Songz was born Tremaine Aldon Neverson on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia. Raised a military brat, he recognized his vocal abilities at the age of 14. Reluctant to sing, he began performing with encouragement by friends and family. Record producer Troy Taylor discovered Songz during a talent show, which led him to a record contract with Atlantic Records. After graduating from high school, Songz moved to New Jersey to begin his music career.
2004β2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia. He made an βanswer trackβ to R. Kellyβs βTrapped in the Closetβ, entitled βOpen the Closetβ.His debut album, I Gotta Make It was released in July 2005 by Atlantic Records. It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, domestically selling over 10,000 copies in its first week of sales. Songzβs debut album yielded the singles Gotta Make It, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87, and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at numbber 21, becoming his first Top 40 R&B hit. Another single, Gotta Go, peaked at number 67 on the Hot 100 and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, at number 99.
2007β2008: Trey Day
Songz released his second studio album, Trey Day, in October 2007. The album again had only featured guest appearances by Bun B, who appeared on the opening track, and Jim Jones. Production on Songzβs second album had included, Bryan-Michael Cox, R. Kelly, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Andrew Harr, Bernard Freeman, Floyd Hills, alongside Tamir βNokioβ Ruffin, Justin Haro, and M.S. Eriksen. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling more units than his previous album, I Gotta Make It. The lead single, βWonder Womanβ, peaked at number 54 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, βCanβt Help but Waitβ, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; it became Songzβs highest charting debut on the Hot 100, and his first-charting R&B single on the R&B charts.[citation needed] βCanβt Help But Waitβ charted at number 74 on the Billboard Pop 100 in February 2008. The third single off of βTrey Dayβ, βLast Timeβ, peaked on number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. In 2008, Songz was nominated for a BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist.
2009βpresent: Ready
In 2009, βCanβt Help but Waitβ earned Songz a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony. He announced the upcoming release of his third album, Ready, scheduled to be released in September 2009. Ready is preceded by the first single, βI Need a Girlβ. Furthermore, a companion video to βBrand Newβ, was released in March 2009. Possible collaborators on Ready include Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Nelly, J. Holiday, Drake, Chris Brown, The Game, amongst others. Production is set to come from the likes of Stargate, Jermaine Dupri and Jim Jonsin.
Prior to the release of Ready, Songz released a mixtape titled Anticipation in June 2009 through his blog. This mixtape is the second mixtape released by Trey Songz in 2009, with the first being titled Genesis. Genesis was a collection of Trey Songz first recordings when he was fifteen years old and was released to show his fans the dedication that he had to making a record when he was young.
Cake
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Oh, cake, cake
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Baby, this might sound rude
I'm taken but I want you
And I don't wanna play by the book, no rules
But ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Ain't you s'posed to eat it too?
Ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Ain't I s'posed to eat it too if cake's on the menu?
Cake's-cake's on the menu
Cake's-cake's-cake's on the menu
I'd like to have dessert for starters
Tell me baby, can you take my order?
Hey pretty lady
Give me some of that cake (cake, cake, cake)
I'd like to place an order, ooh, I just wanna taste
And, ooh, I hate to wait
Wanna lay your body down all over my plate
Once I blow the candles out, put it in my face
So tell me you gon' serve it up nice (up nice)
The customer's always right, baby (always right)
Baby, this might sound rude
I'm taken but I want you (I want you)
And I don't wanna play by the book, no rules (no rules)
They say you can't have cake and eat it too
But ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Ain't you s'posed to eat it too?
Ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Ain't I s'posed to eat it too if cake's on the menu?
Cake's-cake's on the menu
Cake's-cake's-cake's on the menu
I'd like to have dessert for starters
Tell me baby, can you take my order?
Light-skinned girls got that red velvet
Dark-skinned girls, chocolate
White girls got vanilla frosting
Cake tastes great, I love all of it
I've got a sweet tooth and it's just for you
It ain't hard to see it through, girl, I know you want to
So tell me you gon' serve it up nice
The customer's always right, baby
Baby, this might sound rude, I know it may sound rude
I'm taken but I want you (taken but, I want you)
I don't wanna play by, and I don't wanna play by the book, no rules
They say you can't have cake and eat it too, (what the fuck is they talking 'bout?)
