After "I Love Your Smile", Shanice continued to record albums, including 1999's Shanice, produced chiefly by Babyface. While she has not achieved significant commercial success with her later albums, she is acknowledged as a talented singer and many of her songs appeared on various soundtracks. She also sings backup and does studio sessions and can be heard on Toni Braxton's song "Unbreak My Heart". She can also be heard making vocal contributions to various games. She is married to actor/comedian Flex Alexander, with whom she has two children.
Not a stranger to taking long gaps between albums and singles, "Every Woman Dreams" finally emerged in June of 2005. The single is currently doing moderately well, and Shanice is now signed to IME Records (which is distributed through Universal/Motown). After several pushbacks, her fifth studio album (titled Every Woman Dreams) will be released on February 21, 2006. The video for "Every Woman Dreams" was released in December 2005 and is in current rotation on music networks like BET, MTV and Vh1.
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Shanice Lyrics
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Where'd you think I was gonna go
Yeah, whatever hard, hard
Shut up you guys hard, you can't sing
Been workin' hard in the studio
Workin' day and night
Stayin' up and singin' 14 hours
I'd rush home right after school
You see I couldn't hang out and be cool
I had a mission I could not be dissin'
Baby, uh, that was my rule
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
Rockin' and bumpin', thumpin' and funkin'
Like this groove yeah, I had to make you move
I had a mission that I could not be dissin'
'Cause this diva had a point to prove
Some people said
(Huh)
Where could she be?
Backin' some band way down in Mississippi?
(No)
Smackin', whakin', jackin' this groove in time
With the rhythm of hip hop in mind
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
Everyday
Coast to coast
People what could it be
What's up with me
Well, I'm back with a brand new story
I gotta fresh mix "Tarpan's laboratory "
You see, the fella's hook me up from A to Z
1, 2, 3 it's me "Shanice"
And I'm pullin' other suckers
Ho, card, you didn't think I'd come back this hard "boy"
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Hard, hard, hard, hard, hard
Hard, hard, hard, hard, hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
The lyrics of "Didn't Think I'd Come Back This Hard" by Shanice showcase a woman's determination to make a comeback and prove herself once again. In the first verse, she boldly announces her return to the industry and challenges anyone who thought she would go away quietly. She then goes on to describe her relentless hard work and dedication in the studio, staying up late to perfect her craft. The second verse talks about her mission to make people move and groove to her music, which she pursues with the rhythm of hip hop in mind. The chorus is a confident declaration of her return, with the repetition highlighting her newfound strength and determination.
The song is not only a catchy tune with a strong beat, but it also speaks to the universal human experience of overcoming challenges, staying true to oneself, and asserting one's worth in the face of doubt and criticism. By using her music as a platform to express herself, Shanice empowers herself and inspires others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo fellas I'm back and I'm hard as ever
I have returned and I am more fierce than ever.
Where'd you think I was gonna go
Did you really think I was just going to disappear?
Been workin' hard in the studio
I have worked relentlessly in the recording studio.
Workin' day and night
I have put in tireless effort and commitment.
Stayin' up and singin' 14 hours
I have dedicated long hours to perfecting my craft.
Tryin' to get it right
I have strived for flawless musical execution.
I'd rush home right after school
I would hurry home immediately after school.
You see I couldn't hang out and be cool
I could not socialize and prioritize over my work and progress.
I had a mission I could not be dissin'
I had an objective that I could not abandon.
Baby, uh, that was my rule
That was my personal ethos and way of life.
Rockin' and bumpin', thumpin' and funkin'
My music was livid, dynamic, and groovy.
Like this groove yeah, I had to make you move
I aimed to make you feel and react to my music.
'Cause this diva had a point to prove
I had something to validate and establish as a female performer.
Some people said (Huh) Where could she be?
People have wondered and speculated about my whereabouts.
Backin' some band way down in Mississippi? (No)
I was not playing second fiddle in some obscure location.
Smackin', whakin', jackin' this groove in time
I was hitting and emphasizing the beat in a synchronized manner.
With the rhythm of hip hop in mind
I was heavily influenced by the genre of hip hop.
Everyday Coast to coast People what could it be What's up with me
Every day across the nation, people are intrigued by my cause and my work.
Well, I'm back with a brand new story
I have returned with an entirely new narrative to share.
I gotta fresh mix 'Tarpan's laboratory '
I have an innovative remix produced by Tarpan in store.
You see, the fella's hook me up from A to Z
My colleagues have supported and assisted me throughout the entire process.
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
I am counting and preparing myself for what's to come.
Hard, hard, hard, hard, hard Hard, hard, hard, hard, hard
My work ethic and my music are both powerful and relentless.
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
You underestimated my comeback and the intensity of my work.
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
Again, you did not anticipate the extent of my resurgence.
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
Once more, my return has exceeded your expectations.
You didn't think I'd come back this hard
I have returned with a level of strength and determination that surprised you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARVIS L BAKER, ERIK DANIELS, MICHAEL JAMES MANI, SHANICE WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Man, you wonder why so many millions of music lovers here on YouTube miss the 1990s, and it's because back then even album filler songs like this had quality to them. This song is a non-single, a pop song, an album filler song, and a long-forgotten Shanice song, but it has better quality in it than many of these hit singles today in the pop and R&B genres.
Trist805
This is dope.
Phillip Collier
Yo, she's got bars
Yvette Jenkins
i haven't hear this song in a long time.
GS24
this is prolly da only song shanice made that i aint like.
Trent Sawyer
GodzSon524 I love this song!!!
Trent Sawyer
GodzSon524 that's why I'm replying to your comment 8 years later....lol
David Brunson
@Trent Sawyer it sux!
David Brunson
@Trent Sawyer I don't even understand why I made that comment...I love Shanice. She's a sweetheart...wow, I can't even believe that's on here or that I even typed such a shitty thing...I deserved your comment sir..
I wish there was a way my last comment could be removed...I'm ashamed