One of the most popular African-American comedians of the late 1990s, TV star turned screen actor Jamie Foxx first became known for his many roles on Keenen Ivory Wayansβ long-running comedy variety show In Living Color. Since then, Foxx has played both raucous and sensitive nice-guy roles in a number of films, and earned particular acclaim for his portrayal of a talented but egotistical quarterback in Oliver Stoneβs Any Given Sunday.
Born Eric Bishop in the small town of Terrell, Texas, on December 13, 1967, Foxx was raised by his grandparents after his parents separated. He enjoyed a happy upbringing, going to church every day with his grandparents and excelling at everything from academics to music to football. During his teen years he had his first taste of the entertainment business as his churchβs choir director and music director, and also started his own R&B band. Foxx studied music while a student at the U.S. International University in San Diego; it was during his college days that he got his start as a stand-up comedian. Attending a comedy club one night with some friends, he was encouraged to take the stage and perform some impersonations, which proved incredibly popular with the audience. Foxxβs enthusiastic reception led to his decision to move to L.A. and pursue a comedy career. At the age of 22 he was hired for In Living Color, and he subsequently landed a recurring role on Charles Duttonβs sitcom Roc in 1985.
Foxx was ultimately given his own show in 1996; that same year, he appeared in a supporting role in The Truth About Cats and Dogs, which cast him as a friend of Ben Chaplin. He was also featured in the boxing satire The Great White Hype, and the following year he got star billing opposite fellow comedian Tommy Davidson in the poorly received comedy Booty Call. After playing a DJ in Ice Cubeβs The Players Club (1998), Foxx earned some of his best reviews to date for his role in Any Given Sunday (1999). He subsequently returned to straight comedy, starring in Antoine Fuquaβs crime comedy Bait as an ex-con trying to mend his ways, and as a man caught in a convenience stored robbery in Held Up.
In 2001, Foxx was given an opportunity to again flex the dramatic chops he displayed in Any Given Sunday with a role as Drew Bundi Brown in Michael Mannβs biopic Ali. Then, after a role in the barely seen 2003 Sylvester Stallone drama Shade, Foxx embarked on his busiest year yet. 2004 saw him star in no fewer than four films, the most noteworthy of them being the thriller Collateral. The tense summer flick not only saw Foxx again under the direction of Mann, but cast on an equal level with Hollywood uber-star Tom Cruise. His turn as a hapless cab driver who is forced into a menacing partnership slowly advancing Foxxβs dramatic screen presence, the role served as proof to many that his talents extended well beyond what many may have suspected. When it was announced shortly thereafter that Foxx would be donning the trademark sunglasses to essay the role of legendary blues pianist Ray Charles in Director Taylor Hackfordβs eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxxβs talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charlesβ unique style and unmistakable visage that many critics speculated an Oscar nomination may be in calling for the one-time funnyman turned dramatic powerhouse. When the star-studded evening in February did finally arrive and the envelope that would reveal the best actor of 2005 was breathlessly opened, Foxx did indeed take the prize β raising already stratospheric expectations regarding his future career to a fever pitch.
Foxx subverted expectations by capitalizing on his Oscar win with an R&B album that garnered respectable reviews and solid sales. He returned to films in the summer action flop Stealth β in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas β and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendesβ Gulf War film Jarhead. In 2006 he reteamed with Michael Mann, starring as Tubbs in the big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice. Late in the year, he starred in the much-anticipated adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, opposite fellow actor-musicians hyphenates Eddie Murphy and BeyoncΓ© Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Heaven
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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That took place not long ago
Bout an angel up in heaven
They say she up and ran away from home
Word is she had unfinished business
So back on earth she had to flea
Well you know I'm so elated
And when God woke up that morning
And he called out her name
And when she did not answer
Heaven will never ever ever be
Heaven will never be the same
Never be the same [Repeat x2]
Always dreamed that it would happen
I just didn't know exactly when
All my life I'd been waiting for something amazing
Said it took a while but now I know
So tell me can I get a witness
If you believe in miracles
And the proof I have is living
And my life will never ever be
And your life don't have to be the
At times it seems we take for granted
How precious life can be
Just hold on and I'm sure you'll understand it
Bringing into this world
A precious boy or girl
And when God woke up that morning
Said where has my little angel gone
And when she didn't an, answer
Heaven will never ever ever be
Heaven will never be the, same
Yeah, yeah
The song Heaven by Jamie Foxx is about an angel who ran away from home and came down to earth again due to the unfinished business. The angel is portrayed as a female who left heaven to come back and be with the singer. The song suggests that a miracle happened in his life when the angel made her way back to earth. The singer believed that all his life he was waiting for something amazing to happen and the return of the angel made his life complete.
