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 Dont Mind
Usher Lyrics
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Usher, baby
This is for the A
Shawty, I don't mind if you dance on a pole
That don't make you a ho
Shawty, I don't mind when you work until three
If you're leaving with me
Your money, money, money
'Cause I know how it is, go and handle your biz
And get that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
You can take off your clothes
Long as you coming home, girl, I don't mind
The ballers in here tonight, they gon' buy a hundred bottles
As soon as you shake it I know they gon' make it colossal in here
'Cause shawty you thinkin' them tricks that you do with your body
Got all of these niggas they crowding around you like they seen Beyoncé in here (she here, she here)
You want your own and you need your own, baby, who am I to judge? (Who am I to judge?)
'Cause how could I ever trip about it when I met you in the club? (Met you in the club)
I make enough for the both of us, but you dance anyway
You know I was raised in the A
Shawty, I don't mind if you dance on a pole
That don't make you a ho
Shawty, I don't mind when you work until three
If you're leaving with me
Go make that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
'Cause I know how it is, go and handle your biz
And get that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
You can take off your clothes
Long as you coming home, girl, I don't mind
When you get off of work I'll be ready to go in the 'Rari
And when we get home we'll have us our own private party in here
So I don't worry at all about the things they do or say
I love you anyway
You can twerk while in a split, you racking up them tips
Your body rock and your booty poppin', I'm proud to call you my bitch
They be lookin', but they can't touch you, shawty, I'm the only one to get it
So just go ahead and keep doing what you do, do it
Shawty, I don't mind if you dance on a pole
That don't make you a ho
Shawty, I don't mind when you work until three
If you're leaving with me
Go make that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
'Cause I know how it is, go and handle your biz
And get that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
You can take off your clothes (let's get it, yeah)
Long as you coming home, girl, I don't mind (it's ya boy Juicy J)
I'm just tryna cut her up, tryna bust a nut
Tryna take somebody bitch, turn her to a slut
Tryna fill my cup, tryna live it up
Throw some hundreds on that ass, walk her out the club
(Yeah, ho) uh, lap dance for the first date
Bet I threw a few bands, that's third base
It's okay if you work late, we can still party like it's your birthday
We can still party hard in your birthday suit
Knock that pussy out the park like my name Babe Ruth
Shawty she just want a tip, I just want to see her strip
If you fuck me like you love me shawty you might get rich
Have her own cake, her own place, blow her own gas, no Rolaid
When we in the bed she like to roleplay, tell her friend to join in both ways
Shawty, I don't mind if you dance on a pole (no, yeah)
That don't make you a ho
I don't mind when you work until three (don't mind)
If you're leaving with me
Gotta move you gotta make that money, money, money
Your money, money, money
'Cause I know how it is, girl go and handle your biz
And get that money, money, money
Make your money, money, money
You can take off your clothes
Long as you coming home, girl, I don't mind
Usher's "I Don't Mind" is a song that's a tribute to women who work in strip clubs. The song opens with Usher making it clear that he is addressing the strippers in Atlanta and follows that up with his first verse, in which he validates their profession, saying he doesn't mind if they dance on a pole or work until three o'clock. Usher goes on to encourage the women to "make that money," stating, "your money, money, money, 'cause I know how it is, go and handle your biz and get that money." He also assures the women that they can take off their clothes as long as they come home to him at the end of the night.
The chorus, which is a recurring theme in the song, echoes this sentiment of acceptance and support. Rather than passing judgment on women who may feel the need to strip for a living, Usher is offering them a safe haven, free from the judgment of others. The instrumental work is minimal, allowing the lyrics themselves to take center stage. There is a subtle and sultry quality to the song that is undeniable.
The song became one of the standout hits from Usher's album UR, and it generated a considerable amount of controversy. While some fans lauded the song for its message of female empowerment, others criticized Usher for glorifying the strip club culture. Regardless of how the public received the song, its popularity cannot be denied.
