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.
Your Are My Starship
Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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Verse 1:
You are my life,
I have to go on...
Have me anyway you want to,
just take care and love me till my tensions gone,
Chorus:
You are my starship come take me out tonight,
and dont you come too soon...
Verse 2:
Baby yeah...
oooo take me tonight,
i love and want you baby,.ooo,
tonight tonight ohhh baby,
Chorus:
and dont you come too soon.
Bridge:
I cant say,...
(i just cant say)
i dont want nobody kissin you but me
(i just cant say)
Chorus:
(x2)
and dont you come too soon...
Baby... uhhhh
take me out tonight and dont be late.
oh you are you are you are.
my starship come take me out tonight,
and dont be late and dont you come too soon...
The lyrics of Kenny Lattimore's song "You Are My Starship" express the singer's profound love and admiration for his significant other. The opening verse establishes the importance of the other person in Lattimore's life, highlighting their role in keeping him going. The singer gives himself up to his lover, urging them to take care of him and love him until his worries are gone.
The chorus serves as a call to action, as Lattimore invites his lover to take him out for the night aboard his "starship". The singer can't contain his excitement as he eagerly awaits their date, urging them not to be late but also warning them not to come too soon. In the second verse, Lattimore continues to express his desire for his lover, declaring his love for them and anticipating their passionate encounter.
In the bridge, the singer admits his jealousy and possessiveness towards his lover, confessing that he only wants them to be with him. He pleads with them not to kiss anyone else but him. The chorus repeats again to drive home the urgency of their rendezvous.
Overall, "You Are My Starship" is a romantic and sensual song that speaks of the powerful connection between two people deeply in love. The lyrics effectively convey the singer's desire for his lover and his need for their presence in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my life, I have to go on...
You are the reason for my existence, I cannot survive without you.
Have me anyway you want to, just take care and love me till my tensions gone,
You have complete control over me, just love me and take care of me until all my worries disappear.
You are my starship come take me out tonight, and dont be late(x2)
You are my mode of transport to escape reality, so take me out tonight and don't be late.
and dont you come too soon...
But at the same time, don't rush and spoil the moment.
Baby yeah... oooo take me tonight, i love and want you baby,.ooo, tonight tonight ohhh baby,
I am deeply infatuated with you and I crave your love tonight and forever.
I cant say,...(i just cant say) i dont want nobody kissin you but me (i just cant say)
I cannot express the jealousy I feel when others touch you, I just need you to know that I want you exclusively.
oh you are you are you are. my starship come take me out tonight, and dont be late and dont you come too soon...
You are the only way I can escape this reality, so take me out tonight and don't be late or rush the moment.
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Omar Archer
I had no idea this song was remade. This version is DOPE! Nicely done Kenny Lattimore.
Beards n' Butter
Omar Archer just hearing this today. Excellence.
mistermilkman
gigi love Michael Henderson is the original writer & singer. Norman produced it.
Gilbert Johnson
I like the Rick James remake version...
Terry Jones
@Beards n' Butter you need to hear the original
Jiron127 - CreatinG Your Destiny! CYD - Ministry
Ll cool j and tamia have a version of it as well
Natasha Harrison
He made this song his own. Killed it! Played it twice!
damien cruz
It's a remake
Charles Jones Sr
The original sounds better
Playboi-C
Yassss..he killed it😘