In 2000, Moore earned a Soul Train Music Awards nomination, alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, for "Single of the Year, Female" for her Billboard No. 2 R&B / No. 10 Pop hit "Chante's Got a Man". However, she lost the award to Lauryn Hill. The single was also certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies in America. In 2002, she won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo for "Contagious" featuring The Isley Brothers. She also appeared on the hit UPN show Girlfriends, singing Minnie Riperton's Lovin' You. In 2002, Moore sang on Kenny G's single "One More Time," which registered on the Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary singles charts.
In 2006 Asian singer Hyori remade Moore's single "Straight Up", it became a top ten hit in Korea. Additionally, in 2006 it was confirmed by Peak Records executive and founder that Chante Moore has signed a record deal with the independent label. Moore released her fifth solo album Love the Woman on June 17, 2008. The album's lead single "Ain't Supposed to Be This Way" impacted radio on May 12, 2008.
In 2009, Moore set some dates for a Love the Woman tour, with performances in Los Angeles, and Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, she starred with James Pickens, Jr. (of Grey's Anatomy), Vickie Winans, Loretta Devine, Reginald VelJohnson, Rocky Carroll and Kenny Lattimore in a live stage production of Otis Sallid's Gospel! Gospel! Gospel at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in May 2009.
In July 2011, it was announced that she would be the TV host for an upcoming women's fitness reality series sponsored by SportyGirl Fitness. The following year, Moore performed at the 2012 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in a tribute to the late singer Donna Summer.
On January 1, 2013, Moore inked a new record deal with Shanachie Entertainment. She released her sixth studio solo album "Moore is More" on July 30, 2013 which was preceded by the single "Talking In My Sleep."
In early 2013, it was announced that Moore had joined the cast of the Reality TV show "R&B Divas L.A." with Kelly Price, Dawn Robinson (of En Vogue), Michel'le, Lil' Mo & Claudette Ortiz. They filmed the series throughout the year, and it premiered/aired during the summer.
Currently, Moore is set to join Tom Joyner's "Fantastic Voyage 2014" Cruise, and is contracted to star on Broadway in the 2014 musical "Gospel Soul Rock 'n' Roll".
Blooming Flower
Chanté Moore Lyrics
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Now I've got to you turn
But I don't want to
Because I want you
Of yourself girl
And gather all you gave
It's impossible irreversible
Time spent with you is gone
But with you our time lives on
Blooming flower cut before its time
Never to be free to breathe in the sun
Blooming flower cut before its time
Never to be free to breathe in the sun
-2-
I want the sun to shine on me
I need the sun to shine on our love
Let me feel the warmth of it nourishing our feelin'
In the heat we reflect the light
Shining colors of a love that's ours
Has our time come too late or is it too soon?
Bloom flower, bloom
-3-
And in your eyes i see
The places I long to be I can see and feel you lovin me
But, I can't got there 'I've got to go'
I'm bound on a course set, before we met
What can i do with my feelings for you
Shall I hide them deep inside my heart
Oooh their eyes would not believe
They could not see the beauty in the sun
Never to be free to breathe in the sun
Never to be free to breathe in the sun
(repeat -2-)
Bloom flower, bloom (x2)
Flower bloom...flower
Bloom flower, bloom
Cut before it's time
(repeat -2-)
Flower!
The lyrics to Chanté Moore's song "Blooming Flower" speak of a love that was cut short or never given a chance to flourish. The singer is torn between their feelings for the other person and the reality of their situation. They acknowledge that their time spent with the other person is gone, but they also believe that their time together lives on in some way. The repeated line "Blooming flower cut before its time, never to be free to breathe in the sun" reinforces the idea that their love was never allowed to fully bloom.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire for the sun to shine on their love and for it to be nourished by its warmth. They want their love to be reflected in bright colors and to bloom like a flower. However, the singer ultimately feels bound by circumstances beyond their control and unable to pursue the love they desire. They lament that their feelings might be hidden away and never acknowledged by others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blooming Flower" convey a sense of longing and loss. The singer seems to believe that their love was special and worthy of being allowed to thrive, but circumstances prevented it from doing so. The repeated image of the flower cut before its time reinforces this sense of tragedy and missed opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gone there with you
I have shared vulnerable moments and experiences with you
Now I've got to you turn
I have arrived at the realization that I must leave you and end our relationship
But I don't want to
However, I do not desire to end the relationship
Because I want you
Because I still desire you and our connection
Carefully get a hold
Please gently grasp all that I gave you
Of yourself girl
Take care of yourself, my dear
And gather all you gave
Collect all the love and time that you invested in our relationship
It's impossible irreversible
Our time spent together can never be recovered or changed
Time spent with you is gone
Our time together has passed
But with you our time lives on
However, our memories and experiences will continue to exist and impact me
Blooming flower cut before its time
A flower that was not able to fulfill its potential due to being removed prematurely
Never to be free to breathe in the sun
The flower was denied the chance to grow and flourish in its environment
I want the sun to shine on me
I desire to experience happiness and positivity
I need the sun to shine on our love
I require that our connection is strengthened and grows
Let me feel the warmth of it nourishing our feelin'
I wish to experience the positive impact of our relationship and grow from it
In the heat we reflect the light
We shine brighter as our passion and emotions intensify
Shining colors of a love that's ours
Our unique and special connection is beautiful and colorful
Has our time come too late or is it too soon?
I question if we missed our opportunity or if it has not yet come
And in your eyes i see
I perceive in your gaze
The places I long to be I can see and feel you lovin me
I sense your affection and desire to be in the locations I crave
But, I can't got there 'I've got to go'
However, I am unable to follow that path as I must leave
I'm bound on a course set, before we met
I am tied to a path that was predetermined before we began our relationship
What can i do with my feelings for you
I am unsure how to handle my emotions towards you
Shall I hide them deep inside my heart
Should I keep my emotions concealed and private
Oooh their eyes would not believe
Others would not comprehend or accept my feelings
They could not see the beauty in the sun
They fail to notice the beauty in the positivity and happiness I seek
Bloom flower, bloom
Grow, prosper, and flourish
Cut before it's time
Removed prematurely
Flower bloom...flower
Grow and flourish, beautiful flower
Bloom flower, bloom
Prosper and grow, beautiful flower
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANTE TORRANE MOORE, ROSS ANDERSON, SIMON ALBAN LAW
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