Line by Line Meaning
Shawty, I don't mind if you dance on a pole
I don't judge you for your job as a stripper
That don't make you a hoe
Your profession does not define your worth or character
Shawty, I don't mind when you work until three
I don't mind if you work late and long hours
If you're leaving with me
As long as you choose to leave with me, it's all good
Go make that money, money, money
Don't be afraid to hustle and earn your income
Your money, money, money
The money you make is solely yours, and I respect that
'Cause I know how it is, go and handle your biz
I understand how tough it can be, so keep doing what you need to do
And get that money, money, money
You deserve to have the money you work hard for
You can take off your clothes
It's okay to strip and take off your clothes on the job
Long as you coming home, girl, I don't mind
As long as you come home with me, it doesn't matter what you do
The ballers in here tonight, they gon' buy a hundred bottles
There are wealthy men in the club who will spend money tonight
As soon as you shake it I know they gon' make it colossal in here
Your dance moves will attract attention and money
'Cause shawty you thinkin' them tricks that you do with your body
You know what you're doing and it shows in your dance moves
Got all of these niggas they crowding around you like they seen Beyoncé in here
You're drawing a crowd like Beyoncé with your moves
You want your own and you need your own, baby, who am I to judge?
You have goals and dreams, and I don't have the right to judge you for them
'Cause how could I ever trip about it when I met you in the club?
I met you while you were doing your job, so why would I judge you for it now?
I make enough for the both of us, but you dance anyway
I can provide for us, but I understand you want to keep working
You know I was raised in the A
I grew up in Atlanta and understand the culture of strip clubs and dancing
When you get off of work I'll be ready to go in the 'Rari
I'll be there for you when you're done working
And when we get home we'll have us our own private party in here
We can have our own intimate celebrations at home
So I don't worry at all about the things they do or say
I'm not bothered by what others think or say about us
I love you anyway
I love you unconditionally, regardless of your profession
You can twerk while in a split, you racking up them tips
You're earning a lot of money with your exceptional twerking skills
Your body rock and your booty poppin', I'm proud to call you my bitch
Your dance moves are impressive, and I'm proud to have you as my partner
They be lookin', but they can't touch you, shawty, I'm the only one to get it
Others can look, but I'm the only one who can have you
So just go ahead and keep doing what you do, do it
Don't let anyone stop you from doing what you love
I'm just tryin'a cut her up, tryin'a bust a nut
I'm trying to have sex with her
Tryin'a take somebody bitch, turn her to a slut
I'm trying to steal someone else's girlfriend and make her sexually promiscuous
Tryin'a fill my cup, tryin'a live it up
I'm trying to have fun and enjoy myself
Throw some hundreds on that ass, walk her out the club
I'm tipping the dancer and escorting her out of the club
Uh, lap dance for the first date
Getting a lap dance on the first date
Bet I threw a few bands, that's third base
I tipped the stripper generously, which is equivalent to third base in a sexual encounter
It's okay if you work late, we can still party like it's your birthday
Even if you work until late, we can still celebrate together
We can still party hard in your birthday suit
We can have a wild party while both being naked
Knock that pussy out the park like my name Babe Ruth
I'm confident in my sexual abilities
Shawty she just want a tip, I just want to see her strip
The stripper wants a tip, and I want to watch her dance
If you fuck me like you love me shawty you might get rich
If you have sex with me with genuine affection, I might reward you financially
Have her own cake, her own place, blow her own gas, no role'
The stripper is self-sufficient, with her own assets and no need for someone else's support
When we in the bed she like to roleplay, tell her friend to join in both ways
During sex, the stripper likes to engage in roleplaying and have threesomes with other women
Gotta move you gotta make that money, money, money
You have to keep dancing and earning money
Make your money, money, money
Keep making money and don't let anyone stop you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Henry Russell Walter, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Jordan Michael Houston, Lukasz Gottwald, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Areusupercereal_
Kermit made me watch this...
@Kingyhwach632
I’m a fan
@orangemojo6406
Lol
@zovogalaxy5147
Are U Super Cereal im your biggist fan
@Jake-jm4jm
Are U Super Cereal same ahahhahaha
@Jake-jm4jm
Are U Super Cereal omg your the best
@JesseColton
I can't believe Usher had the balls to cover Kermit like this
@readmybio4126
Yeah. Kermit is clearly better than him and Danielle Cow- I mean- Cohn.
@user-me3rt5lt2k
@@readmybio4126 nah you were correct, it's cow
@stevegrosso4
i like ya cut G