Her first hit for Atlantic was the Billboard R&B top ten single "Come Share My Love". She followed that with a remake of Glenn Miller's 1940 tune "Imagination". Her success continued with two more top ten singles, "Baby Be Mine" and "That's What Love Is". The latter was a duet with hit-making R&B crooner Gerald Levert, and was the result of the creative union Howard formed with Levert. The pair later became romantically involved, and that romance spawned one of Howard's biggest hits, "Love Under New Management". The song was written during their brief love affair, but was released after their romance had dissolved.
In 1992 Howard portrayed Billie Holiday in Spike Lee's Malcolm X , followed by a featured role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice with pop icon Janet Jackson. Howard recorded two more albums during the 1990s "Miki Sings Billie" (1993) and "Can't Count Me Out" (1996) In 2001, the album "Three Wishes" was released on the Peak label. The album peake dat #60 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #25 on the Independent Albums chart. The song "Nobody" received radio airplay. The album received a Grammy nomination for "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album" at the 2002 Grammy Awards. In 2006, Miki's album "Pillow Talk - Miki Sings the R&B Classics" was issued on the Shanachie label. The "Pillow Talk" album peaked at # 60 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Howard is currently working on regenerating her career after taking some time out to raise her children. She undertook a world tour with Roy Ayers and the Jazz Allstars. In June 2008, she released her ninth studio album, Private Collection. The album was released on her own her legally owned new independent label, Branicka Records. On November 1, 2010, "Unsung: Miki Howard" was televised on TV One. In February 2011. Miki Howard continues to tour and record.
You Made Me Love You
Miki Howard Lyrics
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Oh yeah
Oh baby baby yeah
I've heard it said
that good things come to those who wait
And i thought you were my good thing
coming a little late
You even showed up on time
you liked to bring me roses
And I thought you were so divine
And now you say that you don't want me
You say you found somebody new
Someone who loves you too
You made me love you
just like nobody could
You made love you
And I cared for you
Oh
And I won't regret it
Yeah
I just can't get it out of my mind
I've had the thrills
Many loves lost and still
I prayed you would be the one
Ooh baby Oh yes I did
And yet I wracked my brain
Trying to figure how you could treat me so inhumane
And I confessed to my friends
I would never
I would never love again
And you gave me this ring
Promising so many things
Cuz you
You made me love you
oh yes
you made me love you
And I cast away my fears
Oh
And now I'm crying these tears
oh
You took me for granted
confirming my fears
And you
You made me love you
I didn't even like you
You made love you
Oh how could you how could you
oh
Why would you hurt me
Yeah
How could you do it
How could you do it to me
I guess you never was right for me
I don't understand it for the life of me
How could you Why would you Why would you
cheat oh why
Oh You made me
( You made me love you)
I never understood it Baby
(You made me love you)
You blew up my pager
oh
Pretended to like my kids
Yeah
And desert me
You said you would never you would never You would never leave
me
You made me love you
I'm telling you then you broke me down
You made me love you
you made me hurt
The lyrics of Miki Howard's song You Made Me Love You depict a woman who fell for a man who made her feel loved, appreciated, and adored. Although she had doubts in the beginning, she eventually opened up to him, let down her guard, and trusted him wholeheartedly. As time went on, he showed her through his actions that he was indeed different from the others who had broken her heart before, and she started to see a future with him. Unfortunately, all her hopes and dreams came crashing down when he suddenly revealed that he had found someone else and was leaving her. The pain of being heartbroken once again is evident in the lyrics as she tries to come to terms with what has happened and struggles to understand how someone could treat her so cruelly after she had given him her all.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing her disappointment that the man she thought was her "good thing" arrived late in her life. The second verse highlights the little things that he did that made her fall for him, such as showing up on time, bringing her roses and treating her like a queen. However, the chorus reveals that despite all this, he ultimately broke her heart and left her devastated, making her regret ever letting him in.
The bridge talks about the pain and confusion that came with his sudden departure, as the singer finds it hard to understand how someone she trusted and loved so intensely could betray her. The last verse focuses on the promises that he made to her, how he assured her of his undying love and commitment, but then broke them without a second thought.
