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).

I.F.U.
Usher Lyrics

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Yeah, new shit (I'm freaking you)
Usher baby
Mr. Double T-L-O, y'all know what they say (I'm freaking you)
I bet you feelin' me stare, the moment is real
But I know you ain't serious 'cause I (I'm freaking you)
But I know you are prepared, we won't make it up the stairs
And you come over here, that mean you gon' be
(Turn the lights on) Usher baby

I just want you undivided
You should let me penetrate your everything
You've got me beyond excited
Baby step into my room I'm your broom
We don't need a wedding ring

I think sex was made for strangers
Making love is for the ones who plan to stay together
How 'bout we embrace the danger
Girl I'm pretty sure that when it's all said and done
We gonna do whole lot of
We gonna do a whole lot of
Yeah

I ain't gotta be your man
You ain't gotta be my girl
Let's let go of everything they taught you in this world
We gonna do a whole lot of
Yeah
I'm freakin' you
Yeah
I'm freakin' you (listen)

I'm not into fantasizing
I much rather put my hands on everything
I just hope that I'm invited, yeah
Up into your room I'm your groom
But I ain't got a wedding ring

I think sex was made for strangers
Making love is for the ones who plan to stay together
How 'bout we embrace the danger
Girl I'm pretty sure that when it's all said and done
We gonna do whole lot of (turn the lights on)
We gonna do a whole lot of
Yeah!

I ain't gotta be your man
You ain't gotta be my girl
Let's let go of everything they taught you in this world
We gonna do a whole lot of

Hey, can't deny what's here between us
Right now
I can hear your heart beating
Holding back would be so dangerous

You know you want to, listen
We gonna do a whole lot of
You gotta take to for me (just, uh)
We gonna do a whole lot of (listen to yourself)
You know you want to (yeah)
Yeah

I ain't gotta be your man
You ain't gotta be my girl, nah
Let's let go of everything they taught you in this world
We gonna do a whole lot of

Yeah
I'm freakin' you
No expectations on the first name bases

Is get together on exchange faces (I'm freakin' you)
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Usher's song I.F.U. describe a moment of sexual tension between two people who are not necessarily in a committed relationship. Usher sings about how he knows the woman he is with is not serious about him, but he also knows that she is interested in him. He wants to be with her physically and emotionally, but he does not necessarily need to be her boyfriend or partner. Usher suggests that sex is made for strangers, while making love is for people who want to stay together. He is not looking to make a commitment, but he wants to have a physical experience with her.

In the chorus, Usher sings that he does not need to be her man and she does not need to be his girl. They can let go of everything that society has taught them about relationships and engage in a sexual experience with no strings attached. Usher is freakin' her, meaning he is being sexually provocative and pushing her boundaries. He acknowledges that they do not need to know each other's first name and can simply exchange faces. The song is about embracing the moment and allowing yourself to be vulnerable to someone else, even if you do not have a committed relationship with them.

Line by Line Meaning

I bet you feelin' me stare
I can tell that you are aware of my gaze

The moment is real
This situation is actually happening

But I know you ain't serious
I don't believe you are fully committed to this

But I know you prepare
You have come here with some level of readiness

You won't make it up the stairs
I don't think you'll actually go through with this

And you came over here
You made the effort to come to my place

That means you gon'
This indicates that you are willing

Let me turn the lights on
I want to illuminate the situation

I just want you undivided
I desire your complete focus

You should let me penetrate your everything
You should allow me to get to know you on a deep level

You've got me beyond excited
I am extremely aroused by you

Baby step into my room I'm your broom
Enter my room and I will sweep you off your feet

We don't need a wedding ring
We don't need to be married to enjoy each other's company

I think sex was made for strangers
Casual sex is natural

Making love is for the ones who plan to stay together
Intimate activities are reserved for couples who are committed to each other

How 'bout we embrace the danger
Why don't we take a risk?

Girl I'm pretty sure that when it's all said and done
I have confidence that we will have a wild time together

We gonna do whole lot of
We are going to engage in a lot of exciting activities

Yeah!
I am enthusiastic about this

I ain't gotta be your man
I don't need to be your boyfriend

You ain't gotta be my girl
You don't need to be my girlfriend

Let's let go of everything they taught you in this world
Let's forget societal norms and enjoy ourselves

I'm freakin' you, yeah
I am giving you immense pleasure

Listen
Pay attention

I'm not into fantasizing
I am more interested in reality

I much rather put my hands on everything
I prefer physical touch over daydreaming

I just hope that I'm invited yeah
I hope you want to engage in activities with me

Up into your room I'm your groom
I will take care of you in the bedroom

But I ain't got a wedding ring
I am not married, but that doesn't matter

Hey
Hello

Can't deny what's here between us
We can't ignore the chemistry

Right now
At this moment

I can hear your heart beating
I can sense your excitement

Holding back would be so dangerous
Not embracing this opportunity would be a mistake

You gotta take to for me
Take this chance with me

You know you want to
I know you are eager to engage in these activities

No expectations on the first name bases
We don't need to have any expectations or obligations

Is get together on exchange faces
We can meet up and have an exciting, pleasurable experience

Yeah
I am enthusiastic about this

I'm freakin' you
I am pleasuring you

We gonna do a whole lot of yeah
We are going to have a wild adventure together

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Butler, Ronald Colson, Andrew Wansel, Autoro Whitfield

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