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.
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Kenny Lattimore Lyrics
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And I'm without you once again.
You laughed at me, you said you've never needed me,
I wonder if you need me now.
We played the grams that people play, we made mistakes along the way.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me.
Remembering the pain, if I must say, it's deep in my mind and locked away,
But then most of all, I do love you
Those memories, times I'm sure we'll never forget,
Those feelings we can't put aside.
For what we had, sometimes I try to understand,
But it's so heavy on my mind.
So many dreams that flew away, so many words we didn't say.
Two people lost in a storm, where did we go, where'd we go?
Lost what we both had found, you know we let each other down.
But then most of all, I do love you
Still.
We played the games that people play,
We made mistakes along the way.
Somehow I know deep in my heart, you needed me.
Cause I needed you so desperately.
We were too blind to see, but then,
Most of all, I do love you
The song "Still" by Kenny Lattimore is about a couple who have been together for a while and though they've been through tough times, they still love each other. The song explores the different ways in which their relationship has evolved over time and how it has taken work to get to where they are now. The opening stanza talks about how waking up to the sound of the person you love is the best way to start a day. It also mentions how sometimes it's hard to recognize the person you love when they're in pain.
The chorus emphasizes that their love is still good despite the challenges they've faced. Lattimore sings about how he's not afraid of hard work and that he's willing to stick by his partner's side no matter what. He acknowledges that their relationship has been through a lot but it's all been worth it because he loves her. The song's bridge talks about how they've been together for ten years and how much he appreciates her for sticking by his side through thick and thin. Lattimore acknowledges the struggles they faced but also mentions how they overcame them and how their love has become stronger over time.
Overall, the song "Still" is a tribute to the power of love and how, with hard work and dedication, it's possible for any couple to overcome tough times and stay together.
Line by Line Meaning
If everyday could be like waking up to your smile
The singer wishes every day was as joyous as waking up to their loved one smiling
And tasting your sweet lips to put my day in motion
The singer enjoys beginning their day by kissing their loved one's lips
But I don't always recognize you when you wear the pain you've been through
Sometimes the emotional trauma that the loved one has been through alters their behavior, making it harder for the singer to recognize who they fell in love with
And I compete against a past and learn it's more than an ocean
The singer feels as though they are competing against the loved one's past, but slowly comes to realize that it is more extensive than they originally thought
I'm not afraid of work, even through the worst
The singer is willing to put in the effort, even during the difficult times
Baby I'm staying with you, it's gonna be worth that I love you
The singer's love is unwavering and they believe that their efforts will be worth it in the end
Everybody knows that it's still good
The singer believes that despite the hardships, their relationship is still strong
Baby it's so good
The singer still finds joy and happiness in their relationship
(Good and bad times, cause you are mine)
The singer acknowledges that there will be both good and bad times in their relationship, but their love remains steadfast
Sometimes I don't know how to steer it
The singer admits that they don't always know how to navigate through the challenges in their relationship
Can't really say that I've been fearless
The singer doesn't claim to be without fear when it comes to their relationship
But we've got too much invested, it's only fair that we're destined
The singer and their loved one have invested too much in their relationship to give up easily
(I don't want nobody but you)
The singer only wants to be with their loved one
(Big and strong when we go through)
The singer knows that as a couple, they can overcome any obstacle
On the other hand you still know you've got my devotion
The singer's loved one knows that they have their partner's unwavering love and loyalty
It's been 10 years and I can't believe that my baby's home
The singer is in disbelief that their loved one has been by their side for ten years
I can even recall the day that you came along
The singer remembers the day they met their loved one
All the years that we dated baby, then I made the call
After years of dating, the singer made the decision to propose
And I brought you a classic rock like the 80's songs
The singer gave their loved one an '80s rock song as a gift
We the unbreakable perfect couple, he made us strong
The singer and their loved one are a perfect, unbreakable couple who have become stronger together
Who would've ever predicted that I take a fall
The singer never imagined they would face hardships in their relationship
You could've packed up and taken off
The singer acknowledges that their loved one could have left during the difficult times
But instead you stuck with me through the greatest storm
The singer's loved one remained by their side during the most challenging moments
And that's love, man the rain clouds, didn't have a rule 'till you thought of how we exchanged vows
The singer realizes that love is being able to weather the storms together, which they didn't fully understand until they exchanged vows
Yeah we faced trials, by the grace of God, still good, now great, now real talk
The couple faced difficult trials but with the help of God, their relationship is now even stronger
With the help of God, anybody with s*** can make it
The singer believes that with faith, anyone can overcome adversity in their relationship
Don't give up on your husband, don't give up on your wife
The singer encourages others to not give up on their spouse, even during challenging times
It's work, but it's worth it
The singer acknowledges that maintaining a relationship takes work but believes that it is worth it in the end
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Written by: Lionel Richie
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