Ne-Yo was a beautiful song writer before he became a recording artist. He has written songs for a number of artists, including Mary J. Blige, Ruben Studdard, Marques Houston, Faith Evans, Christina Milian, B2K, Nivea, Tyrese, Jamie Foxx , Heather Headley,and Mario . After coming off a bad deal with Columbia Records, Ne-Yo originally decided to remain as a songwriter until a close friend introduced him to L.A. Reid who signed him to Def Jam Records on the spot.
The origin of the name Ne-Yo was given by a mutual friend in 1999 who called him Neo because he could 'see' music akin to the character Neo from The Matrix trilogy. He altered the '-yo' part as an homage to his hip hop roots.
Ne-Yo's debut album, In My Own Words, was released in early 2006, through Def Jam Recordings, and debuted at number one on Billboard 200, selling over 301,000 copies in the first week and certified platinum. During the same week, Ne-Yo's second single "So Sick" (produced by Stargate) reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ne-Yo is as famous for his songwriting as for his singing, writing such songs as Rihanna's top ten hit "Unfaithful", Mario's "Let Me Love You", Mario Vazquez's "Gallery", Paula DeAnda's "Walk Away (Remember Me)", and Beyoncé's Billboard Hot 100 ten-week number-one hit "Irreplaceable".
His second album, Because of You, was released May 1, 2007. The first single from the platinum-selling album was "Because of You". He has also said that he has written songs for Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Corbin Bleu, and Enrique Iglesias for their upcoming albums. Smith also has stated that he will write songs for Craig David, Usher, Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, and he recently confirmed that he has been contacted by producer will.i.am to work on Michael Jackson's upcoming album.
Ne-Yo opened a recording studio called Carrington House and started his own label, Compound Entertainment, in 2007; Paula Campbell, Sixx John, and Shanell are now associated with Compound.
In December 2007, Ne-Yo and the Goo Goo Dolls performed at a fundraising concert for presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.
He appeared in the song "Deewangi Deewangi" in the Hindi movie Om Shanti Om.
In February 2008 at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, Ne-Yo won Best Contemporary R&B Album for Because Of You.
The Lazy Love Songfacts reports that Ne-Yo's fifth studio album was originally titled 'The Cracks in Mr. Perfect' before Ne-Yo changed it to R.E.D, which stands for "Realising Every Dream".
A Night Like This
Ne-Yo Lyrics
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Start me up a vodka tonic
Sippin' at the bar at a
Hole in the wall on the East side
And the drinks don't cost me much
And there's never anybody there
Incognito suits me just fine, yeah, yeah
Stool and a small state singin' the pain away
Señorita get up and dance
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
When you ain't nobody but you and I'm just me, ay
Not the lights, no glitz and glamour
Just good vibes and good company
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
Sí dame un trago en el [?]
La ocasión está perfecta, puedo ser normal
Hoy deseo ser humano y desacatarme sin nadie opinar
Con la morena del vestida colorado quisiera bailar
(Hey, solo escucha)
Una noche sin ser Romeo
Y me doy un baño del pueblo
Bailo, sudo me emborracho
Yo bailaría una bachata, quemo a todas cun perreo
Sería algo tan especial
Noches así que me hacen sentir
Son momentos que me incitan a vivir
No hay glamor, nadie es estrella, nadie pide ni un autógrafo
Por noches así me escapo y soy feliz
Just tryna have a good night
Where ain't nobody worried 'bout the spotlight
I'm nobody, you're nobody and it's alright
It's alright, it's alright, ay
I'm just tryna have a good night
Where ain't nobody worried 'bout the spotlight
I'm nobody, you're nobody and it's alright
It's alright, it's alright, oh woah
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
(I live for nights like these)
When you ain't nobody but you and I'm just me, ay
Not the lights, no glitz and glamour
Just good vibes and good company
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
(I live for nights like these)
Noches así que me hacen sentir
Son momentos que me incitan a vivir
No hay glamor, nadie es estrella, nadie pide ni un autógrafo
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
The song "Nights Like These" by Ne-Yo and Romeo Santos is about the joy and freedom that comes with living in the moment and enjoying nights that are simple and ordinary, rather than striving for fame and attention. The song describes a night where the singers are in a small bar on the East Side, sipping drinks and listening to live music played by a man with a guitar. The lyrics evoke a feeling of nostalgia for simpler times when there was no pressure, no worries, and no pretense.
The song is sung mostly in English, with some Spanish lyrics as well. The Spanish lyrics were sung by Romeo Santos who is a bilingual artist with a huge following in the Latin music industry. He sings about wanting to escape the pressures of fame and immerse himself in the simple joys of life, like dancing with a pretty girl in a colorful dress.
Overall, the theme of "Nights Like These" is about cherishing the small moments in life and finding joy in the present rather than constantly striving for more. It's a song that encourages people to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these, yeah
The singer loves these kinds of nights.
Start me up a vodka tonic
The singer wants to start drinking.
Sippin' at the bar at a Hole in the wall on the East side
The singer is drinking at a small, unremarkable bar.
And the drinks don't cost me much
The artist appreciates the low prices at the bar.
And there's never anybody there
The bar is usually quiet and empty.
Incognito suits me just fine, yeah, yeah
The singer is happy to go unnoticed.
A man with a guitar not tryin' be a star
There's a musician playing who's not trying to become famous.
Stool and a small state singin' the pain away
The musician is singing his heart out on a small stage.
Señorita get up and dance
The artist wants someone to dance with him.
When you ain't nobody but you and I'm just me, ay
The artist values a night where he can just be himself.
Not the lights, no glitz and glamour
He prefers a low-key atmosphere without flashy lights.
Just good vibes and good company
He enjoys the positive energy and good companionship.
Sí dame un trago en el [?]
The singer asks for a drink in Spanish.
La ocasión está perfecta, puedo ser normal
He feels like he can be himself in this setting.
Hoy deseo ser humano y desacatarme sin nadie opinar
He wants to let loose and have fun without judgement.
Con la morena del vestida colorado quisiera bailar
He wants to dance with a woman wearing a red dress.
(Hey, solo escucha)
He tells the listener to listen closely.
Una noche sin ser Romeo
He wants to have a night where he's not in the spotlight.
Y me doy un baño del pueblo
He wants to immerse himself in the culture of the local town.
Bailo, sudo me emborracho
He plans on dancing, sweating, and getting drunk.
Yo bailaría una bachata, quemo a todas cun perreo
He wants to dance to Latin music and have fun.
Sería algo tan especial
He thinks this night would be something special.
Just tryna have a good night
The singer's only goal is to have fun.
Where ain't nobody worried 'bout the spotlight
He doesn't want to be the center of attention.
I'm nobody, you're nobody and it's alright
He's okay with being anonymous and not famous for the night.
Oh nights like these, I live for nights like these
The singer loves these kinds of nights.
No hay glamor, nadie es estrella, nadie pide ni un autógrafo
He likes how there's no glamour, no celebrities, and nobody asking for autographs.
Por noches así me escapo y soy feliz
These kinds of nights allow the artist to escape and be happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Anthony Santos, Henry Russell Walter, Lukasz Gottwald, Mathieu Jomphe Lepine, Shaffer Smith
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