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).
Final Goodbye
Usher Lyrics
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It's over now
It's time to say goodbye
Is there a reason why our love could not last
I ask was it too strong for you to hold on pretty
Lady
I thought we had a master plan
Than to watch our love fade away
I often wonder how and why
I did not cheat I did not lie
I hope you know how hard I tried
But it's over for now
It's time to say goodbye
[Chorus]
I can't believe how suddenly things change
Yesterday we were in love but all I feel were
Heartaches
And pain
Day and night I tried deep inside to work things out
But in my heart I knew
I still had my doubts
I thought we made a symphony
It's over now no more harmony
I prayed so hard for love to fly (oh yeah)
It's time to say goodbye
Ooh bye bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
Sorry I gotta leave
Baby I'm beggin' please
Ooh yeah yeah yeah
Bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
Usher's song "Final Goodbye" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a failing relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics express the artist's deep sorrow and regret as he attempts to come to terms with the fact that the love he had for his partner was not enough to make the relationship work. The chorus repeats the words "it's time to say goodbye" three times, emphasizing the finality of the situation and the pain it brings.
The first verse of the song highlights the artist's confusion and sense of loss as he tries to understand why the relationship failed. He wonders if their love was too strong for them to handle, or if there was something else that stood in the way. He reflects on the fact that he was faithful and committed to making the relationship work, but in the end, it was not enough.
In the second verse, Usher expresses his doubts and pain as he tries to save the relationship. He talks about how he tried to work things out day and night, but deep down, he knew that there were still doubts in his heart. He had hoped that their love would be like a beautiful symphony, but instead, it has come to a painful end.
Overall, "Final Goodbye" is a touching portrayal of the pain and heartbreak that comes with the end of a relationship. The poignant lyrics and Usher's emotional delivery make it a powerful and memorable song that has resonated with many listeners over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to say goodbye
Acknowledging that it's time for the relationship to end.
It's over now
The relationship has ended and there is no turning back.
It's time to say goodbye
Reiterating the need to end the relationship.
Is there a reason why our love could not last
Asking if there was a specific reason why the relationship could not continue.
I ask was it too strong for you to hold on pretty Lady
Questioning if the love between them was too intense for the other person to handle.
I thought we had a master plan
Believing that they had a solid plan for their future together.
But it takes a stronger man to walk away Than to watch our love fade away
Recognizing that it is better to end the relationship than to let it deteriorate slowly over time.
I often wonder how and why
Reflecting on the events that led to the end of the relationship.
I did not cheat I did not lie
Asserting that faithfulness and honesty were never an issue in the relationship.
I hope you know how hard I tried
Expressing the effort put into trying to make the relationship work.
But it's over for now
Acknowledging that the relationship has come to an end.
I can't believe how suddenly things change
Expressing disbelief at how quickly the relationship fell apart.
Yesterday we were in love but all I feel were Heartaches And pain
Reflecting on the contrast between their love-filled past and the present heartbreak.
Day and night I tried deep inside to work things out
Revealing the intense effort put into saving the relationship.
But in my heart I knew I still had my doubts
Admitting that even when working to save the relationship, there were still doubts about its sustainability.
I thought we made a symphony
Seeing their relationship as something beautiful and harmonious.
It's over now no more harmony
Acknowledging that their relationship is now broken and unbalanced.
I prayed so hard for love to fly (oh yeah)
Expressing the hope and prayer to keep their love alive.
It's time to say goodbye
Reiterating the need to end the relationship.
Ooh bye bye bye bye bye
Adding a sense of finality to the goodbye.
Sorry I gotta leave
Expressing regret for having to end the relationship.
Baby I'm beggin' please
Begging for forgiveness and understanding despite the need to end the relationship.
Ooh yeah yeah yeah
Adding an emotional tone to the message of goodbye.
Bye bye bye bye
Reiterating the finality of the goodbye.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE HALL, FLOYD NORRIS, GORDON CHAMBERS, WARD CORBETT
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