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.
I Can't Go On
Tyrese Lyrics
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I thought needing you would go away
Why do I see you in everything I do
Why does the sunshine remind me of you
[Chorus]
I cant go on baby The feeling is lonely
I cant go on baby feeling I need you in my life
I cant go on baby feeling I need you in my life
Is there anyway
You could love me once again
Gotta find a way to bring back my best friend
I'll sing a song for you
With the sweetest melody
Please tell me I'll find my baby
Cause I cant go on.. no no
[Chorus]
You make me feel
Like I can do anything
Now I'm half the man without my baby
[Chorus]
In Tyrese's song "I Can't Go On," the singer conveys a strong sense of loss and yearning for his former lover. At first, he thought that missing and needing his ex were temporary feelings that would fade over time. However, he soon realizes that his emotions are too strong to ignore, as he sees reminders of his ex everywhere he goes, such as in the sunshine. He admits that he can't move on from the relationship, and he longs to have his partner back in his life.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's loneliness and his inability to go on without his ex. The repetition of the phrase "I can't go on" reinforces the weight of his feelings and the resonance of his loss. He pleads for another chance with his former partner, hoping that they can regain their bond and connection. He promises to sing a heartfelt song to woo his ex-lover back into his life, revealing how much he needs this person to feel complete and whole.
Overall, "I Can't Go On" is a poignant exploration of love and loss, showcasing Tyrese's emotional depth and sensitivity as a singer. The song highlights the complex emotions that can arise after a breakup, underscoring the challenges of moving on and finding closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought missing you Was only for today
Initially, I thought that the feeling of missing you would only be temporary and last for just a day.
I thought needing you would go away
Initially, I thought that the feeling of needing you in my life would eventually fade away.
Why do I see you in everything I do
I keep seeing you in everything I do, and I can't seem to shake off these memories and thoughts of you.
Why does the sunshine remind me of you
Even simple things like the sunshine outside reminds me of you, and I can't stop dwelling on these memories.
I cant go on baby The feeling is lonely
I'm feeling incredibly lonely and lost, and I can't continue to live like this without you by my side.
I cant go on baby feeling I need you in my life
I can't go on living my life without you, and I feel like I need you to be a part of my life to feel complete.
Is there anyway You could love me once again
I'm desperately hoping that there's a way for you to start loving me again and for us to be together once more.
Gotta find a way to bring back my best friend
I'm determined to find a way to bring back the person who was once my best friend and lover to my life.
I'll sing a song for you With the sweetest melody
I'll do anything to try and win you back, and if serenading you with the sweetest melody will do the trick, then that's what I'll do.
Please tell me I'll find my baby Cause I cant go on.. no no
I'm begging for some reassurance and hope that I'll be able to find and be with the person who means the world to me because I can't continue living without them.
You make me feel Like I can do anything
Being with you gave me a sense of confidence and power, almost like I could do anything with you by my side.
Now I'm half the man without my baby
Now that you're no longer in my life, I feel like I'm missing a huge part of myself, and I'm only half the person I used to be.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALAN STEWART, SEAN KIRK HALL, THABISO NKHEREANYE, TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON
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