1) Christopher Maurice… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) from Tappahannock, Virginia.
In late 2005, he released his first studio album, Chris Brown, which spawned the Billboard Hot 100 number-one debut single, "Run It!" which was produced by Scott Storch and featured Juelz Santana. The album also produced two other top ten singles: "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Say Goodbye." Brown's second studio album, Exclusive was released worldwide in November 2007. It has spawned his second US number one hit, "Kiss Kiss" which was produced by T-Pain, who was also featured in the song . The third single, "With You", has reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has entered into the top ten in several countries across the world, becoming one of his most successful worldwide releases to date.
The second single, "Kiss Kiss", was nominated for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in the category for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
Brown, one of two children, was born and raised in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia, the son of Joyce Hawkins and Clinton Brown. Brown was influenced by the artists his parents played on the home radio, such as Michael Jackson and Sam Cooke. A dancer since the age of two, Brown was not aware of his vocal talents until the age of eleven. Before becoming a vocalist, he was interested in becoming a rapper.
At thirteen, Brown was discovered by a local production team who visited his father's gas station searching for new talent. Since then, he began his recording career and moved to New York, staying there for two years. Brown's local production team organized an audition before Def Jam Vice President Tina Davis, who currently works as his manager. At the age of 15, Brown was then sent to perform for L.A. Reid and was subsequently signed in 2004 to Jive Records. By early 2005, Brown began work for his debut album, working with the likes of Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Dre, Vidal, Bryan Michael Cox, Bow Wow, and Jermaine Dupri.
Brown left school in late 2004 to begin working on his self-titled debut album which was released on November 29, 2005. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling over 155,000 copies in first week of sales. Five weeks later, became certified platinum, and within a year, went double platinum. His debut single "Run It!," was #1 in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. Following "Run It!," "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" became Brown's second top 10 hit in the US, peaking at #7, and #13 in the UK. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
His third single "Gimme That" was released in March 2006 which featured Lil Wayne for a remix, originally not featured on the Chris Brown album, but was later included. The single debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #80 and climbed the charts quickly peaking at #15. Chris also co-directed his music videos for "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Gimme That." His fourth single is the ballad "Say Goodbye," which is also a part of the Step Up Soundtrack. On June 13, 2006, Brown released a DVD entitled, Chris Brown's Journey, which shows footage of him travelling in England and Japan, getting ready for his first visit to the Grammys, behind the scenes of his music videos and bloopers.
On August 17, 2006 to further promote the album, Brown kicked off his major co-headlining tour, The Up Close and Personal Tour. Due to the tour, production for his next album was pushed back two months a second summer tour is in the works once the album is completed the tour may include artists: Pretty Ricky, Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, Juelz Santana, Ne-Yo, Ciara, and Cherish.'. Chris also has been the opening act for R&B singer Beyonce Knowles on the Australian leg of her The Beyonce Experience tour.
Exclusive is the second studio album by Brown. The album was released in November, 2007. It served as the sophomore album for Brown and was both critically and commercially successful. The album was supported by five singles including the songs "Kiss Kiss" and "With You". Exclusive has gone on to sell over three million copies.
Graffiti was released in 2009 and included the top-twenty single "I Can Transform Ya". Brown's fourth album F.A.M.E. was released in 2011 becoming Chris Brown's first studio album to top the Billboard 200. The album earned Brown his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
His fifth album entitled Fortune was released in 2012.
Brown's latest album X was released in September, 2014.
Chris Brown has also started to act in movies and has appeared in Stomp The Yard and This Christmas as well as several episodes of The O.C.
Websites of interest:
- Chris Brown Web
- UChris
- Chris Brown World
2) Chris Brown (born 1953) is a composer, pianist, and electronic musician, who creates music for acoustic instruments with interactive electronics, for computer networks, and for improvising ensembles.
Born and raised in Chicago, he moved to California to study electronic music with Gordon Mumma and composition with William Brooks at University of California, Santa Cruz, and with David Rosenboom at Mills College. He was active early in his career as an inventor and builder of electroacoustic instruments; he has also performed widely as an improvisor and pianist with groups as "Room" and the "Glenn Spearman Double Trio." In 1986 he co-founded the pioneering computer network music ensemble "The Hub". He is also known for his recorded performances of music by Henry Cowell, Luc Ferrari, and John Zorn. He has received commissions from the Berkeley Symphony, the Rova Sexophone Quartet, the Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio, the Gerbode Foundation, the Phonos Foundation and the Creative Work Fund. His recent music includes the poly-rhythm installation "Talking Drum", the "Inventions" series for computers and interactive performers, and the radio performance "Transmissions" series, with composer Guillermo Galindo.
