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).
Follow Me
Usher Lyrics
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Is slow it down on the floor (you know you like that)
(Try some if you like that)
Oh Lord, uh oh
Uh oh, yeah, peep game
Come on
When you look from outside
But there's more to my life than people could ever know (uh huh)
Sometimes I gotta smile (smile) when I don't feel like smiling
Sit back and ride (ride) when I feel like driving
Nobody understands but you, girl (fo' sho')
I can always be myself with you, girl
That's why I'm singing
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way
Uh oh, that's why I had to say
Come follow me, come follow me, come follow me
That's why I had to say
Come follow me, come follow me, come follow me
Uh oh, that's why I had to say
Come follow me, come follow me, come follow me now
Right now (right now)
Since you've been in my life, when I'm away from you, I hurry home (aww yeah, I hurry home)
You live in my mind, so I never feel like I'm alone, yeah (alone)
Sometimes I gotta go (go) where I don't feel like going
And when it gets too fast (fast) and I feel like slowing down (slowing down)
No one understands but you
That's why I only see myself with you
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way
(Real girls stay down, that's fo' sure)
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way
Come here girl, come follow me now
Come follow me, come follow me, come follow me (come now)
Come follow me, come follow me
Come follow me (girl come follow me now)
Come follow me, come follow me
Come follow me now (ooh), right now (right now)
You've been there for me and I'll (so I'll)
I'll be there for you girl
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way (oh, shorty)
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way
Ooh, I can't believe it
You came just in time with what I needed
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
You stay down like them girls from around the way
In Usher's song Follow Me, the verses attest to his introspective musings about the life he lives, which, despite being seen only from the outside as flash tunes and videos, is much more than what people get to see. Sometimes, he has to put up a smiling face despite not feeling like it, and at others, he has to force himself to drive, even when his heart's not in it. The chorus is Usher's acknowledgment of the woman in his life who's been his constant support when nobody else could understand him. He turns to her when life gets too overwhelming and sees himself with only her.
The song's theme revolves around the central idea of the rapper's trust in his partner's unwavering support when life gets tumultuous. He seeks her companionship and wants her to follow him on the journey that he's embarked upon, holding his hand through thick and thin. Usher's vocals and rhythm are infectious enough to make anyone want to get up and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
What we gon' do now? (Oh Lord, try some if you like it)
Asking what to do next while suggesting to try something new
Is slow it down on the floor (you know you like that)
Inviting to slow down and enjoy the moment
(Try some if you like that)
Encouraging to try out new things and experiences
Oh Lord, uh oh
Expressing surprise and excitement
Uh oh, yeah, peep game
Pay attention, something important is about to be revealed
Come on
Inviting to join and follow
When you look from outside
Taking an external perspective
All you see is videos and shows (yeah)
The public image portrayed is not the full story
But there's more to my life than people could ever know (uh huh)
There are hidden aspects of life that are known only to a few
Sometimes I gotta smile (smile) when I don't feel like smiling
Having to pretend to be happy in public even when not feeling so
Sit back and ride (ride) when I feel like driving
Sometimes needing to let go and follow instead of taking charge
Nobody understands but you, girl (fo' sho')
Feeling misunderstood by others except for one person
I can always be myself with you, girl
Feeling comfortable and accepted for who one truly is
That's why I'm singing
Expressing gratitude and happiness through music
Ooh, I can't believe it
Feeling surprised and amazed
You came just in time with what I needed
Having someone come into one's life at the perfect moment
And you're not like the other girls I meet everyday
Feeling that this person is special and different from others
You stay down like them girls from around the way
Referring to the loyalty and support of girls from the same neighborhood
Uh oh, that's why I had to say
Expressing the urge to invite this person to follow and stay together
Come follow me, come follow me, come follow me
Encouraging to come along and follow the singer
Since you've been in my life, when I'm away from you, I hurry home (aww yeah, I hurry home)
Feeling the need to return quickly when apart from this person
You live in my mind, so I never feel like I'm alone, yeah (alone)
Feeling that this person is constantly present in thoughts and emotions
Sometimes I gotta go (go) where I don't feel like going
Having to do things that are not preferred
And when it gets too fast (fast) and I feel like slowing down (slowing down)
Feeling overwhelmed and needing to take a break
No one understands but you
Feeling that only this person truly understands
That's why I only see myself with you
Preferring to spend time with this person over others
Come here girl, come follow me now
Inviting to join the singer right away
You've been there for me and I'll (so I'll)
Acknowledging the support received and offering to reciprocate
Right now (right now)
Emphasizing the urgency to follow and stay together
(Real girls stay down, that's fo' sure)
Acknowledging and praising the loyalty and support of girls from similar backgrounds
(girl come follow me now)
Repeating the invitation to follow the singer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Toby, Jason Boyd, Vidal Davis, Andre Harris
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