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.
Vulnerable
Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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By your love
Everything's better with you
Chemistry's strong, we share a heart
Hold on girl I'm never [?]
It's so cute when I'm into you
What is love, if I never met you?
Ooh you got something special
Anything I do for ya'
Is from a pure place
I know you feel it
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
Put your guard down
Put your guard down
Clouds not high enough for us, no
To feel the love you and I will give off, no
Something you do to me,
Picture of your beauty,
In my mind
What is love, if I never met you?
Ooh you got something special
Your touch is euphoria
Anything I do for ya'
Is from a pure place
I know you feel it
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling gotta be vulnerable
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
Show me your heart
I'm not afraid of your flaws
Let's drown in each other
All of our secrets
All of our weakness
I'm not reckless, I'll be your protection
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Tell me we gotta be vulnerable
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
Put your guard down
Put your guard down
In Kenny Lattimore's soulful song "Vulnerable," the artist extolls the virtues of love and the importance of being open and honest with one's partner. The song is a tribute to the power of connection and the transformative effect of vulnerability. The opening lines, "Sunrise, feel alive when I'm by your love," convey a sense of joy and vitality that come from being with someone who makes you feel whole. The chemistry between the two is palpable, and their hearts beat as one. The singer is proclaiming his love for the woman in his life and is not afraid to show his vulnerability.
As the song progresses, Lattimore continues to express his admiration for his partner, describing her as "special" and "euphoric." He lauds her beauty and speaks of how everything he does for her comes from a place of pure love. He invites her on a journey of discovery and adventure, promising to always protect her and be her rock. In the chorus, Lattimore implores his partner to let her guard down, to let him in, and be vulnerable with him. He emphasizes the importance of sharing all their secrets and weaknesses with each other and taking a deep dive into their love.
In summary, "Vulnerable" is a tribute to the transformative power of love and connection. The theme of the song is all about being open and honest with one's partner, sharing one's strengths and weaknesses, and taking a deep dive into love. The song highlights the beauty of intimacy, the joy of sharing life with someone you love, and the power of vulnerability in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, feel alive when I'm
By your love
The singer feels a sense of hope and energy when he is in love with the listener.
Everything's better with you
Chemistry's strong, we share a heart
The singer feels a strong connection and bond with the listener, and believes that everything is better when they are together.
Hold on girl I'm never [?]
It's so cute when I'm into you
The singer expresses his desire to hold onto the listener and finds it endearing that he is enchanted by her.
What is love, if I never met you?
Ooh you got something special
The artist acknowledges that meeting the listener has given him a new appreciation and understanding of love, and that she is unique and special.
Your touch is euphoria
Anything I do for ya'
Is from a pure place
I know you feel it
The artist feels immense pleasure and happiness from physical contact with the listener, and wants to do things for her out of genuine love and care for her. He believes that she can sense and receive this love.
We can go, across the moon
Wanna get, lost with you
Swim in your water tonight
Darling we gotta be vulnerable
The singer wants to go on an adventure and experience new things with the listener, and believes that being vulnerable with her is an important part of their relationship.
Put your guard down
Clouds not high enough for us, no
To feel the love you and I will give off, no
The singer asks the listener to let her guard down and trust him, and believes that their love is so strong that even the highest clouds cannot contain it.
Something you do to me,
Picture of your beauty,
In my mind
The artist is deeply affected by the listener and constantly thinks about her and how beautiful she is.
Show me your heart
I'm not afraid of your flaws
Let's drown in each other
All of our secrets
All of our weakness
I'm not reckless, I'll be your protection
The artist asks the listener to open up to him and assures her that he will love and protect her, even with all of their weaknesses and secrets.
Tell me we gotta be vulnerable
Put your guard down
The artist reiterates the importance of vulnerability in their relationship and asks the listener to let her guard down.
Writer(s): Kenny Lattimore, Ivan Latimore, John Wesley Mcvicker Jr., Dra-kkar Wesly
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