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 Wayans’ 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 Stone’s 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 church’s 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. Foxx’s 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 Dutton’s 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 Cube’s 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 Fuqua’s 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 Mann’s 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 Foxx’s 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 Hackford’s eagerly anticipated biopic Ray, it was only a matter of time before audiences found out how deep Foxx’s talents as an actor truly ran. So effective was Foxx in recreating Charles’ 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 — 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 — in a supporting role to would-be superstar Josh Lucas — and appeared as a leader of men in Sam Mendes’ 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 Beyoncé Knowles. He is also known for his big leading role in Law Abiding Citizen.
Love Changes
Jamie Foxx Lyrics
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Love is
Put you through changes
Tell me way, tell me way, tell me way
It must be love that's on your mind
You doin' things, you wouldn't before.
And you outta know
Inside-I-I-ide
Can't control it but it takes you over
Love will make you oh so sad
Make you cry-why-why-why
Changes
Love changes, Love changes
That's what love puts you through
Love changes, Love changes
Changes
That's what love makes one do
Love changes
Wonderin' if it's real this time
Just not another half-goodbye
You walk around starry eyed
Can't believe that love would hurt again
Hurt again
I can't believe that this love will
Love will make you oh so happy
Inside
Can't control it but it just takes you over
Love will make you oh so sad
Make you cry
Changes
Love changes, Love changes
That's what love puts you through
Love changes, Love changes
Changes
That's what love makes one do
Love changes
You know what Mary?
Yeah Jamie
All I wanna do is just get back to the basics
I wanna get back to to lovin'
Get back to huggin'
Get back to carin'
Get back to sharin'
Get back to understandin'
Everything we do
Get back to even teachin'
Teach me please
Get back to lovin' your woman
Get back to lovin' your man
Get back to cookin' for your man
Whenever you hungry baby
Changes
Love changes, Love changes
That's what love wants to prove
Love changes, Love changes
Changes
Love will make you oh so happy inside
Love will make you oh so sad make you cry
Love will make you oh so happy inside
The lyrics of "Love Changes" by Jamie Foxx are a reflection on the transformative power of love. The song speaks to the idea that when one falls in love, they undergo a significant shift in their mindset, behavior, and even personality. The first verse of the song highlights this concept by pointing out how love puts one through changes that they might not have experienced before. It acknowledges the fact that love can be a confusing and overwhelming experience that can leave one feeling disoriented and unsure of what to do.
The chorus of the song reinforces this idea by stating that "love changes" and that it is what "love makes one do." Love has the power to take over one's mind and emotions, making them experience extreme highs and lows. The contrasting words like "happy" and "sad" highlight this fact, emphasizing how love can be both a beautiful and painful experience.
The final part of the song sees Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige discussing the importance of getting back to basics in relationships. They encourage couples to prioritize simple things like understanding, sharing, and caring as a way of strengthening their bond. This is a subtle reminder that amidst all the changes love brings, the core values of a relationship should always remain intact.
Overall, Love Changes is a beautiful exploration of the transformative power of love and a beautiful reminder of the need to focus on the simple things that make relationships work.
Line by Line Meaning
You stayed awake half the night
Your mind has been consumed by thoughts of love to the point where you have lost sleep over it
Love is
Love is a powerful force that can have a profound effect on a person's emotions and actions
Put you through changes
Love can cause a person to undergo significant changes in their behavior and perspective
Tell me way, tell me way, tell me way
Asking why love can have such a profound effect on a person and what is causing these changes
It must be love that's on your mind
The reason for these changes in behavior and emotions is likely due to love being at the forefront of one's thoughts
You doin' things, you wouldn't before.
Love is pushing you to do things that you may not have done otherwise
And you outta know
It's important to recognize that these changes in behavior are due to the powerful force of love
Love will make you oh so happy
Love can bring immense joy and happiness into one's life
Inside-I-I-ide
This happiness stems from within oneself
Can't control it but it takes you over
Love is a strong force that can be difficult to resist or control, but it has the power to consume a person entirely
Love will make you oh so sad
Unfortunately, love can also lead to sadness and emotional pain
Make you cry-why-why-why
The intense emotions that come with love can be overwhelming and lead to tears
Love changes, Love changes
Love has the ability to cause changes in a person's behavior and emotions
That's what love puts you through
These changes are a result of the experience of being in love
That's what love makes one do
Love can drive a person to do things they may not have done otherwise
Wonderin' if it's real this time
Questioning the authenticity of the love one is experiencing
Just not another half-goodbye
Hoping that this time, it is not another situation where love ends in a painful breakup
You walk around starry-eyed
The effects of love can cause one to feel dreamy and romantic
Can't believe that love would hurt again
The painful experiences one has gone through in love make it hard to believe that love could cause hurt again
Hurt again
The previous heartbreak that one has experienced due to love
All I wanna do is just get back to the basics
Expressing a desire for a simple, uncomplicated love relationship
I wanna get back to to lovin'
Longing for a return to the caring and loving aspects of a relationship
Get back to huggin'
Expressing a desire to return to more physical expressions of affection, such as hugging
Get back to carin'
Wanting to return to a place where caring for one another is a top priority
Get back to sharin'
Revisiting a place where sharing in each other's lives and thoughts is commonplace
Get back to understandin'
Striving to reach a place of understanding and empathy for one another's feelings and emotions
Everything we do
Incorporating love into every aspect of a relationship, from everyday activities to deeper emotional connections
Get back to even teachin'
Revisiting a place where one can learn from one another and teach one another
Teach me please
A request for one's partner to teach them and help them grow in the relationship
Get back to lovin' your woman
Revisiting a place where loving and cherishing one's partner in a romantic way is a top priority
Get back to lovin' your man
Rekindling the passion and love that exists in a relationship
Get back to cookin' for your man
Revisiting a place where one can show their love through nurturing actions
Whenever you hungry baby
Always being there to support one's partner and fulfill their needs, even during times of hunger
Love changes
Reiterating the fact that love can bring about significant changes in a person and in a relationship
That's what love wants to prove
The changes brought about by love exist to show that love is a real and powerful force that can bring happiness and pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Skip Scarborough
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