Houston sang with his childhood friends, Jerome "Romeo" Jones and Kelton "LDB" Kessee in the group Immature. Chris Stokes became the manager of the group. They first started with the band called Immature. Houston's Immature nickname "Batman" was given to him for wearing Batman underwear on his head. The group later changed their name to IMx, because they felt they had matured personally and musically. In 2002, IMx mutually disbanded because the members wanted to move on and do different things creatively. Houston inked a record deal with TUG/Universal records and embarked upon his journey of becoming a relevant R&B soloist.
In 2003, Houston recorded and released his first solo album entitled MH. The singles were "That Girl" and "Clubbin (Ft. Joe Budden)". Houston also appeared on Scream Tour with Nick Cannon, B2k, and Bow Wow.
In 2004, he released two more singles from that album; "Pop That Booty (Ft. Jermaine Dupri) and "Because Of You".
In 2005, Houston released his sophomore album entitled Naked. The singles from that album were "All Because Of You (Ft. Young Rome)", "Naked", and "Sex Wit You".
In 2006 he released the first single from his third solo album, "Favorite Girl" and the Accompanying video, featuring Stacey Dash. He was also featured in his fellow T.U.G. artist, Mila J's video/song "Good Lookin' Out" and on Yung Joc's video/song "1st Time" and with Trey Songz.
On March 26, 2007, Houston released his third studio album entitled Veteran.
Acting career
Houston made his debut acting appearance in the comedy film House Party 3, where he played himself along with fellow Immature/IMx bandmates Jerome "Romeo" Jones and then member Don "Half Pint" Santos (who was later replaced in the group by Kelton "LDB" Kessee).
Houston's breakthrough role came when he won the part of Roger Evans in the television comedy show Sister, Sister, playing the next door neighbor of Tia and Tamera (played by Tia and Tamera Mowry). He played the role from 1994 to 1997, making a final cameo appearance in the final episode of the show in 1999.
Houston starred in a couple of movies and played small roles here and there throughout his career. He even held his own television show for a short while (the short-lived UPN's Cuts, a spinoff of another UPN show, One on One).
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role
1993 - A Different World -- Eli Black
1996 - Family Matters -- Himself
1996 - The Parent 'Hood -- Himself
1994-1997 - Sister, Sister -- Roger Evans
2003 - Rock Me, Baby -- Himself
2004 & 2006 - One on One -- Kevin Barnes
2005-2006 - Cuts - Kevin Barnes
Film
Year Film Role
1992 - Bรฉbรฉ's Kids -- Khalil (voice)
1994 - House Party 3 -- Himself
1997 - Good Burger -- Jake
2001 - House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute -- John-John
2004 - You Got Served -- Elgin
2004 - Fat Albert -- Dumb Donald
2007 - Somebody Help Me -- Brendan Young
Always & Forever
Marques Houston Lyrics
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I don't care what time you get home
And I hate the fact that you live so damn close to me
I don't like that I can't stop thinking bout you
And I hate that you walk like you do (ohh baby)
But it's just something bout ya
And I just can't take it
And I just can't take it
It's your thighs, your lips, your calves, your lips,
It's your hair, did I mention your lips
[Chorus]
Why I behold you
Why do I want you
Always and forever
Always and forever
'Cause girl you got it
I'm goin' keep it
Oh you got me trippin' on you
So that's why I want you
Always and forever
I don't want to be pickin' you up,
Taking you on dates and shi*
I don't wana be payin' your bills,
Gettin' you all spoiled and shi*
Don't want you to decorate my house but I can't help it
Girl you make me feel so comfortable
I'd be damned if I let you go (oh)
But it's just something bout ya
And I just can't take it
Girl it's just something bout ya
And I just can't take it
It's your thighs, your lips, your calves, your lips,
It's your hair, did I mention your lips
[Chorus]
'Cause girl you got it
I'm goin' keep it
Oh you got me trippin' on you
So that's why I want you
Always and forever
I try hard to keep my cool but I
Can't live, I can't, I shake cause I'm
So strung on you
But its cool cause I'm gettin' all my hits from you
And girl it gets to me the way that I'm feelin'
It's so crazy cause I don't know how I'm dealin'
Girl if I lose you I'm done
'Cause I know you're that one
[Chorus]
Why I behold you
Why do I want you
Always and forever
Always and forever
'Cause girl you got it
I'm goin' keep it
Oh you got me trippin' on you
So that's why I want you
Always and forever
The song "Always & Forever" by Marques Houston is a love song that addresses the complicated emotions that come with falling for someone you shouldn't. The lyrics describe the singer's conflicting feelings towards a woman who he can't seem to resist despite not wanting to be with her. He admits to not wanting to call her, not caring what time she gets home, and hating that she lives so close to him. Yet, he cannot stop thinking about her and admits there is something about her that he simply cannot resist. He lists various physical attributes such as her thighs, lips, hair, and calves, that he finds irresistible.
