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).
Every Little Step
Usher Lyrics
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Yeah I'm hot
N your not
Oh yeah
Take this
Seriously
I know I am
Means something else more
Than the word before it
So
Watch
This
Seriously
And take a little step
Into the life that we have become
So take a little step into the life that I have begun!!!
In Usher's song "Every Little Step," it's clear that the singer is confident and knows that he's "hot," while others may not be as cool as he is. He urges listeners to take him seriously and pay close attention to his words. Each word, he claims, signifies something greater than the one before it, leading listeners on a journey of interpretation and undeniably catchy beats.
One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that Usher is trying to convey the importance of perception versus reality. He may be saying that his persona is larger than life, and that every word he sings adds to the legend of Usher. He's telling people to pay attention to the details and nuances of his music, to become part of the "life that we have become" through his art.
Another interpretation of these lyrics is that Usher is simply enjoying his fame and wants everyone to recognize his talents. He's confident in his abilities to make hit songs and to perform live, and he wants everyone to take notice. The repetition of the phrase "Take a little step" can be seen as an invitation to follow him on his journey, to become part of the hype and excitement surrounding Usher.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm hot
I'm in demand and popular
Yeah I'm hot
There's no question that I'm in demand and popular
N your not
You are not as in demand or popular as I am
Oh yeah
I am confident and sure of myself
Take this
Listen carefully to what I'm about to say
Seriously
This is important and you should pay attention
I know I am
I'm aware of my own importance and talent
And every word
Each thing I say has meaning and significance
Means something else more
Each subsequent sentence has a deeper meaning than the previous one
Than the word before it
Each sentence builds upon the previous one and takes it further
So
Therefore
Watch
Pay close attention
This
What I'm doing and saying
Seriously
It's important and you need to take it seriously
And take a little step
Begin to make progress by taking small actions
Into the life that we have become
Join me in the lifestyle that I've created for myself and those around me
So take a little step into the life that I have begun!!!
Follow my lead and take action towards achieving success and fulfillment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Antonio Reid, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds
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