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.
Nana
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Trigga put your, put your hands in the air
Ooh na na
Look what you did start it
Ooh na na
Why you gotta act so naughty
Ooh na na
Ooh na na
If you keep shaking that (oh yeah)
Ooh na na na
Put your hands in the air if you're lovin' tonight
Ooh na na na
Keep your hands in the air if you're spendin' the night
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say it like
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say
Baby I'm the one you lying
I'mma get you as a liar
Oh yeah
I'mma give it to you right now
Best time oh your life, yeah, oh yeah
Baby when you ready tell the waitress get the check
Girl I know you ready I don't even gotta check
You been through the worst let me show you who the best
You know I'mma get you right, get them boys to the left, like
Ooh na na
Look what you did start it
Ooh na na
Why you gotta act so naughty
Ooh na na
I'm 'bout to spend all this cash
Ooh na na
If you keep shaking that oh oh! (yeah)
Ooh na na na
Put your hands in the air if you're lovin' tonight
Ooh na na na
Keep your hands in the air if you're spendin' the night
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say it like
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say
You the one who sounded bad, yeah
You the one I never had, oh yeah
All the problems you did have
Leave them broke fellas in the past, yeah, oh yeah
Girl you have good, but I could give you better
I'll have you take it bout forever
I'mma make you say
Ooh na na
Look what you did start it (look what you did start it)
Ooh na na (oh na na)
Why you gotta act so naughty (actin' fo)
Ooh na na
I'm 'bout to spend all this cash
Ooh na na
If you keep shaking that oh oh! (yeah!)
Ooh na na na
Put your hands in the air if you're lovin' tonight
Ooh na na na
Keep your hands in the air if you're spendin' the night
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say it like
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say
I'm feeling lucky tonight (everybody say)
When we leave this party
You gon' love me tonight (everybody say, ay)
You feeling lucky tonight, (tonight girl)
When we leave this party, you gon' love me tonight
Ooh na na na
Put your hands in the air if you're lovin' tonight
Ooh na na na
Keep your hands in the air if you're spendin' the night
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say it like
Ooh na na now
Na na nanana na na
Everybody say (ooh na na na nana)
Hands in the air (na na na nana)
Hands in the air (na na na nana)
Hands in the air (na na na nana)
The lyrics of Trey Songz's Na Na revolve around his desire for a girl he meets at a party. The chorus is a repetitive combination of "ooh na na" and "put your hands in the air if you're loving tonight" as he is entranced by her and her dancing. He can't resist her and is ready to spend all his cash just to keep her attention. Trey assures her that he is the one and she won't find anyone else better than him. Toward the end of the song, he sings "when we leave this party, you gon' love me tonight," confirming his belief that they will be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hands in the air (the air)
Trey Songz asks the audience or a lover to raise their hands, an expression of excitement, and anticipation.
Ooh na na, Look what you did start it
Trey Songz is entranced by the actions of his audience or lover, and they have started something special.
Ooh na na, Why you gotta act so naughty
Trey Songz is asking his lover or audience why they act so mischievous or naughtily, kinda implying he likes it too.
Ooh na na, I'm 'bout to spend all this cash
Trey Songz is ready to lavish his lover with gifts or treat his fans and has the cash to spare.
Ooh na na, If you keep shaking that (oh yeah)
Trey Songz compliments his lover's moves and tells her to keep it coming in the bedroom.
Ooh na na na, Put your hands in the air if you're lovin' tonight
Trey Songz is making sure that everyone is having fun and loves his performance.
Ooh na na na, Keep your hands in the air if you're spendin' the night
Trey Songz is urging his fans and lovers to keep their spirits and energy levels up now they're committing themselves to enjoying the night.
Ooh na na now, Na na nanana na na, Everybody say it like
Trey Songz encourages the audience to join in and chant the song's catchphrase with him.
Baby I'm the one you lying, I'mma get you as a liar
Trey Songz assures his lover that he is the only man she needs and wants.
Oh yeah, I'mma give it to you right now, Best time oh your life, yeah, oh yeah
Trey Songz promises his lover an unbeatable time in bed, hence the best time of her life.
Baby when you ready tell the waitress get the check, Girl I know you ready I don't even gotta check
Trey Songz is sure that his lover is ready to leave the restaurant or club, and he already knows that they're going to have some fun in bed.
You been through the worst let me show you who the best, You know I'mma get you right, get them boys to the left, like
Trey Songz is letting his lover know that he is the best available choice, and she should discard the others and leave them for good and come to him for the best service.
You the one who sounded bad, yeah, You the one I never had, oh yeah
Trey Songz emphasizes that he's been watching her and dreaming of her for a long time, an obvious pick up line.
All the problems you did have, Leave them broke fellas in the past, yeah, oh yeah
Trey Songz thinks his lover has had too many problems with other men in the past, he thinks it's unfair, and now it's time to forget all of them.
Girl you have good, but I could give you better, I'll have you take it bout forever
Trey tells his lover that other men were fine, but he is better and will keep it that way forever.
I'mma make you say, Ooh na na, Look what you did start it (look what you did start it)
Trey Songz is confident that through his abilities he will transport his lover to a whole new level of pleasure.
Ooh na na (oh na na), Why you gotta act so naughty (actin' fo),
Trey Songz asks in wonder why his lover behaves so naughtily; he thinks such behavior must be in her blood.
Ooh na na, I'm 'bout to spend all this cash, Ooh na na, If you keep shaking that oh oh! (yeah!)
Trey Songz suggests to his lover that if she keeps dancing seductively, he'll keep spending cash, and good things will happen.
I'm feeling lucky tonight (everybody say), When we leave this party, You gon' love me tonight (everybody say, ay)
Trey Songz feels lucky to have found his lover tonight and assures her of one thing: she's going to fall in love with him by the night's end.
You feeling lucky tonight, (tonight girl), When we leave this party, you gon' love me tonight
Trey Songz is feeling lucky to be with his lovely lady today, therefore promises her a wonderful night out with the sole aim of her loving him by the time they complete their 'mission.'
Hands in the air (na na na nana), Hands in the air (na na na nana), Hands in the air (na na na nana)
Trey Songz calls on his audience or lover to raise their hands once again; an expression of excitement and anticipation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALLEN MCGRIER, DIJON ISAIAH MCFARLANE, MARY BROCKERT, MIKELY WILHELM ADAM, SAM HOOK, TREMAINE NEVERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kayleighsanchez1028
i had no business listening to this at age 8-
@lifesucks6289
I listened to so many freaky songs when I was young without even knowing it was 😂
@dracoswife9538
@@lifesucks6289 hahah same😭
@adindathasal
U were 8?
@anthonychavezjr4374
@@lifesucks6289 same here
@Amelie-mk5bw
I was 8 in 2014 too lol
@lmPeely
Its April 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song
@Blu3zsz
Me
@anthonymalone8231
Me
@KwazinkosiZondi-rh7eo
Well l guess lm one of those legends😊