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.
I'm Cryin'
Shanice Lyrics
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Catch a bus and take a walk downtown
Maybe run into a friend, I just know I got to get out
But everywhere I go, I see lovers hand in hand
Reminds me of the way it used to be
Reminds me of the way it used to be boy, baby it felt so right
When you were walkin' with me, don't you see?
I'm cryin' how could you leave me all alone
I'm cryin' just can't make it on my own
I dream of you the whole day through
But when the night time falls, I'm all alone
Cryin' all alone
When I close my eyes, I can feel your lips on mine
Nobody ever touched me like you did
Nobody ever touched me like you did boy
There ain't a thing I wouldn't give
Baby, for just one more kiss, don't you see?
I'm cryin' how could you leave me all alone
I'm cryin' just can't make it on my own
I dream of you the whole day through
But when the night time falls, I'm all alone
Cryin' all alone
My friends say I'll love again, I wanna believe but why pretend
Tell me why, why pretend baby, I'm always gonna feel the same
No one will ever take your place, no nothing can compare
With the love that we shared, baby, don't you see?
The lyrics to Shanice's song "I'm Cryin'" are about a woman who is trying to escape the pain of her broken heart. She puts on her coat and walks around town, hoping to forget about her past love. However, everywhere she goes, she is reminded of her ex by seeing other couples walking hand in hand. These reminders bring back memories of how it used to be between them, and she desperately misses that feeling. She cries about how he left her alone to suffer, and she dreams about him constantly. When she closes her eyes, she can still feel his touch, and she wishes for just one more kiss. Her friends try to console her and assure her that she will love again, but she cannot pretend that anyone could ever take his place.
This song is a poignant reminder of the deep pain that comes with heartbreak. The lyrics are relatable, and many people can empathize with the singer's feelings of loneliness and loss. The song's slow tempo and soulful melodies add to the emotional impact of the lyrics. Shanice's voice is exquisite and full of emotion, making it easy for listeners to connect with the song's message.
Overall, "I'm Cryin'" is a beautiful song about heartbreak, loss, and the longing for love. It is a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Puttin' on my coat, wanna break out from these walls
I'm getting ready to leave the house and escape my loneliness
Catch a bus and take a walk downtown
I'm planning to go out and explore the city
Maybe run into a friend, I just know I got to get out
I hope to see someone I know while I'm out, but regardless, I need to escape my loneliness
But everywhere I go, I see lovers hand in hand
Everywhere I go, I see couples in love, which reminds me of what I used to have
Reminds me of the way it used to be
Seeing the couples in love reminds me of how happy I was with my former partner
Reminds me of the way it used to be boy, baby it felt so right
Being with my former partner felt perfect and right
When you were walkin' with me, don't you see?
Being together was amazing, can't you see that?
I'm cryin' how could you leave me all alone
I'm in tears because I don't understand why my partner left me alone
I'm cryin' just can't make it on my own
I'm crying because I can't stand being alone
I dream of you the whole day through
I think about my ex-partner all day long
But when the night time falls, I'm all alone
Despite thinking about my ex-partner during the day, I still feel lonely when the night comes
Cryin' all alone
I'm crying in my solitude
When I close my eyes, I can feel your lips on mine
I can still imagine our intimate moments together
Nobody ever touched me like you did
No one has ever made me feel the way you did
Nobody ever touched me like you did boy
No one compares to you, my former partner
There ain't a thing I wouldn't give
I'm willing to do anything to be with you again
Baby, for just one more kiss, don't you see?
I miss your touch so much, I just want one more kiss
My friends say I'll love again, I wanna believe but why pretend
My friends tell me I'll find love again, but I don't want to pretend it'll compare to what I had with you
Tell me why, why pretend baby, I'm always gonna feel the same
I don't want to pretend, because I know I'll always feel this same heartache
No one will ever take your place, no nothing can compare
No one can replace you, and nothing will ever compare to the love we shared
With the love that we shared, baby, don't you see?
Our love was special, and I hope you can see that
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, SALLY JO DAKOTA, SHANICE (A/K/A SHANICE) WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arsen Jaho
She's like melting together Janet Jackson with Whitney Houston. Great voice, a truly talent!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, RTD.
@Taylor Downing The thing is, back in the early 1990s, there were so many sisters that could sing their asses off, and Shanice even as brilliant a vocalist as she was, she was one of many sisters in the pot of R&B soul or R&B pop singers. She blew up off her debut album in the 1991-1992 period and then disappeared until about 1994 when she put out her third album.
When the hype for Inner Child (1991) died down around late 1992 and into 1993, she was living her life. Then she got to work in late 1993 on 21 Ways to Grow (1994). In that absence from making new material in 1993 and parts of 1994, other sisters took her spot and people forgot about her.
Taylor Downing
I couldn't say it any better....she should be a bigger star
Taylor Downing
Shanice, in my humble opinion is one of the most talented yet underrated singers of the 20th Century
Lawrence
2021, this track is till relevant. Love Shanice's voice. and she masters the "High Notes" with that voice. LOOOOORD!!!!!!
DEREK WILSON
Shanice is so underrated! She's had so many awesome songs that I remember thank you so much for such great music over the years!
Nicole Fitzgerald
Love it. The beat, her voice, the arrangement.
MusicBoxChannel βͺ
Nicole Fitzgerald It is a masterpiece!
Island Sunset
Girl can sing so beautifully. Keep moving forward Shanice.
Lawrence
...with the voice so mellow