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.
In Your Phone
Trey Songz Lyrics
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You Ready?
Yeah! I'm Ready, I'm Back Baby!
Let's Get It,
Hello Ladies (Yup),
I Know You Miss Me Baby (Songbook)
Don't Think I Met You Before Baby... But Listen
Put My Numba In Ya Phone,
And When You Get Out The Club Girl Call Me Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone,
Just Forget About Ya Man Baby Call My Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
You Fine, You Cute,
You Should Go Home With Me
BabyGirl Stop Playin' & Put My Number In Ya Phone
(Verse 1:)
Put My Number In Ya Phone, You Say You Got A Man Well Call Me When He Gone
Call Me When You Alone, And I'm a Hop Up In That Black S550
You Rockin' With The Best, No Stress When Ya With Me
And The Way You Wear That Dress With The Heels
Make Me Wanna See You Up Out It For Real
Meet Me By The Bar Baby, Let's Go Get A Shot
Or Meet Me By A Valet Let's Go Get My Car,
Cause We'll Be Goin' Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
All The Way Back To My Hotel Room,
Girl Stop Actin' Like You Don't Want To
Just Reach Into Ya Purse And Put My Number In Ya Phone
(Chorus:)
Put My Number In Ya Phone, And When You Get Out The Club Girl Call Me Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, Just Forget About Ya Man Baby Call My Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
You Fine, You Cute,
You Should Go Home With Me
BabyGirl Stop Playin' & Put My Number In Ya Phone
(Verse 2:)
Bartender Get Us On More Round!
And This'll Get us To The Crib, Make It There Our Selves
Don't Got To Talk About The Way Ya Boy Put It Down
All You Gotta Do Is Ask Around
They Know, Ya Boy Grown
I Hit The Spots That Make 'Em Say Ohhh Oh
So Gon' Head Put Ya Number In My Phone
And I'm a Make You My Favorite Ringtone
(Chorus:)
Put My Number In Ya Phone, And When You Get Out The Club Girl Call Me Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, Just Forget About Ya Man Baby Call My Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
You Fine, You Cute,
You Should Go Home With Me
BabyGirl Stop Playin' & Put My Number In Ya Phone
(Bridge:)
For Me, In Ya Phone, For Me, Number Phone For Me
My Number In Ya Phone Girl...
Call Me, Call Me, You Got The Number
Now Promise That You Won't Front
Call Me, Call Me, You Know You Wanna And I Promise We Gon' Have Fun Girl!
We Can Do What You Want To
Once I Get You Back To My Hotel Room
Gir Stop Actin' Like You Don't Want To,
Just Reach Into Ya Purse And...
(Chorus:)
Put My Number In Ya Phone, And When You Get Out The Club Girl Call Me Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, Just Forget About Ya Man Baby Call My Up
Put My Number In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
You Fine, You Cute,
You Should Go Home With Me
BabyGirl Stop Playin' & Put My Number In Ya Phone
(Outro:)
Call Me, Call Me, You Got The Number
Now Call Me Up, Put My Numba In Ya Phone (x2)
In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
You Fine, You Cute,
You Should Go Home With Me,
BabyGirl Stop Playin' And Put My Number In Ya Phone!
Trey Songz's song "In Your Phone" is about a man trying to get a woman's attention by persuading her to put his number in her phone. The song starts with Trey expressing his readiness to make a move, acknowledging his absence, and reminding the ladies that he's back. The chorus emphasizes the need for the woman to put his number in her phone, and she can call him up when she gets out of the club, and forget about her man and go home with Trey instead. The verse is about how he is the best and how well he can treat her, and he wants her to come home with him. In the bridge, he urges her to put his number in her phone and promises that they will have fun and do whatever she wants to do. The song ends with Trey asking the girl to call him because he has given her his number.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking:)
Opening statement from Trey Songz preparing to sing the song.
You Ready?
Trey Songz asking if the audience is ready for the song.
Yeah! I'm Ready, I'm Back Baby!
Trey Songz excitedly confirming that he is ready to sing, and that he is back in the music scene.
Let's Get It,
Expression to get started with the song and have a good time.
Hello Ladies (Yup),
Trey Songz addressing the female audience.
I Know You Miss Me Baby (Songbook)
Trey Songz acknowledging his fans and their love for his music.
Don't Think I Met You Before Baby... But Listen
Line indicating that Trey Songz may not know his audience personally, but he still wants to give a great performance.
Put My Numba In Ya Phone,
Trey Songz asking the ladies to put his number in their phone.
And When You Get Out The Club Girl Call Me Up
Trey Songz requesting the ladies to call him after they leave the club.
