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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Run Away
Nivea Lyrics
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Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from my love)
Run away, run away, run away (where you goin girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from a thug)
I was gonna take my life where I wanted to go
Which was with your life, more then you'll ever know
Now I can't do that no ?Withal? Has been bound
Said I wanna be with you
Why you have to go and run away
Is it cause you run not true
And you never had plans to stay
Or is it cause you had a girl
On the other side of town
Made plans to be with you
Why the hell are you not around?
Said I was special, special to the world
And made you special 'cause I was your girl
Now I can't do that no ?Withal? Has been bound
Thought I was special, where are you now?
Said I wanna be with you
Why you have to go and run away
Is it cause you run not true
And you never had plans to stay
Or is it cause you had a girl (maybe)
On the other side of town (i ain't runnin' away)
Made plans to be with you (they call me pusha)
Why the hell are you not around?
Look I never asked for the game to start (nah)
You pursued and just gave your heart
Pusha played his part, yes
You know I showed you things
From rodeo strolls to louie gummy soles
Said I got an angel flow
So I gave your neck angel blow to match me
Now we both heavenly, oh
Pink's your color but it make it {pussy}
Show part ring say love but we only lovers
Our commitment empty to put it simply
Just need you shotgun to sit on findi
Might get windy top list eight fifty
Rims match yo eighties the early twenties
Everything shiny still grimey and a thug
I know it make you like to stand by me in the club
Hugs and kisses every young girls wishes
Kiss and enjoy the fame and your title as my mistress, misses
And when my dad called, you said I was yours
And when I was ready, you heart had open doors
So I gave up the biggest smile
For your voice ?It sound?
But I guess I'm mad cause you're not around
Said I wanna be with you
Why you have to go and run away
Is it cause you run not true
And you never had plans to stay
Or is it cause you had a girl
On the other side of town
Made plans to be with you
Why the hell are you not around?
Said I wanna be with you
Why you have to go and run away
Is it cause you run not true
And you never had plans to stay
Or is it cause you had a girl
On the other side of town
Made plans to be with you
Why the hell are you not around?
Run away, run away, run away (where you goin girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from my love)
Run away, run away, run away (where you goin girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from a thug)
Run away, run away, run away
The song "Run Away" by Nivea talks about a girl who wants to be with a guy but he keeps running away from her. She questions why he had to leave her and wonders if it's because he was not true to her or had other plans. The lyrics convey the girl's sadness and frustration in wanting to be with someone who won't stay.
The song starts with the repeated line "run away" which can be interpreted in two ways; the first is that the girl is asking the guy where he's going, and the second is that she's telling him he can't run away from her even if he tries. She then goes on to say that she was ready to take her life where she wanted to go with the guy, but he was not around when she was ready. The lyrics show that she was willing to go to great lengths to be with him, but he didn't reciprocate.
The chorus talks about the girl's desire to be with the guy and how frustrating it is that he keeps running away. She questions if he had plans with another girl on the other side of town and wonders why he's not around. The repeated use of the line "run away" in the chorus highlights the theme of the song, which is the guy's tendency to run away from the girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Run away, run away, run away (where you goin girl?)
Asking where the girl is running to and why she is leaving.
Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from my love)
Telling the girl that she cannot escape the love that the artist has for her.
Run away, run away, run away (where you goin girl?)
Asking again where the girl is running to and why she is leaving.
Run away, run away, run away (you can't run away from a thug)
Telling the girl that she cannot escape from the danger and trouble that comes with being with a thug.
I was gonna take my life where I wanted to go
The artist had plans for her life before getting involved with the person addressed in the song.
Which was with your life, more then you'll ever know
The artist had made the person addressed in the song a big part of her life and future.
Now I can't do that no ?Withal? Has been bound
The artist's plans for her life have been changed or limited because of the actions of the person addressed in the song.
Cause when I was ready you were no where around
The person addressed in the song was not there when the artist was ready to pursue their future together.
Said I wanna be with you
The artist expresses her desire to be with the person being addressed in the song.
Why you have to go and run away
Asking why the person addressed in the song had to leave and run away from the artist's love.
Is it cause you run not true
Questioning if the person addressed in the song is not genuine or honest in their feelings.
And you never had plans to stay
Suggesting that the person addressed in the song did not intend to stay with the artist for the long-term.
Or is it cause you had a girl
Asking if the person addressed in the song had another girl on the side.
On the other side of town
Specifying where the other girl that the person addressed in the song may have had is located.
Made plans to be with you
The other girl may have made plans to be with the person addressed in the song.
Why the hell are you not around?
Questioning why the person addressed in the song is not present with the artist.
Look I never asked for the game to start (nah)
The artist did not initiate the situation, she was pursued by the person being addressed in the song.
You pursued and just gave your heart
The person addressed in the song pursued the artist and claimed to have given their heart to her.
Pusha played his part, yes
Referring to the nickname 'Pusha', implying that the person addressed in the song was involved in typical thug behavior.
You know I showed you things
The artist introduced the person addressed in the song to various things/experiences.
From rodeo strolls to louie gummy soles
Specifying some of the experiences that the person addressed in the song was introduced to.
Said I got an angel flow
The artist brags about her rap skills.
So I gave your neck angel blow to match me
The artist gave the person addressed in the song oral sex to complement their sexual relationship.
Now we both heavenly, oh
The artist suggests that their sexual relationship has been positive for both parties.
Pink's your color but it make it {pussy}
The person addressed in the song likes the color pink, and it has sexual implications.
Show part ring say love but we only lovers
The artist and the person addressed in the song wear matching rings to show their connection, but they are not in a genuine loving relationship.
