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).

Mind of a Man
Usher Lyrics

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That night I said I was recording late
I wasn't recording late
I was just smokin' chillin' had a couple dranks
Not much of anything
That time I flew down to MIA
Damn I went MIA
I hit up KOD with a few bands to play
And that ain't everything

All I think about is bitches
And everywhere I go they comin'
Double standards that everybody talkin' bout
The tables turned around
I be throwin' up sick
So I ain't tryna justify
All I do
So tired of lying

All I do
All I do

Overall Meaning

In Usher's song "Mind of a Man," the lyrics reflect a mindset of indulgence, irresponsibility, and a lack of accountability. The singer admits to lying about his whereabouts, pretending to be working late when he's actually smoking, drinking, and idling away his time. He describes a trip to Miami where he went missing in action, spending his time and money at a strip club with no regard for the consequences. The main theme that runs through the song is the singer's obsession with women and the constant temptation surrounding him. He recognizes the double standards that exist in society, where his actions are criticized, but he feels justified because others are also participating in similar behavior. The repetition of the lines "All I think about is bitches" and "All I do" emphasize a self-awareness regarding his choices and a weariness of the lies he tells.

Line by Line Meaning

That night I said I was recording late
I lied about being in the studio all night

I wasn't recording late
I was just relaxing, smoking, and having a few drinks

I was just smokin' chillin' had a couple dranks
I was doing nothing important, just enjoying myself

Not much of anything
I wasn't doing anything significant

That time I flew down to MIA
I went to Miami

Damn I went MIA
I disappeared or went missing

I hit up KOD with a few bands to play
I visited KOD (a strip club) with a lot of money to spend

And that ain't everything
But that's not the only thing I did

All I think about is bitches
All I focus on are women

And everywhere I go they comin'
And women are attracted to me wherever I go

Double standards that everybody talkin' bout
There are hypocritical expectations and judgments being discussed by everyone

The tables turned around
The situation has reversed or changed

I be throwin' up sick
I am constantly indulging in excessive and reckless behavior

So I ain't tryna justify
So I'm not attempting to defend or explain my actions

All I do
All I engage in or focus on

So tired of lying
I am exhausted from constantly deceiving others

All I do
All I continue to do

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dernst II Emile, Usher Raymond

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