How Do I Say
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Oh why
Oh how do I say

A foreign beauty so exotic
When she smiled at me
She took my breath away
She's reminiscent of a goddess
It's a shame that we could not communicate
How do I say

How do I say hello?
I just wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
My baby, how do I say, how do I say?

How do I say?
The room was filled with a sweet aroma
When she danced her hips moved oh so sensuous
She speaks with her body, so ignited
In the language that I will never forget

I hear her
Spinning around in the crowd cause she found me
And when she started moving closer and closer
Does she know that i want her, I want her
I wanna be with her tonight
So I caressed her face, kissed her lips
In all my life, I've never felt quite like this
I've never had a loss for words
One kiss from her has got me speechless

How do I say hello?
I just wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

How do I say hello?
I really wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
Mon cherie, how do I say, how do I say?

Baby let's engage on our deep conversation
And our body language we speak won't need any translation
And I see your physical pleasure
As we explore together this universe, a language of love
My love, my love, my love
My love, my love, my love

Can you tell me how do I put it into words?
How do I say hello?
I just wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
Molto bella, how do I say, how do I say?

How do I say hello?
I just wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
Mon cherie, how do I say, how do I say?

How do I say hello?
I just wanna talk to you
How do I say you're beautiful
When I can't take my eyes off you
I don't wanna say the wrong thing
I want to use the right words to impress you
Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

I want you, te deseo (how do I say?)
I need you, te necesito (how do I say?)
Can I have you? Tienes que ser mio (how do I say?)
What must I do? ¿Qué debo hacer? (how do I say?)
What is your name? ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
So beautiful, eres tú hermoso
Can I take you? ¿Puedo tenerte?




So precious, tan precioso (how do I say?)
I love you, te amo (how do I say? how do I say?)

Overall Meaning

The song "How Do I Say" by Usher is about a man who is captivated by a beautiful woman who he cannot communicate with due to a language barrier. He is trying to figure out how to express his feelings towards her and make a connection. The lyrics are filled with his yearning to talk to her, to express to her how stunning she is, and to find a way to communicate his love for her.


Throughout the song, the singer describes the beauty of this woman in great detail, from her exotic nature to her sensuous dance moves. He recounts how he was unable to communicate with her when they first met and his desperation to find a way to speak to her.


The chorus repeatedly asks, "How do I say hello? How do I say you're beautiful?" as the singer struggles to find the right words to communicate his emotions. Ultimately, he discovers that they can connect through deeper forms of communication like body language and physical intimacy.


Overall, the song is a heartfelt declaration of love and the struggles that come with it, including communication barriers and the fear of saying the wrong thing.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh why
The singer is questioning why he is struggling to express himself to the foreign beauty.


Oh how do I say
The singer is continuing to question how he can communicate his feelings to the woman.


A foreign beauty so exotic
The singer is describing the woman as exotic and foreign, which is why he is having trouble communicating with her.


When she smiled at me
The singer is describing how the woman's smile took his breath away.


She took my breath away
The singer is emphasizing the impact that the woman had on him, leaving him in awe of her.


She's reminiscent of a goddess
The singer is comparing the woman to a goddess, further emphasizing her beauty.


It's a shame that we could not communicate
The singer laments the fact that he cannot communicate with the woman due to the language barrier.


How do I say hello?
The singer wonders how he can greet the woman and initiate conversation with her.


I just wanna talk to you
The singer expresses his desire to talk to the woman and get to know her better.


How do I say you're beautiful
The singer is struggling to find the right words to express the woman's beauty.


When I can't take my eyes off you
The singer is emphasizing how attracted he is to the woman and unable to look away from her.


I don't wanna say the wrong thing
The singer is worried about saying something wrong and ruining his chances with the woman.


I want to use the right words to impress you
The singer wants to make a good impression on the woman and is trying to find the perfect words to do so.


My baby, how do I say, how do I say?
The singer is once again expressing his frustration with finding the right words to communicate his feelings towards the woman.


The room was filled with a sweet aroma
The singer is describing the atmosphere of the room when he first saw the woman, further emphasizing her allure.


When she danced her hips moved oh so sensuous
The singer is describing the woman's sensual dance moves.


She speaks with her body, so ignited
The singer is admiring the woman's ability to communicate through her body language and mesmerize those around her.


In the language that I will never forget
The singer is remembering the way the woman communicated with her body and how unforgettable it was for him.


I hear her
The singer is describing how he is able to pick out the woman's voice in a crowd.


Spinning around in the crowd cause she found me
The woman noticed the singer in the crowd and is now approaching him.


And when she started moving closer and closer
The woman is approaching the singer in a seductive manner.


Does she know that i want her, I want her
The singer is hoping that the woman is aware of his attraction to her.


I wanna be with her tonight
The singer is expressing his desire to spend the night with the woman.


So I caressed her face, kissed her lips
The singer is describing how he expresses his feelings physically towards the woman.


In all my life, I've never felt quite like this
The singer is acknowledging that he has never felt such strong emotions towards someone before.


I've never had a loss for words
The singer is acknowledging that he is usually able to communicate easily, but is at a loss for words with this woman.


One kiss from her has got me speechless
The singer is saying that the woman's kiss has left him speechless and unable to express himself.


Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?
The singer is expressing his continued frustration with finding the right words to express his emotions towards the woman.


Baby let's engage on our deep conversation
The singer is suggesting that he and the woman engage in a deeper conversation where they don't need words to communicate.


And our body language we speak won't need any translation
The singer is suggesting that the two of them communicate through body language instead of words.


And I see your physical pleasure
The singer is describing how he can see the pleasure that the woman is experiencing.


As we explore together this universe, a language of love
The singer is describing how their mutual attraction is creating a language of love between them.


My love, my love, my love
The singer is expressing his love towards the woman.


Can you tell me how do I put it into words?
The singer is once again asking for help in expressing his emotions towards the woman.


Molto bella, how do I say, how do I say?
The singer is still at a loss for words, despite attempting to express himself in another language.


I want you, te deseo (how do I say?)
The singer is expressing his desire for the woman in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.


I need you, te necesito (how do I say?)
The singer is expressing his need for the woman in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.


Can I have you? Tienes que ser mio (how do I say?)
The singer is asking the woman if she will be his in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.


What must I do? ¿Qué debo hacer? (how do I say?)
The singer is asking what he must do to be with the woman in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.


What is your name? ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
The singer is asking the woman for her name in Spanish.


So beautiful, eres tú hermoso
The singer is expressing the woman's beauty in Spanish.


Can I take you? ¿Puedo tenerte?
The singer is asking if he can have the woman in Spanish.


So precious, tan precioso (how do I say?)
The singer is expressing how precious the woman is to him in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.


I love you, te amo (how do I say? how do I say?)
The singer is expressing his love for the woman in Spanish and still struggling to find the right words.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Quenton Wright, James Samuel III Harris, Terry Lewis, Usher Raymond

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Hope T

This will forever be one of Usher's best songs

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Agreed

Claire May

U took the words outta of ma mouth 👌

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this, U-Turn and Yeah... my top 3

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This was my late sister's favorite album. Continue to rest in peace Toya, I love and miss you😔

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Alexandra

This song is so slept on

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