PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record label in 2013, in a joint-venture with Warner Records.[2] He then released his first extended play self-titled PartyNextDoor later that year. He subsequently released PartyNextDoor Two and PNDColours in 2014 and PartyNextDoor 3 in 2016. He has also seen success as a songwriter, having penned "Work", which was released on Rihanna's album Anti and peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the most successful songs of the year, along with "Wild Thoughts" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father in Mississauga, Ontario.He was inspired by the music his father played to him when he was younger such as Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet and 112.
2007–2014: Career beginnings and debut album
Having made electronic-infused R&B under his real name Jahron Brathwaite [Jahron B], he signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell as a songwriter, under the name PartyNextDoor, at age 18.[7][failed verification] His first mixtape, PartyNextDoor, was released to the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013.[8] It entered on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at number six with sales of 2,000 copies[9] and peaked at number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of July 20, 2013.[10] He performed background vocals on "Own It" and "Come Thru" from Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same.[11]
His debut studio album PartyNextDoor Two was released on July 30, 2014. The record featured singles like "Thirsty", "FWU", "East Liberty" and the Billboard charted "Recognize", featuring Drake. Later that year, on December 3, 2014, PartyNextDoor released the four-track EP titled PNDColours, with the follow-up COLOURS 2, released in 2017.[12] In 2015, he produced three songs on Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late: "Legend", "Preach" and "Wednesday Night Interlude".[7]
2016–present: PartyNextDoor 3, Partymobile and Partypack
PartyNextDoor earned his first number-one song as a songwriter when on January 27, 2016, Rihanna released the lead single "Work" from her eighth studio album, Anti.[13][14] The song maintained its spot at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. He also penned the song "Sex with Me" on the same album.[2] On March 25, 2016, PartyNextDoor released "Come and See Me", which features fellow artist Drake, from his upcoming second studio album, PartyNextDoor 3 (also known as P3). A music video directed by affiliate and collaborator Adrian Martinez and featuring appearances by Kylie Jenner, Big Sean, and Jhené Aiko was released on Snapchat on June 23, 2016.[15] On June 15, 2016, Jeremih called into Real 92.3 LA to announce a joint album with PartyNextDoor called Late Night Party. On July 2, 2016, he released another single, "Like That", featuring Jeremih and Lil Wayne, on OVO Sound radio.[16] On July 21, 2016, PartyNextDoor announced the release date for his second studio album PartyNextDoor 3 for August 12, 2016, and released "Not Nice", the record's second single.[17]
He and Jeremih toured in 2016 and had plans to release a joint project.[18]
On June 4, 2017, PartyNextDoor released Colours 2 without any prior announcement. A short film for the EP was released on June 12, 2017.[citation needed]
On September 29, 2017, he released an EP titled Seven Days, which included guest appearances from Halsey and Rick Ross.
After a lead artist hiatus PartyNextDoor returned in December 2019 with two singles "The News" and "Loyal", with the latter featuring Drake. They served as the lead singles of his album Partymobile which he tweeted would be released in February.[19] The album was eventually released on March 27, 2020, following delays.[20]
On October 15, 2020, Party surprise-announced the release of Partypack, a seven-song EP containing previously unreleased songs like the 2014 song "Persian Rugs". The EP was released the following day.[21]
On January 29, 2021, Party released his 2014 EP, Colours, to streaming services for the first time. It includes four extra tracks that were previously released as Colours 2 in 2017.
Tbh
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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Yeah
Settle down, settle down, settle down
Girl, it's all over your face, there's someone taking my place (ooh)
Guess that's something that I'm dealing with now (oh)
I guess there's nothing that I can do now (oh woah, woah, woah, woah, woah)
I see you in the city (city)
Uh, are you with me baby? (Baby)
Girl, you're with me baby (girl)
'Cause baby, close just isn't close enough (yeah)
Maybe my passion just ain't enough (yeah)
I can't feel that you love me, ooh, oh
I can't feel that you love me, oh (yeah)
Maybe, baby, I'm not listening (yeah)
Maybe I just don't got what you need (yeah)
I can feel that you love me, no (yeah)
I can feel that you love me, no more
Love me no more
Love-love me no more
Love me no more
Love me-me-me, girl
The lyrics of PARTYNEXTDOOR's song "Tbh" showcase the singer's emotional struggles in dealing with a relationship that has, for all intents and purposes, ended. The first few lines, where he tells the girl to "settle down," indicate that she may be upset or angry about something. The next line, "there's someone taking my place," shows that someone else has entered their lives romantically. He then proceeds to acknowledge that he is aware of the situation but feels powerless to do anything to change it. The repetition of "woah" in this part of the song may signify the weight of the situation and the emotion it is causing him.
