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 - Bébé'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
Say My Name
Marques Houston Lyrics
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Ooh na na na... Oooh woah
[Verse 1:]
Girl I had a long day at work
My label been stressin me out girl
I can't wait to get home and ease the pressure
Cause I know once I kiss them sexy lips I'm a feel much better
When you put that ooh-wee on me you got that good
(ohhh wooo ohhh) baby can't wait till you say my name
And we makin love baby till the crack of dawn
[Hook:]
So don't say no please say yes (cause tonight I need to feel you girl)
Don't say no please say yes (cause I need you more than ever)
Girl I only need you to do one thing babe... I need you to say my name
[Chorus:]
Baby say my name (ohh woah)
Say my name (girl say)
Say my name
Baby say my name
Say my name (ohh yeah)
Baby say my name
Girl say my name (say my name, say my name)
Baby say my name... name
[Verse 2:]
Nothing feels better than hearing your voice
Cause when I'm havin a bad day girl you ease the pressure
Feels like we're siamese twins the way you know me
You know just what to do to get me going
[Hook:]
So don't say no please say yes (cause tonight I need to feel you girl)
So don't say no please say yes (cause I need you more than ever oooh)
I need you to do just one thing yeah... I need you to say my name
[Chorus:]
Baby say my name (YEAH)
Say my name (scream for me)
Girl say my name (say my name baby)
Baby say my name (When we makin love)
Say my name (say my name girl)
Baby say my name (say my name... ooh yeah)
Oh say my name (baby say my name)
(say my name) put that on everything (say my name)
You're the only girl that I want (say my name)
I just need you to (baby say my name)
Give me all you got (say my name)
Say yeah... my name, my name(baby say my name) (oh say my name) (baby say my name... name)
[x4:]
Ooh na na na... ooooh
Ooh na na na... ooooh woah
(When baby ain't around you say baby I love you)
The song “Say My Name” by Marques Houston is all about longing and desire to be with a loved one after a long day at work. It's about having someone special to come home to who can ease the pressure and make everything feel okay again. The opening line of the song consists of repetitive “Ooh na na na… ohh woah,” which sets a romantic and sensual tone for the rest of the song. The singer states that he needs that special someone in his life to say his name, giving the impression that the sound of his name coming from that person's lips is like music to his ears. He wants to hear them say yes to his advances and validate his desires to be with them.
The song captures the magic of being in love and the importance of having someone in your corner cheering you on and being there for you. The lyrics describe the inseparable bond between two people who know each other so well that they can't be without one another. Hearing your partner's voice can feel like a balm for the soul, and sometimes all it takes is for them to say your name to make everything feel better.
Overall, Marques Houston's “Say My Name” is a sweet, romantic song about the power of love and the importance of having someone special in your life to make everything feel better. It's a reminder that sometimes all we need is to hear our partner's voice to feel loved and supported.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I had a long day at work
The singer has had a tiring day at work
My label been stressin me out girl
The singer's recording company is giving him a hard time
I can't wait to get home and ease the pressure
The singer is looking forward to relaxing after work
Cause I know once I kiss them sexy lips I'm a feel much better
The singer feels happy and relieved when he kisses his partner's lips
I feel just like a 5-year-old gettin that toy out a cereal box
The singer feels excited and thrilled when he is with his partner
When you put that ooh-wee on me you got that good
The singer feels euphoric when his partner is intimate with him
baby can't wait till you say my name
The singer desires to hear his partner call his name
And we makin love baby till the crack of dawn
The singer plans to stay intimate with his partner all night
So don't say no please say yes (cause tonight I need to feel you girl)
The singer requests his partner not to deny him pleasure
Girl I only need you to do one thing babe... I need you to say my name
The only thing the singer wants from his partner is to call him by his name
Nothing feels better than hearing your voice
The singer finds comfort in the sound of his partner's voice
Feels like we're siamese twins the way you know me
The singer feels connected and close to his partner because she understands him well
You know just what to do to get me going
The singer's partner is good at turning him on
I need you to do just one thing yeah... I need you to say my name
All the singer wants from his partner is to call him by his name
Baby say my name (YEAH)
The singer wants to hear his partner call his name with excitement
Oh say my name (baby say my name)
The singer urges his partner to call his name
(When baby ain't around you say baby I love you)
The singer wants his partner to miss him when they are apart and express her love towards him
Contributed by Blake P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.