His 1992 epic electroacoustic work "Lava", for brass, percussion, and electronics is also available on Tzadik Records. He teaches Composition and Electronic Music at Mills College in Oakland, where he is Co-Director of the Center for Contemporary Music (CCM). He is not to be confused with R & B artist Chris Brown.
3) Chris Brown is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Brown was one of the primary singers and songwriters for the alternative rock band Bourbon Tabernacle Choir in the 1980s and 1990s. When that band broke up, he continued performing as a duo with his Bourbon bandmate Kate Fenner. Brown has accompanied dozens of notable musicians on stage, such as in 1998 when he spent six months filling in for Kevin Hearn as a member of Barenaked Ladies while Hearn battled leukemia.
Brown released a solo album, Burden of Belief, in 2003. He performs this material both solo and with Tony Scherr, Anton Fier, and Teddy Kumpel as Chris Brown and the Citizens' Band. The group's album Oblivion was released in 2007.
4) A San Francisco-area based power pop singer-songwriter.
5) A UK DJ/Remixer and part of Ruff Driverz.
Take A Risk
Chris Brown Lyrics
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Or I must be crazy, oh
Yeah, I must be useless to you
And I must be lovin' you lazy
Out my mind 'cause you're cryin'
You're sayin' I did this to you
Baby, I'm sick of this
Keep sayin' I ain't listenin'
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
I get it now, you said enough to hurt me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
Day by day, step by step
Said I won't change to make it better
Don't wanna fight, since you stressin'
You're free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
All the power, you're a coward, my dear
It don't matter
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no, let go
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
You say I'm insecure
Think I ain't ready for you
I'll give a little more to you
But what will you give me for it?
Don't you knock it 'til you try it
You know I won't hurt you, baby
Ooh, just let it loose
That's right
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
Scream it out loud, lay it all out for me
Don't regret every moment you're in my presence
Oh, day by day, step by step
If you want me, I'll make it better
It's your life, fuck this stressin'
You're free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
The perfect one I searched for right here
And baby, it don't get no better
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (ooh)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (ooh, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (ooh)
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me (ooh)
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no), let go
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
If you can't hear me
I hope you feel me
I know you see me
You see me clearly
I know I don't have the answers to all your problems
But I'm willing to try to solve 'em
Baby, all you need is a little more lovin', oh yeah
Don't run from me, all this kissin' and huggin', oh yeah
It's just you and I, please be mine
Girl, forever
I'ma give my heart, just be kind
You never know 'til you try
Go ahead, go ahead (go ahead)
Huh, just spread 'em for me now (me now)
I don't mean your legs
Girl, it's time to let your wings out
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (yeah)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no)
Let go of my hand (ooh)
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no-no), let go
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
(Cause you won't) won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (hey, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no), let go
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
The lyrics to Chris Brown's song "Take A Risk" depict a tumultuous relationship where the singer feels misunderstood and unappreciated by their partner. They express frustration with constantly being accused of not listening and causing pain, while also acknowledging their own insecurities. The singer pleads with their partner to open up and communicate their true feelings, urging them to let go of their doubts and fears. The song emphasizes the desire for both partners to take a risk and fully commit to each other, to fly and live freely together.
Overall, "Take A Risk" explores themes of communication, vulnerability, and the challenges of a relationship. It highlights the importance of taking chances, letting go of insecurities, and being willing to work through problems in order to find a deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I must be stupid
I feel foolish
Or I must be crazy, oh
Or I must be insane
Yeah, I must be useless to you
Yeah, I must be worthless to you
And I must be lovin' you lazy
And I must be loving you lazily
Out my mind 'cause you're cryin'
Out of my mind because you're crying
You're sayin' I did this to you
You're saying I caused this to you
Baby, I'm sick of this
Baby, I'm tired of this
Keep sayin' I ain't listenin'
Keep saying I'm not paying attention
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Express yourself fully, tell me your true feelings about me
Get it all off your chest
Release everything you have to say
I get it now, you said enough to hurt me
I understand now, you said things that have hurt me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
You feel remorse for every time you're around me
Day by day, step by step
Gradually, one day at a time
Said I won't change to make it better
I said I won't alter myself to improve the situation
Don't wanna fight, since you stressin'
I don't want to argue, since you're causing distress
You're free to leave all we have here
You have the freedom to walk away from everything we've built here
Everything we put together
All the things we've created together
All the power, you're a coward, my dear
Despite having control, you're a scared individual, my dear
It don't matter
It doesn't matter
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
Because you won't take a chance with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (no, you won't)
You won't take a leap of faith with me
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
You don't want to experience life without safety nets
No-no-no-no-no-no
No, no, no, no, no
Let go of my hand
Release your grip on my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
You don't want to soar and live with me
You say I'm insecure
You claim I lack confidence
Think I ain't ready for you
Believe I'm not prepared for you
I'll give a little more to you
I'll offer a bit more to you
But what will you give me for it?