The second verse of the song, where he questions whether she is with him and if people know about it, shows a lack of confidence and trust. He then goes on to express his sentiments that "close just isn't close enough" and "maybe my passion just ain't enough." These lines could demonstrate a feeling of inadequacy in the relationship or that his efforts to keep it going are no longer reciprocated. The chorus serves as a repetition of the song's main message, that he can no longer feel that she loves him, and that he is aware that he might not have what she needs.
Overall, the song "Tbh" is an emotional ballad about the struggles of love and relationships. PARTYNEXTDOOR's lyrics evoke feelings of despair, hopelessness, and loss in the face of an ending romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
The song starts with a simple acknowledgement, indicating that PartyNextDoor is ready to address the stated issue.
Settle down, settle down, settle down
This line is a plea asking for calm and stability in the current situation, perhaps indicating a tumultuous relationship.
Girl, it's all over your face, there's someone taking my place (ooh)
Here, PartyNextDoor senses that his partner has eyes for someone else, and his interpretation of this appears to be written over her face. The “ooh” acts as a signifier of the emotion he feels upon realizing this.
Guess that's something that I'm dealing with now (oh)
The artist acknowledges that this situation is a present issue, and he's now forced to confront it.
I guess there's nothing that I can do now (oh woah, woah, woah, woah, woah)
This line conveys a sense of resignation in PartyNextDoor’s voice, he's acknowledging that he’s powerless in this situation.
I see you in the city (city)
Here, PartyNextDoor is acknowledging and recognizing that his partner is somewhere out in the city, without giving an indication of his specific location.
Do they know you're with me? (With me)
This line could indicate that PartyNextDoor is not completely convinced that his partner is genuinely devoted to being with him, or he's possibly questioning someone close to her about who she's really with.
Uh, are you with me baby? (Baby)
These lines could indicate a sense of insecurity in PartyNextDoor's voice or behaviour, perpetually checking to confirm his partner's loyalty.
Girl, you're with me baby (girl)
This is PartyNextDoor's internal positivity speaking, as he affirms to himself that his partner is still by his side.
'Cause baby, close just isn't close enough (yeah)
This line represents a deep yearning of both intimacy and understanding from his romantic partner that he feels isn't being fulfilled although they're in close proximity to each other.
Maybe my passion just ain't enough (yeah)
PartyNextDoor questions if his efforts and passion towards the relationship are insufficient and unable to cope with his partner's desires in the relationship.
I can't feel that you love me, ooh, oh
These lines showcase that the artist is uncertain if his partner is sharing the same sense of love and passion for him as he is for her.
I can't feel that you love me, oh (yeah)
The artist repeated this line, showing the intensity of that point in his perspective.
Maybe, baby, I'm not listening (yeah)
PartyNextDoor starts questioning himself, considering the possibility that he's not paying attention to his partner's needs, thoughts and desires enough.
Maybe I just don't got what you need (yeah)
These lines indicate that the artist possibly believes that he's not capable of meeting his partner's needs in the relationship, indicating a sense of inadequacy.
I can feel that you love me, no (yeah)
This line is a contradiction of the last lines, here PartyNextDoor appears to be confident in the fact that his partner's love for him has dwindled.
I can feel that you love me, no more
PartyNextDoor expresses that he believes his partner's affection for him has ceased to exist.
Love me no more
The artist repeats the title of the song, which is indicative of his partner's lack of love for him.
Love-love me no more
The artist repeats the previous line as a chant, indicative that he's completely surrendered to the situation and come to grips with its finality.
Love me no more
These lines represent the finality of the artist's relationship, with his partner having left him, leaving him to deal with the reality that he just doesn't receive the same love from her anymore.
Love me-me-me, girl
The last line of the song reiterates how the artist craves love from his former partner, it could be interpreted as one of his desperate pleas to her.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahron Anthony Brathwaite
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