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).
Missin U
Usher Lyrics
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You know it's in her attitude
The way she walks, nice legs
She's gotta be beautiful, nice thin waist
Fat ass, ooh
And them soft little lips
Little lips, little lips, little lips
I wonder if your lips are as soft as I imagine them to be
Little lips, little lips, little lips, little lips
The crazy shit is you're the only girl I love
I reminisce of all of the things that don't exist yet
Like the breakfast on Sunday mornings after drunk sex
Or when you're out with your girls and you send me a drunk text
Saying "baby are you far, want you to come closer to my heart"
I miss you girl, whoever you are
Ooh, I miss you, already
And I just wanna kiss you, already
So come on, come on, come on
If you are ready, hurry up to the home
You don't know I miss you, already
Girl I miss you, yeah
Little lips, little lips, little lips, little lips
Pillow cases covered in traces of your makeup
And, if I ever cheat, gonna taste is your flavor, real shit
Ah, I dreamt about you last night, I ain't wanna wake up, ooh
Even though I can't see you so far
Lookin just like the the tint on my car
I miss you girl, whoever you are
Oh, I miss you, already
And I just wanna kiss you, already
So come on, come on, come on
If you are ready, hurry up to the home
You don't know I miss you already, ah
I like the way your frame is
I wonder if you're sex is as good as I assume it's gon-na be, huh
The crazy shit is you already knew what it was
Take this, take that girl, but don't take time
To take my heart, baby come claim mine
Won't wait forever, but I wait for you
Don't take too long girl cause I'm missin' you
I miss you, already
And I wanna kiss you, already
So come on, come on, come on
If you are ready, hurry up come on home
Girl, I miss you, already
I miss you, I do
In this song, Usher expresses his longing for a woman that he hasn't yet met. He outlines his ideal characteristics for this woman and describes how he imagines her lips to be soft. He also reminisces about the future that he envisions with her, including Sunday mornings spent together after a night of passion and receiving drunk texts from her when she's out with her friends. He expresses his desire for her to come into his life soon, as he dreams about her and misses her, even though he doesn't know who she is.
The first verse of the song highlights the ideal characteristics of the woman that Usher is looking for. He lists her physical attributes, such as her nice legs, thin waist, and soft lips, as well as her personality traits, particularly her confidence. Usher is looking for a woman who exudes confidence and has a positive attitude towards life. He believes that these attributes are essential to his ideal partner.
In the second verse, Usher talks about his dreams and his longing for this woman. He mentions the feeling of waking up next to her on a lazy Sunday morning after a night of passion. He also talks about receiving drunk texts from her when she's out with her girls, which shows how connected he feels to her, even though they haven't met yet. He misses her and wishes that she would hurry up and come into his life.
The chorus brings all of these emotions and desires together. Usher misses this woman and wants to kiss her already, even though he doesn't know who she is. He dreams about her, thinks about her, and longs to be with her. The chorus represents the culmination of his longing and expresses his desire for her to come into his life as soon as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I, mean, everybody want somebody that's got confidence
Everyone desires a partner with confidence
You know it's in her attitude
Confidence is reflected in a person's attitude
The way she walks, nice legs
Physical attractiveness is important, such as having nice legs
She's gotta be beautiful, nice thin waist
Physical beauty is crucial, including a thin waist
Fat ass, ooh
A desirable trait is having a full buttocks
And them soft little lips
Soft, kissable lips are important
Little lips, little lips, little lips, little lips
Repetition emphasizes the importance of kissable lips
I wonder if your lips are as soft as I imagine them to be
The artist is imagining what their potential partner is like
The crazy shit is you're the only girl I love
The artist has strong feelings for this imagined partner
I reminisce of all of the things that don't exist yet
The artist is daydreaming about their potential future with this partner
Like the breakfast on Sunday mornings after drunk sex
Imagined future moments include intimate times and domestic routines
Or when you're out with your girls and you send me a drunk text
The artist wants to be included in their partner's life and receive affection even while apart
Saying "baby are you far, want you to come closer to my heart"
The singer desires emotional closeness with their partner
I miss you girl, whoever you are
The singer yearns for this imagined partner, even though they haven't met them yet
Pillow cases covered in traces of your makeup
The singer is imagining domestic moments with their partner, with their presence left behind in the home
And, if I ever cheat, gonna taste is your flavor, real shit
The artist emphasizes their dedication to this partner by saying they would only want them, even if unfaithful
Ah, I dreamt about you last night, I ain't wanna wake up, ooh
The artist is fully invested in their fantasies with this partner and wants to stay in those dreams
Even though I can't see you so far
The reality of the distance between them is acknowledged
Lookin just like the the tint on my car
The singer is attempting to find similarities to their imagined partner in their daily life
I miss you girl, whoever you are
The artist continues to yearn for this partner they have yet to meet
I like the way your frame is
The artist is still imagining this partner's physical attributes
I wonder if you're sex is as good as I assume it's gon-na be, huh
The artist is imagining their sexual compatibility with this partner
The crazy shit is you already knew what it was
The singer's attraction to this imagined partner is so strong that they believe the partner knows about it already
Take this, take that girl, but don't take time
The artist is frustrated by the search for a partner and doesn't want to waste time
To take my heart, baby come claim mine
The singer wants a deep emotional connection with their partner
Won't wait forever, but I wait for you
The singer is ready for a relationship and is searching for this imagined partner, but will not wait indefinitely
Don't take too long girl cause I'm missin' you
The singer is desperate to find this partner who they already miss
Girl, I miss you, already
The artist is emotionally invested in this imagined partner, even though they have not met
I miss you, I do
The artist concludes the song by emphasizing their strong feelings for this partner, whoever they may be
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Usher Raymond, Andrew Wansel, Autoro Whitfield, Faheem Mardre, Robert Calloway, Warren Felder, Walter Becker, Donald Fagen
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Deautre Butler
People who don't like the song, to each his own but let me say this: The song uses 2 styles that are 40 years apart and he sings it with a style that is both modern & 80's. The sound of the drums....the song is hot!!!
Rochelle blue
@Checkthisjunkout 🤣
Checkthisjunkout
@Rochelle blue I wonder who else there is standing at the intersection of Steely Dan and Usher besides you and me. 😂
Checkthisjunkout
@Rochelle blue I wonder who else there is standing at the intersection of Steely Dan and Usher besides you and me. 😂
Rochelle blue
He uses steely Dan third world man which I appreciate that’s why I love this song
Struggle2015
@wikieditspam stop hatin!!!
J Marie
I Love this song. The chorus sounds old school, but a nice diversion from today's mainstream sound. