Chanté Torrane Moore (born February 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Chanté Torrane Moore (born February 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and author. Born to a gospel minister, Moore grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing. She was a successful beauty pageant contestant and model when she was discovered by the late Louil Silas at 22, a record executive who had started his own label, Silas Records, then distributed by MCA. Moore has recorded several hit records, including "Love's Taken Over", "Alright", "I'm What You Need", "Old School Lovin'", and "Free" (a cover of a Deniece Williams' original song that showcases her effortless flip into whistle register by jumping an octave higher than the song's original top note). Moore was also featured on the soundtrack of the 1995 film Waiting To Exhale with the song "Wey U", which also shows off her ability to reach the whistle register. Once married to Kadeem Hardison, she then married to Kenny Lattimore, with whom she is now divorced. The two are currently a duet act on Jive Records, where they remade Minnie Riperton and Peabo Bryson's 70's soul hit "Here We Go" on their album, Things That Lovers Do. It is interesting to note that Moore is still signed as a catalog artist with MCA.

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".

Can't Do It
Chanté Moore Lyrics

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Hey baby
I was just calling to say that I love you
'Cause some times I just don't know what to do with you

I take it personally
When he don't answer my calls
I hear your attitude
I appears like I really hate him

But
He ain't perfect
But he's so perfect for me
I know that this relationship
We've got to be so crazy

I say things
He say things
But we don't really mean it
And then I feel like to leave my baby
My man

[Chorus:]
Sometimes I want to leave
But I, but if said I didn't love you
I'd be lying
He's so smart and just a little hurt
Should be a cinch to be feeling this good

He gets on my last nerve
And he acts so nonchalant
And sometimes I wonder why I even bother
Next thing I know we're all over each other

I like to get it
I like to get it
He like to get it
He like to get it

I your mad, he, your mad
But then we get over it
So you can't even real tell me
Nothing about it

[Chorus:]

Can't do it
Can't do it...

Overall Meaning

In Chanté Moore's song Can't Do It, she talks about the ups and downs of being in a relationship. The song starts with her calling her partner and telling them that she loves them, but sometimes she doesn't know how to deal with them. She takes things personally when he doesn't answer her calls and hears his attitude, which makes her appear like she hates him. However, she knows that their relationship isn't perfect, but he's perfect for her. They have their share of arguments and say things they don't mean, but they both know deep down that they love each other. They may get on each other's nerves, but they always end up making up and getting over it.

The chorus is a repetition of the title of the song, "Can't Do It". It seems like Chanté wants to leave at times, but she can't because of her love for him. He may act nonchalant, but he's a smart man and makes her feel good. They both like to be intimate with each other, even though they may get mad at times. The song ends with Chanté reiterating that she can't do it without him, and they continue to work on their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey baby
Starting the conversation with affectionate words

I was just calling to say that I love you
Expressing love and affection towards the partner

'Cause some times I just don't know what to do with you
Admitting the challenges in the relationship and the confusion it brings

I take it personally
Feeling hurt when the partner doesn't answer calls or show attention

When he don't answer my calls
Feeling ignored and unwanted when the partner doesn't respond to phone calls

I hear your attitude
Noticing the partner's negative behavior and how it affects the relationship

I appears like I really hate him
Feeling frustrated and angry towards the partner's behavior

But
Despite the issues in the relationship, there is still love and commitment

He ain't perfect
Acknowledging the partner's flaws and imperfections

But he's so perfect for me
Despite the flaws, the partner is still the ideal match for the singer

I know that this relationship
Understanding the complexities and difficulties of the relationship

We've got to be so crazy
Acknowledging the intense and chaotic nature of the relationship

I say things
Getting into arguments and saying hurtful things to each other

He say things
The partner also engages in arguments and says hurtful things to the singer

But we don't really mean it
Despite arguing and saying hurtful things, both parties don't actually mean it

And then I feel like to leave my baby
Feeling like ending the relationship during intense arguments

My man
Referring to the partner as her man and significant other

[Chorus:]
Beginning the chorus section of the song

Sometimes I want to leave
Having the desire to end the relationship due to the intense nature of it

But I, but if said I didn't love you
Despite wanting to leave, the singer still loves and cares for the partner

I'd be lying
Acknowledging that not loving the partner would be dishonest

He's so smart and just a little hurt
Describing the partner as intelligent, but also having emotional pain

Should be a cinch to be feeling this good
Believing that the relationship should be easy and bring happiness

He gets on my last nerve
The partner can be annoying and frustrating to be with

And he acts so nonchalant
Describing the partner's dismissive behavior towards the relationship

And sometimes I wonder why I even bother
Questioning the efforts put into maintaining the relationship

Next thing I know we're all over each other
Despite the challenges, the couple ends up being physically intimate

I like to get it
Expressing sexual desire towards the partner

He like to get it
The partner also has sexual desires towards the singer

I your mad, he, your mad
Getting into arguments and being angry at each other

But then we get over it
Overcoming the arguments and making up with each other

So you can't even real tell me
Not allowing others to criticize the relationship due to the love and commitment present

Nothing about it
Refusing to hear negative opinions about the relationship

[Chorus:]
Ending the chorus section of the song

Can't do it
Expressing the difficulties and the intense nature of the relationship

Can't do it...
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the challenges and difficulties inherent in the relationship

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DONTAE WINSLOW, WARREN CAMPBELL, JOI CAMPBELL

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