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.
Leave Me Alone
Syleena Johnson Lyrics
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Verse 1:
What makes you think that I'm gonna wait forever
When we both know that your never gonna leave her
What makes you think that I don't wanna man
I could call my own
What makes you think that I don't want a family
Boy, I can't do this, it ain't right
I don't think that you should call me anymore
I can't sleep at night
I toss and turn
My mind is bursting
My conscious burns
I can't stop thinking about this love
And if the shoe was on the other foot
Chorus:
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna be here for me
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna do shyt for me
If you got a girl at home and she's pregnant
Wondering when your comin home
(Leave me alone), don't wanna know you got problems in your marriage
(Leave me alone), if you think I'm gonna help carry your baggage
(Leave me alone), cause I don't wanna share your love
Baby, I can bad on my own
(Listen)
Verse 2:
What makes you think that you could get away with murder
What makes it so easy for you to hurt her
What makes you think that I don't know that you can the same thing to me
I know you think I'll do anything for ya
Cause I been so greedy and selfish just like you
But now I'm finished, it ain't right
Even though it felt so right, it's still so wrong, oh
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Mon-day, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday
If Sunday's only the day we spent a week
What's the purpose of us
It just ain't worth it to me
(Chorus)
The song "Leave Me Alone" by Syleena Johnson is a powerful message to anyone who is caught up in a love triangle. In the first verse, the singer is expressing her frustration with the situation she finds herself in. She is tired of waiting for the other person to leave their current partner and start a new life with her. She also wants her own family and does not want to be unhappy. She knows that what they are doing is wrong, and she cannot continue with it any longer. She calls for the other person to leave her alone and not to contact her again.
In the chorus, the singer makes it clear that she wants nothing to do with the other person if they are not going to be fully committed to her. She does not want to be part of their problems; she wants to be able to stand on her own two feet. She is urging the other person to focus on their current relationship and not try to bring her into it.
In the second verse, the singer questions the other person's motives and wonders why they would want to hurt their partner. She knows that she too has been selfish in the past, but she has realized that it is time to do what is right. She is acknowledging that what they are doing is morally wrong and she cannot continue with it any longer.
Overall, the song "Leave Me Alone" is a powerful message advocating for self-respect and standing up for what is right. It is a reminder that we all deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, and we should not settle for less.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes you think that I'm gonna wait forever
I'm not waiting for you forever
When we both know that your never gonna leave her
You'll never leave her even if you know we can be together
What makes you think that I don't wanna man
I could call my own
I want a man I can call my own
What makes you think that I don't want a family
I want a family of my own
What makes you think that I wanna be unhappy
Boy, I can't do this, it ain't right
I don't want to be unhappy and what we're doing is not right
I don't think that you should call me anymore
Stop calling me
I can't sleep at night
I toss and turn
My mind is bursting
My conscious burns
I can't stop thinking about this love
And if the shoe was on the other foot
I'm restless because of our love and if our positions were switched, you wouldn't last a day in my shoes
Leave me alone), if your not gonna be here for me
Don't bother me if you're not going to commit to me
(Leave me alone), if your not gonna do shyt for me
Stay away if you're not going to do anything for me
If you got a girl at home and she's pregnant
Wondering when your comin home
(Leave me alone), don't wanna know you got problems in your marriage
I don't want to be involved in your problems at home or with your spouse and child
(Leave me alone), if you think I'm gonna help carry your baggage
(Leave me alone), cause I don't wanna share your love
Baby, I can bad on my own
I won't carry your burdens nor do I want to share your love. I can take care of myself.
What makes you think that you could get away with murder
What makes it so easy for you to hurt her
You think you can cheat on her without consequences
What makes you think that I don't know that you can the same thing to me
I know you can also cheat on me
But now I'm finished, it ain't right
Even though it felt so right, it's still so wrong, oh
We need to stop what we're doing even though it feels good because it's wrong
Mon-day, Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday
If Sunday's only the day we spent a week
What's the purpose of us
It just ain't worth it to me
Our time together isn't worth it if it's all for nothing in the end
(Chorus)
Repeat of the chorus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBBY MANN ROBINSON
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