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.
Walk... a Poem for My Fans
Tyrese Lyrics
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'Cause I come to you more than I give back
Why am I on my knees prayin' yet again
Asking for more and more and more
Without recognizing the blessings I've already received
So now I say to you Father God, thank you
People are inspired by your transparency
Your walk is way more inspiring than your talk
I ask God for clarity so that He can reveal things to you that you would
never be able to see with your own eyes
God will never give you something somebody else is supposed to have
So your jealousy your envy and insecurities about somebody's else's blessings
Should ? because it ain't jewels
Walk
I bet everything on the wedding ring
I'm married to God so therefore our marriage is work in progress
Faith is climbing invisible stairs
I pray that God blesses to find comfort and discomfort
Give me the strength to walk until the unfamiliar
We should always expect the things that you accept from me
If I accept your disrespect then it's expected to you to continue walk
If I make you uncomfortable with my bottle of wine don't cross it
You can often tell how far your life and career will go
Based on the fire people you spin the most time
So therefore i am a direct reflection of my surroundings
Yes, I used to be ? people say Tyrese you've changed
Well, actually i have
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me ooh
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me ooh
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me ooh
Ooh, walk with me, walk with me ooh
In the song Walk, Tyrese expresses his gratitude towards God and seeks forgiveness for coming to him with requests more often than giving thanks for the blessings he has already received. He acknowledges his flaws and wants to improve his relationship with God. He mentions his jealousy and insecurities regarding someone else's blessings and advises his listeners to focus on their own journey and walk with God. He talks about his commitment to his faith and compares it to a marriage that needs constant work and progress. He encourages his listeners to expect and accept only the best for themselves and not to settle for anything less. Tyrese also reflects on how his surroundings have influenced him and changed him over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me
I apologize for my faults
‘Cause I come to you more than I give back
I ask for help more often than I give thanks or assistance
Why am I on my knees prayin' yet again
I am questioning why I am constantly asking for guidance
Asking for more and more and more
I request more blessings and prosperity
Without recognizing the blessings I’ve already received
I fail to acknowledge the positive aspects of my life
So now I say to you Father God, thank you
I express gratitude for what I have
People are inspired by your transparency
Others are motivated by honest communication
Your walk is way more inspiring than your talk
Actions speak louder than words
Walk
Act on your beliefs and values
I ask God for clarity so that He can reveal things to you that you would never be able to see with your own eyes
I pray for guidance from a higher power to gain insight beyond my own perspective
God will never give you something somebody else is supposed to have
Each person is uniquely gifted with their own blessings
So your jealousy your envy and insecurities about somebody’s else’s blessings should ? because it ain’t jewels
Negative emotions about someone else's success are unproductive and irrelevant
Walk
Live your life without being overshadowed by others' achievements
I bet everything on the wedding ring
I prioritize my commitment to my faith and spirituality
I’m married to God so therefore our marriage is work in progress
My relationship with my beliefs requires ongoing attention and effort
Faith is climbing invisible stairs
Faith is a journey without a clear path or endpoint
I pray that God blesses to find comfort and discomfort
I ask for strength to handle both positive and negative experiences in life
Give me the strength to walk until the unfamiliar
I seek the courage to face new and uncertain situations
We should always expect the things that you accept from me
People's actions should inform our expectations of them
If I accept your disrespect then it’s expected to you to continue walk
Allowing disrespectful behavior sets a standard for future interactions
If I make you uncomfortable with my bottle of wine don’t cross it
If my actions conflict with your values, respectfully communicate your boundaries
You can often tell how far your life and career will go
One's success can be predicted by the company they keep
Based on the fire people you spin the most time
Your most frequent and influential companions shape your trajectory
So therefore i am a direct reflection of my surroundings
The people I associate with affect who I am as a person
Yes, I used to be ? people say Tyrese you’ve changed
My personal growth has been noticed by others
Well, actually i have
I have evolved and matured as an individual
Walk with me, walk with me, walk with me ooh
Join me on this journey
Ooh, walk with me, walk with me ooh
Let's face life's challenges together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON ALEXANDER HODGE, TYRESE DARNELL GIBSON
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