Let Me See
USHER FT. RICK ROSS Lyrics


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It's like we gotta do this
Word, word
Yeah

Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
The enemy's in your heart, you ain't gotta look far
Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
The revolution ain't televised, they streamin' dot com

No time to do your hair, baby
Brothers is firin' at us
He died in his T-shirt, said, "Black Lives Matter"
Stand for nothin', you fail, niggas stuck, pop frontin'
Helter Skelter means war, I'm on my rock ruckus
You block fam, gun cocked, the block jammed, Smuckers
Jealously spread over bread, when you're fam, fuck ya
What's trust when you lust power and lack courage?
When the facts flourish, the wack perish

Because you're usin' big words, that don't make you smart
Just because you're breathin' that don't mean you got heart
Fuck you, I used to be a robber too
So I know when and how a nigga scheme and move
Shoot a shotta shooter so such that his gun was hit
Soundboy, bury you, kill it, done and over with

Uh, ain't no stoppin' when the choppa ring
You hear a bang then a scream

Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
The enemy's in your heart, you ain't gotta look far
Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
The revolution ain't televised, they streamin' dot com

Yeah, ain't no bunkers in Bucktown, just gun bussas
No one trust no one, we just don't discuss it
It's like crabs in the bucket
You think the system crooked? You need to look at who you fuck wit'
The evil men do, I see the greed in ya
Modern day slave to social media
Don't believe the alternative facts they feedin' ya
Get caught leanin' and they leavin' ya

Hey, yo
The average home owner doesn't even own a gun
But you have the right to, so invest in one
If you don't have, you better get'chu one
The day of the geechy is done
Protect the residents with these elements
We find these truths to be self-evident

It ain't no stoppin' when the choppa ring
You hear a bang then a scream

Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
The enemy's in your heart, you ain't gotta look far
Let's get it on
Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
Get your ammo and stand strong
It's the biggest (It's the biggest)

The real ones make me wanna do things (Uh)
Converse sneakers, fat shoestrings (Uh)
V.V.S. rims with my boo thang (Woo)
Stolen Smith & Wesson and I'm bumpin' Wu-Tang
I miss the old Kanye, can't fuck with new lames (No)
Throwback sneakers and my new chains (Woo)
Suicidal if my contract was like Lil' Wayne's
Body droppin', every week you in a new gang (Woo)
Volkswagen Beetles then we went to Regals (Tell 'em)
Now it's Maybachs with the glass ceilings (Woo)
Shots of CÎROC got me puffin' pot (Uh)
Self-made, how dare you tell me what I'm not (Boss)
Real DJs, they gotta run it back (Run it back)
House shoes on, niggas runnin' crack (How is that?)
Flair lumber Jackson 'til the summer back (Uh)
Murder weapon and the one I got the numbers match (Bang)
Better have my ready, Fab Five Freddy (Uh)
Ricky ravioli, whole bowl of spaghetti (Haha-ha)
Heavy protein 'cause you know things (Yeah)
I love dappin' niggas in my gold rings (Yuh)
Love pullin' up with my whole team (Yuh)
Pretty women love pullin' on my gold links (Uh)




Used to point us out just by our flat fades
Now we top floor in the palisade

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Usher ft. Rick Ross' song Let Me See are a call to arms, a battle cry. The song is about gearing up for war, both literally and figuratively. The track has a militant feel to it, as though Usher and Rick Ross are commanding an army of listeners to fight against injustice, inequality, and corruption. They urge their listeners to arm themselves, to stand strong, and to be ready for whatever comes their way.


The lyrics are also a commentary on the state of society today. Usher and Rick Ross talk about "modern-day slaves to social media" and "alternative facts." They lament the fact that many people are unaware of the truth and are easily swayed by misinformation. They urge their listeners to be vigilant, to protect themselves, and to take action.


Overall, the song is a powerful anthem that speaks to the need for resistance, both on a personal and societal level.


Line by Line Meaning

It's like we gotta do this
We have no other choice but to go through with this.


Word, word
Affirmative, agreed.


Yeah
Let's do this.


Let's get it on
Let's begin the mission.


Get'cha gear and prepare for war
Get ready and gear up for battle.


Niggas runnin' they jaw, heads ain't ready at all
People are talking about fighting, but they are not actually prepared for it.


Get your ammo and stand strong
Get your weapons and be ready to defend yourself.


