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".
Let Go
Ne-Yo Lyrics
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Make no excuses now, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Let's go!
Your time is running out, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
It's not about what you've done
It's about what you doing
It's all about where you going
Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go! (Hey, its now or never oh oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better oh oh)
Let's go!
There ain't no better time, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Let's go!
Right now is where you shine, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
It's not about what you've done
It's about what you doing
It's all about where you going
No matter where you've been, let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go! (Hey, its now or never oh oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better oh oh)
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight, tonight, let's go!
Let's go!
Ooh let's go! (Hey, its now or never oh oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better oh oh) Let's go!
Ne-Yo's song Let Go encourages listeners to live in the moment and take action towards their dreams. The chorus rallies listeners to let go of their past and focus on the present and future, insisting that there is no better time to take action than right now. The repeated phrase "I'm talking here and now" emphasizes the urgency of the message.
The verses emphasize that it doesn't matter what a person has done or where they've been in the past. The focus should be on what they are doing now and where they are going. The song encourages listeners to not make excuses for themselves and to seize the moment.
Overall, the message of the song is one of optimism and determination, urging listeners to take control of their lives and go after what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go!
Let's take action!
Make no excuses now, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Stop making excuses and focus on the present moment
Your time is running out, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
You don't have forever; act now
It's not about what you've done
Your past actions don't define you
It's about what you doing
Focus on what you're currently doing towards your goals
It's all about where you going
Your destination is more important than your past
No matter where you've been, let's go!
Don't let your past hold you back from taking action towards your goals
There ain't no better time, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
The present moment is the best time to take action
Right now is where you shine, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Your actions in the present moment are what make you shine
Let's make it happen
Let's take action and make our goals a reality
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's take action tonight to make our goals a reality
Tonight, tonight, let's go!
There's no time like the present to take action towards our goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Shaffer Chimere Smith, Calvin Harris, Ellen Pietropaoli, Shaffer Smith, Adam Richard Wiles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PATRICK TV
"Let Go"
I know it's past tense
It's been a minute since
We were a couple
And, walking and holding hands
Kisses and I love yous
Doing what lovers do
Baby
But baby that was then
'cause now we don't
Talk no more
You gotta a new man
And, it shouldn't bother me
But girl its driving me, crazy
And everybody says
Boy why don't you just leave it alone
But I don't think I can
[Chorus (x2)]
I sit up all night
Thinkin' about you
And know it ain't right, baby
But I don't
I don't think, don't think that I
That I can let go (Don't think I can let you know)
I'm holdin' on to hope
I know its a foolish thought
Think that someday she might come back
Wish on it all the time
Knowin' it never may happen
But see I'm not a fool
'cause no we don't
Talk no more
You gotta new man
But, I'm gonna keep the faith
I've got the patience
That some lack...
But everybody says
Boy why don't you just leave it alone
But I don't think I can
[Chorus]
I sit up all night
Thinkin' about you
And know it ain't right, baby
But I don't
I don't think, don't think that I
That I can let go (Don't think I can let you know)
[Interlude]
I don't think I can let you go
I can't let you go
No....
I don't think that I can let you go
Let go...
And everybody says...
And I don't think I can...
[Chorus (With Ad-Libs)]
I sit up all night
Thinkin' about you
And know it ain't right, baby
But I don't
I don't think, don't think that I
That I can let go (Don't think I can let you know)
BY AZ LYRICS
Martijn
Wish i found someone (who feels what Ne-Yo is singing in this song)
Cause i wish i could sing this to my baby (maybe love ain't there for me)
I sit up all night
Thinkin' bout ya
And know it ain't right, baby
But I don't
I don't think, don't think that I
That I can let go (Don't think I can let you know
Nadii Bee
Still bumping in 2020! My newborn loves going to sleep to this album! His voice is soothing to her. I always went to sleep to music like this! Especially to this album back when it came out! Love him and his songs! #talent
Ashley Scott
Awww, I see your little princess is a fan and judging by the way you wrote this comment 3 years ago I bet "Let Go" is her favorite track.
Tee Ess
Album is dope my song is make it work tho!
Ashley Scott
@Tee Ess I love that song as well and my other favorite is "Back To What You Know" from "Year Of The Gentleman".
Eccentric Leo
The way this starts it’s so pleasing to the ear especially with headphones. Great production and vocals this is a masterpiece.
vallerie robinson
This entire album got me through some tough times. I love you NEYO!!!!
Curtis Himmel
This song will never get old to me!!!
truestdude
💯
earl
Never ‼️
Eben S.
Neyo has always had that hit you in the feels songs. He writes songs and sings them with passion behind every word.