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).

Interlude 1
Usher Lyrics

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Oh oh, oh oh
Hold me, baby, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
I love you so, yeah yeah
Mhm, mhm (mhm)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Usher's Interlude 1 highlight the importance of love in a person's life. The first two lines convey the message that while love is an essential part of life, loneliness is a common feeling associated with it. The next line emphasizes the idea that love is about sharing and caring for someone else, and the best way to experience it is by sharing it with someone special.

The subsequent lines suggest that the singer is going through a tough phase in life due to the absence of his lover. The feelings of loneliness and desperation are evident in the words, "I am so alone, I can't stand this feeling of being without you." However, he is determined to do whatever it takes to prove his love and keep the relationship intact. The last line represents his desire to stay with his lover forever and highlights his dependence on her.

In all, Usher's Interlude 1 is a short but heartfelt message about the importance of love and the feelings of vulnerability and loneliness associated with it when the person you love is not around. The song speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the emotional turmoil of losing someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

Love, such a lonely place
The absence of love can make a person feel isolated and alone.

Nobody wants to be alone
Everyone desires companionship and the comfort of knowing that someone cares for them.

To have the world, who your willing to share with
Having everything in the world is not meaningful if there is no one to share it with.

I am so alone,
The singer is experiencing intense loneliness and longing for companionship.

I can't stand this feeling of being without you,
The absence of the singer's loved one is causing immense emotional pain and discomfort.

I'll do whatever it takes to prove I truly love you,
The singer is willing to go to any lengths to demonstrate his love and commitment to his partner.

Don't, let me go, lets stay together, forever, and ever,
The singer is pleading with his loved one to stay with him and commit to a long-term relationship.

can't sleep without you by my side
The absence of his loved one is causing the singer great distress, to the point where he is having difficulties even sleeping without them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Thompson, Faith Evans, Usher Raymond

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