The enemy's in your heart, you ain't gotta look far
The enemy might be someone close, and it may not be necessary to search far to identify.


The revolution ain't televised, they streamin' dot com
The revolution might not be broadcasted on TV, but it is widely streamed on the internet.


No time to do your hair, baby
Time is of limited availability to have non-essentials done.


Brothers is firin' at us
Brothers are aiming their guns at us.


He died in his T-shirt, said, "Black Lives Matter"
In a T-shirt, he died fighting for the Black Lives Matter movement.


Stand for nothin', you fail, niggas stuck, pop frontin'
You will amount to nothing if you do not stand for something; don't pretend to be something you're not.


Helter Skelter means war, I'm on my rock ruckus
Helter Skelter means imminent war and I'm ready for some physical altercation.


You block fam, gun cocked, the block jammed, Smuckers
You are not welcome here; I have my weapon locked and loaded, and the block jammed up.


Jealously spread over bread, when you're fam, fuck ya
Families are torn apart due to jealousy over wealth; when it's all about the money, fuck family.


What's trust when you lust power and lack courage?
Trust is non-existent when the desire for power outweighs the courage to do what's right.


When the facts flourish, the wack perish
When truth emerges, lies and fakeness disappears.


Because you're usin' big words, that don't make you smart
Using complex vocabulary does not necessarily translate to high intellect.


Just because you're breathin' that don't mean you got heart
Merely being alive does not mean that you have courage.


Fuck you, I used to be a robber too
I don't care about you; I used to rob people as well, so I understand the art of scheming.


So I know when and how a nigga scheme and move
I know the methods and maneuvers used by people scheming.


Shoot a shotta shooter so such that his gun was hit
Shoot a shooter in such a way that his weapon is hit by the bullet.


Soundboy, bury you, kill it, done and over with
Soundboy, I'll kill you and be done with it.


Uh, ain't no stoppin' when the choppa ring
Once the gun starts firing, there is no stopping it.


You hear a bang then a scream
You will hear gunfire followed by a scream.


Yeah, ain't no bunkers in Bucktown, just gun bussas
There are no bunkers in this area, only people armed with guns.


No one trust no one, we just don't discuss it
There is no trust between people around here, and we don't talk about it, we just deal with it.


It's like crabs in the bucket
People around here behave like crabs in a bucket - always trying to pull each other down.


You think the system crooked? You need to look at who you fuck wit'
If one thinks the government is corrupt, then they should also evaluate the company they keep.


The evil men do, I see the greed in ya
I can see that you are a greedy, corrupt person.


Modern day slave to social media
People nowadays are like slaves to social media.


Don't believe the alternative facts they feedin' ya
Do not believe in the lies that they feed you.


Get caught leanin' and they leavin' ya
If you get caught off guard, people will leave you stranded.


The average home owner doesn't even own a gun
Most homeowners do not have guns.


But you have the right to, so invest in one
However, you have the right to own one, so consider buying a gun.


If you don't have, you better get'chu one
If you don't have one, you better get one soon.


The day of the geechy is done
The day of reckoning is nearing.


Protect the residents with these elements
Protect the community with these instruments.


We find these truths to be self-evident
We consider these truths to be undeniable.


The real ones make me wanna do things
Being around genuine people make me want to be better.


Converse sneakers, fat shoestrings
I wear converse sneakers with thick shoestrings now.


V.V.S. rims with my boo thang
I have very very slightly included diamonds on my car rim.


Stolen Smith & Wesson and I'm bumpin' Wu-Tang
I'm listening to Wu-Tang while carrying a stolen Smith & Wesson.


I miss the old Kanye, can't fuck with new lames (No)
I miss the old Kanye and I am uninterested in the new faces.


Throwback sneakers and my new chains (Woo)
I wear vintage sneakers and new chains.


Suicidal if my contract was like Lil' Wayne's
I would feel suicidal if I had a contract deal like Lil Wayne's.


Body droppin', every week you in a new gang (Woo)
People are dying every week and you are switching gangs.


Volkswagen Beetles then we went to Regals (Tell 'em)
We used to drive Volkswagen Beetles and now we drive Regals.


Now it's Maybachs with the glass ceilings (Woo)
Now we ride in Maybachs with glass ceilings.


Shots of CÎROC got me puffin' pot (Uh)
Drinking shots of Ciroc got me smoking weed.


