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).
Kissing Strangers
Usher Lyrics
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Only so I could act like I don't care?
Been a blur for the last two months
Got a glass on my lips and a burn in my chest
Got some new fingertips on the back of my neck
Gotta try to pretend
Gotta try to forget somehow
But how, how?
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From not knowing your name to wishing I could erase it?
Tryna forget with somebody new
That I'm missing you
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From feeling every high there is to just feeling anxious?
Tryna forget in a crowded room
That I'm missing you
All of the nights we stayed up making plans
Now I stay up trying to understand (I understand)
Been a blur for the last three months
Got a glass on my lips and a burn in my chest
Got some new fingertips on the back of my neck
Gotta try to pretend
I would die to forget somehow
But how, how?
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From not knowing your name to wishing I could erase it?
Tryna forget with somebody new
That I'm missing you
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From feeling every high there is to just feeling anxious?
Tryna forget in a crowded room
That I'm missing you
Still see your face
In everybody, everybody
Can't feel the space
With anybody, anybody
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From not knowing your name to wishing I could erase it?
Tryna forget with somebody new
That I'm missing you
How we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers?
From feeling every high there is to just feeling anxious?
Tryna forget in a crowded room
That I'm missing you
Still see your face
Can't feel the space
Tryna forget in a crowded room
That I'm missing you
That I'm missing you
That I'm missing you
In the lyrics of Usher's song "Kissing Strangers," the singer reflects on a tumultuous period in his life marked by confusion and emotional turmoil after a relationship has ended. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret as the singer struggles to come to terms with the complexities of moving on from a past love. The opening stanza sets the tone of conflicted emotions, expressing a desire for the other person's presence while also trying to maintain a facade of indifference. The repetitive refrain of "how we go from strangers kissing to kissing strangers" underscores the theme of transformation and the difficulty of accepting the reality of a broken relationship.
The lyrics explore the paradoxical nature of trying to forget someone by seeking solace in the company of others, only to find that the memories and feelings for the previous person linger. The juxtaposition of moments spent making plans with the same moments now spent in confusion and trying to understand highlights the disorientation and emptiness that can follow a breakup. The imagery of a glass on the lips and a burn in the chest conveys a sense of internal turmoil and unresolved emotions that refuse to fade away.
The repetition of the idea of missing the other person underscores the central theme of longing and nostalgia for what once was. The singer struggles to fill the void left by the absence of the past love, finding reminders of them in every face and unable to connect with anyone else in the same way. The lyrics poignantly depict the difficulty of moving on and the persistent presence of memories that continue to haunt and disrupt the singer's attempts to find closure.
The song's conclusion brings the themes full circle, with the repeated lines emphasizing the ongoing struggle to forget and move on while still being haunted by the ghost of the past relationship. The unresolved feelings and lingering sense of loss are palpable in the singer's contemplations, reflecting a universal experience of heartbreak and the challenges of letting go. Overall, the lyrics of "Kissing Strangers" capture the raw emotions and internal conflict that accompany the aftermath of a breakup, offering a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of moving on.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Abrahart, Jonny Price, Michael James Ryan Busbee, Ryan Patrick Daly, Usher Raymond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is that nostalgic Usher sound. This one will definitely be on repeat
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Txżf 8
@bluejayhunter
Nostalgic Usher ❤‼️
@L3andro.
Been blasting this to work everyday haha
@neofutur-ist2662
We need a video for this one.🔥
@melissawillowbend8259
Absolutely 💯
@242shai
Yesss!!
@francescopaolociampone
To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good❤