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.
You Ain't Right
Avant Lyrics
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Things you go through in your lifetime,
Sometimes you just can't explain it, well,
Do women do what men do, if you don't think
So, explain this to me, keep it real
Tell me where you were last night
I caught you in another lie
You see I had this feeling (feelin')
That you ain't never been true
Shit you said you did not do
Confessions goin' down tonight (down tonight)
See you won't get a chance to me no more lies
[Chorus]
You know you ain't right
Been livin' double lives
Creepin' on the low
You thought I wouldn't know
You know you ain't right
Been livin' double lives
Creepin' on the low
You thought I wouldn't know
But I know babe
See you mistake me for a fool
Thought you could walk on me like a shoe (oh no)
Steady carryin' dirt through this house
I gotta call that you were seein' across town
I never thought you stoop so low, never, never
This far I thought you'd never go, never, never
But like a card game you played yourself
Now play the game with someone else
Because you ain't right
[Chorus]
I know about the jeep with the chromed out rims
I know about the club and the late night meals
I know about the conversation on the phone
I know about the nights that you didn't come home
Cause you been livin'
And you've been givin'
And you've been creepin'
On the low, on the low
And I gotta let you know
It's all right, it's all right
It's OK, it's OK
Baby bye, baby bye
No more lies, no more lies
It's all right, it's all right
It's OK, it's OK
Baby bye, baby bye
No more lies, no more lies
[Chorus]
Do you want to be on his side girl
Who's the fool here baby
You make me just sit here and think
Sometimes I say
Oh oh
Oh oh
The lyrics of Avant's song You Ain't Right are quite straightforward. It details a situation where the singer's partner has been living a double life, keeping secrets from him and lying about his whereabouts. The singer confronts him about it, saying he knows everything and catches him in his lies. He goes on to say that he never thought he could stoop so low and play himself, and now he has to play the game with someone else. The singer also questions his partner's honesty and loyalty, wondering if women also do what men do.
The song brings to light the issue of trust in relationships and how important it is to be truthful to one's partner. It portrays the emotions of someone who has been betrayed and cannot fathom how their partner could treat them so cruelly. The singer makes it clear that he won't tolerate any more lies or deceit and ends the song by acknowledging that he knows what's going on and bidding his partner goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it's just more drama, it's kinda funny,
The drama that surrounds our life seems funny and absurd.
Things you go through in your lifetime,
We all face different trials and hardships during our lifetime.
Sometimes you just can't explain it, well,
There are certain things that happen that are difficult to explain.
Do women do what men do, if you don't think So, explain this to me, keep it real
If women and men do the same things, explain it to me honestly.
Tell me where you were last night
Let me know where you went last night.
I caught you in another lie
I know you've lied to me again.
See you been creepin' for so long
I know that you've been sneaking around for a long time.
You see I had this feeling (feelin')
I had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
That you ain't never been true
I don't believe you've ever been honest with me.
Shit you said you did not do
You've denied things that you actually did.
Confessions goin' down tonight (down tonight)
Tonight, you're going to confess to what you've done.
See you won't get a chance to me no more lies
You won't have any more chances to lie to me.
[Chorus]
Refrain
Been livin' double lives
You've been living two separate and deceitful lives.
Creepin' on the low
Sneaking around on the down-low.
You thought I wouldn't know
You thought you were being secretive enough for me to not find out.
See you mistake me for a fool
You assume I'm naive and foolish.
Thought you could walk on me like a shoe (oh no)
You believed you could use me and mistreat me however you pleased.
Steady carryin' dirt through this house
You're bringing in negativity and unfaithful actions into our home.
I gotta call that you were seein' across town
I found out that you were seeing someone else across town.
But like a card game you played yourself
You've only ended up hurting yourself, like in a game of cards.
Now play the game with someone else
Go deceive and hurt someone else instead.
I know about the jeep with the chromed out rims
I know about the car you've been riding around in with fancy rims.
I know about the club and the late night meals
I'm aware of the club you've been going to and the meals you've been sharing there.
I know about the conversation on the phone
I know you've been talking to someone else on the phone.
I know about the nights that you didn't come home
I know that you've been spending nights away from home without me.
And you've been givin'
You've been giving your love and attention to someone else.
On the low, on the low
Sneakily and secretly.
And I gotta let you know
I have to tell you.
No more lies, no more lies
I won't take any more of your lies.
Do you want to be on his side girl
Do you want to be with the other person instead of me, girl?
Who's the fool here baby
Who's really the foolish one here?
You make me just sit here and think
You've made me sit here and ponder.
Sometimes I say
Sometimes I think.
Oh oh
An expression of anxiety or uncertainty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MYRON LAVELL AVANT, STEPHEN EDWARD HUFF
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