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.
Role Play
Trey Songz Lyrics
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You know
Thinking of some things we could do
Spice things up
For sure
If I snuck up in your bedroom, touch you while you sleep
Would you act surprised as if you didn't know it's me?
I only want a part, girl, really just a piece
If you show me the money, then I'm gon' show you the beast
If you give me your honey, girl, I promise I'll be sweet
Then, I'm gon' sneak out the back, so nobody will notice me
Then we can run it back girl, it's your turn to go on me, we can
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
The room is spinning ridiculous, my body freezing cold
I can't even remember what I did the night before
I don't know where I am, girl, but I gotta go
I can't feel my legs, somebody help
If you come in and rescue me, I don't know what to do
I say I need a remedy, you say the cure is you
Then you tell me relax and get ready for surgery
Baby, fix me fast, you know it's an emergency
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
You got your picture in your mind, let me see
Now that we're together, girl
Don't be shy, now, it's alright, you'll start to see
Show me your direction, girl
You got your picture in your mind, let me see
Now that we're together, girl
Don't be shy, now, it's alright, you'll start to see
Show me your direction, girl
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
We can try some role play, you can do what I say
I can do what you say, you can have it your way
We can try some role play, I can do what you say
You can do what I say, I can have it my way
Role play, role play, you can have it your way
Role play, role play, I can have it my way
Role play, role play, I can have it my way
Role play, role play, you can have it your way
Role play, babe
Role play, babe
The song Role Play by Trey Songz is about a couple exploring their sexuality by experimenting with different fantasy scenarios. Trey suggests that they try role-playing to add some excitement and spontaneity to their relationship. He asks his partner if she would be surprised if he snuck into her bedroom and touched her while she slept. Trey then explains that he only wants a small piece of her heart and body, promising to be sweet if she shows him the money.
In the second verse, Trey shifts to a different fantasy scenario where he wakes up disoriented, unable to remember the previous night's events. He then asks his partner to rescue him and fix him up, playing the role of a doctor in an emergency. The song closes with the bridge and chorus repeating, emphasizing that they can try different role-playing scenarios to fulfill their fantasies and desires.
The song explores the theme of sexual exploration in a relationship and the willingness to try new things to keep the relationship interesting. Trey's smooth and sultry vocals add to the seductive and provocative nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If I snuck up in yo bedroom,
Touch you while you sleep,
Would you act surprised as if you didn't know it's me?
Asking if you would be into pretend play where I come into your room and touch you while you sleep, and you act surprised by not recognizing that it's me.
I came to steal your heart, girl, don't call the police.
I only want a part, girl, really just a piece.
This is part of the pretend play where he's saying he's coming to steal her heart and just wants a part or piece of her.
If you give me your honey, girl
I promise I'll be sweet.
He's saying that if she gives him what he wants, he'll be sweet in return.
Then, I'm gon' sneak out the back
so nobody will notice me.
After the play is done, he'll sneak out the back so nobody will notice him.
The room is spinnin' ridiculous,
my body freezing cold.
I can't even remember what I did the night before.
He can't remember what he did the night before and is feeling disoriented.
I don't know where I am, girl
but I gotta go.
I can't feel my legs,
somebody help.
He doesn't know where he is and is feeling paralyzed.
If you come in and rescue me,
I don't know what to do.
If she comes in to rescue him, he doesn't know what to do next.
I say I need a remedy,
you say the cure is you.
Then you tell me relax,
and get ready for surgery.
He needs a remedy and she is the cure. She says to relax and get ready for surgery, which is part of the role play.
You got your picture,
in your mind.
Let me see,
now that we're together, girl.
Now that they're together, he wants to see the picture she had in her mind of what the play would be like.
Don't be shy, now,
it's alright.
You'll start to see (show me how)
show me your direction, girl.
He's telling her not to be shy and that it's alright. He asks her to show him her direction in the play.
Role play, role play.
You can have it your way.
Role play, role play.
I can have it my way.
Role play, role play,
I can have it my way.
Role play, role play.
You can have it your way.
He's saying that they can have it their own way during the role play.
We can try some role play,
you can do what I say,
I can do what you say.
You can have it your way.
We can try some role play.
I can do what you say,
you can do what I say.
I can have it my way.
The chorus repeats the fact that they can have it their own way during the role play, and switch roles.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tremaine Neverson, Troy Taylor, Tamir Ruffin
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