But what will you provide in return?
Don't you knock it 'til you try it
Don't criticize it until you experience it
You know I won't hurt you, baby
You know I won't harm you, baby
Ooh, just let it loose
Oh, just release your inhibitions
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Express yourself fully, tell me your true feelings about me
Scream it out loud, lay it all out for me
Yell it out, express it openly to me
Don't regret every moment you're in my presence
Don't feel remorse for every second you're around me
Oh, day by day, step by step
Oh, gradually, one day at a time
If you want me, I'll make it better
If you desire me, I'll improve the situation
It's your life, fuck this stressin'
It's your life, forget about this unnecessary worrying
You're free to leave all we have here
You have the freedom to walk away from everything we've built here
Everything we put together
All the things we've created together
The perfect one I searched for right here
The ideal person I searched for is right here
And baby, it don't get no better
And baby, it doesn't get any better
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (ooh)
Because you won't take a chance with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (ooh, no, you won't)
You won't take a leap of faith with me
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
You don't want to experience life without safety nets
No-no-no-no-no-no (ooh)
No, no, no, no, no
Let go of my hand (ooh)
Release your grip on my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me (ooh)
You don't want to soar and live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no, let go
No, no, no, no, no, release
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
No, no, no, no, no, you don't want to soar with me
If you can't hear me
If you can't understand me
I hope you feel me
I hope you sense my emotions
I know you see me
I know you perceive me
You see me clearly
You perceive me clearly
I know I don't have the answers to all your problems
I know I don't possess all the solutions to your issues
But I'm willing to try to solve 'em
But I'm willing to make an effort to solve them
Baby, all you need is a little more lovin', oh yeah
Baby, all you require is a bit more love, oh yeah
Don't run from me, all this kissin' and huggin', oh yeah
Don't avoid me, all this kissing and hugging, oh yeah
It's just you and I, please be mine
It's only you and me, please be mine
Girl, forever
Girl, for eternity
I'ma give my heart, just be kind
I'm going to give my heart, just be compassionate
You never know 'til you try
You'll never know until you attempt
Go ahead, go ahead (go ahead)
Go ahead, go ahead
Huh, just spread 'em for me now (me now)
Huh, just open up for me now
I don't mean your legs
I don't mean your thighs
Girl, it's time to let your wings out
Girl, it's time to embrace your freedom
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (yeah)
Because you won't take a chance with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (no, you won't)
You won't take a leap of faith with me
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
You don't want to experience life without safety nets
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no)
No, no, no, no, no
Let go of my hand (ooh)
Release your grip on my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
You don't want to soar and live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no-no)
No, no, no, no, no, release
Let go
Release
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
No, no, no, no, no, you don't want to soar with me
(Cause you won't) won't take a risk with me
Because you won't take a chance with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (hey, no, you won't)
You won't take a leap of faith with me
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
You don't want to experience life without safety nets
No-no-no-no-no-no
No, no, no, no, no
Let go of my hand
Release your grip on my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
You don't want to soar and live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (no-no)
No, no, no, no, no
Let go
Release
No-no-no-no-no-no, you don't wanna fly with me
No, no, no, no, no, you don't want to soar with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antwan Thompson, Christopher Maurice Brown, Michael Dimuro, Patrizio Pigliapoco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lookabillionabillion982
DiMuro Beats yes yes by god will we will he is tha best
Chris brown is just everything
Im crying ryt now
Chris u always giving us the best in all your album
We are just grateful for. Having u
We would try chris
U would get a grammy
Chris brown the best
🔮
Welcome to the purple season
INDIGO🔮😭🔥
@domo_willson
LYRICS
[Verse 1]
I must be stupid
Or I must be crazy, oh
Yeah, I must be useless to you
And I must be lovin' you lazy
Out my mind 'cause you're cryin'
You're sayin' I did this to you
Baby, I'm sick of this
Keep sayin' I ain't listenin'
[Pre-Chorus]
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
I get it now, you said enough to hurt me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
Day by day, step by step
Said I won't change to make it better
Don't wanna fight, since you stressin'
I'm free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
All the power, you're a coward
My dear, it don't matter
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (No, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
[Verse 2]
You say I'm insecure
Think I ain't ready for you
I'll give a little more to you
But what will you give me for it?
