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.
Stop Cheatin
Shanice Lyrics
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Baby I need a man
I told you that
Time and time again
So past
Don't even make me laugh
(Giggle)
I'm gonna kick your
(Beep)
See I'm not dependent
On 1 lil 2
Nor 3 lil Indian dreams
You gonna make me scream
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Cheatin' on me
I thought you were better
But, boy I was wrong, oh so wrong
You thought you were so clever
Until you got caught
Boy ain't it a shame
How you've been untrue
Baby, I'm not your fool
I know all about those games
I said it's nothin' new
I'm not gonna be used
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Cheatin' on me
Hey, my mama told me
'Bout boys like you, the things you do
You like running so carefree
Doin' what you choose
Don't you know I've tried
To believe in you
But you were up to no good
I'm not gonna fuss and fight
What's the use?
I either get it right or get it cut loose
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Cheatin' on me
Don't come to my house, baby
If you're gonna be a dawg
Just cheatin' on me
Don't come to my house baby
If you're gonna be a dawg
Just cheatin' on me
I don't know who he thinks he is dawg
You're playing the roll
Lover boy like ya, high post
With girls in the street
Seems when you try most
To be all that you can be but see
I ain't the one to be played
Shanice is pickin' the pace up
Shoe strings laced up
You know what I'm sayin'
Stop wine in keep ya, face up
Baby
Gotta believe it's driving me crazy
Don't you know I've tried
To believe in you
But you were up to no good
I'm not gonna fuss and fight
What's the use?
I either get it right or get it cut loose
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Cheatin' on me
Hey my daddy told me about the things
You do
If you wanna be with me, here's what you gotta do
Get your act together don't play me for no fool
Either get it right or get your butt cut loose
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Stop cheatin' on me
Cheatin' on me
In Shanice's song "Stop Cheatin' on Me," the singer is expressing her frustration and disappointment towards her partner for not being a mature and responsible man. She emphasizes that she wants a partner who is a "man," and not just a "lover boy." Shanice is past his games and jokes, and she is ready for a serious and committed relationship. She knows about his infidelity and is no longer willing to be used and treated poorly. Her parents have warned her about men like him, and she is no longer willing to tolerate his behavior. Shanice warns her partner that if he does not stop cheating on her, he is not welcome in her house, and she will cut him loose.
Throughout the song, Shanice emphasizes the importance of trust and respect in a relationship. She wants her partner to get his act together and stop playing her for a fool. She is done with the fighting and fussing and is ready to move on from him. Shanice is confident in her decision and is unwilling to compromise her worth and self-respect for someone who clearly does not value her.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a lover boy
I am not interested in boys who are not capable of handling a mature relationship
Baby I need a man
I want a man who values my emotions and is loyal to me
I told you that
I have already communicated my desires and expectations to you
Time and time again
I have reiterated my feelings multiple times
So past
That is no longer relevant or a concern
Don't even make me laugh
Your actions are not a joke and are not amusing to me
(Giggle)
I cannot help but laugh at how ridiculous your behavior is
You don't stop
Your actions are continuous and ongoing
I'm gonna kick your
I am becoming frustrated and angry to the point of wanting to physically harm you
(Beep)
Expletive indicating frustration and anger
See I'm not dependent
I do not rely on anyone else for happiness and fulfillment
On 1 lil 2
I do not need multiple men or relationships to be content
Nor 3 lil Indian dreams
I am not seeking a perfect or idealized relationship
You gonna make me scream
Your infidelity is causing me extreme distress and frustration
Stop cheatin' on me
Cease your behavior of being unfaithful to me
Stop cheatin' on me
End your actions of engaging in infidelity behind my back
Stop cheatin' on me
Cease being unfaithful to me in our relationship
Stop cheatin' on me
Put an end to your affair or affairs outside of our relationship
Cheatin' on me
Being unfaithful to me in our relationship
I thought you were better
I had higher expectations and respect for you
But, boy I was wrong, oh so wrong
Your infidelity has proven to me that I was incorrect in my assumptions about your character
You thought you were so clever
You believed you could get away with betraying my trust
Until you got caught
Your actions resulted in you being exposed and held accountable for your deceit
Boy ain't it a shame
It is disappointing and unfortunate
How you've been untrue
Your actions of being unfaithful have caused harm and damage to our relationship
Baby, I'm not your fool
I am not willing to be deceived or taken advantage of in our relationship
I know all about those games
I am aware of your behavior of being unfaithful and deceitful in our relationship
I said it's nothin' new
Your infidelity is not a surprise or unexpected
I'm not gonna be used
I will not allow myself to be taken advantage of or manipulated in our relationship
Hey, my mama told me
My mother warned me
'Bout boys like you, the things you do
She cautioned me about men who engage in infidelity and dishonesty in relationships
You like running so carefree
You enjoy being unfaithful and not being held accountable for your actions
Doin' what you choose
Doing whatever you want with disregard for consequences or emotions of others
Don't you know I've tried
I have attempted to trust and believe in your loyalty
To believe in you
To have faith in your loyalty and honesty
But you were up to no good
Your behavior was damaging and hurtful to our relationship
I'm not gonna fuss and fight
I am not going to argue or quarrel over your infidelity
What's the use?
What is the point of continuing in a relationship with no trust or loyalty?
I either get it right or get it cut loose
Our relationship will either become healthy and faithful, or it will end
Hey my daddy told me about the things
My father gave me advice regarding relationships
You do
Your actions of cheating and deceit
If you wanna be with me, here's what you gotta do
If you want to continue our relationship, you need to change and become loyal
Get your act together don't play me for no fool
Stop being unfaithful and dishonest with me
Either get it right or get your butt cut loose
Our relationship will either improve and become loyal, or it will end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, JARVIS LA RUE BAKER, CLAYTOVEN RICHARDSON, SANDY GRIFFITH, SHANICE (A/K/A SHANICE) WILSON
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