Use Me
Mick Jagger Lyrics
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They keep trying to tell me all you want to do is use me
Uh huh but my answer about all that use me stuff
I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
You can keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
My brother sit me right down and he talked to me
He told me that I ought to not let you just walk on me
Well I'm sure that he meant well, yeah but when
Our talk was through
I said brother if you only knew you'd wish you were in my shoes
You could keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Sometimes it's true you really do abuse me
Oh you get me in a crowd of high class people
And you act real nasty to me
I said, oh baby, baby, baby, when you love me
I can't get enough
I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
You can keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
In Mick Jagger's song "Use Me", the lyrics depict a situation in which the singer is being used by someone he cares about. The song starts with the singer's friends warning him that the person he is with only wants to use him. However, instead of heeding their advice, the singer defends his relationship by saying that if it feels good, he doesn't mind being used. He even suggests that the person in question can continue to use him until he is used up.
Later in the song, the singer's brother expresses concern for his well-being and warns him not to let himself be taken advantage of. The singer, however, states that the brother would only wish to be in his place as he is enjoying being used by the person in question. Even though the girl can be hurtful to him at times, he can't get enough of her, and he's willing to be used up as long as he gets to be with her.
In essence, the song seems to be about a codependent relationship in which both parties are getting something out of the arrangement, but it's not necessarily healthy or balanced. The singer seems to be sacrificing his own well-being for the sake of continuing a relationship with someone who is willing to take advantage of him.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends feel their appointed duty
My friends believe that it is their duty to warn me that you are only using me
They keep trying to tell me all you want to do is use me
My friends keep insisting that you only have an interest in using me for your own benefit
Uh huh but my answer about all that use me stuff
Despite what my friends say, I am not bothered by your intention to use me
I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
I want to share with others that even if you are using me, if it feels good, I am okay with it
You can keep on using me
I don't mind being used repeatedly
Until you use me up
I am willing to be used until I can no longer be of use
My brother sit me right down and he talked to me
My brother sat me down and had a serious conversation with me
He told me that I ought to not let you just walk on me
He advised me not to let you take advantage of me and treat me poorly
Well I'm sure that he meant well, yeah but when
Although I believe my brother's advice came from a good place, I don't agree with it
Our talk was through
Our conversation ended
I said brother if you only knew you'd wish you were in my shoes
I told my brother that he would want to be in my position if he knew how good it felt to be used by you
Sometimes it's true you really do abuse me
Occasionally, you do mistreat me
Oh you get me in a crowd of high class people
When you are around wealthy and influential people
And you act real nasty to me
You treat me poorly and disrespectfully
I said, oh baby, baby, baby, when you love me
Despite your mistreatment, I still crave your love and attention
I can't get enough
I desire more of your affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Withers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smokinjz
'My friends feel it's their appointed duty
They keep trying to tell me
All you want to do is use me
But my answer, yeah to all that use me stuff
I want to spread the news
That if it feels this good getting used
You just keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
My brother sit me right down and he talked to me
He told me that I ought not to let you just walk on me
And I'm sure he meant well
Yeah, but when our talk was through
I said, brother, if you only knew
You'd wish that you were in my shoes
You just keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Sometimes, it's true
You really do abuse me
You get me in a crowd of high-class people
And then you act real rude to me
But, oh baby, baby, baby, baby,
When you love me, I can't get enough
I want to spread the news
That if it feels this good getting used
Girl, you just keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Talkin' 'bout you usin' people
It all depends on what you do
It ain't too bad the way you're usin' me
'Cause I sure am usin' you to do the things you do'
to do the things you do
@smokinjz
My friends feel their appointed duty
They keep trying to tell me all you want to do is use me
Uh huh but my answer about all that use me stuff
I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
You can keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
My brother sit me right down and he talked to me
He told me that I ought to not let you just walk on me
Well I'm sure that he meant well, yeah but when
Our talk was through
I said brother if you only knew you'd wish you were in my shoes
You could keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Sometimes it's true you really do abuse me
Oh you get me in a crowd of high class people
And you act real nasty to me
I said, oh baby, baby, baby, when you love me
I can't get enough
I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
You can keep on using me
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
@robbuchan9990
Without a doubt, Mick delivers one of the most outstanding jazz vocals ever recorded on this piece.
Absolutely Fabulous !!
@gracefullyviolent14sulliva21
Totally LOVE this version!!!!!!!!!! Cant get it outta my head.....
@christineauzanne
What duet!I love this song and the music.....I love Mick Jagger,i love Lenny Kravitz.Baby baby baby!Kisses to my 2 rock stars.Respect and love.
@carlasullivan3637
Love this version sooo much!!
@carlasullivan3637
I've been in love with this version a long time......
@buddysmom9494
You have my exact name lol I agree 🎯
@buddysmom9494
I love Bill's version but this one pulls me back time and time again. 🔥
@trfesok
Yes, indeed, it was.. Mick & Lenny do a surprisingly good job..
@Martinuci
Flea on the bass. Great performance by the singers and the band. Bill Withers was surely happy with their rendition.
@user-gl4xm1by9v
Wandering spirit просто образец коммерчески успешного альбома , и не важно кто там что говорит , успех налицо !