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".
Free / Sail On
Chanté Moore Lyrics
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My magic potion for love
Telling him, I'm sicere
And that there's nothing too good for us
And I've just got to be me, me, me
Whispering in his ear, my magic potion for love
But I want to be free, free, free
And I've just got to be me, me, me
Teasing hands on his mind, give our nights such mystery
Happiness all the time, oh and how that man pleases me
But I want to be free, free, free
And I've just got to be me, me, me
And I've just got to be me
Feeling you close to me, makes all my senses smile (smile)
Let's not waste ecstasy, 'cause I'll be only here for a while.
I've gotta be free, free, free, ooh
And I've just got to be me, me, me
Free, free, free to be me
(And I've just gotta be me) and I just want to, I just want to be me
I've just got to sail on (free), honey
Good times never felt so good
I've just got to sail on (free), sugar
Good times never felt so good
I've just got to sail on (sail on), baby (sail on baby)
Freedom never felt so good, no it never felt so good
I've just got to sail on, honey
(Being free) being free never felt so good
I've just got to sail on (sail on), honey (sail on honey)
Good times (good times), never felt so good (no they never felt so good)
I've just got to sail on (sail on), sugar (sail on sugar)
Good times never felt so good (never felt so good)
I've just got to sail on (never felt so good), baby (never felt so good)
Freedom never felt so good
In this song, Chanté Moore reveals her desire for love, affection, and passion. She uses her “magic potion for love” to entice her lover, telling him that there is nothing too good for them, but she still wants to be free. She wants to feel her lover's hands on her and the passion that comes with it. She enjoys the happiness that he brings into her life, but she is still yearning for her freedom. She wants to be free to be herself and feel the excitement that comes with being able to express herself freely.
Chanté Moore also speaks to the pleasure that comes from sensual interaction with her lover. She enjoys feeling him close to her and reveling in the happiness that he brings. She suggests that they don't waste their time together because she won't be around for long. She knows that she wants to be free to express herself and that means she must move on.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've just got to be me" several times. Chanté Moore emphasizes her desire for freedom and being true to herself. The song ends with her saying that freedom never felt so good, and she sails on, feeling the energies of the universe at work.
Line by Line Meaning
Whispering in his ear
She is whispering sweet nothings in his ear
My magic potion for love
She believes the words she's saying will make him fall in love
Telling him, I'm sincere
She assures him that she is genuine
And that there's nothing too good for us
She believes that they are meant to have the best things in life
And I've just got to be me, me, me
She values her personal freedom and individuality above all else
Teasing hands on his mind
She is using her hands and words to excite his mind and imagination
Give our nights such mystery
Her seductive behavior creates an air of mystery and excitement for their nights together
Happiness all the time, oh and how that man pleases me
She's happy and satisfied with this man and his ability to please her
Feeling you close to me
She's enjoying being close to him
Makes all my senses smile
Being close to him brings her joy and pleasure
Let's not waste ecstasy
She wants to make the most of their time together and enjoy every moment
'Cause I'll be only here for a while.
She knows that their time together is limited and wants to enjoy it while she can
But I want to be free, free, free
Despite her enjoyment of their time together, she values her personal freedom above all else
And I've just got to be me, me, me
She is committed to being true to herself
Free, free, free to be me
She wants the freedom to live and be true to herself
(And I've just gotta be me) and I just want to, I just want to be me
She is willing to do whatever it takes to be true to herself
I've just got to sail on (free), honey
She must continue to live a free life
Good times never felt so good
She is having a great time being free and herself
Freedom never felt so good, no it never felt so good
Being free and true to herself brings her immense joy
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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