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"
Next to Me
Truth Hurts Lyrics
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Its not what I want
[Chorus:]
I need to have you next to me
Or somethings not right with me
Its not just sex to me
Its ecstasy
Its something like a drug for me
If your not next to me
I need ecstasy
you should belong to me waited to be hurt on the effect you have on me
Try to blow my mind thank God you got it finally when I was really though
You discovered that emotion deeper than every ocean that never revolves
[Repeat Chorus]
see I know your coming through tonight specially with this urgency
And I never disappoint ya right got it good and tight oh now could you
Please do me a favor go head baby you touch that emotion that relives a
Devotion release my love
[Repeat Chorus 2x]
In the beginning of the song, Truth Hurts sings, "Its not what I want." This could suggest that whoever she is singing to or about is not fulfilling her desires or needs in the relationship. The chorus emphasizes that she needs this person next to her for things to feel right, but it's not just about sex for her. Truth Hurts states that being with this person is like ecstasy, a feeling that she cannot get enough of, and not being with them is like missing a drug. The use of the word "ecstasy" can also allude to the drug, which is known for inducing intense euphoria, and Truth Hurts seems to be trying to say that being with this person is similar to the high that the drug provides.
In the second verse, Truth Hurts sings about the effect this person has on her. She waited for them to come into her life, but it seems like she knew from the start that they had the power to hurt her. However, she is grateful that they finally came around when she was at her weakest. She also mentions an emotion that is deeper than any ocean and never revolves, which could suggest that the love she has for this person is steadfast and unchanging.
Overall, the lyrics to "Next To Me" are about a deep love and desire for someone that the singer cannot live without. It's about needing that person's presence in her life, not just physically, but emotionally as well. The song speaks to the idea of a soulmate, someone who completes you and fulfills your every need.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing hesitation or uncertainty about something
Its not what I want
I am not satisfied with the current situation
I need to have you next to me
My happiness and well-being depends on being physically close to you
Or somethings not right with me
Without your presence, I feel incomplete and unsettled
Its not just sex to me
Our intimacy is more than just physical, it has deeper emotional significance
Its ecstasy
Our love-making brings me immense pleasure and intense emotions
If your not making love to me
I need you to express your love physically to maintain our emotional connection
Its something like a drug for me
Being physically intimate with you is addictive for me
If your not next to me
My happiness depends on having you close to me
I need ecstasy
Our love and intimacy brings me immense pleasure and happiness
you should belong to me waited to be hurt on the effect you have on me
I have been waiting for you because your presence has a profound effect on me
Try to blow my mind thank God you got it finally when I was really though
You have succeeded in impressing me, and I am grateful for it
You discovered that emotion deeper than every ocean that never revolves
You have found a love and connection with me that is immense and never-ending
see I know your coming through tonight specially with this urgency
I am aware that you will be visiting me tonight with a sense of urgency
And I never disappoint ya right got it good and tight oh now could you
I promise to satisfy you and your needs, and hope you can do the same for me
Please do me a favor go head baby you touch that emotion that relives a devotion release my love
Would you please touch me in a way that reignites my love and devotion towards you?
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, SHARI WATSON
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