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".
Lie to Me
Ne-Yo Lyrics
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Lie
I just want to be numb
I don't want to feel a thing
I don't want reality
Actually, reality stinks
How about we just pretend,
That your cellphone didn't even ring
And that I wasn't on the other side of the door
Listening to everything.
Tell me another lie
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie
Lie to me [Repeat: x7]
Lie
Please make me believe
That there is nobody for you and me
When I ask who where you talking to
Tell me it was Kimberly
Tell me the last night you didn't leave
After you thought I was asleep
Crept back in that six-forty five
Tell me it was just a dream
Baby I need, desperately, desperately
To believe you
Cause I won't be held responsible
For what, what I might do
Baby I need, desperately, desperately
To believe you
Cause I wont be held responsible
For what, what I might to do tell me another lie
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie
Tell me another lie
Tell me another lie
Tell me another lie
Tell me another lie
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
What I need you to do, tell me another lie
The song "Lie to Me" by Ne-Yo explores the human tendency of wanting to be deceived at times, to escape from the harsh realities of life. The lyrics express a desire to be lied to, to protect oneself from the hurtful truth. Ne-Yo sings about how he wants to be numb, to not feel anything, and how reality stinks. He urges his partner to tell him another lie, to pretend that things are not the way they really are. He pleads with her to make him believe that there is nobody else between them, even if it means lying about it.
The song is a poignant reflection on the human psyche and how we cope with difficult situations. It highlights the irony of how we often run away from the truth even when we know it, and how lying seems like an easier option. The lyrics capture the desperation of someone who is willing to be deceived just to hold on to a crumbling relationship. The repetition of the phrase "tell me another lie" emphasizes the theme of the song and the emotions that it represents.
Overall, "Lie to Me" is a powerful song that delves deep into the human psyche and our inclination towards deceit and lies. It highlights how sometimes we choose to believe a lie just to escape from the truth and to maintain our perceived reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie to me
The singer wants to be lied to and deceived, rather than facing the painful truth.
I just want to be numb
The singer wishes to escape reality and its associated pain and emotions.
I don't want to feel a thing
The singer desires the numbness and emptiness that comes from being deceived and lied to.
I don't want reality
The singer seeks an alternative reality, in which they are not faced with unpleasant truths.
Actually, reality stinks
The singer has a negative perception of reality, and views it as unpleasant.
How about we just pretend,
The singer suggests the idea of creating a false reality, which they can both believe in.
That your cellphone didn't even ring
The singer wants to be lied to about a specific instance, in which the person they are speaking to received or made a call.
And that I wasn't on the other side of the door
The singer wants to be deceived about someone else's actions, and not know that they were listening in on the situation.
Listening to everything.
The singer was eavesdropping on the conversation, and wants the other person to lie and pretend otherwise.
Tell me another lie
The singer repeats their desire to be deceived and lied to, rather than face the truth.
I don't wanna know what I know to be true,
The singer is aware of the truth, but chooses to deny it and seek out lies instead.
What I need you to do, tell me another lie,
The singer wants the other person to fulfill their desire to be deceived.
Please make me believe
The singer begs the other person to lie to them in a convincing manner, so that they can believe in a false reality.
That there is nobody for you and me
The singer wants to be lied to about the other person's romantic or sexual involvement with anyone else.
When I ask who where you talking to
The singer wants to be lied to about who the other person has been in contact with, instead of hearing the truth.
Tell me it was Kimberly
The singer wants the other person to provide a specific lie and name someone who they were not actually with.
Tell me the last night you didn't leave
The singer wants to be lied to about the other person's movements and whereabouts, even if it goes against the truth.
After you thought I was asleep
The singer wants to be deceived about the other person's actions, even if it means they were being secretive or dishonest.
Crept back in that six-forty five
The singer wants to be fooled about the other person sneaking back into their shared living space, even if it never actually happened.
Tell me it was just a dream
The singer desires a lie about something that has already happened, in order to create a false reality where it never occurred.
Baby I need, desperately, desperately
The singer's desire for lies and deception is intense, and they are willing to plead for it.
To believe you
The singer needs the other person to lie to them in order to believe in an alternative reality.
Cause I won't be held responsible
The singer wants to shift blame or avoid consequences for a potential negative outcome of believing the truth instead of lies.
For what, what I might do
The singer is afraid of how they will react to the truth, and wants to avoid any negative consequences of their actions.
Tell me another lie
The singer repeats their desire to be deceived and lied to, no matter the cost or consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY SMITH, LAWRENCE ZUBIA, MARK STEVEN ZUBIA
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