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.
Let's Make Love
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Go shawty go shawty go daddy go daddy [x4]
Make Moves
[Verse 1:]
Whip outside sittin up high I hoped out then came in
They know who prince of va be drinks on me we gon be
drunk as fuck when we leave here baby
Up in the club v.I.p. gone crazy what this here sexy
no lady shawty got a body look like a couple milli
Girl I'm bout my business so I'm tryna close the deal
she said boy I make moves get runny well show me what you working with then
[Chorus:]
She drop it low she pick it up I got the dough she
got the stuff she make it clap she bring it back ooohhhhohhhh
Make moves shawty's a move maker move maker move maker
baby this is a move maker move maker move maker
Make moves
[Verse 2:]
Shawty what it do shawty what it is girl you shineing
just like wrist yes you fine and this is big
Pimpin I got time and yes we dippin take you to the
room show you to the crib by that time we might be
lipin just my kind and I might be trippin
But I think you digin I wasn't digin you shawty got
a body look like a couple milli girl I'm bout my business
so I'm tryna close the deal so if she can make you
feel like no one made you feel
Well show me what you working with then
[Chorus:]
She drop it low she pick it up I got the dough she
got the stuff she make it clap she bring it back ooohhhhohhhh
Make moves shawty's a move maker move maker move maker
baby this is a move maker move maker move maker
Go shawty go shawty go daddy go daddy [x4]
Make Moves
[Chorus: x2]
She drop it low she pick it up I got the dough she
got the stuff she make it clap she bring it back ooohhhhohhhh
Make moves shawty's a move maker move maker move maker
baby this is a move maker move maker move maker
Make Moves
The lyrics to Trey Songz's song Let's Make Love are about a man who is confessing his desire for a woman he is attracted to. He is asking her if they can spend the night together and make love, promising that it won't just be about sex but also about expressing their feelings for each other. He wants to create a romantic atmosphere with candles and a bubble bath, and shows his consideration for her by offering to massage her body. The man seems to be in love and willing to make the night unforgettable for both of them.
The song is a mix of R&B and pop, and it has a sweet and sensual tone that matches the lyrics well. The use of soft melodies and gentle beats contributes to the romantic ambiance that Trey Songz is trying to create. The lyrics describe the intimacy and connection that comes with making love, rather than just having sex, which makes the song stand out from other songs in the same genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me woman, but it's something on my mind and I gotta get it off my chest,
Addressing a woman with honesty: there is something I need you to know and I want to say it openly.
Baby girl I must confess, and I'm trying to say it with finesse,
Admitting to the woman that he has something to confess, and he will do so with tact and grace.
And it won't take nothing, just a little bit of time and a body up inside your dress,
Expressing that the confession won't take long and is an intimate interaction with the woman.
I promise it will be the best, and baby I aint talkin sex.
Assuring the woman that the confession will be fulfilling but not in a sexual way.
Can we make love tonight,
Asking if they can share a physically and emotionally intimate night together.
Get the champagne poppin off tonight, with your secrets coming off tonight,
Suggesting they celebrate with champagne and that the woman shares her truths and secrets.
Bubble bath with only candlelight, and massage your body bet you'll like it.
Proposing a romantic evening with a bubble bath and candles, and a sensual massage for her enjoyment.
Cause you gon' feel it from the minute that you walk in the room,
She will experience a palpable connection and chemistry from the moment she enters the room.
I'll have the candles burning, while the waters running and the musics playing there'll be no delaying,
The setting is carefully prepared for her arrival: candles are lit, music is playing, and the bath is ready.
Outside its raining but its cool,
Acknowledging the weather and its coolness but it doesn't affect their intimacy.
Cause I'll just pull you closer and hold you tighter and I'll say to you.
Promising to embrace her and speak assurances to make her feel safe and loved.
Let's take this night for loving, and make it last till morning,
Proposing that they dedicate the entire night to love, intending to bask in the moment until the morning comes.
(We'll be) touching, (and we) kissing, freaking, so can we
Inviting the woman to enjoy touching, kissing, and other intimate activities with him that night.
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joshpalacios08
The best song on this album! HANDS DOWN don't argue. 2020 and it still S M A C K!!!
LaToya Brown
Yes I agree
Randall Mendez
One of my favorite songs of Trey songz got this on repeat 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Adrian Caldwell
Still listening in 2019. I just love this song!!!😍😍😍
Priya Sandhu
Mannn I still put this whole album on replay, 2020. But this song 👌🏽😫❤️
andile michael kewuti
this whole mixtape is nostalgia. the memories lol on the parking lot in the car while it was raining.
Woot Woot
Still one of my favorite mixtapes
Chris Gowans
i just love the piano melody in this song... really brings out the emotion
Kelebogile Mokhomo
This track does too many things to me🔥🔥🔥🔥
British Jontele
i love the guitar in here!! the build up in this song is on point!!