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".
One in a Million
Ne-Yo Lyrics
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Go getter (go getter)
Nothing better (nothing better), uh
Call me Mr. Been There Done That
Top model chick to your every day hood rat
Less than all but more than a few
But I've never met one like you
Done a little bit of everythin'
Little bit of everywhere
With a little bit of everyone
But all the girls I've been with
Things I've seen and it takes much to impress
But 'sho 'nuff your glow, it makes your soul stand out from the rest, baby
I can be in love (I)
But I just don't know, I (don't know girl)
Baby one thing is for certain
Whatever you do it's workin'
Other girls don't matter
In your presence can't do what you do
There's a million girls around
But I don't see no one but you
Girl, you're so one in a million
You are
Baby, you're the best I ever had (ooh)
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothin' better (hey)
No, there ain't nothin' better than this (oh)
You're not a regular girl
You don't give a damn about the loot
Talkin' about I can't do it for you
But you can do it for yourself
Even though that ain't so
Baby 'cause my dough don't know how to end
But that independent thang I'm wit' it
All we do is win, baby
I could be in love (hey)
But I just don't know (I don't know, girl)
Baby one thing is for certain
Whatever you do it's workin'
Other girls don't matter
In your presence can't do what you do
There's a million girls around
But I don't see no one but you, baby
Baby you're so one in a million
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had (hey)
Best I ever had (hey)
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothin' better (hey)
No, there ain't nothin' better than this (oh)
Baby, you're so one in a million
You are (say you are)
Baby you're the best I ever had (hey)
Best I ever had (hey)
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothin' better (hey)
No, there ain't nothin' better than this (oh)
Diamond girl
Only one in the world
Just one of a kind
She mine
Ooh, all that I can think
About is what this thang could be
A future, baby
Baby, you're one of a kind
That means that you're the only one for me
Only one for me
Baby girl, you're so one in a million (hey)
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had (ooh)
Best I ever had (hey)
And I'm certain that (ooh-ooh)
There ain't nothing better (hey)
No, there ain't nothing better than this
Girl, you're so one in a million (one in a million, ooh)
You are
Baby, you're the best I ever had (you're the best I ever had)
Best I ever had (hey)
And I'm certain that (oh-ooh)
There ain't nothing better (hey)
No, there ain't nothing better than this (oh)
The lyrics to Ne-Yo's song "One in a Million" tell the story of a man who has been all over the world and experienced many different things, but has never met anyone like the woman he's singing about. He describes how she stands out from all the other women he's been with and how her independence and uniqueness keep him interested. He sings about how she is one in a million and the best he's ever had, and that there's nothing better than being with her.
The song's chorus repeats the message that this woman is truly one in a million and that nothing can compare to being with her. The lyrics describe her as a "diamond girl," one of a kind, and the only one for him. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a feel-good anthem about finding true love and appreciating the special qualities that make someone stand out from the crowd.
Overall, "One in a Million" is a celebration of individuality and finding that one special person who stands out from everyone else. It encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities and to seek out the same in others.
