Biography:
She was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. her parents were mixed of African- American, Caucasian, Polynesian, Asian, Spanish and Louisiana Creole descent. She began singing at the age of three and inspiration came courtesy of her father Malvin Spencer. Mr. Spencer was a singer with his own group The Cavaliers who opened for legendary singer Jackie Wilson. Preparing for a full time career in music, she would spend hours listening to musical legends like Billie Holiday and making home videos of herself singing tunes made popular by her idols Diana Ross and Mel'isa Morgan. At age five, Spencer began modeling in pageant competitions and in 1987 she won the syndicated television talent show Star Search singing Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" and a song from her debut album entitled "Lullaby Child". Shortly afterwards, she became the youngest female artist to sign a record deal with a major label, Capitol Records, and went on to release her self-titled debut album. She found success with singles "Hide and Seek", "Symptoms of True Love" and her remake of [John Lennon's "Imagine". Her second album, "Make the Difference" was released on August 27, 1990. The first single, "Save Your Love", showed an impressive standing at #7 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Her following single, "This House" became her biggest hit to date reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tender Kisses", one of her best known ballads, hit #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and made her the youngest female artist to receive the ASCAP songwriter of the year award. The other singles, "This Time Make It Funky" and "Love Me", charted relatively well on The Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. She attended Columbus High School in Waterloo, Iowa. She also served on the board of the Children's Defense Fund as a teen and was given Martin Luther King Christian Leadership Award for being a positive role model for youth and she also traveled across the U.S. and abroad as part of a "Stay In School" program. In 1993, she made a guest appearance on the hit ABC sitcom, Family Matters and recorded the song "I'll Be There for You" for the 1997 film, "Good Burger", "The Rain" for "A Smile Like Yours" starring Lauren Holly and Greg Kinnear, "Down In The Delta" and "Girlfight" starring Michelle Rodriquez. She also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel and Dollhouse, which lead to her being a part of New York and Los Angeles' fashion weeks in 1999-2000, being styled by Derek Khan, being signed to "NEXT" modeling agency and appearing in numerous magazines. On June 29, 1999, she made a comeback to released "Tracie" and found success with the hit singles "It's All About You (Not About Me) peaking in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and "Still In My Heart", the latter showcasing her elastic soprano vocals. In the 2000s, she started singing background vocals on the Hip-Hop songs for rappers such as hip-hop artist Kanye West, 50 C and Eve as well as songwriting for other artist's projects. In 2004, she acted in the short film, "A Tale of Two Sisters and in 2006, she performed in a play called "Choices in Los Angeles. As of 2007, Ms. Spencer has taken a hiatus from music but still models and is also pursing other interests while living on both the west coast and working abroad, but there is talk of her working on a couple of different projects and a new album. As of 2008-09 Ms. Spencer started writing with producer Julian Bunetta who has produced hits for country artist Big and Rich and pop acts such as Natasha Bedingfield and Leona Lewis.
Love Me
Tracie Spencer Lyrics
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I tried to hold out as long as I could
I have to tell you how I feel
Cause I don't want to be misunderstood
Bridge 1:
It's time that we got together
And prove what a love should be
We could be a fantasy if only you will just
Chorus:
Love me, love me, I'll be there for you
Love me, love me, it will be a dream come true
Love me, love me, hapiness is overdue
Love me, love me, the way that I love you
I know you've been through so many changes
With other loves that weren't there for you
If you let me in your life I'll do all that I can
To make this love paradise for two
Bridge II:
Someone to share life forever
That's what I'll be for you
We'll leave the whole world behind
This would be reality if only you would just
Tracie Spencer's song Love Me is a plea for someone to reciprocate her love. The singer confesses that she didn't know if she could make it, implying that she may have been holding back her true feelings for a while. However, she doesn't want to be misunderstood anymore and wants to express her love for the person she cares for. She's willing to prove what love should be and make their love like a dream, "if only you will just" love her. She repeats the phrase "love me" several times in the chorus, hoping that the person she's addressing would finally love her back. She assures them that she'll always be there for them, says that happiness is overdue and that they share a love that's meant to be. She's optimistic that if they love her back, it will be a dream come true and they can be happy together.
