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.
Every Woman Dreams
Shanice Lyrics
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You don't have to worry bout a damn thang ladies
You deserve a man that'll bend over backwards
And buy you all those things,
That every woman dreams
Like Gucci bags, Cartier, escalade and diamond rings
Verse 1
Bout the things that I've gone through
I said ladies (ladiiiieees)
I've been through some mess in my life
And I wanna break it down for ya
I had a man, who would take my mercedes
To go visit other ladies. but y'all don't here me now
And then I had a man
Who bought me a diamond ring and took it back
But y'all didn't know all that
And now I have a man
Who loves me no matter what his love is unconditional
Ladies you deserve the best (you deserve the best)
So don't you settle for less, no no
Chorus 2x
You don't have to worry bout a damn thang ladies
You deserve a man that'll bend over backwards
And buy you all those things,
That every woman dreams
Like Gucci bags, Cartier, escalade and diamond rings
Verse 2
Ain't nothin wrong with having the finer things in life
Now I got a man who asked me to be his wife
And when I had his babies
I gained a little weight
But my man told me that I still look like a figure 8, yea yeah
Love comes from within, (oh yeah)
Remember that my friend (oh yeah)
I would never tell you wrong,
If your man acts up he gone
You deserve the best (you deserve the best)
And don't you settle for less, you don't have to worry no no
Chorus 2x
You don't have to worry bout a damn thang ladies
You deserve a man that'll bend over backwards
And buy you all those things,
That every woman dreams
Like gucci bags, cardier, escalade and diamond rings
Speech:
(hoo) girls..let me talk to you for a minute (you don't have to worry no)
(hoo) the guys that I was with in the past had me feeling like (ahhh hoo) I was
Less than a woman
I thought I didn't deserve the best (hoo)
But the man that I got now.. he makes me feel like a nubian queen (hoo)
You don't have to settle for less oh no (ahhh hoo) (hoo)
Chorus 2X
You don't have to worry bout a damn thang ladies
You deserve a man that'll bend over backwards
And buy you all those things,
That every woman dreams
Shanice's song "Every Woman Dreams" is a powerful anthem for women, encouraging them to never settle for less than they deserve in a romantic relationship. The chorus repeats the message that every woman deserves a man who will buy her the things she dreams of, such as luxury brands like Gucci and Cartier and expensive items like an Escalade and diamond rings. The first verse shares a personal story of the singer's past experiences, including a man who would take her car to cheat on her and another who took back a diamond ring he had given her. The second verse highlights the importance of self-love and the acceptance of one's body, with the singer proclaiming that love comes from within and advising women to leave any man who doesn't treat them well.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of empowerment and encouragement for women to demand the best for themselves in relationships. It critiques the societal expectations that women should settle for less and be content with a man who treats them poorly, while also acknowledging the desire for luxury and material goods that many women feel in a capitalist society.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to worry bout a damn thang ladies
Women should not worry about anything
You deserve a man that'll bend over backwards
Women deserve a man who will do anything for them
And buy you all those things,
Men should buy women things
That every woman dreams
Women dream of luxury items like fancy bags and expensive jewelry
Ladies, I got a little story to tell ya
The singer has a story to share with women
Bout the things that I've gone through
Her story is about her experiences
I had a man, who would take my mercedes
She once had a man who used her car to go see other women
To go visit other ladies. but y'all don't here me now
Nobody listened to her when she spoke about this
And then I had a man
She had another man after the first
Who bought me a diamond ring and took it back
He gave her a ring and then later took it away
But y'all didn't know all that
She didn't share this information before
And now I have a man
She is currently in a relationship with a new man
Who loves me no matter what his love is unconditional
Her current partner's love is unconditional
Ladies you deserve the best (you deserve the best)
Women deserve the best in life
So don't you settle for less, no no
Women should not settle for less than they deserve
Ain't nothin wrong with having the finer things in life
There's nothing wrong with enjoying luxury items
Now I got a man who asked me to be his wife
She is now engaged to her current partner
And when I had his babies
She has had children with her current partner
I gained a little weight
She gained weight after having children
But my man told me that I still look like a figure 8, yea yeah
Her partner still finds her attractive
Love comes from within, (oh yeah)
Love is something that comes from inside a person
Remember that my friend (oh yeah)
She wants women to remember this
I would never tell you wrong,
She would never give bad advice
If your man acts up he gone
If a man misbehaves, she suggests leaving him
And don't you settle for less, you don't have to worry no no
Women should never settle for less than they deserve and have nothing to worry about
Girls..let me talk to you for a minute (you don't have to worry no)
The singer wants to talk to women
(hoo) the guys that I was with in the past had me feeling like (ahhh hoo) I was
Her past partners made her feel bad
Less than a woman
Her partners made her feel like she was worth less because she was a woman
I thought I didn't deserve the best (hoo)
She thought she didn't deserve the best in life
But the man that I got now.. he makes me feel like a nubian queen (hoo)
Her current partner makes her feel special
You don't have to settle for less oh no (ahhh hoo) (hoo)
Women should never settle for less than they deserve
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mackeyb13
I happened to see Flex and Shanice at a restaurant today. Plucked up the courage and told Shanice how much I love her music. Then she hit me with the smile and I forgot my own name! She and Flex have a beautiful family and I wish them ALL THE BEST!
OMG I’M OVER 40
This was the first time I've heard Shanice sing in her "Aretha Franklin" voice as oppose to her "Minnie Riperton" voice. Regardless I love both ranges
parks aaron
I was thinking the same thing. It's crazy!!! I love when an artist uses their entire vocal range
Aishah215
This is my sh*t right here !!!! Shanice is so underrated..
Lovely sosweet
Big facts!❤
Odogg Alofa
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Samiyo
Shanice,has always been an amazing vocalist. She has never really gotten her props.
Vantrell Lewis
Some record label doesn't know true talent if it kick them in the ass
Sista Scrap
Oh yes, I hear Aretha too. I love Shanice..she is a true singer and regardless if some of her hits are 20 years old they are still SLAMMING and will forever be in my favorites book.
jewelle1981
I can really relate to this song. My husband has loved me unconditionally for years, and I can truelly say that I am 100% happy. Every woman deserves that.