In 1990 Usher joined an R&B local quintet called the NuBeginnings, which was organized by local music svengali, Darryl Wheeler and then he decided to pursue a career in music. Aside from recording, Usher has ventured into business. He has established his own record label, US Records, and is a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise. He has also dabbled in acting, with a recurring role on the teen sitcom Moesha, and roles in the films The Faculty (1998, with Josh Harnett) She's All That (1999, with Freddie Prinze, Jr.) and Texas Rangers (2001, with Ashton Kutcher).
Monstar
Usher Lyrics
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There's three sides to every story
There's one side, there's the other
And then there's the truth
Captivating, perfection, innovator
Seductive, superstar, music, unparalleled, sex, world renown
Dance, tempo, spotlight, passionate, terrible
You, are, what, we, say, you, are
Monstar
Black heart
Sound, sound, sound
Everything that's on my mind I just
I gotta let go
Allez vient on y vas
I hope you can handle it
Vient on y vas
Feel my heartbeat, ah
Mon-star
Yeah, close your eyes
Hey, look what you made me do babe, say you know me
Tell you want all of me, and then you got the other side
You got some nerve baby
Make it so bad
You so serious
Wouldn't just have to fall
Don't you, don't you tell me
Tell me that things get to you without all of that attitude
I feel like you might be the one, aight babe
You got me so excited baby
Girl if you lonely
And you're longing for a lover you know I'll be
I'll be here all night
I'm right above you
You don't have to look no further you know I'll be
I'll be here all night
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
Tell me how deep you want me to go
(I'm back celebrating life)
I'm gonna be your baby yeah
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
Redefining roundly every time we lay
Every time we go (we go deeper)
She said she wanna bring out the beast
But she can't tame it, tame it (ha ha)
Won't let you pull something off
B-b-bang I'm a shoot it like a convict
Girl if you lonely
And you're longing for a lover
You know I'll be, I'll be here all night
I'm right above you
You don't have to look no further you know I'll be
I'll be, here all night
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
Tell me how deep you want me to go
(I'm back celebrating life)
I'm gonna be your baby yeah
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
Tell me how deep you want me to go
(I'm back celebrating life)
I'm gonna be your baby yeah
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
Girl if you lonely
And you're longing for a lover
You know I'll be, I'll be here all night
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
Tell me how deep you want me to go
(I'm back celebrating life)
I'm gonna be your baby yeah
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
(I'm back celebrating life)
Make it rain
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
It's a celebration
(I'm back celebrating life)
The song "Monstar" by Usher is about being a superstar and indulging in pleasures while recognizing that there are different sides to every story. The lyrics mention three sides to every story: one side, the other side, and the truth. Usher's persona is described with words that reflect his success and influence as an artist, such as innovator, world renown, and seductive. He is also aware of his dark side, which is represented by the term "black heart."
The lyrics also mention a desire to let go of everything that is on Usher's mind, representing the freedom of expression that can come with being a superstar. The chorus repeats the term "Monstar" and "celebrating time," suggesting a sense of self-celebration and indulgence in pleasure.
Overall, "Monstar" is a song about the joys and pitfalls of being a successful artist, as well as a recognition of the different sides to Usher's personality.
Line by Line Meaning
There's three sides to every story
Every situation has more than one perspective
There's one side, there's the other
There are different points of view
And then there's the truth
The real way things actually are
Captivating, perfection, innovator
Usher is giving himself some compliments
Seductive, superstar, music, unparalleled, sex, world renown
Usher is describing his music career and sexual appeal
Dance, tempo, spotlight, passionate, terrible
Usher is singing about the ups and downs of fame
You, are, what, we, say, you, are
People see Usher however they want to see him
Monstar
Usher is a monster in the music industry
Black heart
Usher isn't necessarily a good person
Sound, sound, sound
Usher is all about the music
Everything that's on my mind I just
I gotta let go
Usher needs to express himself
Allez vient on y vas
I hope you can handle it
Vient on y vas
Usher is saying come on let's go and hopes the listener is ready
Feel my heartbeat, ah
Mon-star
Yeah, close your eyes
Usher is asking the listener to feel his emotions, calling himself a monster, and telling them to get lost in the music
Hey, look what you made me do babe, say you know me
The listener influenced Usher's actions and Usher feels like the listener should know him
Tell you want all of me, and then you got the other side
The listener wants one part of Usher, but there's another part they may not want
You got some nerve baby
Make it so bad
You so serious
Wouldn't just have to fall
The listener is being bold and maybe they shouldn't be so serious, but Usher still has feelings for them
Don't you, don't you tell me
Tell me that things get to you without all of that attitude
Usher doesn't want the listener to make excuses and play games
I feel like you might be the one, aight babe
You got me so excited baby
Usher thinks the listener could be the one he's been searching for and they make him happy
Girl if you lonely
And you're longing for a lover you know I'll be
I'll be here all night
I'm right above you
You don't have to look no further you know I'll be
I'll be here all night
Usher is offering himself to the listener for the night and reassuring them he'll be there for them
Tell me how deep you want me to go
Usher is asking the listener what they want from him
I'm gonna be your baby yeah
I wanna be up in your bedroom, just all for one night
I'll be the pleasure player lover you like
Usher wants to be with the listener for one night and be the lover they desire
Redefining roundly every time we lay
Every time we go (we go deeper)
Usher wants to redefine their relationship and physically go deeper
She said she wanna bring out the beast
But she can't tame it, tame it (ha ha)
Won't let you pull something off
B-b-bang I'm a shoot it like a convict
The listener wants to bring out Usher's wild side, but he's tough and dangerous
Monstar
(Celebrating time)
Usher is a monster and it's time to celebrate
Make it rain
Usher wants to shower the listener with affection
It's a celebration
This night is a party
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bobby Avila, Izzy Avila, James Harris Iii, Terry Lewis, Juan Najera, Usher Raymond, Miguel Timentel
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