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.
You're All I Need to Get By
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.
The lyrics of Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore's song You're All I Need To Get By are a beautiful love letter to a soulmate. From the very first glance, the singer knows that the other person is meant to be part of their life. They express their willingness to sacrifice and dedicate their entire life to their loved one, placing their trust completely by following wherever they lead. In return, they rely on this person for motivation and inspiration, to help them achieve their goals. There is no need to look back, as their love is all-encompassing and enough to sustain them through every challenge.
The analogy of an eagle protecting its nest and a tree standing firm emphasizes the unwavering commitment and strength that the singer promises to their partner. They have found their source of strength and inspiration within this relationship and believe that together, they can conquer anything. The singer believes that their unique connection forms the perfect foundation, and with love and determination, they can do anything. They are willing to strive for more and embrace all the joys that life has to offer together.
Overall, the lyrics of this song convey the message that true love brings out the best in people, making them stronger, more resilient, and capable of achieving anything when they work together.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the sweet morning dew,
You are refreshing and bring a new sense of hope and happiness into my life.
I took one look at you,
Upon seeing you, I knew right away that you were meant to be in my life.
And it was plain to see you were my destiny.
It was very clear to me that you were the one who was meant to be with me for the rest of my life.
With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride.
I let go of any egotistical thoughts and opened myself completely to you.
I'll sacrifice for you dedicate my life for you.
I am willing to give up anything for you and dedicate my entire life to making you happy.
I will go where you lead always there in time of need.
I will always follow your lead 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.
Whenever I am feeling downtrodden, you are there to lift me up and motivate me to keep going.
There's no, no looking back for us, we got love sure 'nough, that's enough.
We have such a strong love that there is no doubt in our minds that we are meant to be together, and that is all we need.
You're all, you're all I need to get by.
You are the only thing I need to keep going and be happy in life.
Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best,
Just as an eagle will do anything to protect its home, I will always do my best to protect you.
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me.
I will be like a steadfast tree, standing strong by your side and not letting anything or anyone come between us.
Darlin' in you I found strength where I was torn down
You have given me the strength and courage to overcome difficult times in my life and to be a better person.
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door.
Although we don't know what the future holds, we know that together we can overcome any obstacle.
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher.
I want to do everything in my power to make you happy and to help you reach your full potential.
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
You have the power to inspire and motivate me to be the best version of myself, even when I didn't have a clear direction in life.
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination.
With a solid foundation of love and the determination to make it work, we can accomplish anything together.
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more.
You are my motivation to strive for greatness and to always do a little more than what is expected.
All, all the joys under the sun wrapp'd up into one.
Being with you brings me all the happiness and joy that I could ever want in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Noreen Kelly
Best rendition of this song! Love it!
김정은
My favorite song.
Lwazi Ntombela
I'm blasting it now