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
Walk Away
Marques Houston Lyrics
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[Verse 1:]
I can truly say it's not everyday someone makes me feel this way
Just like a star shooting past the moon felt like a holiday
I want to take you away to another place where the love just overflows babe
You are like my rain that needed to fall when flowers would not grow
[Chorus:]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day and I can't let you walk away
[Verse 2:]
It took me by surprise lit up my eyes like a child with a brand new toy
I never had so much inspiration now my songs are filled with joy
I can feel my soul and I can feel my heart beatin for the very first time
No I'm not your mans but I'm makin plans like you're already mine
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
[Bridge]
Walk away can't let you walk away from me
Gotta keep you here's something I want to tell you
Tell you in your ear baby is it to clear that I...Want You
[Chorus]
Has anybody ever told you
(That your eyes shine like pearls)
Has anybody ever told you
(That your one special girl)
Has anybody ever showed you
(That love is here to stay)
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
In Marques Houston's song Walk Away, the singer expresses his feelings towards a woman who left a big impression on him. He starts by complimenting her beauty before admitting that not everyone has the ability to make him feel this way. He compares his love for her to a star shooting past the moon and believes that their love has the power to take them to another world. Marques refers to the woman as his "rain" that helped flowers grow, seeming to say that she made him a better person.
The chorus emphasizes how he feels about her, asking questions like "Has anybody ever told you that your eyes shine like pearls?" and "Has anybody ever showed you that love is here to stay?" Marques admits his newfound inspiration towards his music, as well as confessing that he is making plans for a future with her, even if she is not yet officially his girlfriend. The song wraps up with a plea for her not to walk away as Marques admits that he wants her and cannot bear the thought of letting her go.
Overall, this song is a love letter from Marques to someone he admires and wants to build a future with. The lyrics are filled with promises of eternal love, and the melody's emotional tone compliments the sentiments he expresses.
Line by Line Meaning
I can truly say it's not everyday someone makes me feel this way
I don't feel like this often
Just like a star shooting past the moon felt like a holiday
I feel incredibly happy
I want to take you away to another place where the love just overflows babe
I want to go on a trip with you to experience love
You are like my rain that needed to fall when flowers would not grow
You are what I needed to grow, like flowers need rain
Has anybody ever told you (That your eyes shine like pearls)
You have beautiful eyes
Has anybody ever told you (That your one special girl)
You are unique and special
Has anybody ever showed you (That love is here to stay)
Have you ever been shown that love is permanent
It took me by surprise lit up my eyes like a child with a brand new toy
You surprised me, making me happy like a kid with a new toy
I never had so much inspiration now my songs are filled with joy
You inspire me to make music filled with happiness
No I'm not your mans but I'm makin plans like you're already mine
Although we're not officially together, I make plans as if we are
Walk away can't let you walk away from me
Please don't leave me
Gotta keep you here's something I want to tell you
I want to express my feelings for you
Tell you in your ear baby is it to clear that I...Want You
I want to tell you that I want you
Cause you stole my heart on this very day Can't let you walk away
You won my heart and I can't let you go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH L. R. WHITEHEAD
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