The lyrics also touch upon the value of life and how precious it can be. It's easy to take life for granted and not appreciate it until you realize its value. The singer suggests that having a baby is one of the most significant things that can happen in life because it brings new life into the world, and it's a miracle in itself.
The song has a religious aspect to it because it mentions God and angels. It talks about how God wakes up in the morning and calls out to his angels. When the angel doesn't answer, he knows she's not in heaven anymore, and the place is never going to be the same again.
Overall, the song is about finding happiness and completing your life. The singer suggests that everyone can find that special someone and make their life complete. It also talks about the meaning of life and how it should not be taken for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me have you heard the story
Do you know the tale?
That took place not long ago
It's a recent event
Bout an angel up in heaven
About an angel living in heaven
They say she up and ran away from home
The word is she left without notice
Word is she had unfinished business
It's said that she had tasks left undone
So back on earth she had to flea
She had to come back to earth
Well you know I'm so elated
I am incredibly happy
Because she's laying right here next to me
Because she's next to me in bed
And when God woke up that morning
When God awoke that day
And he called out her name
And he shouted her name
And when she did not answer
And she did not respond
Heaven will never ever ever be
Heaven will never again be
Heaven will never be the same
Heaven will never be as it was
Never be the same [Repeat x2]
It won't change (repeated twice)
Always dreamed that it would happen
I always hoped it would occur
I just didn't know exactly when
I was uncertain about the time
All my life I'd been waiting for something amazing
I've been expecting something extraordinary my whole life
Said it took a while but now I know
Admittedly, it took some time, but now I realize
So tell me can I get a witness
So can I hear an amen?
If you believe in miracles
If you have faith in wonders
And the proof I have is living
And the demonstration is alive
And my life will never ever be
And my existence will never again be
And your life don't have to be the
And your existence does not have to be
At times it seems we take for granted
Sometimes it appears we underestimate
How precious life can be
The importance of life
Just hold on and I'm sure you'll understand it
Just be patient, and you'll realize it
Bringing into this world
When a new life is born
A precious boy or girl
A valuable baby
And when God woke up that morning
When God got up that day
Said where has my little angel gone
Wondered where the darling angel went
And when she didn't an, answer
And she didn't reply
Heaven will never ever ever be
Heaven will never again be
Heaven will never be the, same
Heaven will never be as it was
Yeah, yeah
Yes
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, ROBERT NEWT, JERRY FRANKLIN, JOSEPH BEREAL, KRISTINA MARIE STEPHENS, OLIVER JEAN-JOS, MICHAEL NAYLOR
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Holding my first born daughter on my chest while listening to this and watching her sleep. Blessed are those who get to experience this feeling.
Eric Tolbert
I did that with my twin daughters, nothing like it brother
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@Alexander Little how's the little angel? <3
Eric Tolbert
@Alexander Little blessings my brother
Alexander Little
My wife and I JUST found out that we're pregnant with our first child after trying for 5 years!
Charmaine B
I dont understand why so many people connect this song with death and loss. I am aware that he is speaking of heaven but he is speaking of his daughter coming down from heaven to live.
Kathryn Melton
@Ibrahim Audu 0
Kasi Crowley
That's the beauty of music...you get your own vibe
Ariana Collymore
Because she's laying right here next to me, Because the proof i have is living How anyone could think this is about death is beyond me...
Jessie Torres
People dont have common sense they're not paying attention to the words smh