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.
2004β2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia. He made an βanswer trackβ to R. Kellyβs βTrapped in the Closetβ, entitled βOpen the Closetβ.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. Songzβs 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.
2007β2008: 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 Songzβs second album had included, Bryan-Michael Cox, R. Kelly, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Andrew Harr, Bernard Freeman, Floyd Hills, alongside Tamir βNokioβ 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, βWonder Womanβ, 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, βCanβt Help but Waitβ, peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; it became Songzβs highest charting debut on the Hot 100, and his first-charting R&B single on the R&B charts.[citation needed] βCanβt Help But Waitβ charted at number 74 on the Billboard Pop 100 in February 2008. The third single off of βTrey Dayβ, βLast Timeβ, 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.
2009βpresent: Ready
In 2009, βCanβt Help but Waitβ 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, βI Need a Girlβ. Furthermore, a companion video to βBrand Newβ, 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.
Missin You
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Wish I was there with you.
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (no)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I miss the way you kiss,
Miss the way you wear them heels and make it switch.
Miss the way your hair blows in the wind.
And I miss you stayin here 'til the mornin,
Miss the way you put on your makeup.
Miss the way you love me too much.
It's everything about you baby.
Wanna know where you been lately.
Do you go out?
Do you still live at your old house?
D you got somebody new in your life?
Cuz I can't get you out of my mind.
And I wanna erase,
But I can't stop seein' your face.
And every girl I try to replace you with.
Why can't I get over it?
Simply cuz I can't
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop...
Missin everything you say,
Missin all the crazy love we made.
Why'd you throw it all away?
I want you to know
It's been hell tryna do this without you here.
Baby, '07's supposed to be our year.
You confront my worst fears.
And I had my doubts,
every time you was going out.
Cuz I knew you were tellin me lies
And I can't get that outta my mind.
And I wanna erase,
But I can't stop seein' your face.
And every girl I try to replace you with.
Why can't I get over it?
Simply cuz I can't...
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
Wish
I
Could wake up and forget about you.
Not try
to call you when I know I want to
(Oh WIsh I)
I gotta fight this feeling.
(Wish I)
Can't let it take over me.
(Wish I)
You just don't understand how much you were a part of me.
I can't stop missin you.
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no. (I can't stop, I can't stop missin you)
I can't stop missin you.
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no. (I can't stop, I can't stop missin you)
I can't stop missin you.
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no.
I can't stop missin you. (can't stop)
Wish I was there with you. (with you)
I can't stop missin you.
No, no, no, no. (I can't stop, I can't stop missin you)
In the song "Missin You," Trey Songz expresses his longing for a past love. He admits that he can't stop missing everything about her and wishes he was still there with her. He reminisces about all the little things he loved about her, like the way she kissed, the way she dressed, and the way her hair blew in the wind. He also misses the closeness they shared, and the way she used to stay with him until morning. Trey Songz is trying to move on, but he can't seem to let go of his feelings for her. He wonders if she has moved on and if there is someone else in her life because he can't stop thinking about her.
Despite his attempts to forget her, he finds that he can't erase her from his memory. Every attempt to replace her with someone else fails, and he realizes that he can't stop missing her. He recognizes that it's been difficult to go on without her, and he wishes they could wake up and forget about one another. However, he knows that it's not that simple and that he needs to fight his feelings and move on.
Overall, the song is a relatable portrayal of the struggle to deal with the end of a relationship and the lingering emotions that come with it. Trey Songz's emotive vocals bring a depth of feeling to the lyrics, making it a powerful and moving expression of heartbreak and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop missin you.
The singer is experiencing intense emotions of longing and desire towards the person he is missing, and he is struggling to overcome these feelings.
Wish I was there with you.
The singer deeply wishes that he could be physically present with the person he is missing, which highlights the extent of his desire and yearning.
Miss the way you kiss,
The singer is recalling a physical experience that he shared with the person he is missing, and he longs to feel that same sensation once again.
Miss the way you wear them heels and make it switch.
The artist fondly remembers the way that the person he is missing would walk in heels, and he is drawn to the confidence and allure that this evokes.
Miss the way your hair blows in the wind.
The artist is reminiscing about the way that the person he is missing would look when her hair would blow in the wind, which brings to mind moments shared together.
And I miss you stayin here 'til the mornin,
The singer misses the physical presence of the person he is missing, particularly the way she would be present and loving throughout the night.
Miss the way you put on your makeup.
The singer recalls the way that the person he is missing would put on makeup, which was a particular aspect of her routine that he found attractive and memorable.
Miss the way you love me too much.
The artist has strong feelings of appreciation and affection towards the person he is missing, and he misses the way in which she would express these to him.
It's everything about you baby.
