Gibson, who was once a member of a rap group called Triple Impact, released his self-titled debut music album, which went platinum, in 1998; his second album, 2000 Watts, shares the name of the organization he founded to help inner city children. Gibson was given the role originally intended for the late 2Pac Shakur in the 2001 film Baby Boy; the movie was a critical success and performed fairly at the box office. Gibson subsequently appeared in the 2003 box office success 2 Fast 2 Furious (opposite Paul Walker, with whom he formed a close friendship during filming), as well as Flight of the Phoenix (2004), Four Brothers (2005) and Annapolis (2006), co-starring James Franco. Gibson was picked as one of People Magazine’s Sexiest Men of the Year in 2000.
Gibson has also established himself as a successful screenwriter, selling the pitches D.A. Verdict to MGM and Extortion to Universal Studios. In 2006, Gibson sold his first original spec script, To Each His Own, to Screen Gems. He is to star in and produce all of the films. Gibson has also created HQ Pictures, a television and film production company. He has hired Mike Le as VP of development & production to oversee and develop projects under the company’s banner.
Gibson prefers his music career to acting, but will focus on both areas. His third album is called Alter Ego, and featured both R&B and hip hop songs. He used an alias, “Black Ty”, for the rap tracks. Tyrese had a role in the Transformers movie, released July of 2007; the film’s director, Michael Bay, had Gibson in mind for the role before he was cast, and thus Gibson did not have to audition for the part.
Tyrese's fourth and latest album Open Invitation was released on November 1, 2011 in the US. It was preceeded by the single "Stay" which peaked on U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 11. The second single "Too Easy" features Ludacris and was released soon after.
Addict
Tyrese Lyrics
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Thinking of you all the time
Just like but better
Baby I'm stuck and that hurts
Can't get enough of our magic
Think I fell in love with that ounce
Hopin' that you call, going through withdrawal
Ain't no use in going to rehab
As I keep going back to what she had
Just one more hit baby
Gives me that feeling one more time
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm strung out, so far gone
Running in my veins, I can't leave you alone
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm turned out, so far gone
I know I gotta have you no matter what it costs
Baby what have you done 'cause I'm fiending
Whatever it is baby I need it
I'm tryna be strong but can't wait
They say I'm lost in your love and I believe it
So when I need a fix, you be my connect
Go too long without it girl, it's like I'm a mess
Ain't no use in going to rehab
'Cause I keep going back to what she had
Just one more hit baby
Gives me that feeling one more time
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm strung out, so far gone
Running in my veins, I can't leave you alone
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm turned out, so far gone
I know I gotta have you no matter what it costs
I've been tryna quit and quit and cold turkey
It don't matter what I do, it ain't working
Girl what you're doing got me strung out
Gon' have me tweaking if you run out
But clearly I got it back
Anytime I leave I come running back
Girl I'm losing control
'Cause you're all in my soul
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm strung out, so far gone
Running in my veins, I can't leave you alone
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I'm strung out, so far gone
I know I gotta have you no matter what it costs
I can't get you off my mind
Thinking of you all the time
I can't get you off my mind
Thinking of you all the time
The song "Addict" by Tyrese depicts a man who is helplessly addicted to the love and affection he receives from his partner. He compares his love addiction to being a drug addict who cannot get enough of the euphoric feeling brought on by his addiction. He states that he thinks of his partner all the time, and whenever he tries to quit, he finds himself running back to her.
The line "Every piece of your body I gotta have it" shows the intensity of his addiction and how he cannot resist his partner. He uses strong imagery throughout the song to emphasize his addiction, such as "Running in my veins, I can't leave you alone" and "Clearly, I got it bad."
The chorus repetition of the line "I'm a addict, I'm a addict" emphasizes the idea that he is unable to control his urge and need for his partner, making it impossible for him to function without her. The overall message of the song is that addiction can come in many forms, and love addiction is just as real and powerful as any other addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get you off my mind
I am constantly thinking about you and cannot stop.
Thinking of you all the time
You are always on my mind.
Just like but better
There is nothing better than what we have together.
Baby I'm stuck and that hurts
I am hopelessly in love with you and it is painful to be without you.
Can't get enough of our magic
I cannot get enough of the special connection we have.
Think I fell in love with that ounce
I believe I fell in love with every aspect of you.
Hopin' that you call, going through withdrawal
I am anticipating your call and feeling withdrawal symptoms without you.
When you stop dealing with me girl, it's like the sky falls
Without you, everything falls apart and nothing feels right.
Ain't no use in going to rehab
Nothing can help me get over my addiction to you.
As I keep going back to what she had
I keep coming back to the feeling and connection we had before.
Just one more hit baby
I need one more moment with you.
Gives me that feeling one more time
I crave that feeling of being with you one more time.
I'm a addict, I'm a addict
I am addicted to you and cannot get enough.
Every piece of your body I gotta have it
I crave every aspect of you and cannot get enough.
I'm strung out, so far gone
I am completely lost in my love for you.
Running in my veins, I can't leave you alone
You are like a drug that I cannot let go of.
I know I gotta have you no matter what it costs
I am willing to do anything to have you because I need you.
Baby what have you done 'cause I'm fiending
What have you done to make me so addicted to you?
Whatever it is baby I need it
I need you and everything about you.
I'm tryna be strong but can't wait
I am trying to resist you, but I cannot wait to be with you again.
They say I'm lost in your love and I believe it
People say that I am completely lost in love with you and they are right.
So when I need a fix, you be my connect
When I need my 'drug' of you, I come to you to satisfy my craving.
Go too long without it girl, it's like I'm a mess
If I go too long without being with you, I feel like a complete mess.
I've been tryna quit and quit and cold turkey
I have been trying to quit my addiction to you but it has been difficult.
It don't matter what I do, it ain't working
No matter what I do, I cannot seem to get over my addiction to you.
Girl what you're doing got me strung out
What you are doing to me has made me completely lost in love with you.
Gon' have me tweaking if you run out
If I can't have you, I will be completely out of sorts and will need you even more.
But clearly I got it back
I am back with you and feeling like myself again.
Anytime I leave I come running back
Whenever I leave you, I always come back because I need you in my life.
Girl I'm losing control
My love for you is so strong that I feel like I am losing control.
'Cause you're all in my soul
You are a part of me and I cannot live without you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENYON DAR KE DIXON, TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON, LONNY BEREAL, ERIC DION DAWKINS, DAVION TRENIER FARRIS, STEVEN RUSSELL HARTS, BRANDON ALEXANDER HODGE, CHRISTOPHER PERRY, JAMES SMITH, DANIEL BJORN GIBSON, Han Kooreneef
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