Syleena Johnson (born September 2, 1976 in Harvey, Illinois) is an R&B and … Read Full Bio ↴Syleena Johnson (born September 2, 1976 in Harvey, Illinois) is an R&B and Soul singer-songwriter and actress.

R&B's best kept secret is finally out. Another chapter in Syleena Johnson's book has been written. This time, it is more than recording an album. After amicably leaving an eight-year record deal with Jive Records in 2006, Syleena has launched her own label, Aneelys Records (Syleena spelled backwards). This opportunity comes by way of a label deal with Federal/Universal Music Group.

Syleena previously worked with countless artists and producers such as R. Kelly, Bob Power, Kay Gee, Busta Rhymes, Cam' Ron, Common, Jermaine Dupri, and Twista. Kanye West blessed her with his production on "Bulls-Eye (Suddenly)," from Chapter 3: The Flesh. Syleena proved to be Kayne's saving grace as she provided last minute vocals on the hit, "All Falls Down," which led to a Grammy nomination for both artists.

Artists often fall by the wayside and are rarely heard after leaving a major record label. But, Syleena didn't allow her split with Jive Records to rip out any pages from her next chapter. She simply took matters into her own hands and decided to go the independent route. With her label, Syleena will finally see the benefits of all her hard work, whether it be working on a personal project or signing other acts. She will finally have the creative control and power to see things through and plan out her career as she sees fit.

With this control, Syleena will give birth to her newest release, Chapter 4: Labor Pains, due January 13, 2009. Along with running her own label and being an artist, Syleena has also become a wife and mother within the past year. "My husband is an excellent man, I couldn't ask for a better one and my son is my best work yet," Syleena says. Naturally, this experience lent a hand in Syleena writing Chapter 4: Labor Pains, as she describes the pain of having a baby as the worst pain in life, but rewarding in the end. Syleena shadows her life on the principle that you reap what you sow "Nothing good comes easy. All the struggle, strife, work and pain we go through, that's the price you have to pay to reap the benefits in the end," Syleena expresses.

As always, Syleena speaks on behalf of a woman's struggles. But, she leads off on a lighter note with her first single from, Chapter 4: Labor Pains, "It Is True." She sings a heavenly love ballad about new found, true love with her husband and the product of that love. "It is everything I felt about my husband when we first met, and now the love of my son follows suit," Syleena swoons. There's no denying that Syleena is passionately in love as she angelically sings "over and over again, in my dreams and in my head, I'm imagining you all in my future, us continuing through 'til we get older, and I swear that I've never met, a boy like you, a true soldier, my knight in shining armor, you saved me boy, you bring me joy and that's how I know it's true."

The buzz continues and the drama unfolds in Chapter 4: Labor Pains, as Syleena displays her songwriting and storytelling skills in "Shoo Fly," an alternative tale of baby mama drama. The story comes from the point of view of a woman with a man who has a baby mama and what that woman goes through when the baby mama wants him back all the while using the child as leverage. In the chorus Syleena sings, "so shoo fly he's mine, for the last time, don't make me say it no more, damn girl to move on, be gone, so long, get gone." This is a different angle giving the woman's perspective on baby mama drama. Other notable tracks on Chapter 4: Labor Pains are "Labor Pains," the title track which is dedicated to women and sisterhood, "My First," a grown and sexy song about a man who is the first to actually give good love and affection, and "Personal Trainer," a song about the mental stimulus of physical attraction.

While dealing with real issues, Syleena never strays away from God in her music. This signature approach is what makes her unique as she shows how God applies to every aspect of life. She tells the passionate, hard truth with a voice and spirit which has been anointed by God and speaks directly to the mind and spirit of women. "I always come from a spiritual view as a Christian woman in the real world, the here and now, the issues we as women have to deal with," Syleena testifies.

Chapter 1: Love, Pain, & Forgiveness, was the beginning of how God established a relationship and peace within Syleena. He then gave her the Garden of Eden in Chapter 2: The Voice. But she disobeyed Him and ate the forbidden fruit in Chapter 3: The Flesh. Now Syleena must pay the price, which is Chapter 4: Labor Pains. Biblically, labor pains are a woman's curse, but Syleena takes it all as a blessing. "At the end, I want people to feel uplifted and motivated, that's my goal. Not to just motivate people, but myself in the process," Syleena professes. Be prepared for the experience of Chapter 4: Labor Pains.

Despite releasing four albums, Syleena is more than a singer. She caught the acting bug and showed off her multi-dimensional talent by playing a significant role in Eric Jerome Dickey's Cheater's-The Stage Play in 2005. She also added modeling to her many talents as she modeled for Ashley Stewart after signing with Wilhelmina modeling agency as a plus-size model.

