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).

Kids
Usher Lyrics

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Speak speaking for myself
Pretned I'm someone else
I never felt the same
Well this time
Breath I'm breathing up the air
Its burning up my lungs
Its burning through my hari
And I never felt

Hey kids what are you rocking for
Stick a finger though the sky
Imi blowing up the sun
The earth is going to die
I might die too
And all the things I love
And all the things I need
I never wuite received
And its still
Hey kids what are you rocking for
I am staning in the rain
I'm laughing at myself today
And I'm breaking from the strain
I'm laughing at myself today
An di never neede more
Than all of your bidies
Don't you know I never deeded more than all of your love
Its only been a game
Palpiatation of the heart
I never watned more
So maybe we could play
Its only been a game
The bleeding of the hear

You let your missiles fire
And we all start to run

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Usher's song Kids suggest a nihilistic viewpoint, as he talks about feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around him. He speaks about pretending to be someone else, and feeling like he never received the things he needed or wanted in life. The chorus, "Hey kids what are you rocking for," could be interpreted as a call to action or a plea for purpose, as Usher questions the meaning of existence and the value of everything around him.

The second verse further emphasizes these themes, with Usher describing himself laughing in the rain and breaking from the strain. He suggests that he never needed more than other people's love, and talks about the palpiatation of the heart and the bleeding of the hear. Then, in the final line, he introduces a new element: missiles firing and everyone running. This sudden burst of action suggests that the song is not just about existential crisis but also about real-world struggles and dangers.

In all, Kids is a complex and thought-provoking song that tackles deep philosophical themes while also touching on more concrete issues. The lyrics suggest a certain ambivalence towards life and the world around us, as Usher oscillates between despair and hope, between resignation and the desire for change. The song is a testament to Usher's versatility as an artist, as he continues to experiment with new sounds and styles.

Line by Line Meaning

Speak speaking for myself
I am speaking for myself

Pretend I'm someone else
I wish to be someone else

I never felt the same
I never experienced something similar before

Well this time
But this time

Breath I'm breathing up the air
The air I'm inhaling

Its burning up my lungs
Is hurting my lungs

Its burning through my hair
Is affecting my hair

And I never felt
I never experienced

Hey kids what are you rocking for
Hey kids, what's your purpose?

Stick a finger though the sky
Raise your finger to the sky

Imi blowing up the sun
I am blowing up the sun

The earth is going to die
The planet is going to perish

I might die too
I could die as well

And all the things I love
Everything that I cherish

And all the things I need
Everything that I require

I never quite received
I never got them entirely

And its still
And yet

I am standing in the rain
I am standing in the rain

I'm laughing at myself today
I'm laughing at myself today

And I'm breaking from the strain
And I'm exhausted by the tension

An di never needed more
I never required more than this

Than all of your buddies
Than all of you, my friends

Don't you know I never needed more than all of your love
I never required more than your affection

Its only been a game
It's just been a game

Palpitation of the heart
My heart beats fast

I never wanted more
I never desired more

So maybe we could play
Perhaps we could play

Its only been a game
It's just been a game

The bleeding of the heart
The emotional pain

You let your missiles fire
You launched your weaponry

And we all start to run
And we all begin to flee

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