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 Beyoncรฉ'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".
Carry On
Ne-Yo Lyrics
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I said uhu, so you found another bed you'd rather sleep in tonight, yeah
I said uhu, so I gotta loose for what you think it's a win tonight, yo, hm
Said uhu, some night is the night that you wanna say your fault, yeah
I said uhu, soundtrack of the sin be the sound of my ringtone
As I call you all night long
Well go and carry on,
Go and carry on, ohh wow
Hold on, I won't so carry on, ey
Uhu, so you found another reason to go do what you do, yeah, yeah,
I said uhu, well I ran out of reasons to sit here waiting on you, ooh wow
I said uhu, you showed me now exactly what you want,
What you want, hey, uhu
Now learn that you're exactly what I don't
Too much fun, too long
So go and carry on, hey, so go and carry on, aha
I said do you, 'cause I'm through
Hold on, I won't so carry on, hey
So carry on
You don't want it, and I don't need it
Better use for my time, so carry on
'Cause you don't want it, said I don't deserve it
I'm moving along with mine, ay, uhu, uhu
Aha, uhu, aha, uhu, aha, uhu ohh
So carry on, hey, carry on, hey
I said do you, 'cause I'm through
Hold on, I won't so carry on, hey
Oho, whoa, carry on.
The lyrics to Ne-Yo's "Carry On" speak to the end of a relationship, with the singer calmly and confidently telling his partner to carry on with their life, even though he is hurt by their actions. The repeated "uhu" sounds almost like a resigned sigh, but Ne-Yo's voice is strong and clear as he sings. He acknowledges that the other person has found someone new to sleep with and that they are doing what they want to do, but he tells them to go ahead and carry on. He's not interested in fighting about it or trying to win them back: he's through, and he's moving on.
The line "soundtrack of the sin be the sound of my ringtone" is particularly intriguing, as it suggests that the singer is almost embracing the pain of the situation. He's accepting it as part of the background noise of his life, and maybe even finding a kind of twisted pleasure in it. The final repetition of the words "carry on" is almost hypnotic, as Ne-Yo's voice rises and falls in a lullaby-like melody.
Overall, the song suggests a kind of quiet strength in the face of heartbreak. The singer is not begging or pleading, but simply stating his case and then letting go. It's an empowering message for anyone who has felt helpless after a breakup: even when your heart is breaking, you can still carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, carry on, carry on, yeah
Keep going and moving forward, despite any setbacks or challenges.
I said uhu, so you found another bed you'd rather sleep in tonight, yeah
You have chosen to be with someone else instead of staying committed, and that's okay.
I said uhu, so I gotta loose for what you think it's a win tonight, yo, hm
It may seem like you have won by moving on, but in reality, my loss is actually a gain for me.
Said uhu, some night is the night that you wanna say your fault, yeah
There may come a night when you realize that leaving was your mistake, and you regret it.
I said uhu, soundtrack of the sin be the sound of my ringtone
As I call you all night long
I will keep calling you, even if it's just to hear the sound of my own disappointment.
Well go and carry on,
Go and carry on, ohh wow
I said do you, 'cause I'm through
Hold on, I won't so carry on, ey
Keep doing what you're doing, and I will move on from this relationship.
Uhu, so you found another reason to go do what you do, yeah, yeah,
I said uhu, well I ran out of reasons to sit here waiting on you, ooh wow
You have found another excuse to leave, but I have run out of reasons to stay and wait around for you.
I said uhu, you showed me now exactly what you want,
What you want, hey, uhu
Now learn that you're exactly what I don't
Too much fun, too long
You have made it clear that you want something else, and I have realized that you are not what I want in my life anymore.
So go and carry on, hey, so go and carry on, aha
I said do you, 'cause I'm through
Hold on, I won't so carry on, hey
Keep moving forward with your life, and I will not hold you back. I am done with our relationship.
You don't want it, and I don't need it
Better use for my time, so carry on
'Cause you don't want it, said I don't deserve it
I'm moving along with mine, ay, uhu, uhu
You don't want to be with me, and I don't need to waste any more time on something that is not right for me. It's time for me to move on.
Aha, uhu, aha, uhu, aha, uhu ohh
So carry on, hey, carry on, hey
I said do you, 'cause I'm through
Hold on, I won't so carry on, hey
I am reaffirming my decision to let you go and move forward with my own life.
Oho, whoa, carry on.
Once again, I am encouraging you to keep going and living your life, and I will do the same.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REBEKAH CATHERINE PENNINGTON, REBECCA LOUISE WILSON, PATRICK OSBORNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Iโm through
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Hit my son... youโre a weak excuse for a man
My son will show you one day what a man is, be nothing like you
Our son better off without you
So carry on
Nothing you do will ever break me
Iโm moving on with my life
So sad how you treated us all
Iโm sorry for my children only
Not you or I
@D8379
Neyo is one of the greatest R&B artist of all time, he is also my favorite R&B artist.
@supashyarc
Evolved Soldier yup I agree
@priscillasantosCnx
SENSACIONAL๐๐
@nativegoddess402
Ne-Yo never lets me down on any of his albums! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
@Beckleyhoney
I love Ne-Yo! And this song is just AMAZIN!! He never dissapoints!
@caddison8776
Love this. On repeat ๐๐๐
@elizabethjade100
Saw him live tonight at the O2 Arena, and he was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! And he sang this and my heart melted just such a beautiful song. Best night ever!!!!!!
@Deafmusicwoman
Again thank god for Technology and hearing aids. I was born hard of hearing and I dont know where I would be without technology so I could hear NEYO. He is amazing, I cant go a second without listening to his voice. Keep on singing for me OK. YOUR BEYOND AMAZING!
@yolaberrybaby7
I Agree
@jamealsaad
Beautiful song !!! Im feeling it !!