Our commitment empty to put it simply
The artist and the person addressed in the song are not committed to each other. Their relationship is shallow and superficial.
Just need you shotgun to sit on findi
The artist desires the person addressed in the song to ride shotgun in her car.
Might get windy top list eight fifty
The artist may be driving a BMW 8 Series convertible which could be enjoyable, also suggesting that they lead a luxurious lifestyle.
Rims match yo eighties the early twenties
The rims of the artist's vehicle match their 80's era automobile.
Everything shiny still grimey and a thug
Despite the luxury lifestyle, the artist and the person addressed in the song still live in a gritty and violent environment.
I know it make you like to stand by me in the club
The artist implies that their thug reputation is attractive to the person addressed in the song, which is why they want to stand by them in public spaces like a club.
Hugs and kisses every young girls wishes
The artist's lifestyle is attractive to young women, who wish to have hugs and kisses from someone like the artist.
Kiss and enjoy the fame and your title as my mistress, misses
The artist suggests that the person addressed in the song enjoys the attention and popularity that comes with being their mistress.
And when my dad called, you said I was yours
The person addressed in the song claimed the artist as their own to her father, implying that they are in a committed relationship.
And when I was ready, you heart had open doors
The person addressed in the song was ready for a serious relationship when the artist was also ready, and was open to the idea.
So I gave up the biggest smile
The artist was very happy and willing to commit to the person addressed in the song.
For your voice ?It sound?
To capture the voice of the person addressed in the song, the artist made a tradeoff.
But I guess I'm mad cause you're not around
The artist is angry and upset that the person addressed in the song is not around to fulfill their commitments.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO, TERRENCE THORNTON, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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Bran M
[Intro: Nivea and Pusha T]
Run away, run away, run away (Where you goin', girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (You can't run away from my love, yeah)
Run away, run away, run away (Where you goin', girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (Oh-yeah, you can't run away from a thug)
[Verse 1: Nivea]
I was gonna take my life where I wanted to go
Which was with your life, more than you'll ever know
Now I can't do that, no info has been found
'Cause when I was ready, you were nowhere around, 'round
[Chorus: Nivea]
Said I wanna be with you ('Round)
Why you have to go and run away? (Run away)
Is it 'cause you were not true
And you never had plans to stay? (To stay)
Or is it 'cause you had a girl
On the other side of town?
Made plans to be with you
Why the hell are you not around? (Not around)
[Verse 2: Nivea]
Said I was special, special to the world
And made you special, 'cause I was your girl
Now I can't do that, no info has been found
Thought I was special, where are you now?
[Chorus: Nivea]
Said I wanna be with you ('Round)
Why you have to go and run away? (Run away)
Is it 'cause you were not true
And you never had plans to stay? (To stay, oh)
Or is it 'cause you had a girl (Maybe, girl, oh-oh)
On the other side of town? (Other sides of town, I ain't runnin' away)
Made plans to be with you (Yeah, they call me Pusha)
Why the hell are you not around? (Not around, look)
[Verse 3: Pusha T]
I never asked for the games to start
You pursued and just gave your heart (Nah)
Pusha played his part, yes
You know I showed you things
From rodeo strolls to Louie gummy soles
Said I got an angel flow
So I gave your neck and angel blow to match me,
Now we both heavenly, oh
Pink's your color but it make your (?)
Show part ring say love but we only lovers
Our commitment empty to put it simply
Just need you shotgun to sit on Fendi
Might get windy, top list 850, rims match your aids, the early 20's
Everything shiny, still grimey and a thug, I know it make you like to stand by me in the club
Hugs and kisses, every young girl's wishes
Just enjoy the fame and your title as my mistress, misses
[Verse 3: Nivea]
Remember dad had called? You said I was yours
And when I was ready, your heart had open doors
So I gave up the biggest smile, for your voice and sound
Better kiss my mouth, 'cause you're not around
[Chorus: Nivea]
Said I wanna be with you (No-no)
Why you have to go and run away? (Run away, run away)
Is it 'cause you were not true
And you never had plans to stay? (Oh, oh, to stay)
Or is it 'cause you had a girl (Or is it 'cause you had a, girl-oh)
On the other side of town? (Other sides of town)
Made plans to be with you (Oh, yeah)
Why the hell are you not around? (Not around)
Said I wanna be with you (What you gotta do?)
Why you have to go and run away? (Run away, what you gotta do?)
Is it 'cause you were not true (Yeah-yeah)
And you never had plans to stay? (To stay)
Or is it 'cause you had a girl (Or is it 'cause you had a, girl-oh)
On the other side of town? (Other sides of town)
Made plans to be with you (Be with you)
Why the hell are you not around? (Not around, be with you)
[Outro: Nivea and Pusha T]
Run away, run away, run away (Nay, where you goin', girl?)
Run away, run away, run away (You can't run away from my love)
Run away, run away, run away (Where you goin', girl? Uh)
Run away, run away, run away (Oh-yeah, ooh-yeah, you can't run away from a thug)
Run away, run away, run away (Oh, way, way, way)
Run away, run away
Cru Love
Such an underrated tune. One of the best RnB tunes of the 00s. Also one of the best ever productions by Neptunes.
Mahinda Githaiga
I agree😀
Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves
The video and computerized animation style is so early 2000s & i love it loool. Especially that hard ass beat <3
Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves
@Nath C yes I think the video came out around January 2002.
Nath C
Did this come out during the time with the song ? A very cool concept
sireg9vti
Still goes hard. Them harmonies on the hook are nice.
R. Flex
That's what I'm saying!
1984musicman
Underrated artist.
Ny Smith
Facts!!!!
Madison Morgan
This song and especially the video is EVERYTHING 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍❤️❤️❤️