The artist is overwhelmed by his longing and longing for the person he is missing, and he feels that every aspect of her was special and attractive to him.
Wanna know where you been lately.
The artist is curious and interested in knowing about the current whereabouts and activities of the person he is missing, as he is still invested in her life.
Do you go out?
The singer is asking the person he is missing whether she leads an active social life, which indicates his continued interest in her and her activities.
Do you still live at your old house?
The artist is inquiring about the person he is missing's living situation, and if she remains in the same place he knew her to be in when they were together.
Do you got somebody new in your life?
The singer is asking if the person he is missing has a new romantic partner, which indicates his curiosity and concern about her personal life.
Cuz I can't get you out of my mind.
The singer is struggling to move on from the person he is missing and is experiencing intrusive thoughts and memories of her that he cannot shake.
And I wanna erase,
The singer wishes that he could forget about the person he is missing and move on from her, but he is struggling to do so.
But I can't stop seein' your face.
The artist is haunted by the image and memory of the person he is missing, which is making it difficult for him to move forward.
And every girl I try to replace you with.
The artist has attempted to find new romantic connections, but none of them have been able to replace the person he is missing.
Why can't I get over it?
The singer is struggling to understand why he cannot move on from the intense feelings of longing and desire he has towards the person he is missing.
Simply cuz I can't
The singer feels trapped by his feelings and unable to overcome them, which is causing him distress and pain.
Missin everything you say,
The artist is longing to hear the voice and words of the person he is missing, as this would make him feel closer to her and elicit emotional warmth.
Missin all the crazy love we made.
The artist is remembering the intense and passionate love that he shared with the person he is missing, which he misses and yearns for deeply.
Why'd you throw it all away?
The artist is feeling hurt and confused about why the person he is missing ended their relationship, which makes it harder for him to move on.
It's been hell tryna do this without you here.
The singer is struggling to cope with the absence of the person he is missing, and his life feels difficult and painful without her.
Baby, '07's supposed to be our year.
The artist had previously expected that 2007 would be a significant and positive year for his relationship with the person he is missing, but he is now struggling to move forward without her.
You confront my worst fears.
The person the singer is missing had been a source of emotional security and reassurance, and without her he feels vulnerable and anxious.
And I had my doubts,
The singer had experienced moments of uncertainty and skepticism about his relationship with the person he is missing, but he is now regretting these feelings and wishing he had held onto her tighter.
every time you was going out.
The singer had been concerned and jealous about the person she is missing's social life and had questioned where she was going and with who.
Cuz I knew you were tellin me lies
The artist now believes that the person he is missing was dishonest with him and that her behavior in part led to the end of their relationship.
Wish I
The artist is expressing his deep longing and desire for the person he is missing, using the word 'wish' to emphasize his feelings of distance and unfulfillment.
I
The singer is emphasizing his personal role in experiencing these feelings of longing and missing, indicating that these emotions are his own and not the fault of the person he is missing.
Could wake up and forget about you.
The singer is imagining a scenario in which he could forget about the person he is missing, but he realizes that this is not a realistic or desirable outcome.
Not try to call you when I know I want to
The artist is acknowledging that he wants to reach out to the person he is missing, but he is trying to resist these urges in order to move forward.
I gotta fight this feeling.
The artist recognizes that he needs to actively resist his feelings of missing and longing for the person he is missing, as these emotions are causing him pain and distress.
Can't let it take over me.
The artist realizes that his feelings of missing and longing have the potential to be all-consuming and overwhelming, and he wants to avoid this outcome.
You just don't understand how much you were a part of me.
The singer is communicating to the person he is missing that she was a significant and meaningful part of his life, and he continues to feel the effects of her absence.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BYIOME MUIR, ERNESTO MITCHELL, PAUL ROOSEVELT MITCHELL, PAUL ROOSEVELT JR. MITCHELL, MARK HIZE COLLINDER, JANET JACKSON
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Lord_Piffington
Man I miss the 2000βs !!! These young kids donβt even know what they missed!! π― #GrownManMusic
Terrel Watson
They will never understood either
Julian Parra
It's insane how much him and his music have changed
MiiaBacote
He keeps reinventing his style and we love it β€οΈππͺπ this grown man trey new music is great too grown man music his 2018+ til now music in 2022
Zeke Dixon
In 2 or 3 years from now he will be in the game for 20 yearsβ¦. Times change along with the artist
Edward Jones
Facts
Jose Vee
@Denise Porter the
Diamond Feliz
Don't you hate it, when you can't stop missing someone! π©
Naomi Gaye
Is that a question or a statement?
MMA FIGHTS
But i do know one thing tho, bitches they come they go, saturday through sunday monday, monday through sunday, yo