Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. He often acknowledges Dr. Baker for setting him on current path. Lattimore recently spoke at the 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Graduation.
After a stint as a member of the R&B group Maniquin, Kenny regrouped and released his debut album Kenny Lattimore on Columbia Records in 1996. That set boasted a pair of Top 20 hits "Never Too Busy" and the perennial wedding favorite "For You". The huge success of the album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 1996.[1]
He followed his debut up with another critically-acclaimed set of smouldering soul music when From The Soul Of Man was released in 1998, yielding the hits "Days Like This" and "If I Lose My Woman". After a short hiatus, the singer re-emerged with a new album and a new label. Arista Records would be the new home for Weekend whose title track was a radio favorite.
He married R&B singer Chanté Moore on January 1, 2002. In 2003, he and his wife recorded a duet album entitled Things That Lovers Do consisting of classic soul songs from the 70's and 80's plus two new original songs. The standout singles were the smooth & contemporary "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" and an upbeat funky cover of René & Angela's "You Don't Have To Cry". The music video for the latter featured a very pregnant Chante Moore shortly before she gave birth to the couple's son Kenny Jr. on April 10, 2003. Lattimore & Moore continued promoting the album with a hugely successful touring stage show.
Following the success of Things That Lovers Do, Kenny released another album of duets with his wife. This time, the duo bested the previous effort with a double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered. The set will be lead off by dual singles, a slick Bryan Michael Cox production "Figure It Out", as well as "Make Me Like The Moon", a stirring gospel ballad co-written by Kenny and Chanté, and produced by Fred Hammond. Uncovered/Covered was released in stores October 10, 2006 on LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group and debuted at #10 on the Billboard R&B Charts and #2 on the Billboard Gospel charts its first week in stores.
All I Want
Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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I took one look at you,
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
In this song, Kenny Lattimore sings about finding his soulmate and dedicating his life to loving and supporting them. His dedication is compared to the protection an eagle gives to its nest and the unwavering strength of a tree. He acknowledges that he may not know what the future holds, but together with his partner, they can conquer anything that comes their way. Lattimore sings about sacrificing his own desires and goals to prioritize his partner's needs and aspirations.
The lyrics are full of romantic symbolism and vivid imagery. The sweet morning dew represents the purity and freshness of love. The eagle and the tree represent the strength and steadfastness of the singer's commitment to his partner. The repetition of "you're all I need" and "you're all I want" emphasizes the singer's single-minded devotion to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the sweet morning dew,
You came into my life like a refreshing start to the day, something new and invigorating.
I took one look at you,
One glance at you and I knew that we were fated to be together.
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
It was immediately clear to me that you were meant to be in my life.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I opened myself up to you completely and abandoned any ego or self-centeredness I had.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I am willing to give up anything and everything to be with you and dedicate my life to making you happy.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
I will follow you wherever you go and be there for you whenever you need me.
And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up the hill.
Even when I feel like giving up or losing motivation, you will be there to encourage me and help me keep going.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
We have a strong bond and unbreakable love that makes it unnecessary to ever look back or doubt our future together.
You're all, you're all I need to get by.
You are the only thing I need to thrive in life and be happy.
Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
I will do everything in my power to protect and care for you, just like an eagle fiercely guards its nest.
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
I will stand by your side, strong and unwavering, and no one will be able to come between us or cause me to stray from you.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
Being with you has given me the strength and support I needed when I was feeling down or broken.
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
We may not know what the future holds, but as long as we are together, we can face any challenge and overcome any obstacle.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
My purpose in life is to do what is right for you and to help you reach your full potential and achieve your dreams.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
I have faith in your ability to transform me and give me direction and purpose in life.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
Our relationship is built on a solid foundation of love and commitment, and with that foundation, we can overcome any challenge and achieve anything.
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
You are my motivation and inspiration to constantly strive for more and be the best version of myself.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
Being with you brings me all the happiness and joy in the world, as if every good thing I could ever want is wrapped up into one perfect package.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
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