Dennis first appeared on the Mase tracks "No Matter What", "All I Ever Wanted" and "If You Want to Party" from his album Double Up (1999), after running into Diddy during a party in New York. After appearing briefly on Puff Daddy's Forever album ("Is This the End? (Pt. 2)") also in 1999, in 2001 she reappeared signed to Bad Boy Entertainment with her first solo track "So Complete" from the P. Diddy and The Bad Boy Family album "The Saga Continues...". Afterwards she was heard on several mixtapes, before finally releasing her first single, the Ryan Leslie produced track "I Love You", in fall 2005. The single has peaked at #38 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks so far, a video was filmed in March and premiered on 106 & Park on May 1, 2006. The second single was Portrait of Love. Her song "Ooh La La" was originally used as an opener for Making The Band 3.
All I Wanna Do
Cheri Dennis Lyrics
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I been in some situations
Where I could have done you wrong
But I made up in my mind
Want to keep what we have strong
Got a man that puts up with me
And I hated it when I lie
And I don't know the reason why
[Chorus: ]
You're on my mind, (mmm) all the time (time)
up the things that we used to do
When you and me back when we
And I'm lost without your love
And all I want to do is share my love with you (share my love)
And all I want to do is prove my love to you (prove it, to you)
So that we are still together
Know I took you through some pain
Even though I didn't notice
I want to make it up to you
Give me one more chance to show you
What I really want to do
Baby, baby
[Chorus: ]
You know that I only want you
To bring back the sunshine into my life
I can't decide the things that you do to me
This is what I want to do
[Chorus: ]
In Cheri Dennis's song "All I Wanna Do," the singer discusses her desire to make her relationship strong and right. She acknowledges that there have been times when she could have done wrong by her partner but is choosing to be honest and transparent with him. The singer expresses regret for lying about things that don't matter and admits that she doesn't know why she did it. It's clear that she values her relationship and the man who is willing to put up with her flaws.
The chorus seems to be a plea to her partner to remember the good times they shared and to give her another chance to prove her love. She can't stop thinking about him and only wants to share her love with him. The singer acknowledges the pain she caused her partner and wants to make it up to him. She promises that this time things will be different and that she will not take their relationship for granted.
Overall, the song expresses the theme of the desire for a second chance in a relationship. The singer acknowledges her flaws and past mistakes but wants to make things right and prove her love to her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, oooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation towards what is about to be said or done.
I been in some situations
Admitting to past mistakes and missteps.
Where I could have done you wrong
Acknowledging the potential harm that could have been inflicted on the loved one.
But I made up in my mind
Making a conscious decision to recommit to the relationship.
Want to keep what we have strong
Desiring to strengthen and maintain the connection that exists between the two individuals.
Got a man that puts up with me
Appreciating the patience and understanding of the partner.
And I hated it when I lie
Feeling guilty and regretful about the dishonesty perpetrated towards the loved one.
About things that don't even matter
Reflecting on the trivial and insignificant nature of the lies told.
And I don't know the reason why
Wondering about the motive and rationale behind the deceitful actions.
You're on my mind, (mmm) all the time (time)
Constantly thinking and reminiscing about the beloved.
up the things that we used to do
Recalling the enjoyable moments and experiences shared together.
When you and me back when we
Nostalgically referring to the happy times when the relationship was at its peak.
And I'm lost without your love
Feeling incomplete and directionless without the love and support of the partner.
And all I want to do is share my love with you (share my love)
Expressing a deep desire to give and reciprocate the love felt for the partner.
And all I want to do is prove my love to you (prove it, to you)
Demonstrating a commitment to validating and verifying the authenticity of the emotions felt for the loved one.
So that we are still together
Prioritizing the longevity and sustainability of the relationship.
Know I took you through some pain
Recognizing the hurt and discomfort caused to the partner in the past.
Even though I didn't notice
Realizing the lack of attention and concern given to the partner's feelings.
I want to make it up to you
Expressing a desire to make amends and reconcile with the partner.
Give me one more chance to show you
Asking for an opportunity to demonstrate the sincerity and genuineness of the love felt for the partner.
What I really want to do
Sharing the true intentions and motivations behind the actions and words expressed towards the partner.
You know that I only want you
Confirming the exclusivity and devotion to the partner.
To bring back the sunshine into my life
Emphasizing the importance and significance of the loved one in bringing joy and happiness to one's life.
I can't decide the things that you do to me
Expressing the overwhelming impact and influence that the partner's actions and presence have on one's life.
This is what I want to do
Affirming the unwavering commitment and dedication towards the relationship and the partner.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, JEREMY A. GRAHAM, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, RICARDO EMMANUEL BROWN JR., CHERI DENNIS, JACK KNIGHT
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