She then signed with Jive Records and released her debut single, "Don't Mess With The Radio", in 2001. The single did not do as well as expected, mainly due to lack of promotion. Her album was therefore pushed back to the following year. After some overseas success with the Australian release of the album, Nivea was reintroduced in the U.S. in 2002 with her second single, "Don't Mess With My Man" featuring Brian and Brandon Casey (of R&B group Jagged Edge), which became her biggest hit, reaching the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Nivea's self-titled debut album was released in December 2002. The album had minor success, debuting in the top 100 of the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. In 2003, "Don't Mess With My Man" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal"; she lost to acappella group Take 6. Her third single "Laundromat", which featured singer R. Kelly, was released at a time when Kelly was facing sexual allegations. Instead, Nick Cannon was featured in the music video as the boyfriend character. The next singles, "Ya Ya Ya" and "25 Reasons", were only released to radio.
In 2004, Nivea married music producer Terius "The Dream" Nash. In 2005, she released the Lil' Jon-produced single "Okay" which had moderate success. Her album followed in May 2005 but was severely underpromoted. Althought it debuted higher than her first album, it was still minor successful.
Her impending pregnancy caused Jive Records to put promotional plans for the album on hold, but by the time of her child's birth, Jive had given up on the project. Plans to release second and third singles, the Jermaine Dupri-produced "Parking Lot" and "Complicated", both fell through. Nivea left Jive Records in 2005.
Nivea later recorded vocals for a new version of the Dem Franchise Boyz hit song "I Think They Like Me", but plans for a release fell through.
Nivea then went on to release her third album "Animalistic" in 2006. The album was again primarily produced by her then-husband Terius "The Dream" Nash. As Nivea had no record label at that time, the album was distributed by independent label Formula Records, based in Japan. This therefore equated to Nivea's third album becoming a Japan-only release. Plans for an American release surfaced, however it is now believed that plans for this release have been cancelled. The rumoured lead single for the American release, a song titled "Cheater's Karma", was never heard, with the release date continuously pushed back until it was cancelled.
Nivea and Terius "The Dream" Nash divorced in December 2007, after being married for two years. The pair had three children together, Navy Nash. Nivea is believed to be dating rapper Lil' Wayne, as seen on her official personal Facebook page.
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I can't fuck with U
Nivea Lyrics
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I can't mess with you
Cause I'm still in love with you [4x]
Baby, yesterday we seemed real cool
But lately you're treating me so cruel
Sleeping next to you feels new
It ain't nothing like it used to
Still if I'm not next to you
I need some quick and I'm not out of tune
But something bout that thing you do
It could only come from you
You like my body, I want your last name
Why can't we make it work
Hate when you leave me, fight when you see me
Get on each others nerves
[chorus]
I can't mess with you
Cause I'm still in love with you [4x]
Somethin' the other day I thought of you
Made me feel like you poisoned my food
It just gotta be some voodoo
Why can't I get approved by you
What the hell am I supposed to do
When all my steps directed by you
I'm affected by your cause and cure
I need to get away from you
You like my body, I want your last name
Why can't we make it work
Hate when you leave me, fight when you see me
Get on each others nerves
[chorus]
I can't mess with you
Cause I'm still in love with you [4x]
Yes sir, didn't know how so I tried to buy your love
I should've been up at the crib but I was up in the club
My niggas told me dream take her home
But I was like give me another shot of henesy, dawg
Travel at high speeds then we crash man
And I was so blind in the fast lane
And you were a better woman than I was a man
Can you forgive the blueprint it wasnt in my plan
And all you ever asked was to understand
But I had my head too far up in my ass
Any nigga can love a girls body but it took a man to love ya mind
I heard you doin fine
I see you in magazines every other page
I wish I wasnt talking to you from this cage
But I'm screaming cgo girl from the jail cell
Niv I know I did you wrong but I meant well
[chorus]
I can't mess with you
Cause I'm still in love with you [4x]
In Nivea's song "I can't fuck with U," the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions surrounding a past relationship. The chorus repeats the line "I can't mess with you cause I'm still in love with you," emphasizing the singer's lingering feelings for her ex-lover. This repetition highlights her internal struggle and inability to move on from the relationship.