But ain't that what you s'posed to do? (You must be crazy)
Ain't you s'posed to eat it too? (It ain't no way that)
Ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Ain't I s'posed to eat it too if cake's on the menu?
Cake's-cake's on the menu
Cake's-cake's-cake's on the menu
I'd like to have dessert for starters
Tell me baby, can you take my order? (can you take my order? can you take my order?)
Ain't that what you s'posed to do?
Cake's on the menu
Ain't I s'posed to eat it too?
Cake's on the menu (cake's on the menu)
In the song "Cake," Trey Songz expresses his desire for a woman even though he is already in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that he wants to have his cake and eat it too, despite knowing that it is not necessarily acceptable. Trey explains that he wants to break the rules and disregard societal norms that dictate fidelity in relationships. Throughout the song, he repeatedly emphasizes his desire to have dessert, using the metaphor of cake as a symbol of his intense sexual attraction to the woman he is pursuing.
The brief references to cake in different flavors (red velvet, chocolate, and vanilla) convey the message that he is not picky about who he desires, as he is willing to explore and enjoy a variety of people. His belief that "the customer is always right" portrays his entitlement and disregard for the potential consequences of his actions. The lyrics reveal that the woman he desires is aware that he's not wholly available to her, but she still wants to indulge his desires.
In essence, the song's message is about the temptation of wanting what one cannot have and pursuing personal pleasure despite the consequences. It's a message that is complicated and controversial but one that many individuals can relate to on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, this might sound rude
I am aware that what I am about to say might come off as offensive
I'm taken but I want you
I am currently in a relationship, but I am interested in pursuing you
And I don't wanna play by the book, no rules
I do not want to follow societal norms or rules when it comes to monogamy
They say you can't have cake and eat it too
There is a common saying that you cannot have everything you want, but I disagree
But ain't that what you s'posed to do?
I believe that you are supposed to have your cake and eat it too
Ain't you s'posed to eat it too?
You are also supposed to indulge in the things that bring you pleasure
Ain't I s'posed to eat it too?
I am also deserving of pleasure and satisfaction
Cake's on the menu
I am expressing my desire for sexual satisfaction
Cake's-cake's on the menu
This is a repetition of my desire for sexual pleasure
Cake's-cake's-cake's on the menu
I am emphasizing my craving for sexual gratification
I'd like to have dessert for starters
I want to engage in sexual activity
Tell me baby, can't you take my order?
I am asking if the person is interested in fulfilling my sexual desires
Hey pretty lady, give me some of that cake
I am blatantly asking for sexual intercourse
I'd like to place an order, ooh, I just wanna taste, and ooh I'd hate to wait
I am expressing my eagerness to engage in sexual activity
Lay your body down all over my plate
I want the other person to offer their body for sexual pleasure
Once I blow the candles out, put it in my face
Once I am sexually stimulated, I want to have intercourse
So tell me you gon' serve it up nice
I am asking if the other person will satisfy me sexually
The customer's always right, baby
I am suggesting that the other person should prioritize satisfying me sexually
Light-skinned girls got that red velvet
I am making a crude generalization about the physical attributes and sexual prowess of different skin tones
Dark-skinned girls chocolate
I am continuing my objectifying comments about skin tones and sexual attraction
White girls got vanilla frosting
I am further perpetuating harmful stereotypes about different races and their sexual desirability
Cake tastes great, I love all of it
I am reiterating my desire for sexual pleasure with various partners
I've got a sweet tooth and it's just for you
I want to engage in sexual activity specifically with the other person
It ain't hard to see it through, girl, I know you want to
I am attempting to convince the other person to have sex with me by suggesting that they also want to engage in sexual activity
Ain't that what you s'posed to do?
I am restating my belief that you are supposed to indulge in the things that bring you pleasure
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Samuel Jean, David Cunningham, Tremaine Neverson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Shes_AudiAu
Who here in 2024 still listening
@devantewilliams5150
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@darrylharris7288
Me too like where is Trey now tho
@LionKing-xw5dv
this foo been quiet the girls been home. Soon he come back they all go clubbing again π
@theycallmequeene247
This that song in the club
@devantewilliams5150
Baby this might sound rude β€
@redblack6528
Anyone listening in 2019? Iβ€οΈTreyβΌοΈ
@jmoney91878
Yep
@cee4943
Yerr
@jessicajackson2438
Red Black βI definitely am Trigga went hard