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).

Intro
Usher Lyrics

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I've walked alone and felt as if no one cared
All the days so dark and dim
But it's like the rays of the sun somehow came down (down)
To shine when you are around
And I always thought that I'd never find that one
To make me feel (feel) forever young

But if I had one wish

My life to share would be with you and no one else
If I had open arms, would you have a heart to spare?

If ever you want me near
I'll be there to run and say, I'm here
Giving you someone that understands

And a love that will never end
I can be all that you need and more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Usher's song Intro are about finding hope and love after a period of darkness and loneliness. The opening lines convey a sense of isolation, with the singer feeling as though no one cares and the days being "dark and dim." However, this changes when the person he is addressing appears. The metaphor of the sun's rays shining down when this person is around suggests that they bring light and warmth into his life.

The chorus expresses the singer's desire to share his life with this person and to be everything they need. He asks if they would have a "heart to spare" for him if he opened his arms to them. The final lines articulate a commitment to be there for this person and provide them with love and understanding that will never end.

Overall, the song is a declaration of love and a promise to be a supportive and devoted partner. It celebrates the transformative power of finding someone who brings joy and light into one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

I've walked alone and felt as if no one cared
I have felt lonely in the past and thought that nobody cared about me

All the days so dark and dim
Every day appeared gloomy and dull

But it's like the rays of the sun somehow came down (down)
However, it's as if sunlight shone down from the heavens

To shine when you are around
To brighten up only when you are present

And I always thought that I'd never find that one
I always believed that I'd never meet the perfect person

To make me feel (feel) forever young
To make me feel youthful forever

But if I had one wish
If I could make one aspiration

My life to share would be with you and no one else
I would want to share my life with no one else but you

If I had open arms, would you have a heart to spare?
If I made myself available, would you be willing to give me your heart?

If ever you want me near
If you ever want me to be close to you

I'll be there to run and say, I'm here
I'll rush to your side and announce my presence