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.
Stay In Touch
Tyrese Lyrics
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And I want you to call me
Please, stay in touch
While I'm alone
I'm wonderin' where you are
And will me meet again
The time goes by
Mama I can't stand bein' alone
Can you understand how I feel
And all I ask of you
Is can you please
[Chorus]
Stay in touch
So I can feel you still love me
Don't you know that I'm the one who cares
Stay in touch
So I can feel you still love me
Don't you know that I'm the one who cares
Thinkin' 'bout the past
Of how we used to laugh and joke
Are you in who loves who the most
Memories of mine
Of how you use to tell me you love me
And how much you care
Oh
Can you understand how I feel
And all I ask of you, is can you please
[Chorus]
"Stay in Touch" is a heart-wrenching song by Tyrese, where he expresses his love and concern for his mother. The song starts with Tyrese's confession of his love for his mother, and the chorus explicitly emphasizes his request. Tyrese reminisces about the past and how he and his mother shared happy moments laughing and joking around. He wonders if his mother still loves him or if he is the one who cares more. The heart of the song is how Tyrese misses his mother and wishes that she would keep in touch with him.
Throughout the song, Tyrese expresses his vulnerability and his longing for his mother's love and attention. The song explores an emotional topic that many can relate to - the feeling of loneliness and the need for familial love and support. The lyrics and melody of the song work hand in hand in conveying the emotion that Tyrese intended to express. The song captures the essence of the importance of family and the need to stay connected, which is crucial in fostering healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you mama
Expressing love towards his mother.
And I want you to call me
Requesting his mother to call him.
Please, stay in touch
Asking his mother to always keep in touch with him.
While I'm alone
Describing his loneliness.
I'm wonderin' where you are
Asking himself where his mother is.
And will me meet again
Questioning if they will meet again.
The time goes by
Describing how time passes.
I still haven't heard from you
Stating that he hasn't received any update from his mother.
Mama I can't stand bein' alone
Expressing the feeling of loneliness.
Can you understand how I feel
Questioning if his mother can understand his feelings.
And all I ask of you
Stating what he wants from his mother.
Is can you please
Requesting politely.
Stay in touch
Asking again to stay in touch.
So I can feel you still love me
Expressing the need for assurance of love from his mother.
Don't you know that I'm the one who cares
Stating that he is the one who cares and wants a response from his mother.
Thinkin' 'bout the past
Reflecting on the past.
Of how we used to laugh and joke
Remembering good times with his mother.
Are you in who loves who the most
Questioning who loves the other more.
Memories of mine
Reflecting on his own memories.
Of how you use to tell me you love me
Remembering when his mother used to express her love for him.
And how much you care
Reflecting on his mother's care for him.
Oh
Expressing emotion as he remembers.
Can you understand how I feel
Repeating the question of whether his mother can understand his emotions.
And all I ask of you, is can you please
Restating his request in a polite manner.
Stay in touch
Ending the song with the repeated request of staying in touch.
So I can feel you still love me
Reiterating his need for assurance of love.
Don't you know that I'm the one who cares
Ending the song emphasizing that he cares and wants love from his mother.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON
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