Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an Academy Award-nominated … Read Full Bio ↴Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an Academy Award-nominated American film and stage actor, singer and Rapper. Having appeared in film and on television since the late 1980s, Howard had his first major role in the 1995 film Mr. Holland's Opus, which subsequently led to a number of roles in films and high visibility among African American audiences. Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of well-reviewed television and film roles between 2004 and 2006. Among his roles in movies includes Ray, Lackawanna Blues, Crash, Four Brothers, Hustle & Flow, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Idlewild, The Brave One. Howard co-starred in Iron Man and, though due to reprise his role in Iron Man II, was replaced by Don Cheadle in October 2008.

He performed in several tracks for Hustle and Flow. The song "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" was written by Three 6 Mafia and produced by DJ Paul. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 78th Annual Academy Awards, and it is also available in a version by Three 6 Mafia. The songs "Hustle And Flow (It Ain't Over)" and "Whoop That Trick", were composed by Al Kapone. All three tracks were performed by Terrence Howard, and they can be heard in the Hustle & Flow Soundtrack.

Howard had been working on his first album since March 2007. His debut pop album, "Shine Through It," is heavily inspired by popular soul singers such as Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, was released in September 1st, 2008.

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Plenty
Terrence Howard Lyrics

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Plenty done like to hurry
But plenty's got lots of plans
Plenty's got lots of worries on his hands
Plenty don't like to call nobody
But plenty's got lots of friends
Plenty's got lots of credit cards
That he spends

[Chorus]
If it's all you got the more you need the wannabe's
Said you called the shots and
All your ways are gold
Seems the more you got the more
You lose humanity
Where's your sanity is it gone?

Plenty sure likes to count it y'all
But plenty don't like to lend
Plenty don't like no violence nah
He pretends Plenty ain't like romantic nah
But plenty's got lots of friends
But plenty ain't gone to miss
You gone that just evident

[Chorus]

Violence makes the graves
Get bigger so you say
That which makes men cold
And bitter you'll understand
Some day

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the song "Plenty" by Terrence Howard, the character Plenty is described as someone who has many plans and worries, but doesn't like to rush. He also has many friends and credit cards, but he doesn't like to lend or get involved in any violent activities. The chorus of the song talks about how people who have everything they want still want more and lose touch with their humanity. The lyrics suggest that Plenty is someone who has everything but doesn't have a real connection with people, and this makes him lonely and isolated.

The song "Plenty" has a deep meaning and raises thought-provoking questions about wealth, power, and how they affect our relationships with others. One interpretation of the song is that it's a cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing material wealth at the expense of emotional well-being. The lyrics suggest that Plenty has all the material trappings of success, but he's still unhappy and unfulfilled because he lacks a genuine human connection.

Another possible interpretation of the song is that it's a commentary on the corrosive effects of power and the way it can make people lose touch with their humanity. The chorus seems to suggest that the more a person has, the more they want, and this can turn them into cruel and inhumane individuals.

Overall, Terrence Howard's "Plenty" is a poignant and insightful song that encourages listeners to reflect on their priorities and what truly matters in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Plenty done like to hurry
Plenty is not fond of rushing things

But plenty's got lots of plans
Despite not liking to hurry, Plenty has a lot of plans

Plenty's got lots of worries on his hands
Plenty is burdened with many worries

Plenty don't like to call nobody
Plenty is not keen on reaching out to others

But plenty's got lots of friends
Despite not calling anybody, Plenty has many friends

Plenty's got lots of credit cards
Plenty owns multiple credit cards

That he spends
He uses them regularly for spending

If it's all you got the more you need the wannabe's
People who lack tend to covet more

Said you called the shots and
It is claimed that you are in control

All your ways are gold
Your actions are considered valuable

Seems the more you got the more
It appears that the more you have