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.
Take Me Back
Taio Cruz Lyrics
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(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh)
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh)
I didn't mean to let you go
I didn't mean to let you down
I'm sorry that I did you wrong
But I really need you around
'Cause I really need you right now
And I'm hopin' ya take me
Hopin' ya, hopin' ya take me back
Oh, I-I, I'm sorry I misleaded you, pretty lady
I'm sorry I mistreated you, pretty lady
I'm sorry that I hurt you, pretty lady
All I need to know is
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh)
I really wanna start again
I really wanna start it right
I just wanna do what I can
'Cause I really think you and I
Should give it just one more chance
And give it just one more try
I'm hopin' ya take me
Hopin' ya, hopin' ya take me back
Oh, I-I, I'm sorry I misleaded you pretty lady
I'm sorry I mistreated you pretty lady
I'm sorry that I hurt you pretty lady
All I need to know is
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh)
Girl I need you back
('Cause I can't live without ya)
'Cause I actually thought I could cope on my own
(Girl I can't live without ya)
Girl I need you back whoa
('Cause I can't live without ya)
'Cause I actually thought I could cope on my own
(Girl I can't live without ya)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm hopin' ya take me
Hopin' ya, hopin' ya take me back
Oh, I-I, I'm sorry I misleaded you pretty lady
I'm sorry I mistreated you pretty lady
I'm sorry that I hurt you pretty lady
All I need to know is
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
Can you take me back
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
The song “Take Me Back” by Taio Cruz is about a man who realizes his mistake in letting go of his ex-girlfriend and believes that he cannot live without her. He expresses his remorse to her and asks for another chance to start again. The chorus repeats the phrase “Can you take me back” over and over, emphasizing his desperation to be with her again.
The verses of the song explain why he needs her back in his life. He acknowledges that he mistreated her and hurt her, but he just wants to “start it right” and “give it just one more chance.” He recognizes that he can’t cope on his own and needs her to be happy.
The repetition of the phrase “I can’t live without ya” in the chorus shows how important she is to him and how much he regrets letting her go. The song ends with the same phrase repeated even more emphatically, displaying his utter desperation and need for her.
Overall, the song expresses a common theme in love songs – the regret and desperation of losing someone important and how important that person is to one’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
The singer cannot continue his life without the person he is addressing.
(Girl I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh)
He addresses the listener as a girl.
I didn't mean to let you go
The singer did not intend for the person he is addressing to leave.
I didn't mean to let you down
The artist recognizes that he did not meet the expectations of the person he's addressing.
I'm sorry that I did you wrong
The artist acknowledges that he made a mistake and caused harm to the person he's addressing.
But I really need you around
The singer recognizes that the person he's addressing is essential to his wellbeing.
Tell me can I have you here
The singer is requesting to have the person he's addressing with him.
'Cause I really need you right now
The artist needs the person he's addressing at that moment.
And I'm hopin' ya take me
The artist is hoping that the person he's addressing will forgive him and come back to him.
Oh, I-I, I'm sorry I misleaded you, pretty lady
The artist apologizes for misleading the person he's addressing.
I'm sorry I mistreated you, pretty lady
The singer acknowledges that he treated the person he's addressing poorly.
I'm sorry that I hurt you, pretty lady
The artist is apologizing for causing the person he's addressing pain.
All I need to know is
The singer needs to know whether the person he's addressing is willing to take him back.
Can you take me back
The singer is asking the person he's addressing to take him back.
'Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh
The singer reiterates that he cannot continue his life without the person he's addressing.
I really wanna start again
The artist wants to give the relationship another chance.
I really wanna start it right
The artist wants to make things right with the person he's addressing.
I just wanna do what I can
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work again.
'Cause I really think you and I
The singer believes that he and the person he's addressing have a chance of making the relationship work.
Should give it just one more chance
The artist is asking to give their relationship another try.
And give it just one more try
The artist is requesting another opportunity to make things right with the person he's addressing.
Girl I need you back
The artist needs the person he's addressing to return to him.
('Cause I can't live without ya)
The singer reiterates that he cannot continue his life without the person he's addressing.
'Cause I actually thought I could cope on my own
The artist admits that he thought he could handle things without the person he's addressing but found out he couldn't.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
An exclamation expressing the depth of the singer's emotion and desperation.
I'm hopin' ya take me
The singer is hopeful that the person he's addressing will take him back.
Can you take me back
The singer is requesting that the person he's addressing take him back.
('Cause I can't live without ya oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh)
The artist repeats that he cannot continue his life without the person he's addressing.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kwasi Danquah, Jacob Taio Cruz, Fraser Thorneycroft Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrewunboxingthings3027
Remember the days when Tinchy, Chipmunk, N Dubz rules the charts. Good days
@TashaMissSassy123
N dubs x Tulisa x
@henrietembo3813
and tinie tempah
@denzel9086
2007-2012… good times
@madamxmedusa9695
@@henrietembo3813 tinie tempah was the best 😍😍
@ricardoricochet3021
@@denzel9086 if say 2011 was the last of that era now looking back
@callumdavies4232
2023 anyone?????🎉
@xoxriley2014
You cant help miss that era of music the fun times and memories
@tumbi97
Wow 2009 was a great year for music. So many throwbacks
@mizzyuk8697
true