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.
Fly Away
Tyrese Lyrics
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It's the homie and he ain't sure bout a couple things.
My nigga, you busy? Naw.
Got a minute? whats up?
I'm goin through some deep shit.
Hit me with it.
I think this rap shit is takin it's toll.
I shoulda left this shit alone a long time ago.
If you wasn't nice with it they wouldn't be speaking your name.
My nigga you really think I can make it as a rapper?
Hell yeah cause most of these rap niggas is actors. Yeah but
In they mind I'm a always be a r&b nigga.
Fuck that real niggas know real niggas.
So what's next? We keep coming with these hits.
No guts no glory man we share the same story.
Nah you never came from signing to rappin'.
Yeah but I went from rappin' to actin'.
Harrison Ford? I ain't really like that movie.
Ty, we talkin' about me or
You bein' a emcee? My bad, my nigga, so what should I do?
Just keep it real homey and stay true to you, listen.
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
Cause niggas in the hood on the block always got some bullshit to say
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
With God all things are possible, it's your time to shine so fly away
Jody Jod you still there?
Aw nigga you trippin'
All right listen I'm tryin' to understand this business.
What's up? I'm tryin' to be in this executive game,
I'm trying to wear many hats like an executive man.
My nigga it ain't nothing you done been there and done that
And ran rap and back you can get that.
But where's the channels? Nobody's openin' doors.
You experienced this before my nigga tell me some more.
Just pay attention, there's a lot of rappers in presidential positions.
I'm wishing that I can get in that position. I got you,
Fo' sure, my nigga don't trip Ty,
I'm also trying to get full on into this actin' shit.
Man I got you, I got a lot of flicks coming up,
Just come through I'll hook you up. You think they'll
Fuck with Kurupt? For sho.
All right this is what I'm gonna do, after I get out
The studio with Snoop I'll come through.
I'm ready to get it crackin', I'm ready
To take flight. My nigga, we both gonna be all right.
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
Cause niggas in the hood on the block always got some bullshit to say
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
With God all things are possible, it's your time to shine so fly away
Fly far away, don't never look back.
If they could do what you could do,
They would love to do it.
So that's why they got an opinion,
But to me you see opinions is like a asshole,
Everybody got one.
That don't mean I'm gonna stop doin' what I do cause you can't do it.
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
Cause niggas in the hood on the block always got some bullshit to say
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
With God all things are possible, it's your time to shine so fly away
Tyrese's song "Fly Away" is a conversation between Tyrese and his friend where they discuss their career goals in the entertainment industry. The dialogue starts with Tyrese's friend expressing his doubts about the rap industry and his ability to succeed in it. Tyrese encourages him to keep pushing and to stay true to himself because real recognizes real. The dialogue then shifts to Tyrese's friend expressing his desire to work in the executive game and acting. Tyrese reassures him that he has his back and that together they can achieve their dreams. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not letting haters stand in their way and trusting in God's plan.
The song is an uplifting message to all aspiring entertainers who may face rejection and naysayers on their journey. Tyrese is reminding his friend and his audience to take control of their destiny and to never let others dictate their success. The lyrics speak to the resilience and grit that is necessary to make it in the entertainment industry. Tyrese acknowledges the ups and downs of the industry but insists that if one remains true to themselves, they can soar to great heights.
Line by Line Meaning
Posse's just rollin' and my phone just rang,
I was hanging out with my friends when I received a phone call.
It's the homie and he ain't sure bout a couple things.
My friend called me and he's feeling unsure about some things in his life.
My nigga, you busy? Naw.
I asked my friend if he was busy and he said no.
Got a minute? whats up?
He asked me if I had a minute to talk.
I'm goin through some deep shit.
He shared with me that he's dealing with some heavy issues.
Hit me with it.
I encouraged him to tell me what's going on.
I think this rap shit is takin it's toll.
My friend is feeling overwhelmed by the demands of being a rapper.
I shoulda left this shit alone a long time ago.
He's questioning whether or not he made the right choice by pursuing a career in rap.
No see what happened is you changed the game,
I told him that he's had a significant impact on the rap scene and has changed the game.
If you wasn't nice with it they wouldn't be speaking your name.
I explained that people are talking about him because he's talented and skilled at rapping.
My nigga you really think I can make it as a rapper?
My friend asked me if I think he can be successful as a rapper.
Hell yeah cause most of these rap niggas is actors. Yeah but
I told him that he has the potential to succeed because many rappers are just pretending to be something they're not.
In they mind I'm a always be a r&b nigga.
He feels like people will always associate him with R&B, regardless of his skills as a rapper.
Fuck that real niggas know real niggas.
I encouraged him to ignore the opinions of others and stay true to himself because real people recognize authenticity.
So what's next? We keep coming with these hits.
We discussed the next steps to take to keep creating successful music together.
No guts no glory man we share the same story.
I reminded him that taking risks and putting in hard work is necessary to achieve success and we're both in the same boat.
Nah you never came from signing to rappin'.
He pointed out that I never had to make the transition from singing to rapping like he did.
Yeah but I went from rappin' to actin'.
I responded by saying that I've gone from rapping to acting, so I understand the challenges of breaking into a new field.
Harrison Ford? I ain't really like that movie.
He mentioned that he didn't enjoy a specific movie and we briefly discussed it.
Ty, we talkin' about me or
He asked me if we were still talking about his career or if we had switched topics.
You bein' a emcee? My bad, my nigga, so what should I do?
I apologized for changing the subject and he asked me for advice on what to do next with his rap career.
Just keep it real homey and stay true to you, listen.
I advised him to be authentic and maintain his own personal style in his music.
Don't pay attention to the haters, don't let em stand in your way
The chorus emphasizes the importance of ignoring negative opinions and focusing on achieving goals.
Cause niggas in the hood on the block always got some bullshit to say
People in the neighborhood are always talking negatively and spreading rumors.
With God all things are possible, it's your time to shine so fly away
The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and trust that they can accomplish anything with God's help.
Fly far away, don't never look back.
The song encourages people to leave negative influences behind and move forward with their lives.
If they could do what you could do,
I pointed out that if others had the same abilities and opportunities as my friend, they would want to do the same thing.
They would love to do it.
Others would be envious of his talents and opportunities.
So that's why they got an opinion,
I observed that people who are unable to do what he does may form opinions and criticize him for pursuing his dreams.
But to me you see opinions is like a asshole,
To me, people's opinions are worthless and stink like an asshole.
Everybody got one.
Just like with assholes, everyone has an opinion.
That don't mean I'm gonna stop doin' what I do cause you can't do it.
He won't let other people's opinions stop him from pursuing his passion because they don't have his abilities or drive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, SHELLY BAY MUSIC
Written by: ROBERT BARNETT, PATRICK BROWN, THOMAS BURTON, CAMERON F. GIPP, WILLIE EDWARD KNIGHTON, RAYMON MURRAY, RICO WADE
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