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.
Gotta Go
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Good evening
I'd like to thank everybody for coming out
Hope your flights were safe
I'm feeling real breezy
Swift like the wind
It's calling my body, yeah
It's calling my mind
Girl, I gotta go
Baby, it's the grind
Yes, I had a good time
(Don't get me wrong) you were so good, uh
And I really wish I could
Stay a little bit longer
Love you a little bit stronger
And go a little deeper
Baby, with you
But since this thang is calling I
Gotta answer, dry your eyes
Girl, don't cry
'Cause your making it hard for me
'Cause I don't want to leave (Oh girl)
But I gotta go right now
I'll be back to hold you down (I don't wanna)
I don't want to leave no (I don't wanna leave you)
But girl, I gotta go right now
And I'll be back before you know it
So hold that thought (that thought)
Don't you move
See I'm coming right back
Right back for you
Don't you change your position
Girl, I'm on a mission
And baby, trust I'll be missin'
Missin' you
'Cause I don't wanna leave
I don't want to leave (leave, leave you, baby)
But I gotta go right now (I gotta go, though)
And I'll be back to hold you down (I don't wanna)
But I don't want to leave no, no, no, no, no, no
But girl, I gotta go right now (bye bye, I gotta go)
I'll be back before you know it
Streets be calling me (streets be calling me)
They be calling me
They be calling my name, baby
And when they call, I gotta go
So I'm letting you know
But I, I won't be gone for long (won't be gone for long)
And already I can't wait to come home to you
'Cause I don't want to leave ('cause I don't wanna leave)
No, baby
But I gotta go right now (I don't wanna, but I gotta)
I'll be back to hold you down (I don't wanna)
Ooh (I don't want to leave, I don't wanna leave)
I don't wanna go nowhere, but I gotta
But I gotta go right now (uh)
I'll be back before you know it
I don't want to leave you, no
But I gotta go right now
I'll be back to hold you down (I don't wanna leave)
I don't want to leave you, ooh baby
But I gotta go right now
And I'll be back before you know it (and I'll be back before you know it)
Break it down, now
Nah, I don't wanna leave
But you know how it is when
Whoa baby, keep that on
Don't take it off
Keep it on, so I can take it off
When I come back
Yeah for sure, you better believe that
(I don't wanna leave)
Since this thing is calling I
Gotta answer, dry your eyes (but I gotta go right now)
Girl, don't cry
(Ooh, I don't wanna leave)
I don't wanna leave
But I gotta go right now
And I'll be back before you know it
The lyrics of Trey Songz’s song Gotta Go reflect his emotional conflict between going with his heart and his responsibility. He expresses his appreciation for the time he has spent with someone but also admits that his world calls him back to his grind. He tells his lover that he would have loved to stay a little longer, but he has to go, even though it’s tough to say goodbye.
The song is written in the first person, and it creates a connection with the audience, making them feel as if they are in his shoes, in the same situation. Trey uses the metaphor of the wind, “I'm feeling real breezy, Swift like the wind” to express his desire for freedom, to be unburdened for a short time. The chorus line repeats four times, “I don't want to leave, but I gotta go right now,” emphasizing his struggle with a difficult decision. However, at the end of the song, he reassures his lover that he won’t be gone for long and that he can’t wait to come home.
In summary, Trey Songz's song Gotta Go is a song about his emotional dilemma between commitment and freedom. It's about how he has to leave his love behind to follow his grind, even though he doesn't want to.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo, ah
Introduction to the song
Good evening
Greetings
I'd like to thank everybody for coming out
Expressing gratitude for the audience's attendance
Hope your flights were safe
Wishing the audience safe travels
I'm feeling real breezy
Feeling relaxed and carefree
Swift like the wind
Feeling fast and free-spirited
It's calling my body, yeah
Feeling a strong urge to leave due to external factors
It's calling my soul (soul)
Feeling a strong emotional pull to leave
It's calling my mind
Feeling a strong mental need to leave
Girl, I gotta go
Expressing the need to leave the girl
Baby, it's the grind
Referring to the demanding work and lifestyle
Yes, I had a good time
Acknowledging the enjoyable time spent with the girl
(Don't get me wrong) you were so good, uh
Clarifying that the girl was wonderful and it's not personal
And I really wish I could
Expressing regret about having to leave
Stay a little bit longer
Desiring to prolong the time spent with the girl
Love you a little bit stronger
Desiring to deepen the emotional connection
And go a little deeper
Desiring to deepen the physical connection
Baby, with you
Addressing the girl
But since this thang is calling I
Reiterating the external urge to leave
Gotta answer, dry your eyes
Must leave, but trying to console and calm the girl
Girl, don't cry
Consoling the girl again
'Cause your making it hard for me
Acknowledging that the girl's emotions are making it harder for him to leave
'Cause I don't want to leave (Oh girl)
Reiterating wanting to stay
But I gotta go right now
Emphasizing the urgency to leave
I'll be back to hold you down (I don't wanna)
Promising to return and comfort the girl
I don't want to leave no (I don't wanna leave you)
Reiterating not wanting to leave the girl
But girl, I gotta go right now
Reiterating the urgency to leave
And I'll be back before you know it
Reiterating the promise to return soon
So hold that thought (that thought)
Asking the girl to hold onto their connection
Don't you move
Asking the girl to not change their connection
See I'm coming right back
Promising to return soon
Right back for you
Emphasizing that the return is for the girl
Don't you change your position
Reiterating that the girl should not change their connection
Girl, I'm on a mission
Acknowledging the purpose for leaving
And baby, trust I'll be missin'
Expressing how much he will miss the girl
Missin' you
Reiterating how much he will miss the girl
Streets be calling me (streets be calling me)
Referring to the allure and demands of the streets
They be calling me
Reiterating the strong urge to leave
They be calling my name, baby
Personifying the streets as calling his name
And when they call, I gotta go
Reiterating the urgency to leave
So I'm letting you know
Informing the girl of the departure
But I, I won't be gone for long (won't be gone for long)
Reassuring the girl that the departure will not be permanent
And already I can't wait to come home to you
Expressing anticipation for the return
'Cause I don't want to leave ('cause I don't wanna leave)
Reiterating not wanting to leave
No, baby
Addressing the girl
But I gotta go right now (I don't wanna, but I gotta)
Reiterating the urgency to leave
Ooh (I don't want to leave, I don't wanna leave)
Reiterating not wanting to leave
I don't wanna go nowhere, but I gotta
Reiterating that leaving is not his preference, but necessary
And I'll be back before you know it
Reiterating the promise to return soon
Break it down, now
Change in the song's tone and rhythm
Nah, I don't wanna leave
Reiterating not wanting to leave
But you know how it is when
Acknowledging the demands of the lifestyle
Whoa baby, keep that on
Asking the girl to keep her clothes on
Don't take it off
Reiterating to keep her clothes on
Keep it on, so I can take it off
Flirty comment about looking forward to undressing the girl
When I come back
Promising to return
Yeah for sure, you better believe that
Emphasizing the promise to return
(I don't wanna leave)
Reiterating not wanting to leave
Since this thing is calling I
Reiterating the external urge to leave
Gotta answer, dry your eyes (but I gotta go right now)
Must leave, but trying to console and calm the girl
Girl, don't cry
Consoling the girl again
(Ooh, I don't wanna leave)
Reiterating not wanting to leave
But I gotta go right now
Emphasizing the urgency to leave
And I'll be back before you know it
Reiterating the promise to return soon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Troy Taylor, Marvin Smith, Tremaine Neverson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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