The chorus repeats that the singer wants the woman always and forever, but he doesn't want the traditional trappings of a relationship such as dates, bills, and decorating his home. He acknowledges that he loves how comfortable she makes him feel, but also insists that he will not let her go. Overall, the song captures the complicated emotions of being in love with someone that you know you shouldn't be with, but wanting them anyway.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be calling your phone
I do not want to be constantly calling your phone, trying to reach out to you.
I don't care what time you get home
I am not concerned about what time you come back home after leaving.
And I hate the fact that you live so damn close to me
I do not like the fact that you reside very close to where I stay.
I don't like that I can't stop thinking bout you
I dislike that I cannot stop having thoughts about you.
And I hate that you walk like you do (ohh baby)
I dislike the way you walk, but at the same time, it makes me attracted to you.
But it's just something bout ya
For some reason, there is something captivating about you.
And I just can't take it
I cannot resist this feeling that I have for you.
Girl it's just something bout ya
There is just something unique and special about you that has caught my attention.
It's your thighs, your lips, your calves, your lips,
It's your hair, did I mention your lips
Your body features like your thighs, lips, calves, and hair are very attractive to me, and I cannot help but mention your beautiful lips.
Why I behold you
Why am I captivated by you?
Why do I want you
Why do I desire and crave to be with you?
Always and forever
I want to be with you continuously and permanently.
'Cause girl you got it
You possess something that I cannot resist or overlook.
I'm goin' keep it
I am determined to hold onto what you have.
Oh you got me trippin' on you
You have me crazily infatuated with you.
So that's why I want you
That is the reason why I desire to have you by my side.
I don't want to be pickin' you up,
I do not want to be the one constantly picking you up and taking you out.
Taking you on dates and shi*
I do not want to take you out on fancy outings and dates.
I don't wana be payin' your bills,
I have no intentions of paying your bills or sponsoring your livelihood.
Gettin' you all spoiled and shi*
I do not desire to spoil you or give you excessive attention.
Don't want you to decorate my house but I can't help it
I do not want you to come into my space and change things around, but I cannot help being drawn to you.
Girl you make me feel so comfortable
You make me feel at ease and open up to you with no hesitations or reservations.
I'd be damned if I let you go (oh)
I would feel terrible and regretful if I allowed you to leave my life.
I try hard to keep my cool but I
I make a conscious effort to stay calm and collected, but it is difficult when I am around you.
Can't live, I can't, I shake cause I'm
I cannot imagine existing without you, and my emotions become uncontrollable when I am near you.
So strung on you
I am overly attached and attracted to you.
But its cool cause I'm gettin' all my hits from you
I am okay with being addicted to you because I get everything I need and want from you.
And girl it gets to me the way that I'm feelin'
I cannot control the way I feel about you, and it affects me deeply.
It's so crazy cause I don't know how I'm dealin'
This attraction and attachment to you is so intense and unexpected, and I do not know how to handle it.
Girl if I lose you I'm done
If I ever lose you, it would be the end of everything for me.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON THOMAS, ANTONIO DIXON, ROBIN TADROSS, DAVID BALFOUR, ERIC DAWKINS, MARQUES HOUSTON, HARVEY WILLIAM JR MASON, STEVEN L RUSSELL
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