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.
Promises
Tyrese Lyrics
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At you one more time know what I mean?
But this time, you ain't gonna be making
No more promises
[Chorus]
Don't make promises
That you cannot keep
Don't make promises (To me)
That you cannot keep
Don't say things that you don't really mean
I gave you the world
And you tried to give it back
Tell me what is going on
There was nothing wrong
With you lovin' me right back
Then I turned around and you're gone
You told me that your love was real
And I and I believed you I believed you
Now I'm convinced that we don't feel the same
Cause you're so far away, and I miss my baby so
[Chorus]
There's no other girl
Who I'd let take advantage
Of all my time and energy
You claimed you loved me girl
Then you creep behind my back
I thought we were meant to be
You told me that yor love was real and now
And I believed you, I believed you
Now I'm convinced that we don't feel the same
And you're so far away, and I miss my baby so
Don't make promises
That you cannot keep
Don't say things that you don't really mean
Yo yo you got me heated
But I stay undefeated cause I
Can't take the bull what what cha going do
What I brings it on
Forget the clones it's all bout me
Now I'm showing off getting off
Blowing freaking minds off
You're pretty don't make me flip 'cause you're slippin'
Intermission I'm ever ready serving whippings
It's like - oh no what you lying bout D.L. - is all out
You can't get with it so quit
You're illigit no doubt bout it word is bond
I'm lethal can't nothing get past me but weak son
I remain jiggy with the illiest flow
So niggas wise up and act like you know
You tried to play me Shelene ain't having it
Tyrese ain't having it
So sing your song make em never forget
Don't promise if you can't deliver
How you figure
Now I'm steaming I got you tripping
In your scheme- what
[Chorus]
The song "Promises" by Tyrese is about a love that seemed strong and genuine but then fell apart due to broken promises. The singer warns the person who hurt him not to make promises that they cannot keep or say things they do not mean. The lyrics describe the pain of losing someone who used to love him back, but later proved to be untrue. The singer gave everything to this person but got nothing in return, and now feels lonely and missing his beloved. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hurt and angry, but he does not want to be fooled again or suffer from false promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, what y'all wanna do?
Tyrese is questioning what his partner is trying to do or say to him.
At you one more time know what I mean?
A rhetorical question to ask if his partner understands what he is saying and the position he is in.
But this time, you ain't gonna be making
Tyrese is directing this towards his partner, telling them that they will no longer be able to make any more false promises.
No more promises
This is the main message of the song, and it means that Tyrese does not want any more false promises from his partner.
Don't make promises
This line is a direct command to Tyrese's partner not to make any more false promises.
That you cannot keep
Tyrese is emphasizing that he only wants promises that his partner can keep and fulfill.
Don't say things that you don't really mean
Tyrese's partner should only say things he or she truly means to avoid disappointments and heartbreaks.
I gave you the world
Tyrese gave his partner all of him, with nothing held back.
And you tried to give it back
Tyrese's partner is not treating his gifts, love and attention with the respect that it deserves.
Tell me what is going on
Tyrese is asking is partner to come clean and be honest with him.
There was nothing wrong
Tyrese believes that he and his partner have no issues that cannot be resolved.
With you lovin' me right back
All Tyrese wants is his partner's reciprocated love.
Then I turned around and you're gone
Tyrese's partner left when he wasn't looking, and he cannot understand why this has happened.
You told me that your love was real
Tyrese's partner has previously professed their deep love for him.
And I and I believed you I believed you
Tyrese trusted his partner and accepted their profession of love.
Now I'm convinced that we don't feel the same
Tyrese's partner must feel differently given their prior promises that are not being kept.
Cause you're so far away, and I miss my baby so
Despite Tyrese's partner not being near, he still has feelings for them and desires them greatly.
There's no other girl
Tyrese only has eyes for his current partner.
Who I'd let take advantage
Tyrese wants his partner to understand that he cannot be taken for granted.
Of all my time and energy
Tyrese has invested a lot into his relationship with his partner and doesn't want to waste anymore time or energy on them.
You claimed you loved me girl
Tyrese's partner had promised him that she loved him.
Then you creep behind my back
Despite these past promises, Tyrese's partner is cheating on him.
I thought we were meant to be
Tyrese believed that his partner and him were meant to be together, but is now questioning this belief.
Yo yo you got me heated
Tyrese is annoyed and upset with his partner.
But I stay undefeated cause I
Tyrese will not be broken by this heartbreak and will keep going.
Can't take the bull what what cha going do
Tyrese is telling off his partner, saying that he cannot stand the lies anymore.
What I brings it on
Tyrese is challenging his partner to own up and face their mistakes.
Forget the clones it's all bout me
Tyrese recognizes his own self-worth and will not put up with any mistreatment.
Now I'm showing off getting off
Tyrese is moving on and succeeding without his partner, showing her that he doesn't need her.
Blowing freaking minds off
Tyrese is achieving success and accolades that no one thought was possible.
You're pretty don't make me flip 'cause you're slippin'
Tyrese is reminding his partner that her looks cannot mask her reprehensible behavior.
Intermission I'm ever ready serving whippings
Tyrese is ready to take the punishment his partner deserves for her actions.
It's like - oh no what you lying bout D.L. - is all out
Tyrese has discovered his partner's lies and deceit, and confronts her about them.
You can't get with it so quit
Tyrese's partner is unable to continue with this relationship given her dishonesty and disloyalty.
You're illigit no doubt bout it word is bond
Tyrese's partner is not worthy of his love and can't be trusted.
I'm lethal can't nothing get past me but weak son
Tyrese is a force to be reckoned with but he is tired of fighting.
I remain jiggy with the illiest flow
Tyrese still has confidence in himself, despite being hurt by his partner.
So niggas wise up and act like you know
Tyrese is telling those who have gone through this heart break to be wise and love only those who are deserving.
You tried to play me Shelene ain't having it
Tyrese's partner attempted to play him but he is no longer tolerating her behavior.
Tyrese ain't having it
Tyrese is done with his partner.
So sing your song make em never forget
Tyrese's partner may try to sing her own song, but he will never forget the lies and broken promises.
Don't promise if you can't deliver
Tyrese wants his partner to stop making promises if she can't keep them.
How you figure
Tyrese is questioning how his partner could have ever thought that her behavior would be acceptable.
Now I'm steaming I got you tripping
Tyrese's anger and frustration is causing his partner to panic and struggle with her deceit.
In your scheme- what
These words are a rhetorical question calling out his partner on her deception and how she could be so dishonest.
[Chorus]
This chorus is repeated twice throughout the entire song, emphasizing Tyrese's main message that his partner needs to stop making promises they can't keep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OWEN MATTHEW THOMAS, JIM MCCORMICK, THOMAS DAUGHTERY, CHRIS THOMAS, NATHAN BENNETT
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