Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984 in Petersburg, Virginia, US… Read Full Bio ↴Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984 in Petersburg, Virginia, USA), better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is a Grammy award nominated American singer, producer and actor. After releasing many mixtapes under the name Prince of Virginia he signed to Atlantic Records in 2005 and released his debut album I Gotta Make It. His second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007 and earned him a Grammy nomination. His latest album, Ready, was released in September 2009 and debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. His forth album 'Passion, Pain & Pleasure', was released on September 14, 2010. His fifth album entitled Chapter V was released on August 21, 2012. He also performs under the alias Trigga when he raps and is known as Songz 00711 while performing in the group Ocean's 7.

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.

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Trey Songz Lyrics

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Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it, ooh ooh
Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it

Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it

Shawty (shawty), all I got is a dollar and a dream
Is ya gonna roll wit me? (roll wit me)
You see I've tried a 9 to 5, and it just don't fit me
(Fit me) (no)
I can get us out the hood and have us livin' good
Ya feel me? (oh do feel me)
But I ain't leaving here if you ain't wit me (If you ain't wit me)
'Cause girl a suit wit a smile that don't fit me
Taking a bus for some miles is gon kill me (That's gon kill me)
I'm tryin' to turn it around,
Start this thing from the ground
And as long as you're down I know,

Looking at you day after day, I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it (Just gotta make it)
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you and we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it
To the top of the world me and my girl we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it

Now, baby (baby)
One day soon you gone walk outside
(Yes you are) And see a Mercedes (Mercedes)
And I'm gone give ya the keys and tell ya 'go shoppin' (Shopping)
(And buy errything you want, buy errything you need,
Make sure you get some shit for me)
Then I can get us out the hood and have us living good
But first I gotta know that you gonna roll

'Cause girl a suit wit a smile don't fit me
Taking a bus for some miles its gon kill me (That's goin' kill me)
I'm tryin' to turn it around, start this thing from the ground
And as long I know you're goin' be down

Looking at you day after day I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you and we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it (that's right)
To the top of the world me and my girl we
(Trey Songz, Twista, we put it down like this) Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it

Even if I gotta go and cop a thing,
Get up early an go standing on the block, some how I
(Just gotta make it) that's right
(Just gotta make it) uh huh
Even if I have to sit wit the fellas
At the round table and come up on a plot, some how I
(Just gotta make it) baby girl I
(Just gotta make it) uh huh
I'm telling you the truth on the daily
There's nothing I won't do for you baby,
Having big dreams that we ridin' in the Bentley Continental,
While me copping you a cute lil' Mercedes
And I know I got the block hot,
But until I make happening for you baby I will not stop
I will drap you with diamonds and furs,
Visions of your hair blowin' in the wind from my drop top
(Like a baller, like a true shot caller)
The homie Trey Songz tippin'
All day long get me high too,
Makin' that money for the family
(Can I get up with ya its that nigga named Twista)
Come and take a lil' cruise with a Jeep,
Threw the Chi-town streets cause you feeling me up on the inspiration whenever I'm

Looking at you day after day I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it (just gotta make it)
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you then we
Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it (that's right)

To the top of the world me and my girl we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trey Songz's Gotta Make It featuring Twista focus on the struggles of trying to make it out of difficult circumstances and achieving success for oneself and their loved ones. The song talks about having a dream, working hard, and making sacrifices to get there. Trey Songz starts off by saying that all he has is "a dollar and a dream" and he is asking if his love interest will join him on the road to success. He describes how he has tried working a 9-5 job, but it doesn't fit him and he knows he can get them out of the hood and into a better life if he tries harder. Twista then comes in with a verse that emphasizes how hard he is willing to work to achieve his dreams, and with his partner by his side, he knows they can make it.

The chorus emphasizes the determination and drive to succeed, stating that they "just gotta make it" and they will do whatever it takes. They want to see the smile on their loved one's face and ensure that they can provide for them, even if it means making sacrifices. The second verse focuses on the desire to provide for his love interest, with plans to someday give her a Mercedes and everything else she wants. Despite the obstacles in his way and the struggles he faces, Trey Songz remains focused on his goal and knows that as long as his partner is by his side, they can overcome anything.

Overall, the lyrics of the song serve as a motivating and inspiring message for anyone who has ever faced challenges in their pursuit of success. They offer hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling, reminding them that hard work and dedication can pay off in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Just gotta make it (alright)
I have to make it, no matter what

Shawty (shawty), all I got is a dollar and a dream
I don't have much but I have dreams and I'm asking if you want to join me

Is ya gonna roll wit me? (roll wit me)
Will you come with me on this journey?

You see I've tried a 9 to 5, and it just don't fit me
I've tried the regular job route, but it's not for me

I can get us out the hood and have us livin' good
I have big dreams and want to provide a better life for us

Ya feel me? (oh do feel me)
Do you understand what I'm saying?

'Cause girl a suit wit a smile that don't fit me
I don't fit into the regular corporate world

Taking a bus for some miles is gon kill me (That's gon kill me)
Traveling long distances by bus is not sustainable

I'm tryin' to turn it around, Start this thing from the ground
I'm trying to make a change and start from scratch

And as long as you're down I know,
As long as you're with me, I'll know I can make it

Looking at you day after day, I know I
You motivate me to keep going and chase my dreams

One day soon you gone walk outside, And see a Mercedes
Someday I want to provide you the luxury you deserve

And I'm gone give ya the keys and tell ya 'go shoppin' (Shopping)
Here's the opportunity to treat yourself to what you want and need

But first I gotta know that you gonna roll
I need you to be on board with my dreams

Even if I gotta go and cop a thing
Even if I have to hustle to make things happen

Get up early an go standing on the block, some how I
I'll work hard and make it happen

There's nothing I won't do for you baby
I will do anything for you and our future together

Having big dreams that we ridin' in the Bentley Continental
I have grand dreams of us enjoying luxury cars

The homie Trey Songz tippin'
I'm living the high life

Making that money for the family
I'm making money for us to live a good life together

Come and take a lil' cruise with a Jeep
Let's enjoy some time together in a nice car

Threw the Chi-town streets cause you feeling me up on the inspiration whenever I'm
Driving through these streets of Chicago inspires me with you by my side

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TROY TAYLOR, LEON HUFF, CARL MITCHELL, TREMAINE NEVERSON, HEROLD LILLY JR

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