The first verse delves into the singer's confusion and dissatisfaction with the current state of the relationship. She reminisces about happier times in the past, where they were "real cool," but now feels mistreated and cruelly dealt with. Sleeping next to her partner has lost its familiarity, and she longs for the connection they once had. Despite this, she expresses a desire for physical intimacy, indicating the lingering connection she feels.
The second verse reflects a sense of frustration and bewilderment. The singer acknowledges that thoughts of her ex still plague her, making her feel like she has been poisoned. She suggests that there may be some kind of supernatural influence involved, hinting at the unexplainable nature of her attachment. She questions herself and doesn't know what she should do to move forward, feeling like her actions are dictated by her ex-partner.
The third verse introduces the perspective of the ex-lover, expressing regret and remorse for their actions. The ex-partner admits to making mistakes, realizing that they did not prioritize the relationship and instead pursued other distractions, such as going to clubs. They acknowledge the woman's worth and the imbalance in their love for her physical attributes versus her personality. The ex-lover is apologetic but also acknowledges the consequences of their choices, as they are now separated and limited in their communication.
Overall, these lyrics convey the complexity of emotions experienced after a breakup. The singer is trapped between her love for her ex, her confusion about the current state of the relationship, and her desire for a fresh start. The song highlights the lingering emotional connection and the difficulties of moving on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't mess with you
I can't be involved with you
Cause I'm still in love with you
Because I still have strong feelings for you
Baby, yesterday we seemed real cool
Previously, our relationship appeared to be good
But lately you're treating me so cruel
But recently, you have been treating me unkindly
Sleeping next to you feels new
Being intimate with you feels unfamiliar
It ain't nothing like it used to
It is nothing like how it used to be
Still if I'm not next to you
Yet, if I am not near you
I need some quick and I'm not out of tune
I require some quick action and I am not mistaken
But something bout that thing you do
However, there's something about your actions
It could only come from you
It can only originate from you
You like my body, I want your last name
You are attracted to my physical appearance, I desire a committed relationship with you
Why can't we make it work
Why are we unable to have a successful relationship
Hate when you leave me, fight when you see me
I dislike when you walk away from me, we argue when we meet
Get on each other's nerves
We irritate one another
Somethin' the other day I thought of you
Recently, I remembered something about you
Made me feel like you poisoned my food
It made me feel as if you caused harm to me
It just gotta be some voodoo
It must be some kind of magic or supernatural influence
Why can't I get approved by you
Why am I unable to gain your acceptance
What the hell am I supposed to do
What am I supposed to do in this difficult situation
When all my steps directed by you
When all my actions are influenced by you
I'm affected by your cause and cure
I am influenced by both your problems and the solutions you provide
I need to get away from you
I need to distance myself from you
Yes sir, didn't know how so I tried to buy your love
Yes, I didn't know how to express my love, so I attempted to win your affection through material means
I should've been up at the crib but I was up in the club
I should have been at home, but instead I was partying at the club
My niggas told me dream take her home
My friends advised me to take you home
But I was like give me another shot of henesy, dawg
But I wanted another drink of Hennessy, my friend
Travel at high speeds then we crash man
We moved quickly in our relationship, then things fell apart
And I was so blind in the fast lane
I was unaware of the consequences of our fast-paced lifestyle
And you were a better woman than I was a man
You were more virtuous than I was
Can you forgive the blueprint it wasn't in my plan
Can you forgive the mistakes I made, they were not part of my initial plan
And all you ever asked was to understand
All you ever requested was for me to comprehend
But I had my head too far up in my ass
But I was too self-centered and ignorant
Any nigga can love a girl's body but it took a man to love your mind
Anyone can love someone physically, but it takes maturity to appreciate someone's thoughts and personality
I heard you doin fine
I heard you are doing well
I see you in magazines every other page
I see you featured prominently in magazines
I wish I wasn't talking to you from this cage
I wish I was not communicating with you from this confined situation
But I'm screaming cgo girl from the jail cell
But I am expressing my support for you from my current imprisonment
Niv I know I did you wrong but I meant well
Nivea, I acknowledge that I mistreated you, but my intentions were good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH, THOMAS BELL, MICHAEL CHESSER, LINDA CREED, ADAM GIBBS, NIVEA B. HAMILTON, TERIUS NASH, NIVEA NASH, THOM BELL
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