Don't you knock it 'til you try it
You know I won't hurt you, baby
Ooh, just let it loose
That's right
[Pre-Chorus]
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
Scream it out loud, lay it all out for me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
Oh, day by day, step by step
If you want me, I'll make it better
It's your life, fuck this stressin'
I'm free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
The perfect one I searched for right here
And baby, it don't get no better
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (Ooh)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (Ooh, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (Ooh)
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me (Ooh)
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
[Bridge]
If you can't hear me
I hope you feel me
I know you see me
You see me clearly
I know I don't have the answers to all your problems
But I'm willing to try to solve 'em
Baby, all you need is a little more lovin', oh yeah
Don't run from me, all this kissin' and huggin', oh yeah
It's just you and I, please be mine
Girl, forever
I'ma give my heart, just be kind
You never know 'til you try
Go ahead, go ahead (Go ahead)
Huh, just spread 'em for me now (Me now)
I don't mean your legs
Girl, it's time to let your wings out
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (Yeah)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (No, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go of my hand (Ooh)
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (Hey, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me 1]
I must be stupid
Or I must be crazy, oh
Yeah, I must be useless to you
And I must be lovin' you lazy
Out my mind 'cause you're cryin'
You're sayin' I did this to you
Baby, I'm sick of this
Keep sayin' I ain't listenin'
[Pre-Chorus]
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
I get it now, you said enough to hurt me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
Day by day, step by step
Said I won't change to make it better
Don't wanna fight, since you stressin'
I'm free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
All the power, you're a coward
My dear, it don't matter
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (No, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
[Verse 2]
You say I'm insecure
Think I ain't ready for you
I'll give a little more to you
But what will you give me for it?
Don't you knock it 'til you try it
You know I won't hurt you, baby
Ooh, just let it loose
That's right
[Pre-Chorus]
Let it all out, tell me how you feel about me
Get it all off your chest
Scream it out loud, lay it all out for me
You regret every moment you're in my presence
Oh, day by day, step by step
If you want me, I'll make it better
It's your life, fuck this stressin'
I'm free to leave all we have here
Everything we put together
The perfect one I searched for right here
And baby, it don't get no better
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (Ooh)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (Ooh, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (Ooh)
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me (Ooh)
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
[Bridge]
If you can't hear me
I hope you feel me
I know you see me
You see me clearly
I know I don't have the answers to all your problems
But I'm willing to try to solve 'em
Baby, all you need is a little more lovin', oh yeah
Don't run from me, all this kissin' and huggin', oh yeah
It's just you and I, please be mine
Girl, forever
I'ma give my heart, just be kind
You never know 'til you try
Go ahead, go ahead (Go ahead)
Huh, just spread 'em for me now (Me now)
I don't mean your legs
Girl, it's time to let your wings out
[Chorus]
'Cause you won't take a risk with me (Yeah)
You won't jump off the bridge with me (No, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go of my hand (Ooh)
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
'Cause you won't take a risk with me
You won't jump off the bridge with me (Hey, no, you won't)
You don't wanna live free-fallin'
No-no-no-no-no-no
Let go of my hand
You don't wanna fly, live with me
No-no-no-no-no-no (No-no)
Let go
No-no-no-no-no-no
You don't wanna fly with me
@onayaperera7177
-how many amazing songs are you gonna make?
Chris: yes.
@t-nodube2132
This got me cracked up! So true
@cam1superman
😂💯
@LH-jt1qk
I'm make a few other songs
@rachelandres4977
Right! 🤣🙌🏽😎💯
@telcyrachelle
Lmfao. So accurate
@etoilestar2851
In one album Chris will make u dance, shout, cry, yell, moan, speak, shut ur mouth, think, eat, feel somehow feel something..in short in one album he will make u feel everything 🙏❤❤
@vivianbonton8868
I know 😭😭
@simoneabundance7641
Right!!!
@thisisdimuro
thank you CB for having me produce on this track 🙏🙏🙏
and thank you TEAM BREEZY!!!! we gotta get him a grammy for this album!!!!!!!