The lyrics of Love Me are relatable, as many people have gone through the same experiences as Spencer's character in the song. A lot of people can relate to having feelings for someone and not being sure if they should express them, fearing the possibility of being rejected or misunderstood. Spencer's message is to go ahead and be honest about your feelings, and there's a chance that the person you're addressing will reciprocate your love. People crave love and acceptance, and this song portrays the desire to be loved the way one loves someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't know if I could make it
I wasn't sure if I could handle this situation
I tried to hold out as long as I could
I did my best to endure for as long as possible
I have to tell you how I feel
I must be open and honest with you about my emotions
Cause I don't want to be misunderstood
I don't want my intentions to be misinterpreted
It's time that we got together
We should finally come together as a couple
And prove what a love should be
We can demonstrate a true, genuine love to the world
Our love could be like a dream
Our love has the potential to be beautiful and idyllic
We could be a fantasy if only you will just
If you only give me a chance, we could be like a fairytale come true
Love me, love me, I'll be there for you
If you love me, I'll be there to support and care for you
Love me, love me, it will be a dream come true
If you love me, our dreams of a perfect relationship can come true
Love me, love me, happiness is overdue
Our happiness has been delayed, but it's time for us to finally be happy together
Love me, love me, the way that I love you
Love me with the same intensity and passion that I love you
I know you've been through so many changes
I realize that you've experienced a lot of upheaval in your relationships
With other loves that weren't there for you
You had past partners who didn't support or care for you
If you let me in your life I'll do all that I can
If you allow me to be a part of your life, I'll do everything possible to make you happy
To make this love paradise for two
I want to create a love that feels like paradise for us both
Someone to share life forever
I want to be the person who shares a lifetime with you
That's what I'll be for you
I'll be the one who is always there to share life with you
We'll leave the whole world behind
We'll forget about everything else and focus solely on each other
This would be reality if only you would just
If you only give me the chance, this fantasy can become a reality
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW BROWN, JESSICA HANNAH GLYNNE, JANEE BENNETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A true singer! The music industry really messed up with her. They should have had try harder to keep her, instead they let her go. Look at the music industry now. The industry is so lost. I can't choose between the original and remix version. They are both good! Tracie Spencer is a excellent singer. Gift from God to the world. Too bad the music industry didn't see it! Next to no reverb, no auto tune, no gimmicks. She kept her clothes on, she let her singing speak volumes. A true singer.
Didn't know if I could make it
I tried to hold out as long as I could
I have to tell you how I feel
Cause I don't want to be misunderstood
It's time that we got together
And prove what a love should be
Our love could be like a dream
We could be a fantasy if only you will just
Love me, love me, I'll be there for you
Love me, love me, it will be a dream come true
Love me, love me, hapiness is overdue
Love me, love me, the way that I love you
I know you've been through so many changes
With other loves that weren't there for you
If you let me in your life I'll do all that I can
To make this love paradise for two
Someone to share life forever
That's what I'll be for you
We'll leave the whole world behind
This would be reality if only you would just
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Andrew Brown / Janee Bennett / Jessica Hannah Glynne
Love Me lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music,
dupasupa
The album cut is everything! She was so underrated.
Beth Forsythe
EVERYTHING about this song is timeless! I loved this song at 14, and still love it at 40! I miss singers like this-hell, I miss the 90's-my favorite decade EVER!!!
Kathryn Trujillo
Tracie Spencer such a beautiful voice i do not think she was given the Recognition she truly deserves
Jethro Mkanda
She was Given the Recognition Due to her But what we have to bear in Mind is that the 90s were full of taugh competition because the 80s stars Like Spencer faced taugh challenges from Newcomers Like AaLiyah, Destiny child,Mariah Carey,Brandy,etc.
Roxanne Miller
They never do, but now some not all don't truly have what some might so true raw talent..
Ernesto Alvarez
She got a lot of recognition, but you have to remember: the late 80's and early 90's had a lot of people with talent -- unlike today. Tracie was just one of MANY talented people out there.
henderson brown
I agree that she may not have got all the recognition she deserved. But she did get more than a lot of others. Remember she did get to play herself on tv as well. She was and still is one of the best voices from the 90s era.
Kathryn Trujillo
@henderson brown o yeah i forgot about that. Thanks for mentioning that.
Jade Young
I really want Tracie to have her own episode on Unsung. I feel that she is sooo underrated. I was only a baby when she hit the music scene and I feel she's amazing.
J W.
I was a baby when she came out so I’m only just now getting to fully appreciate her soothing calming beautiful voice I love this song and tender kisses listen to them on repeat!💜