Line by Line Meaning
Jet setter (jet setter)
I travel a lot and live a luxurious life
Go getter (go getter)
I am ambitious and constantly working towards my goals
Nothing better (nothing better), uh
I am living my best life and nothing can top it
Call me Mr. Been There Done That
I have experienced a lot in life and nothing surprises me anymore
Top model chick to your every day hood rat
I have been with women from all walks of life and backgrounds
Less than all but more than a few
I am not perfect, but I am better than most
But I've never met one like you
You are unique and stand out from the crowd
Been all over the world
I have traveled extensively
Done a little bit of everythin'
I have tried many different things in life
Little bit of everywhere
I have been to many different places in the world
With a little bit of everyone
I have interacted with people from many different backgrounds
But all the girls I've been with
I have had many romantic relationships
Things I've seen and it takes much to impress
I am not easily impressed
But 'sho 'nuff your glow, it makes your soul stand out from the rest, baby
Your inner beauty shines and makes you stand out from others
I can be in love (I)
I am capable of falling in love
But I just don't know, I (don't know girl)
I am unsure if what I feel is love
Baby one thing is for certain
I am certain about one thing
Whatever you do it's workin'
You have a special effect on me and everything you do works for me
Other girls don't matter
I am not interested in other girls now that I have you
In your presence can't do what you do
Other girls cannot compare to you
There's a million girls around
There are many other girls in the world
But I don't see no one but you
You are the only one who catches my eye
Girl, you're so one in a million
You are unique and irreplaceable
You are
Baby, you're the best I ever had (ooh)
You are the best romantic partner I have ever had
And I'm certain that
I am sure that
There ain't nothin' better (hey)
There is nothing better than being with you
No, there ain't nothin' better than this (oh)
Being with you is the best thing in the world
You're not a regular girl
You are special and unique
You don't give a damn about the loot
You are not interested in my money or material possessions
Talkin' about I can't do it for you
I cannot fulfill your needs
But you can do it for yourself
You are independent and can take care of yourself
Even though that ain't so
Despite what I said earlier
Baby 'cause my dough don't know how to end
I have a lot of money
But that independent thang I'm wit' it
I appreciate your independence and support it
All we do is win, baby
We are successful together
Diamond girl
You are precious and valuable
Only one in the world
You are unique and one of a kind
Just one of a kind
You are unique and special
She mine
You belong to me
Ooh, all that I can think
My thoughts are consumed with
About is what this thang could be
The potential of our relationship
A future, baby
A potential future together
That means that you're the only one for me
You are the only one who can complete me
Baby girl, you're so one in a million
You are unique and special
And I'm certain that (ooh-ooh)
I am sure that
There ain't nothing better (hey)
Being with you is the best
No, there ain't nothing better than this
Nothing is better than this
Girl, you're so one in a million (one in a million, ooh)
You are unique and special
And I'm certain that (oh-ooh)
I am sure that
No, there ain't nothing better (hey)
There is nothing better than being with you
No, there ain't nothing better than this (oh)
Being with you is the best thing in the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Harmon, Shaffer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Jet setter
Go getter
Nothing better
Call me Mr. been there done that
Top model chick to your every day hood rat
Less than all but more than a few
But I've never met one like you
Been all over the world
Done a little bit of everything
Little bit of everywhere
With a little bit of everyone
But all the girls I've been with
Things I've seen and it takes much to impress
But sho nuff you blow it makes your soul stand out from the rest
I can be in love
But I just don't know (don't know girl)
Baby one thing is for certain
Whatever you do it's working
Other girls don't matter
In your presence can't do what you do
There's a million girls around
But I don't see no one but you
Girl you're so one in a million
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothing better
No there ain't nothing better than this
You're not a regular girl
You don't give a damn about the look
Talking about I can't do it for you
But you can do it for yourself
Even though that ain't so
Baby cos my dough don't know how to end
But that independent thing I'm with it
All we do is win, baby
I could be in love
But I just don't know (don't know girl)
Baby one thing is for certain
Whatever you do it's working
Other girls don't matter
In your presence can't do what you do
There's a million girls around
But I don't see no one but you
Baby you're so one in a million
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothing better
No there ain't nothing better than this
Baby you're so one in a million
You are (say you are)
Baby you're the best I ever had
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothing better
No there ain't nothing better than this
Diamond girl
Only one in the world
Just one of a kind
She mine
Ooh all that I can think
About is what this thing could be
A future baby
Baby you're one of a kind
That means that you're the only one for me
Only one for me
Baby girl you're so one in a million
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothing better
No there ain't nothing better than this
Girl you're so one in a million
You are
Baby you're the best I ever had
Best I ever had
And I'm certain that
There ain't nothing better
No there ain't nothing better than this
@luxuredaddy
Who's listening in 2024
@tengriterra
Me 😂
@anamariacaicedopilay8976
Solo para los que si! Sabemos de música de la buena 😊
@huchintugs101.09
I have
@Moeunvanlong
Me.4
@TheSilversephirot
2024 and I’m still here listening to this masterpiece, who’s with me? 😎😎
@phatsisimphuthi1154
Yuurrrppp
@sun751
Me❤
@Milsargsian
Miss the times when Ne-Yo and Usher were at the top of R & B and pop music.
@satoshinakamoto9340
Milena Sargsyan bravo 👍🏼. Meee toooo 😔