In 2008 he released his debut album Departure which he arranged and produced himself. In October 2009, he released his follow up album Rokstarr which includes his number one single "Break Your Heart". In between the two albums and at present, Cruz has been working on productions and writing songs for Cheryl Cole, Brandy and the Sugababes.
He is the founder and C.E.O. of Rokstarr Music London, which in 2006 released his debut single "I Just Wanna Know". Also in 2006, he signed a joint-venture partnership deal with Music Companies, Republic Records and Island Records. In the UK, Cruz has worked with many artists including Omar, Nitin Sawhney, Wookie, and Will Young.
Following the success of his own singles, record label chief Simon Cowell approached Cruz to write and produce tracks for Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis and Shayne Ward.
At the 2008 MOBO Awards he was nominated for best single for the song "She's Like a Star" and performed the single alongside the Sugababes who feature on the official remix of the song.
In April 2010 Taio Cruz performed a live music session for London's Big Top 40 with presenters Rich and Kat. An audience of influential UK bloggers were present in the Big Top 40 studios, during an intimate, live acoustic performance. The artist was interviewed by Rich and Kat and he also performed three songs from his second album, Rokstarr, including Dirty Picture and Break Your Heart. During his interview Taio Cruz told Rich and Kat that Michael Jackson would be his dream collaborator as well as Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake. He also spoke fondly of his experiences working with fellow artists Britney Spears , Shayne Ward and The Pussycat Dolls. As a multi-talented artist Taio Cruz said he wouldn't be able to decide on a preference between his role as a producer, singer or songwriter and said that he loves being involved in all three. The interview can be viewed here and the acoustic performance was filmed and streamed on the Big Top 40 website.
On February 23, 2010 Taio Cruz first single Break Your heart off the album Rokstarr hits #1 on USA iTunes charts on the first day it is released and stays at #1 for 3 weeks in a row.
On June 1, 2010 Taio Cruz Rokstarr releases in the United States
Taio Cruz released Hangover, the first single from his third album TY.O. Yhe Hangover Songfacts reports that the song features US rapper Flo Rida and it was produced by American producer Dr. Luke.
Can't Say Go
Taio Cruz Lyrics
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Sometimes when we fight, I think maybe I
Should just let you leave and push you out of my life
But I don't decide 'cause I know that I
Just can't survive without you
And I know inside I never let you go
'Cause I'm sure you're the one
And no matter how we fuss and fight, girl
You should always know, I just can't stop loving you
That's why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
That's why I can't say go
(Uh, oh, uh, oh)
I said, "That's why I can't say go"
(Uh, oh, uh, oh, uh, oh)
Baby I've tried, to tell you goodbye
One look from your eyes
And those dumb thoughts say goodbye
It's foolish to try when I know that I
I just can't survive without you
And I know inside I never let you go
'Cause I'm sure you're the one
Even through the rain it's clear that you're the one I want
And no matter how we fuss and fight, girl
You should always know, I just can't stop loving you
That's why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
That's why I can't say go
(Uh, oh)
To see through the night, you are my light
So even when we fight I know it's going to be alright
You have my soul, I'm just letting you know
That's why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
That's why I can't say go
I said, "That's why I can't say go"
The lyrics of the song "Can't Say Go" are about the difficulty of letting go of someone you love, even when things get tough and you argue. Taio Cruz sings about how, during fights, he sometimes thinks it would be easier to push his partner out of his life and let them go, but he knows deep down that he could never survive without them. Cruz is very clear about how he feels about his partner, stating that he knows they are the one for him and that even through tough times, he still wants to be with them. In the end, he declares that he can't say goodbye to this person, because they are the light in his life and no matter what happens, their love will survive.
The song deals with a situation that many people can relate to – the struggle to let go of someone that you love, even when it would be easier to do so. Cruz's lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, showing that even tough guys like him can have a hard time with love. His declaration that he can't say goodbye to his partner is a powerful one, emphasizing just how important this person is to him.
Overall, "Can't Say Go" is a love song that speaks to the struggles we all face in our relationships. It shows that even when things get tough, if you truly love someone, you can never really let them go.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes when we fight, I think maybe I
Should just let you leave and push you out of my life
But I don't decide 'cause I know that I
Just can't survive without you
Even when we fight and things get tough, there's a part of me that thinks maybe it's better to let you leave and move on from our relationship. But deep down, I know that I couldn't handle life without you, so I never actually let you go.
And I know inside I never let you go
'Cause I'm sure you're the one
Even through the rain it's clear, you're the one I want
And no matter how we fuss and fight, girl
You should always know, I just can't stop loving you
No matter how hard things get between us, I always know deep down that you're the one for me. Even when it feels like things are falling apart, I can see clearly that you're the person I want to be with. And even though we argue and disagree sometimes, I want you to always remember that I'll never stop loving you.
That's why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
Why I can't say go
(That's why I can't say go)
That's why I can't say go
(Uh, oh)
I know that it might seem like we should end things sometimes, but I can never bring myself to do it. No matter what happens between us, I just can't bring myself to say goodbye and let you go.
Baby I've tried, to tell you goodbye
One look from your eyes
And those dumb thoughts say goodbye
It's foolish to try when I know that I
I just can't survive without you
Even though I've tried to say goodbye before, one look from you is all it takes to remind me why I can't let you go. I know it's silly to even consider leaving when I know that I couldn't make it without you in my life.
To see through the night, you are my light
So even when we fight I know it's going to be alright
You have my soul, I'm just letting you know
No matter how dark things get, you always shine a light and guide me through. Even when we argue and things seem bleak, I know that we'll be okay because you're there with me. I just want you to know that you mean everything to me.
Contributed by Mila W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.