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.
Gotta Get You
Tyrese Lyrics
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I got something to tell you
Listen
You know that I like it baby, I don't try to hide it baby
You be tryna fight it baby, but wassup, wassup?
It's so hard to take it baby, you say it's the matrix baby
You let the little things
Like the fact that I make mistakes
Get all in between
What I wanna do with ya, where I wanna take ya, baby
You say that I'm pressed
And that I've had my chance
I say it's comeback
That's how I know I gotta get it
I gotta make you understand what I'm feeling
And girl I should be your man
And you know that the boy ain't playin' 'round
And I'll go that extra mile just to put you down
But you don't get it so I gotta make you see
That you're winnin' if you get on my team
And you know that the boy ain't gonna change
Till I get it, gotta get it, baby just let me get it
Now when we talk, it never fails
You always wanna talk about how I got a girl
How I be here and there
We always going round and round
But if you gonna talk, let's talk about
How when you need me I'm always around
How it ain't nothing for me to say yes to you
Play games like the rest of these niggas do
Baby all I'm tryna say to you is
I adore everything about you, please believe me
You say that I'm pressed
And that I've had my chance
I say it's comeback
That's how I know I gotta get it
I gotta make you understand what I'm feeling
And baby I should be your man
And you know that the boy ain't playin' 'round
And I'll go that extra mile, girl, I'll go that extra mile
But you don't get it so I gotta make you see
That you're winnin' if you get on my team
And you know that the boy ain't gonna change
Till I get it, gotta get it, baby just let me get it
There's no need for trippin', how can it be wrong
To make the right decision, it's clear where you belong
Right here where you're treated like the best thing ever
And you never have to worry
Think about yourself I'm right here beside you
Girl I want what's best I'm around to guide you
Guide you where you need to be, yeah
I gotta get it
Gotta make you understand what I'm feeling
That I wanna be your man
And you know that the boy ain't playin' 'round
And I'll go that extra mile just to put you down
But you don't get it so I gotta make you see
That you're winnin' if you get on my team
And you know that the boy ain't gonna change
Till I get it, gotta get it, baby just let me get it
You gotta, gotta get it
Gotta get it, gotta get it, yeah
I gotta get it, you know
I mean I'd do whatever it takes
The lyrics of Tyrese's song "Gotta Get You" are about a man who is clearly in love and is trying to convince a woman to be with him. He tries to show her that he is not like other men and that he truly cares about her. The phrase "gotta get you" implies that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her his own. However, the woman seems to be resisting his advances and is perhaps hesitant about giving her heart to him. He goes on to reassure her that he is not like other men who play games and that his intentions are genuine. He says that he will always be there for her, and he wants to guide her to where she needs to be.
The song's theme of pursuing someone who is hesitant to give in to their feelings is a common one in love songs. The song's spoken-word interlude, delivered by Tyrese, adds to the intimacy and urgency of the song. The chorus's repetition of the phrase "gotta get it" emphasizes the man's determination to win the woman over.
Overall, Tyrese's "Gotta Get You" is an emotional and heartfelt plea from a man who is willing to do whatever it takes to win the woman he loves. It is a relatable song for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn
Expression of frustration or irritation
I got something to tell you
I have something important to communicate to you
Listen
Pay attention to what I am about to say
You know that I like it baby, I don't try to hide it baby
I am attracted to you and I am not keeping it a secret
You be tryna fight it baby, but wassup, wassup?
You are resisting my advances, but what's the issue?
It's so hard to take it baby, you say it's the matrix baby
It's difficult to understand your mixed signals, you reference the movie The Matrix as if reality is distorted
Why we gotta fake it baby, ooh, wassup, wassup?
Why do we have to pretend there is no chemistry when there is? What's going on?
You let the little things
You allow minor issues to interfere
Like the fact that I make mistakes
Such as, the fact that I am not perfect
Get all in between
Come between us and create problems
What I wanna do with ya, where I wanna take ya, baby
What I want for us and where I want us to go, my intentions are good
You say that I'm pressed
You repeatedly tell me that I'm overly anxious or eager
And that I've had my chance
You believe that I've had my opportunity and it's over now
I say it's comeback
I disagree, I believe this is a comeback, I am going to try again
That's how I know I gotta get it
That's how I know that I have to keep trying to win your affection
I gotta make you understand what I'm feeling
I need to explain what I am thinking and feeling to you
And girl I should be your man
I should be the one you choose to be with romantically
And you know that the boy ain't playin' 'round
I'm serious about this, I'm not messing around
And I'll go that extra mile just to put you down
I will make an effort to show you that you are important and valued
But you don't get it so I gotta make you see
You are not understanding my perspective, so I have to explain it more clearly
That you're winnin' if you get on my team
You will benefit if you agree to be with me
And you know that the boy ain't gonna change
I won't give up, my feelings and intentions will not change
Till I get it, gotta get it, baby just let me get it
I will continue to pursue and try until I win your heart, please let me try
Now when we talk, it never fails
Our communication is always disappointing
You always wanna talk about how I got a girl
You bring up my past or current relationships
How I be here and there
You criticize me for my movements
We always going round and round
We are always arguing or debating
But if you gonna talk, let's talk about
But if you want to talk, let's talk about what's important
How when you need me I'm always around
How I am always there for you when you need me
How it ain't nothing for me to say yes to you
How I am always willing to say yes to you
Play games like the rest of these niggas do
I am not going to play games like other men might do in relationships
Baby all I'm tryna say to you is
All I am trying to communicate to you is
I adore everything about you, please believe me
I love everything about you, I hope you can trust that
There's no need for trippin', how can it be wrong
We don't have to argue, how can it be wrong to want to be together?
To make the right decision, it's clear where you belong
To make the right choice, it's obvious that you belong with me
Right here where you're treated like the best thing ever
I will treat you like the most important and valuable thing in the world
And you never have to worry
And you won't have to be concerned or anxious
Think about yourself I'm right here beside you
Think about what's best for you, I am here to support you
Girl I want what's best I'm around to guide you
I want what's best for you and I am here to provide guidance
Guide you where you need to be, yeah
Direct you towards where you need to go, to support and protect you
Gotta make you understand what I'm feeling
I need to clearly communicate my emotions to you
And baby I should be your man
I should be the man you choose to be with
And you know that the boy ain't playin' 'round
I am truly and genuinely interested in you
And I'll go that extra mile, girl, I'll go that extra mile
I am willing to put in extra effort for you
Gotta make you see
I need to help you understand
That you're winnin' if you get on my team
You will benefit if you choose to be with me
Till I get it, gotta get it, baby just let me get it
I will persevere until I win your heart, please let me try
You gotta, gotta get it
You have to understand and see the value in our relationship
Gotta get it, gotta get it, yeah
I have to keep trying and pursuing you until I succeed
I gotta get it, you know
I am determined to win your heart
I mean I'd do whatever it takes
I am willing to do whatever is necessary to be with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, JOHNTA AUSTIN, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, KENDRICK DEAN, KENDRICK ASHLEY JEVON DEAN
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