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.
Don't Fight It
Shanice Lyrics
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How did I end up in your direction
You're still friends with my ex-boyfriend
I don't know if I was wrong to pretend
That I never thought of you and me as gettin' it on
Just so happens that I'm still all alone
Know that I've turned you down before
But I won't turn you down no more, baby
If you check me out
You can let me know
I'm not gonna fight it if my heart says so
If you wanna pull it down
Baby you should know
I'm not gonna fight it no more
If you check me out
You can let me know
I'm not gonna fight it if my heart says so
If you wanna pull it down
Baby you should know
I'm not gonna fight it no more
I've been thinkin' 'bout your attention
Ever since the day you began to mention
That you wanted me oh so very long
Never really knew you were feeling that strong
It could be confusion wit you and your boy
Far as I'm concerned I ain't there no more
My love it's been waiting enough time
When I can't get you off my mind
If you check me out
You can let me know
I'm not gonna fight it if my heart says so
If you wanna pull it down
Baby you should know
I'm not gonna fight it no more
I never thought it would ever be real
And I can't stop thinkin' 'bout the way I feel boy
Never thought of it as right before
But I can't let him keep me unhappy no more
Didn't think it would happen to me
Makin' a decision over history
Is it wrong to be into you
What am I supposed to do
And he's not think' 'bout me baby
If you check me out
You can let me know
I'm not gonna fight it if my heart says so
If you wanna pull it down
Baby you should know
I'm not gonna fight it no more
In Shanice's song Don't Fight It, the singer confesses her attraction towards a guy even though he is still friends with her ex-boyfriend. She mentions that she has been longing for affection and has ended up in the guy's direction. Although she had turned him down before, she admits that she won't refuse him anymore. Shanice emphasizes that if the guy wants to be with her, he only needs to let her know, and she won't fight her heart's desire anymore.
The second verse highlights how much the guy's attention means to Shanice. She says that she has been thinking about it since he began showing interest in her. Furthermore, she admits that she never knew the guy had such strong feelings for her, and it could be the cause of confusion between him and his boy. Shanice affirms that she has waited long enough and can't get the guy off her mind anymore.
Overall, Shanice's Don't Fight It is about giving into one's heart's desire and not fighting the attraction towards someone they have feelings for. Although the guy still has ties with her ex-boyfriend, Shanice feels it's time to move on and pursue what makes her happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been in need of some affection
I've been feeling lonely and craving emotional connection with someone
How did I end up in your direction
I'm surprised that I'm drawn to you and interested in exploring a relationship
You're still friends with my ex-boyfriend
I'm aware that there may be complications or drama because of our mutual connection to my ex
I don't know if I was wrong to pretend
I'm questioning whether it was a mistake to ignore my attraction to you in the past and pretend I wasn't interested
That I never thought of you and me as gettin' it on
I'm admitting that I've fantasized about being intimate with you
Just so happens that I'm still all alone
I'm acknowledging that my loneliness and desire for love is a big factor in my feelings towards you
Know that I've turned you down before
I'm aware that I've rejected you in the past and don't want to hurt you again
But I won't turn you down no more, baby
I'm now ready to take a chance on a relationship with you
If you check me out
If you show interest in me
You can let me know
Just communicate with me clearly and honestly about your feelings and intentions
I'm not gonna fight it if my heart says so
I'm willing to follow my feelings and take a risk on love, even if it's scary or uncertain
If you wanna pull it down
If you want to pursue a romantic relationship with me
Baby you should know
I want you to be aware that I'm open to the possibility
I've been thinkin' 'bout your attention
I've been reflecting on the way you've shown interest in me and how it makes me feel
Ever since the day you began to mention
Since you first started flirting with me and expressing your attraction towards me
That you wanted me oh so very long
I'm realizing that you've had feelings for me for quite some time
Never really knew you were feeling that strong
I'm surprised by the intensity of your feelings and didn't realize how invested you were in me
It could be confusion wit you and your boy
I'm acknowledging that your relationship with your friend (my ex) may create confusion or difficulties
Far as I'm concerned I ain't there no more
I've moved on from my past relationship and am no longer concerned with that dynamic in regards to pursuing something with you
My love it's been waiting enough time
I'm saying that I'm ready to start a relationship with you and that I've been holding back my feelings for long enough
When I can't get you off my mind
I can't stop thinking about you and am constantly drawn to the idea of being with you
I never thought it would ever be real
I never expected to have genuine romantic feelings towards you
And I can't stop thinkin' 'bout the way I feel boy
I'm admitting that my thoughts and emotions are consumed by my attraction to you
Never thought of it as right before
I've previously been hesitant or uncertain about pursuing a romantic relationship with you
But I can't let him keep me unhappy no more
I'm realizing that staying in a negative or unfulfilling situation isn't worth it, and that pursuing something with you may actually make me happier
Didn't think it would happen to me
I'm admitting that I wasn't expecting to develop feelings for you and that it's caught me off guard
Makin' a decision over history
I'm acknowledging that our past connections may influence this decision and cause conflict
Is it wrong to be into you
I'm questioning whether my attraction to you is inappropriate given our history and mutual connections
What am I supposed to do
I'm expressing confusion or uncertainty about how to move forward with my attraction towards you
And he's not think' 'bout me baby
I'm realizing that my ex isn't thinking about me or my feelings, and that I need to prioritize my own happiness and well-being
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN, DALLAS L AUSTIN, LESLIE BRATHWAITE
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