Overall, Miki Howard's You Made Me Love You is a soulful and emotive ballad that showcases the highs and lows of love, trust, and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who opened herself up to love, only to be hurt once again, leaving her to question whether she will ever find true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh
Expressing a strong feeling of pain or pleasure
Oh yeah
Showing excitement, agreement or satisfaction
Oh baby baby yeah
Addressing a lover or someone you're fond of
I've heard it said that good things come to those who wait
Patience is a virtue, success or fortune will come to those who are patient
And i thought you were my good thing coming a little late
Referring to the person as a valuable asset that came late but was worth the wait
You wined and dined me
Taking someone out for a date or treating them nicely to gain their favor
You even showed up on time
Being punctual and reliable
you liked to bring me roses
Giving flowers as a romantic gesture
And I thought you were so divine
Thinking highly of the person and placing them on a pedestal
And now you say that you don't want me
Expressing rejection or a change of heart
You say you found somebody new
Informing the other person about finding a new partner
Someone who loves you too
Finding someone else who reciprocates their affection
You made me love you
Putting in effort and charm to make the other person fall in love
just like nobody could
Creating a strong emotional attachment and connection that seems unique to them
And I cared for you
Feeling attachment and love towards the person
And I won't regret it
Feeling proud of the love and effort invested in the relationship
Yeah
Affirming agreement or understanding
I just can't get it out of my mind
Thinking about the person and the pain they caused incessantly
I've had the thrills
Referring to past romantic experiences and intense emotions
Many loves lost and still
Experiencing heartbreak multiple times in the past but still hoping for love
I prayed you would be the one
Having faith in the person and hoping they would be the right partner
Ooh baby Oh yes I did
Expressing affection and hope
And yet I wracked my brain
Finding it hard to understand why the person treated them poorly
Trying to figure how you could treat me so inhumane
Feeling mistreated and trying to make sense of it
And I confessed to my friends
Sharing the pain and hurt with close friends
I would never I would never love again
Feeling traumatized and not wanting to go through the pain again
And you gave me this ring
Offering a token of love and commitment
Promising so many things
Making pledges and vows of love and commitment
Cuz you
Addressing the person and implying they are responsible
And I cast away my fears
Overcoming fears with the help of the person
Oh
Expressing strong emotions such as pain or surprise
And now I'm crying these tears
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed and crying
oh
Expressing strong emotions such as pain or surprise
You took me for granted
Being unappreciative and not valuing the other person's efforts
confirming my fears
Reinforcing pre-existing insecurities and doubts
I didn't even like you
Realizing that they didn't even like the person to begin with
Oh how could you how could you
Expressing hurt and betrayal
Why would you hurt me
Asking why they were treated poorly
How could you do it
Expressing disbelief and shock
How could you do it to me
Expressing personal hurt and betrayal
I guess you never was right for me
Coming to the realization that the person wasn't right for them
I don't understand it for the life of me
Being unable to comprehend what happened or why it happened
Why would you Why would you Why would you cheat oh why
Asking why the person cheated on them
You blew up my pager
Bombarding the person with messages and calls
Pretended to like my kids
Deceiving the person by pretending to be fond of their children
And desert me
Abandoning and leaving the person alone
You said you would never you would never You would never leave me
Making promises and assurances of staying together forever
I'm telling you then you broke me down
Expressing how the person broke their heart and spirit
you made me hurt
Attributing the pain they feel to the actions of the other person
Contributed by Dominic R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jazzamoureux
Oh, Miki, you are so amazing! Your vocal is gorgeous and so are you.
Brutha Dnubian
SANG QUEEN MIKI. THAT PIC HAS BEEN MY SCREENSAVER FOR LIKE 3YRS 😍😍😍😍
retrolove87
i really like this song...thanks for posting
Tanisha Byrd
this is my shit, period point blank-history in a girl like me
rachelle smith
Chuckii sent me here! Beautiful song!
sincere chemistry
Big Tune .!
Anita R. F. Rutherford
Michael Jackson had his first biological child with her back when Joe Jackson was her manager. Brandon Howard is his name. Her music was great back in the 80's. When asked if Michael Jackson is the father of her son, her answer is, "I don't have the liberty to say." I know she was gagged with a legal agreement to keep her quiet, but he acknowledged the children he had through artificial insemination, so I don't understand why he would not acknowledge his biological son other than at the funeral. It would have been to his benefit. Moreover, it would have been to the benefit of the child's self-esteem the most. I just don't understand that one.
David Howard
As a musical historian and my Father being musician from Gardena CA I’ve studied and been around many musicians from the 70’s & 80’s. One of my fathers good friends was in the group Side Effect and everyone knows that Brandon Howard is the son of Augie Johnson from the group Side Effect. Please stop this propaganda and foolishness trying to boost the career of this young man who #1 biologically looks nothing like Michael Jackson , he only dresses like him and copied his mannerisms. Look at photos of Augie and Brandon and you will see the biological similarities. Yes, there’s been an ongoing promotional and marketing campaign to make the world believe this nonsense but everyone in Los Angeles knows that Augie Johnson is that boys biological father. Stop the nonsense please.
DiamondRubyJewel
OOOOOH.... JESUS RAW TRUE TALENT. I CAN FEEL HER ANGUISH. MORE REAL MUSIC ON MY PAGE AND TYPE QUINCY THOMAS AND YOU'LL FIND 2012 INTERVIEWS W MIKKIANDD MORE
DiamondRubyJewel
ERROR IT'S QUENCIE THO