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.
2004–2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia. He made an “answer track” to R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet”, entitled “Open the Closet”.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. Songz’s 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.
2007–2008: 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 Songz’s second album had included, Bryan-Michael Cox, R. Kelly, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Andrew Harr, Bernard Freeman, Floyd Hills, alongside Tamir “Nokio” 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, “Wonder Woman”, 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, “Can’t Help but Wait”, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; it became Songz’s highest charting debut on the Hot 100, and his first-charting R&B single on the R&B charts.[citation needed] “Can’t Help But Wait” charted at number 74 on the Billboard Pop 100 in February 2008. The third single off of “Trey Day”, “Last Time”, 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.
2009–present: Ready
In 2009, “Can’t Help but Wait” 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, “I Need a Girl”. Furthermore, a companion video to “Brand New”, 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.
Doorbell
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Ding dong, ding dong, oh
Ding dong, ding dong
Ding dong
Guess who's coming to dinner tonight?
You're gon' be a part of my meal tonight.
Trench coat over that skin tonight.
Baby, it's not a mystery,
I want you on top and kissing me.
Cause I've been waiting all night long,
To get your love, let's get it on.
I want you baby,
I said you, baby (you baby).
Tonight (tonight).
Your look got a nigga' so ready (yeah).
Put my lips all over you,
Wanna put on a show for you.
This bedroom is my Colosseum.
Ring my bell I'll let you in.
I'm a get you naked, baby
My love will drive you crazy
Let's dance slow
Baby you gon' know when you ring (ring)
My doorbell (ring), my doorbell (ring)
Give you that ding dong, ding dong
You want that ding dong, ding dong
Guess who's coming to breakfast today?
Dressin' all around with them pretty legs
Sunny side up, eat it up like some egg's.
Cause there ain't nothin' better than morning sex.
Girl, it ain't a mystery,
I want your lips kissing me.
Cause I've been waiting all day long,
And I'm gon' tear your body up.
I want you, baby.
Damn right, I said you, baby.
Right now
Girl, you got a nigga' so horny (girl).
Put my tongue all over you,
I wanna put on a show for you.
This bedroom is my Colosseum.
Ring my bell I'll let you in.
I'm a get you naked, baby
My love will drive you crazy
Let's dance slow and
Baby you gon' know when you ring (ring)
My doorbell (ring), my doorbell (ring)
Give you that ding dong, ding dong
You want that ding dong, ding dong
Girl, I pull up the gate, baby, don't be late,
Cause I've been waiting all this time for you.
And baby, when you pull up to the drive way,
And walk your way up the stairs,
Push that button and ring my bell.
I'm a get you naked, baby
My love will drive you crazy
Let's dance slow
Baby you gon' know when you ring, (when you ring)
My doorbell (ring), my doorbell
Give you that ding dong, ding dong
You want that ding dong, ding dong
Naked, baby
My love will drive you crazy
Let's dance slow
Baby you gon' know when you ring,
My doorbell (ring), my doorbell
Give you that ding dong, ding dong
You want that ding dong, ding dong
The song "Doorbell" by Trey Songz is a sensual and playful track that revolves around the idea of using a doorbell as a symbol for the invitation to engage in sexual activity. The lyrics describe the singer's desire for physical intimacy with their partner in a very explicit manner. The opening lines of the chorus, "Ding dong, ding dong, oh, Ding dong, ding dong, oh," are repeated throughout the song and serve to enforce the metaphor of the doorbell, which is reinforced throughout the track.
The first verse sets up the scene for an evening together, with the singer expressing his desire to have his partner as part of his meal. The second verse describes a morning after the previous night's activities and the desire to engage in more physical affection. The bridge talks about the anticipation of the arrival of their lover and ultimately inviting them to engage in sexual activities.
The song is suggestive in nature and is intended to be a provocative and arousing piece. The lyrics are straightforward yet alluring, with lines like "I want you on top and kissing me" and "Let's dance slow, baby, you gon' know when you ring my doorbell." Despite its explicit lyrics, the song manages to maintain a certain level of playfulness and charm.
Line by Line Meaning
Ding dong, ding dong, oh
The sound of a doorbell ringing
Guess who's coming to dinner tonight?
Asking who will be coming over for dinner
You're gon' be a part of my meal tonight.
Intending to have sexual relations with the person
Believe the body baby, I wanna bite,
Finding the person attractive and wanting to have physical contact with them
Trench coat over that skin tonight.
Imagining the person wearing a sexy outfit
Baby, it's not a mystery,
Assuring the person that there are no hidden agendas
I want you on top and kissing me.
Desiring physical intimacy with the person
Cause I've been waiting all night long,
Expressing eagerness and impatience
To get your love, let's get it on.
Proposing to engage in sexual activity
I want you, baby.
Reiterating the desire to have the person
Your look got a nigga' so ready (yeah).
Feeling sexually aroused by the person's appearance
Put my lips all over you,
Wishing to kiss and touch the person
Wanna put on a show for you.
Wanting to impress and entertain the person
This bedroom is my Colosseum.
Viewing the bedroom as a place for sexual conquest
Ring my bell I'll let you in.
Inviting the person to engage in sexual activity
Guess who's coming to breakfast today?
Asking who will be coming over for breakfast
Dressin' all around with them pretty legs
Admiring the person's physical features
Sunny side up, eat it up like some egg's.
Comparing breakfast to sexual activity
Girl, it ain't a mystery,
Reassuring the person again that there are no hidden agendas
I want your lips kissing me.
Desiring physical intimacy with the person
Cause I've been waiting all day long,
Expressing eagerness and impatience
And I'm gon' tear your body up.
Intending to engage in rough sexual activity
Girl, I pull up the gate, baby, don't be late,
Announcing arrival and urging the person to be ready
Push that button and ring my bell.
Encouraging the person to initiate sexual activity
Naked, baby
Desiring the person to be unclothed
My love will drive you crazy
Promising intense pleasure and satisfaction
Let's dance slow
Suggesting sensual dancing as foreplay
Baby you gon' know when you ring
Promising that the sexual encounter will be memorable
Give you that ding dong, ding dong
Referring to the genitalia
You want that ding dong, ding dong
Asserting sexual prowess
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, CARL FISCHER, LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN STEVEN MCGEE, EDRICK MILES, TROY TAYLOR, MYKOLA LEONTOVYCH, PETER J. WILHOUSKY, TREMAINE ALDON NEVERSON, FRANK BRIM, TONY E. SCALES
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