Look Away Then
Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo
Hey,
What is it about him that makes me pointy
Thinking about the way that he pushed up on it
Straight no manners, get your grammar
"Hey shawty what's your name?"
yeah
[Verse 2]
Not who I normally would give my time, no
I'm a like "Girl have you lost your mind?"
Quit no polished, straight street knowledge
But he treats me like a queen
[Chorus]
They tell me:
"He's a problem, girl"
"He's a problem, don't"
"He's a problem, be"
"He's a problem, fall"
But I love him, I
But I love him, don't
But I love him, hear you
But I love him
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
Look away then
Look away then
Look away then
Look away then
yeah
[Verse 3]
Everybody's telling me to just be smart
"One for the moment, don't invest your heart"
"He's a player"
I don't care
Don't wanna hear it come talk to me later
[Verse 4]
But on the edge it's true and ?
But all that matters is that he makes me happy
He don't ?
But he's a winner
And he's all that I need
[Chorus]
They tell me:
"He's a problem, girl"
"He's a problem, don't"
"He's a problem, be"
"He's a problem, fall"
But I love him, I
But I love him, don't
But I love him, hear you
But I love him
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
"You got a problem"
Look away then
Look away then
Look away then
Look away then
yeah
Look Away Then
Ne-Yo's 'Look Away Then' stands as a defining track from his 2008 debut album, 'In My Own Words.' The song exemplifies the R&B and pop fusion that characterized his early career, blending smooth vocal delivery with a polished production style that became a hallmark of his discography. Released during a period where Ne-Yo was establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, the recording captures the emotional vulnerability and rhythmic sophistication typical of his work. It served as a significant commercial success, contributing to his status as a prominent artist in the genre during the late 2000s. The track remains a staple of his catalog, reflecting the era's sound and his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with a wide audience.