After signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label, Truth Hurts first appeared on Busta Rhymes' 2001 hit single "Break Ya Neck" as a background vocalist. For her first solo LP Truthfully Speaking, issued on Aftermath in 2002, she enlisted the production talents of Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Hi-Tek, and DJ Quik. Her debut single, "Addictive," was a Top 10 hit in the United States, and featured a verse from hip hop artist, Rakim.
The song, produced by DJ Quik, utilized an uncleared sample of "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" by Hindi artist Lata Mangeshkar. The copyright holders sued Aftermath and parent company Interscope Records for $500 million dollars, and issued an injunction against further sales or performances of the record. A judge later ruled that the album was not to be sold with out being stickered with proper credits for Mangeshkar.
In summer of 2002, Truth Hurts secured a high profile spot on the Smokin' Grooves tour with Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Cee-Lo, The Roots, Jurassic 5, and Erykah Badu.[3] However, following the buzz on "Addictive", Truth Hurts became relatively obscure, only contributing guest vocals to "The Watcher 2" on Jay-Z's Blueprint 2 album and "What" on Eve's Eve-Olution. To date, she remains as a one-hit wonder in both America and the UK. "Addictive" was followed up by a song called "The Truth" featuring R. Kelly on the chorus. The song underpeformed on American radio and video outlets. This was likely due in part to the firestorm of negative press Kelly received over sex crime allegations that hit media outlets shortly before the single's release.
Truth Hurts returned in 2004 with her second album, Ready Now, on Raphael Saadiq's independent Pookie Entertainment label. Its first single, "Ready Now", was released in the summer of 2004 without much fanfare, but being critically acclaimed due to its high quality, mainly because of the work of legendary Raphael Saadiq, who executively produced the album and produced most of the songs in it. Some sources state that a Georgia based record company is looking for Truth Hurts for a possible spot on a movie soundtrack. Dream Leader Ent CEO Carlton Richard has stated that he has been a long time fan of hers and would like to know if she would be interested in being on the soundtrack. No word yet on if and when this project will be available.
ALBUMS
Truthfully Speaking
* Released: June 25, 2002
* Chart Positions: #5 Billboard [5]
* Singles: Addictive, The Truth
Ready Now
* Released: June 01, 2004
* Chart Positions: #173 Billboard [6]
* Singles: Ready Now
SINGLES
* 2002: "Addictive" (featuring Rakim) (U.S. #9, R&B #2)
* 2002: "The Truth" (featuring R. Kelly) (R&B #47)
* 2002: "I'm Not Really Lookin' (featuring DJ Quik)
* 2004: "Ready Now"
Do Me
Truth Hurts Lyrics
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It's three o'clock
Are you coming by my spot
I'll was feeling sexy, but I guess your not
Never available when I really want it
So what I'm gonna do, is what I got to do
Ohh Wee, yes I got to do me
If this is how I got to get mine on
At least I know it won't be wrong
Cause I know how to please me
If this is how it got to be
And then the thing do me
Like I do when I'm alone
Ohh Wee
As long as you ain't trippin
You don't even have to worry bout me
You know nobody does it like
You know how to do it but me
Well, if somebody doesn't come along and handle this permanently
I know how to love me, see
Ohh Wee, yes I got to do me
If this is how I got to get mine on
At least I know it won't be wrong
Cause I know how to please me
If this is how it got to be
And then the thing do me
Like I do when I'm alone
Ohh Wee
I'm gonna please me yeah
Break it down, break it down
Oooohhhhhhh, Weeeee
Chorus repeat
In "Do Me," Truth Hurts expresses her frustration with a lover who isn't available to her when she wants them. She's feeling sexy at 3 a.m. and wants her lover to come over, but they aren't able to. She then decides to take control of her own pleasure and "do me," meaning she'll pleasure herself instead of waiting for her lover to do it for her. She's confident in her own ability to please herself and sees nothing wrong with it. The lyrics suggest that Truth Hurts doesn't need anyone else to make her feel good, and that she's okay with being alone if that means she can still enjoy herself sexually.
The lyrics also imply that Truth Hurts' partner may be possessive or jealous, as she reassures them that they don't have to worry about her if they aren't able to be with her. She knows that no one can pleasure her like she can, except maybe someone else who comes along and "handles this permanently." However, until then, she's comfortable being independent and in control of her own pleasure.
Overall, the lyrics to "Do Me" are about self-love and empowerment. Truth Hurts is unapologetic about her desire to pleasure herself, and she encourages others to be confident in their own sexual abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
It's three o'clock
The current time is 3:00 AM
Are you coming by my spot
Will you be coming to my location?
I'll was feeling sexy, but I guess your not
I was feeling attractive, but it seems like you're not interested
Never available when I really want it
You're never around when I'm in the mood
So what I'm gonna do, is what I got to do
I am going to do what needs to be done
Ohh Wee, yes I got to do me
I have to take care of myself
If this is how I got to get mine on
If this is what I have to do to fulfill my needs
At least I know it won't be wrong
I am confident that it's not immoral or unethical
Cause I know how to please me
I am capable of satisfying myself
If this is how it got to be
If this is what it takes
And then the thing do me
Then I'll do what I have to do
Like I do when I'm alone
Like how I please myself when I'm by myself
As long as you ain't trippin
As long as you're not upset
You don't even have to worry bout me
You don't have to be concerned about me
You know nobody does it like
You know nobody fulfills me like
You know how to do it but me
You know that I'm the only one who can take care of myself
Well, if somebody doesn't come along and handle this permanently
If I don't find a partner who can fulfill me permanently
I know how to love me, see
I know how to fulfill my own emotional needs
I'm gonna please me yeah
I am going to fulfill myself
Break it down, break it down
Let's get started
Oooohhhhhhh, Weeeee
A vocal expression of pleasure
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Devon Thomas
This a very under rated song. THX INI
MsMusiqisinme
She is sangin' one of my favorite tracks!
kody scot
she sangin her ass off
Young Keys
When I had this CD this was the only joint I really jammed.
sophisticado100
me too
Brande Cole
She bomb been bomb ...I still play her til this day " truth hurts em baby
natalie1968
I used to love this cut!! Thanks for sharing
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Her vocals thoughππππΌπ€π΅πΆπΉ
happy love
love this song
msmellow661
This was my JAM!! I miss Truth! Thanks for uploading!