Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known s… Read Full Bio ↴Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known simply as Usher, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, producer and actor. He rose to fame in the late 90s, releasing the multi-platinum albums My Way and 8701. His success continued with the release of his 2004 album, Confessions, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and earned Usher four American Music Awards and eight Grammy nominations. To date, he has sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. He released his debut album in 1994 and has since released 1997's My Way, 2001's 8701, 2004's Confessions and 2008's Here I Stand. His sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond, was released March 2010.

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).

Blockin
Usher Lyrics

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Yeaah, you are
This is for them girls on the block
This is for them girls that be on the block
(Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh)

She fly first class, and she keep a fresh look, you weave back
I can't lie, godamn you bad, damn you bad
When she step up on the scene with her straight black jeans

And her friend got class, that kind of girl
to make her whole clique get mad
A dime piece, you could sit a cup on her ass
So now I'm trynna get past her girl and get up in her world

Baby I don't wanna waste your time, I'm just here for your girlfriend
Yeah mm yeah you fine, but I'm just trynna meet your girlfriend
Nice hair, nice ass, fat ass, nice thighs, so am I
You wish I was leavin with you, but I'm here for your girlfriend

She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
You asked for her girl's number but she gave you hers
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
Everytime you go to pitch, she throws you curves
She's blockin, block-blockin, block-blockin, blockin, block-blockin,
block-blockin
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin

She screams everything I ask
Man she don't hesitate to put a girl on blast
I leave a message and she calls right back
Ooh, I can't seem to get past her schemes and nooo
Girl I really don't know what to doo
Girl you really know I'm feelin youuu
You ain't trippin, naw anyway be dippin

I really don't wanna waste your time, I'm just here for your girlfriend
Yeah baby yeah you fine, but I'm checkin for your girlfriend
Nice hair, nice ass, fat ass, nice thighs, so am I
I know you wish I was leavin with you, but I'm here for your girlfriend
Stop blockin me

She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
You asked for her girl's number but she gave you hers
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
Everytime I go to pitch, she throws me curves
She's blockin, block-blockin, block-blockin, blockin, block-blockin,
block-blockin
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin

Now maybe I-I-I gotta let go
Now men have travelled this road many times before
All these stops signs I be have ignored
I can almost taste her, wish I could erase her
Fence after fence, wall after wall
I huff and I puff, hopin that she falls
It's either give her something or give nothing at all
I really wanna quit but her girl is the shit

She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
You asked for her number but she slipped and gave you hers
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
Everytime I go to pitch, she throws me curves
She's blockin, block-blockin, block-blockin, blockin, block-blockin,

block-blockin
She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin

Overall Meaning

The song "Blockin" by Usher is about a man who is trying to get with a girl who is guarded by her friend. The songwriter describes the object of his affection as someone who is well put together and has a great physical and social presence. He is very attracted to her and wants to get to know her better. However, there is another girl who is always blocking his attempts to approach her. The song is about his frustration with this situation and his attempts to get past the barriers that prevent him from getting closer to the girl he is interested in.

The song expresses the man's feelings of desire for the girl and his determination to not let her friend get in the way. He describes how the friend is always blocking him, yet he persists with his efforts to get to know the girl better. The lyrics are filled with metaphors to describe how he feels and how he perceives the situation, such as "fence after fence, wall after wall, I huff and I puff, hoping that she falls."

Overall, "Blockin" is a song about a man's attempt to get with the girl that he likes despite the obstacles in his way. It showcases Usher's exceptional vocals and songwriting skills, making it an enjoyable and catchy song for listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeaah, you are
Acknowledging the presence of a girl

This is for them girls on the block
This song is dedicated to the girls who live and hang out in the neighborhood

This is for them girls that be on the block
Again reiterating that this song is for the girls who are always present in the neighborhood

(Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh)
Background vocals setting the mood of the song

She fly first class, and she keep a fresh look, you weave back
Describing a girl who is always dressed in the latest fashion and has a beautifully styled hairstyle

I can't lie, godamn you bad, damn you bad
Expressing how attractive the girl is

When she step up on the scene with her straight black jeans
Describing the girl's attire

And her friend got class, that kind of girl
Talking about the girl's friend who is also from the neighborhood and is classy

to make her whole clique get mad
Implying that the rest of the girls in the group get jealous of her friend's classiness

A dime piece, you could sit a cup on her ass
Saying that the girl has a perfect body and can balance a cup on her butt

So now I'm trynna get past her girl and get up in her world
Trying to hit on the girl and get to know her better

Baby I don't wanna waste your time, I'm just here for your girlfriend
Clearing up the intention of the guy who is interested in the girl's girlfriend

Yeah mm yeah you fine, but I'm just trynna meet your girlfriend
Restating the fact that the guy is only interested in meeting the girl's girlfriend

Nice hair, nice ass, fat ass, nice thighs, so am I
Describing the attractiveness of the girl's girlfriend and also trying to match up to her beauty

You wish I was leavin with you, but I'm here for your girlfriend
Pointing out the girl's desire to be with the guy instead of her girlfriend whom he is interested in

She's blockin, blockin, blockin, blockin
Saying that the girl is blocking the guy's approach to her girlfriend

You asked for her girl's number but she gave you hers
Describing how the girl intentionally gave the guy her own phone number instead of her girlfriend's

Everytime you go to pitch, she throws you curves
Saying that whenever the guy tries to talk to her girlfriend, the girl throws a curveball and interferes

She screams everything I ask
Saying that the girl is always listening in on their conversations and interfering

Man she don't hesitate to put a girl on blast
Saying that the girl is quick to call out anyone who tries to get in the way

I leave a message and she calls right back
Describing how alert and vigilant the girl is in blocking the guy's attempts

Ooh, I can't seem to get past her schemes and nooo
Expressing frustration towards the girl's strategies and interference

Girl I really don't know what to doo
Confessing that he doesn't know how to handle the situation

Girl you really know I'm feelin youuu
Admitting to having feelings for the girl's girlfriend

You ain't trippin, naw anyway be dippin
Saying that the girl shouldn't worry as he has no interest in her, and is trying to leave

Stop blockin me
Asking the girl to stop interfering and blocking his approach to her girlfriend

Now maybe I-I-I gotta let go
Admitting to considering letting the whole situation go

Now men have travelled this road many times before
Highlighting that this situation is not new and not unique

All these stops signs I be have ignored
Describing how he has ignored all the warning signs and attempted to pursue her girlfriend anyway

I can almost taste her, wish I could erase her
Saying that he can almost taste his success, but the girl's interference is standing in his way

Fence after fence, wall after wall
Using metaphors to describe the obstacles that the guy is facing in getting to her girlfriend

I huff and I puff, hopin that she falls
Describing how the guy keeps attempting to get past the girl's interference, wishing that she would stop blocking him

It's either give her something or give nothing at all
Saying that he needs to give something in order to get the girl's girlfriend, but he is not sure what to give

I really wanna quit but her girl is the shit
Despite all the obstacles, he cannot give up as he is very attracted to the girl's girlfriend

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