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".

I Cry To My Self
Chanté Moore Lyrics

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This smile on my face, it shows everyday
So no one ever really knows how I really feel
Am I really happy?
There's things on my mind, cant talk about it
Sometimes who can I tell what I'm going through
When I'm feeling sorry

I cry to myself, when no one else is listening

I cry to myself, cause no one else is crying for me

I'll tell you I'm fine but deep inside I'm dying
when I'm all alone no one sees when the lights go down
I cry every night, suffer in silence
no I cant deny, this pain is real but I keep trying

I cry to myself, when no one else is listening
I cry to myself, cause no one else is crying for me

Does anyone care how I feel?
Every day I'm smiling to hide what is real
This pain I have inside of me
Is tearing my whole life apart

I cry to myself, when no one else is listening
I cry to myself, cause no one else is crying for me

Overall Meaning

In Chanté Moore’s song ‘I Cry To Myself’, she reveals the hidden emotions that she struggles to express to those around her. With a constant smile on her face, she appears happy to everyone else but the truth is she’s struggling to cope with her feelings. She has things on her mind that she can’t discuss and finds it hard to confide in others about her troubles. She’s feeling sorry for herself, but nobody else knows the extent of her pain.

Chanté Moore reveals that when she is alone, she often cries to herself because nobody else is there to listen or understand what she is going through. She puts on a facade of being fine but deep down, she is dying. She suffers in silence, feeling a sense of isolation and abandonment. The pain she carries with her is real, but she doesn’t receive any empathy or support from others. In the song, she asks, “Does anyone care how I feel?” highlighting the feeling of loneliness and disconnection from those around her.

‘I Cry To Myself’ is a powerful and relatable song that highlights the importance of reaching out to those around us who might be struggling with hidden emotions. It encourages us to be more empathetic and to offer support to others who might be suffering in silence.

Line by Line Meaning

This smile on my face, it shows everyday
I am always smiling, but it doesn't reflect how I truly feel inside.

So no one ever really knows how I really feel
I hide my true emotions from everyone and put on a facade of happiness.

Am I really happy?
I question whether or not I am truly happy and fulfilled in my life.

There's things on my mind, cant talk about it
I have things going on in my life that I can't openly discuss with anyone.

Sometimes who can I tell what I'm going through
I feel like there is no one I can confide in about my struggles.

When I'm feeling sorry
When I am feeling down and defeated.

I cry to myself, when no one else is listening
I release my emotions and cry when no one else is around to see me vulnerable.

I cry to myself, cause no one else is crying for me
I feel like I am going through my struggles alone and no one else empathizes with me.

I'll tell you I'm fine but deep inside I'm dying
I may tell others that I am okay, but internally I am struggling and feeling like I am dying.

when I'm all alone no one sees when the lights go down
When I am by myself, the reality of my situation hits and I am only able to express my emotions then.

I cry every night, suffer in silence
I don't let anyone else see my struggles and pain, I keep it to myself and suffer alone.

no I cant deny, this pain is real but I keep trying
I acknowledge the reality of my pain, but I persevere and try to keep going.

Does anyone care how I feel?
I wonder if anyone truly cares about my feelings and experiences.

Every day I'm smiling to hide what is real
I put on a front of happiness and positivity to hide the reality of my struggles and pain.

This pain I have inside of me
My internal struggles and pain that I keep hidden from others.

Is tearing my whole life apart
The pain and struggles that I face are negatively impacting and destructing my overall well-being and life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANTE MOORE, CHANTE TORRANE MOORE, JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

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