea
Will you be there?
When it’s over yea
When the party’s over yea yea
I wanna know
If it’s really real (Really real)
Then tell me what it is you feel yea
I wanna know (Know)
Will you still be there?
When it’s all over
If you care, yeah
When it’s over yea, (When it's all over)
When the party’s over yea (Will you still be with me?)
Oh when the party’s over yea yea (When it is)
When the party’s over yea yea (Baby when it is)
If you care, oohh baby
When it’s over yea (When it's all over)
When the party’s over yea (When it’s all over)
I wanna know
I need to know (When it’s over yea)
When the party’s over yea (Would you still even care)
When it’s all over yea
Will you still be with me? Yea
No life go with option
Will you still even care?
When it’s all over yea
When it’s all over yea
When it’s all over yea
When it is, when it is
In Avant's song When It's Over, the singer is revealing his true feelings to his partner about the state of their relationship. He acknowledges that they've taken their connection to a new level, from just talking on the phone to sex, but he's worried about whether their love is built on trust or just materialistic desires. The singer questions the sincerity of their love and wonders if they could live a simple life together without all the luxury that comes with being with him. Ultimately, the singer is asking their partner if they'll stay with him when the party's over, when the fun and excitement of their relationship fades away and all that's left is their love.
The lyrics of When It's Over explores a common theme in relationships, which is the fear of commitment and the doubt about the authenticity of love. Avant's use of metaphors, such as "when it rains it pours and loses your control" conveys the uncertainty that the singer feels in his relationship, and how he worries that things might not work out in the end. He pleads with his partner to be honest with him and to assure him of her love, even after the excitement of their relationship fades away.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a single from Avant's fourth studio album, Director in 2006, and it reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was written by Myron Lavell Avant, Stephen Edward Huff, and Harvey Jay Mason, Jr., and produced by The Underdogs. The song's music video was directed by Marcus Raboy and premiered in January 2007. The video features Avant singing in various locations, including a beach and a loft apartment.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it samples the melody of The Stylistics' 1971 hit song "People Make the World Go Round," which adds a nostalgic and classic touch to the song's contemporary sound. The song's lyrics and overall message have resonated with listeners who have experienced doubts in their relationships or who are afraid to commit to love.
The chords for the song When It's Over by Avant are as follows:
Verse: Dm, Bb, F, C
Chorus: Dm, Bb, F, C
The song's melody and chord progressions are relatively simple and follow a classic R&B ballad structure. The song's emotional weight comes from its lyrics and Avant's soulful vocals, which convey the pain and vulnerability of the singer's doubts and fears about love.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come for me to tell you
It is time for me to express my true feelings to you
Tell you the truth about exactly how I feel about us
I want to speak honestly about my feelings towards our relationship
We took it to that other level
Our relationship has progressed to a more intimate level
From all the phone as friends to holding hands to sexing it
We have gone from being friends who only talked on the phone to holding hands and engaging in sexual activity
But this is about trust
The most important aspect of our relationship right now is trust
Maybe I can understand
I am willing to try to understand your perspective
How you could want me as your man
I can see why you would want me to be your partner
But see I don’t mind spending, I don’t mind sharing my life with who I love
I am willing to share my life and resources with someone I truly love
Or is it just material things?
I am questioning whether your love for me is based on material possessions
Or the lifestyle that comes with me
I am also questioning whether your interest in me is due to the lifestyle that comes with me
‘Cause there’s no guarantee that this will last forever
I am aware that our relationship may not last forever and I am questioning whether we are both committed to making it work
If you care
If you truly care about me
When it’s over yea
When our relationship has ended
When the party’s over yea
When the excitement and fun of our relationship has ended
Will you be there?
Will you still support and care for me after our relationship has ended?
I’ve been thinking 'bout all we been through baby
I have been reflecting on everything we have experienced together
The happy times, the times you cried
I remember the happy times we shared, as well as the times when you were upset and cried
It hurt inside, but I wanna make this work
Although I was hurt by some of our experiences, I still want to make our relationship work
I really hate that I’m second guessin' it
I dislike that I am doubting our relationship
But I’ve been hurt before
I have been hurt in past relationships and may be more cautious because of it
When it rain, it pours
When things go wrong, they seem to go wrong all at once
And lose your control
It can be difficult to maintain control during difficult times
Let me help you let the past go
I want to help you move on from past hurt and focus on the present and future of our relationship
Is the love we share sincere?
I am questioning whether our love for each other is genuine
Can I wipe away my fears?
I am wondering if our relationship can be strong enough to ease my fears
If I walked away from everything, that don’t really mean a thing
If I were to leave behind my material possessions, it would not change the love I have for you
Can we live the simple life?
I am wondering if we can be happy with a simple, less extravagant lifestyle
Little fives at early nights
Enjoying small things in life, like high fiving or going to bed early together
Girl I gotta know if you loving me for me
I need to know if you love me for who I am as a person, not for my possessions or lifestyle
I wanna know
I want to understand and have answers for these questions
If it’s really real (Really real)
I am questioning whether our love for each other is genuine
Then tell me what it is you feel yea
I want you to express your true feelings about our relationship
Will you still be there?
Even if our relationship ends, will you still care for me?
I need to know
I have a strong desire to understand our relationship and your feelings for me
When it’s all over
When our relationship has ended
No life go with option
I will not give up on our relationship easily
When it’s all over yea
When our relationship has ended
Will you still be with me? Yea
Will you still support and care for me after our relationship has ended?
When it is, when it is
At the end of our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KRISS JOHNSON, MYRON AVANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
leelee modee
listening to this song as an adult really makes sense now...true lyrics.
Kwesi Hunter
Most def... There ain't ever gonna have music like in this era again
NewBeginnings
+Timmy Hunte u so right...I just had this conversation with someone how today's R&B is nothing like it was before.
Kwesi Hunter
+NewBeginnings. For real. No music today is like back then, it's all gone... A few good tracks now & then but that's that
eugenebalestriere
very true. you don't understand that kind of pain till you are grown and understand it
Leo Azir Ra
I feel what you mean sista #Truly
Billy Larkin
I love his truthfulness and honest in his songs. Vulnerability does not make a guy weak.
love C
Billy Larkin speaking like a true Man
love C
Darrel Hicks I was preferring to Avant being honest about being a Man we all make mistake in life
Aura of Spirit
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