Johnson released her new album, "Chapter 5: Underrated" on September 27, 2011, which features Toxic (the producer behind Keyshia Cole & Monica's "Trust", as well as much of Twista's work number) and a number of other high-profile producers and artists. The albums' lead single titled "A Boss" was released on June 21, 2011.

Can't Get Over You
Syleena Johnson Lyrics

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My heart doesn't understand what's going on
I can't believe the your gone
I though the love we had was strong
And now I still dream about the love I used to know
Why did you have to let it go
When you know I love you so

Baby, baby, baby I can't get you out of my mind

This pain won't let me stop crying over you, over you
And lately, lately, lately I though about wanting to die
Without your love living's a lie I can't live without you
Can't get over you baby

My love I guess wasn't good to you
You walked away leaving me blue
After all you put me through
And even though, even though
You were unfaithful and untrue
I don't know what I'm going to do
I'm still in love with you

Baby, baby, baby I can't get you out of my mind
Can't get you out of my mind
This pain won't let me stop crying over you
Oh it hurts so bad
And lately, lately, lately I though about wanting to die
Without your love living's a lie
Without you I can't live on
Can't get over you, can't get over you

Baby, why'd you have to leave me
I tried to make you happy the best way I knew how
But I guess that just wasn't good enough for you
I thought you needed me how could you leave me?

Baby, baby, baby I can't get you out of my mind
This pain won't let me stop crying
Please stop this pain I'm feeling over you
Lately, lately, lately I've been having strange feelings
About wanting to die
I can't live without you
Without your love living's a lie
I can't get over you, I try and try
Can't get over you, can't live without you baby

I need you by my side
Can't get over you, comeback to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Syleena Johnson's song, Can't Get Over You, speak to the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a lost love. The singer's heart is confused and unable to accept that the relationship has ended. The love that they shared was thought to be strong, but now the singer is left with only dreams of what once was. It's clear that the singer is deeply in love with their former partner and is having a hard time letting go.

The chorus repeats the central theme of the song - the singer can't get their former partner out of their mind and the pain of the breakup is all-consuming. The heartbreaking line "without your love living's a lie" speaks to the depth of loss that the singer is feeling. They cannot imagine life without their former partner and want them back desperately.

The second verse reveals that the singer's former partner was unfaithful and ultimately left them feeling blue. However, despite the hurt and mistreatment they faced, the singer still loves them fiercely. The repetition of the phrase "even though" emphasizes the singer's struggle to reconcile their love for someone who hurt them deeply.

Overall, the lyrics to Can't Get Over You speak to the universal experience of heartbreak and loss. The pain of losing a love is all-consuming and can be difficult to move on from.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart doesn't understand what's going on
I am emotionally confused and can't comprehend what is happening

I can't believe that you're gone
I am in disbelief that you have left me

I thought the love we had was strong
I had confidence in our love and believed it was unbreakable

And now I still dream about the love I used to know
I frequently dream about the love we shared in the past

Why did you have to let it go
I don't understand why you chose to end our relationship

When you know I love you so
I still have deep feelings for you and you are aware of this

Baby, baby, baby, I can't get you out of my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you

This pain won't let me stop crying over you, over you
The sorrow I feel as a result of our breakup makes it impossible to stop crying

And lately, lately, lately I thought about wanting to die
My despair has led me to consider ending my life

Without your love living's a lie, I can't live without you
My existence feels empty and meaningless without you in my life

Can't get over you, baby
I am unable to move past the heartbreak of losing you

My love I guess wasn't good to you
I acknowledge that my love did not meet your needs

You walked away leaving me blue
Your departure caused me great sadness

After all you put me through
Despite all the pain you have caused me

And even though, even though, you were unfaithful and untrue
Despite your betrayals and dishonesty

I don't know what I'm going to do, I'm still in love with you
Although I am hurt, I am still in love with you and unsure of how to move forward

Baby, why'd you have to leave me
I don't understand why you chose to end our relationship

I tried to make you happy the best way I knew how
I did everything in my power to please you and make you happy

But I guess that just wasn't good enough for you
Unfortunately, my efforts were not enough to make you stay

I thought you needed me, how could you leave me?
I had believed that you depended on me and am confused as to why you abandoned me

Please stop this pain I'm feeling over you
I am pleading for the heartache caused by our breakup to come to an end

Lately, lately, lately I've been having strange feelings
I have been experiencing unusual emotions and sensations

About wanting to die
I have been considering suicide as a result of the emotional turmoil I am experiencing

I can't live without you
My life feels incomplete and unfulfilling without you by my side

Can't get over you, I try and try
Despite my efforts, I cannot move past my feelings for you

Come back to me, I need you by my side
I am desperately asking for you to return and be with me once again

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE S CANLER, JIMMY MARINOS, RICH COLE, WALTER PALAMARCHUK

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