Caught Up
ÑÇɪС×ÓUsher Lyrics


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I'm the kind of brotha'
Who been doin' it my way
Gettin' my bread for years
In my career
And every lover
In and out my life
I hear love and left the tears
Without a care
Until I met this girl who turned the tables around
She caught me by surprise
I never thought I'd be the one breaking down
I can't figure it out why

I'm so, caught up
Got me feelin' it, caught up
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm so, caught up
Got me feelin' it, caught up
I'm losin' control, this girls got a hold on me

Let me go baby
Now listen
My momma told me
Be careful who you do 'cause karma comes back around
Same ol' song
But I was so sure
That it wouldn't happen to me
'Cause I know how to put it down
But I was so wrong
This girl was mean
She really turned me out
Her body was so tight
I'm lookin' for her in the daytime with a flashlight
My homies say this girl is crampin' my style
And I can't figure it out

But I'm so, caught up
Got me feelin' it, caught up
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted

I'm so, caught up
Got me feelin' it, caught up
I'm losin' control
This girls got a hold
I'm so, caught up
Really feelin' it, caught up
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted

I'm so, caught up
Really feelin' it, caught up
I'm losin' control
This girls got a hold on me

And I think I like it baby
Oh no, oh no, ooh, yeah, oh my

This girl was mean
She really turned me out
Yeah, yeah, yeah, suga
My homies say this girl is crampin' my style
I'm so, caught up, caught up
Don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm so, caught up
Really feelin' it, caught up
I'm losin' control
This girls got a hold
I'm so, caught up
I'm so, caught up
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm, caught up
Really feelin' it




Caught up, I'm losin' control
This girls got a hold on me

Overall Meaning

The song Caught Up by Usher talks about a man who has been living life on his own terms, not caring about love and emotion until he meets a girl who turns his life around. The lyrics begin by establishing the character of the singer who has been successful in his career and has had a few lovers in the past. He talks about how he left these relationships with no cares and without shedding any tears. However, his outlook towards love and relationships is challenged when he meets a girl who changes his world. The girl seems to have a hold on him that he cannot understand, and he feels like he is losing control.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "caught up" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's confusion and feeling of being trapped. He does not know what it is about this girl that has him so twisted and caught up in his feelings. Usher's soulful voice and the catchy melody add to the overall mood of the song, making it a classic R&B tune.


The second verse takes us deeper into the singer's experiences. His mother warned him that he should be careful about who he gets involved with, as karma is bound to catch up with him. However, he was so sure that he knew what he was doing until he met this girl who took control of his life. Her body was so tight that he could not resist her, and he finds himself constantly seeking her during the day.


Overall, Caught Up by Usher is a story of surrendering to love, losing control, and being caught up in the irresistible power of emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the kind of brotha' who been doin' it my way
I am an independent person who has been successful in my own unique manner.


Every lover in and out my life, I hear love and left the tears without a care
I have had many romantic relationships and have caused a lot of pain to my partners without feeling remorse.


Until I met this girl who turned the tables around, she caught me by surprise
I met this woman who completely changed my perspective on relationships and caught me off guard.


I never thought I'd be the one breaking down, I can't figure it out why
I never expected to be emotionally vulnerable and I cannot understand why I feel this way.


I'm so, caught up, got me feelin' it, caught up
I am completely engrossed in my emotions and cannot shake them off.


I'm losing control, this girl's got a hold on me
I am unable to control my emotions because this woman has a strong grip on my heart.


My momma told me, be careful who you do 'cause karma comes back around
My mother warned me to be mindful of my actions and their consequences because they will eventually catch up to me.


But I was so sure that it wouldn't happen to me 'cause I know how to put it down
I was confident that I would never experience the negative consequences of my actions because I believed that I am skilled at satisfying women.


This girl was mean, she really turned me out
This woman was tough and made me fall deeply in love with her.


Her body was so tight, I'm lookin' for her in the daytime with a flashlight
I am so infatuated with her body that I am willing to search for her even during the day with a flashlight.


My homies say this girl is crampin' my style
My friends believe that this woman is limiting my freedom and hindering my usual way of life.


And I think I like it baby
Despite my initial discomfort, I am beginning to enjoy the process of falling in love with this woman.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ryan Toby, Jason Boyd, Vidal Davis, Andre Harris

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@isaacrodriguez5836

Who’s here after the Super Bowl

@orianeasmore8941

Absolutely!! Thought I was the only one!

@tressiehoward8535

Me!!! I love this classic. 😎💪💯

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Me.....

@kayla_j

Me!!

@atlfun08

Yep…I’m going be all up on Usher for minute. 😂😂😂

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@basantapant198

Who is watching this after the super Bowl. USHER never disappoints. Loved your performance!!

@orianeasmore8941

He looked so foine!!! Never disappoint!! I thought I was the only one came here after the show.

@branypoo

Saaaaame!! ❤ I knew he wouldn’t disappoint. :)

@youeatcerealwithafork

He smooth

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