Just Forget About Ya Man Baby Call My Up
Trey Songz suggesting the ladies to forget about their man and choose him instead.
You Fine, You Cute,
Trey Songz complimenting the ladies on their looks.
You Should Go Home With Me
Trey Songz inviting the ladies to go back to his hotel room with him.
BabyGirl Stop Playin' & Put My Number In Ya Phone
Trey Songz playfully encouraging the ladies to put his number in their phone and choose him.
You Say You Got A Man Well Call Me When He Gone
Trey Songz suggesting the ladies to call him when their man is not with them.
Call Me When You Alone, And I'm a Hop Up In That Black S550
Trey Songz offering to come to the ladies when they're alone and take them for a ride in his car.
You Rockin' With The Best, No Stress When Ya With Me
Trey Songz assuring the ladies that they are with the best, and they don't need to worry when they are with him.
And The Way You Wear That Dress With The Heels
Trey Songz appreciating the ladies' style and outfit.
Make Me Wanna See You Up Out It For Real
Trey Songz expressing that he is attracted to the ladies and wants to see more of them.
Meet Me By The Bar Baby, Let's Go Get A Shot
Trey Songz inviting the ladies for a drink.
Or Meet Me By A Valet Let's Go Get My Car,
Trey Songz requesting the ladies to join him by the valet so they can go to his car.
Cause We'll Be Goin' Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
Trey Songz suggesting that they will be going fast in his car.
All The Way Back To My Hotel Room,
Trey Songz indicating that they will be heading to his hotel room after their drive.
Girl Stop Actin' Like You Don't Want To
Trey Songz playfully expressing his desire for the ladies to choose him.
Just Reach Into Ya Purse And Put My Number In Ya Phone
Trey Songz suggesting that the ladies should put his number in their phone already.
Bartender Get Us On More Round!
Trey Songz asking the bartender for another round of drinks.
And This'll Get us To The Crib, Make It There Our Selves
Trey Songz suggesting that the drinks will help them reach his hotel room.
Don't Got To Talk About The Way Ya Boy Put It Down
Trey Songz indicating that he doesn't need to talk about how he performs in bed.
All You Gotta Do Is Ask Around
Trey Songz playfully suggesting that his reputation speaks for him.
They Know, Ya Boy Grown
Trey Songz declaring that he is grown and experienced.
I Hit The Spots That Make 'Em Say Ohhh Oh
Trey Songz suggesting that he knows how to pleasure the ladies.
So Gon' Head Put Ya Number In My Phone
Trey Songz asking the ladies to put their number in his phone.
And I'm a Make You My Favorite Ringtone
Trey Songz suggesting that he will make the ladies feel special by making their number his favorite ringtone.
For Me, In Ya Phone, For Me, Number Phone For Me
Trey Songz reminding the ladies that they should put his number in their phone.
My Number In Ya Phone Girl...
Trey Songz repeating that the ladies should put his number in their phone.
Call Me, Call Me, You Got The Number
Trey Songz encouraging the ladies to call him now that they have his number.
Now Promise That You Won't Front
Trey Songz requesting the ladies to keep their promise and call him.
You Know You Wanna And I Promise We Gon' Have Fun Girl!
Trey Songz reminding the ladies that they want to be with him and promising them a good time.
We Can Do What You Want To
Trey Songz suggesting that they can do anything the ladies want to.
Once I Get You Back To My Hotel Room
Trey Songz indicating that once they reach his hotel room, he will make them feel special.
Gir Stop Actin' Like You Don't Want To,
Trey Songz playfully encouraging the ladies to choose him.
Put My Numba In Ya Phone (x2)
Trey Songz repeating his request for the ladies to put his number in their phone.
In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone, In Ya Phone
Trey Songz emphasizing that the ladies should put his number in their phone.
You Fine, You Cute,
Trey Songz complimenting the ladies once more before the song ends.
You Should Go Home With Me
Trey Songz reminding the ladies that they should go home with him.
BabyGirl Stop Playin' And Put My Number In Ya Phone!
Trey Songz playfully requesting the ladies to put his number in their phone and choose him.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Karpouzie
This song randomly popped into my head today and I forgot all about it. It’s not even on streaming services that’s crazy 😂 Life was so simple when this dropped
Blizzy F
Facts I thought this was an official track 😂
Mike Karpouzie
@zys diary why is it not on Apple Music 😂
zys diary
this just happened to me😭
Leaisa Bartley
I need this on Spotify 😭
AFigg
Is it cause it’s not considered an actual single by Trey?
Jason Jose
FOR REAL!!!
Lourissa Setu
Hard!!!
Chris Wallace
Me too… cannot find it… only here
Stephan
I can’t get it on Spotify nor Apple Music dunno why