Self-made, how dare you tell me what I'm not (Boss)
I am a self-made person; do not try to undermine my success.


Real DJs, they gotta run it back (Run it back)
Good DJs should play a song again if it's that good.


House shoes on, niggas runnin' crack (How is that?)
Even in house shoes, people are running around selling drugs.


Flair lumber Jackson 'til the summer back (Uh)
Showing off with a flared outfit until the summer.


Murder weapon and the one I got the numbers match (Bang)
The murder weapon matches the serial number that I have.


Better have my ready, Fab Five Freddy (Uh)
Be ready for what's coming, like Fab Five Freddy.


Ricky ravioli, whole bowl of spaghetti (Haha-ha)
Having an abundance of something like one would have a whole bowl of spaghetti.


Heavy protein 'cause you know things (Yeah)
Eating plenty of protein to keep your physical and mental states sharp.


I love dappin' niggas in my gold rings (Yuh)
I enjoy greeting people with a fist bump using my golden rings.


Love pullin' up with my whole team (Yuh)
I enjoy arriving with my entire group.


Pretty women love pullin' on my gold links (Uh)
Attractive women are usually drawn to my golden chains.


Used to point us out just by our flat fades
We used to be identified by our flat top haircuts.


Now we top floor in the palisade
Now we reside in top floor apartments in the palisade.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Roberts, Tekomin Williams, Darrell Yates

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@anthonytischer8990

La chanson "Lemme See" d'Usher en collaboration avec Rick Ross tourne autour du thème de l'anticipation, du désir et de la connexion tacite entre deux personnes. Elle explore l'idée d'exprimer ses désirs et de passer à l'action plutôt que de simplement en parler.

Dans le premier couplet, Usher se demande s'il doit ramener la fille chez lui, reconnaissant sa curiosité quant à sa disponibilité et sa volonté. Il ne veut pas la faire attendre et veut savoir si elle est vraiment prête pour ce qui pourrait se passer entre eux.

Le pré-refrain instaure une ambiance séduisante et explicite, avec Usher et la fille s'adonnant à des activités intimes alimentées par leur désir et la consommation de Merlot. Les paroles laissent entendre une volonté d'explorer différentes positions et de s'engager dans une connexion physique passionnée.


Le refrain met l'accent sur l'importance de l'action plutôt que de vaines paroles. Usher mentionne les incessantes paroles de la fille sur ce qu'elle veut lui faire, l'incitant à arrêter de parler et à plutôt démontrer ses intentions. La phrase répétée, "laisse-moi voir", implique que les actes parlent plus fort que les mots et exhorte la fille à montrer plutôt qu'à dire.

Dans le deuxième couplet, Usher mentionne son anticipation de ce que la fille lui fera, mettant en évidence le thème du désir réciproque et du plaisir de leur connexion physique. La mention de "l'éducation sexuelle" suggère le désir d'une expérience pratique et éducative avec la fille.


Le couplet de Rick Ross ajoute un élément luxueux et confiant à la chanson, mettant en valeur son style de vie extravagant et son désir d'un partenaire capable de rivaliser avec son niveau de succès. Les références aux voitures coûteuses, aux marques de mode et aux voyages haut de gamme reflètent son statut de personne riche et puissante.

Dans l'ensemble, "Lemme See" transmet l'idée d'embrasser le désir, d'explorer les connexions physiques et de mettre l'accent sur l'action plutôt que sur de vaines promesses ou des paroles. Elle célèbre l'excitation et l'anticipation qui peuvent accompagner l'indulgence dans une relation passionnée et intime.



All comments from YouTube:

@sphiwe94

2023 and I still can't get enough of this masterpiece ❤

@user-ny7vz9fh5y

u aint never lied son !

@musicallymemed

word

@earlclark9613

Some of Usher’s music is timeless. You can listen to it in any decade & it still holds up. Not gonna be too many more guys like that

@Leanne-mw8nm

Sadly, that is probably true.

@justicgilliam

He ran out of time.

@Leanne-mw8nm

@Justic Gilliam WHAT DOES THAT MEAN, EXACTLY?!

@justicgilliam

I don't think I'm supposed to be on social media anymore? I find it pointless ever since someone stole my identity two years ago. I'm making a new identity now and I'll do it on my own terms. Everyone knows Usher has herpes

@justicgilliam

On your birthday a giant L was delivered.

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@syrphin9666

i love this song. has been on repeat since and will continue to be.

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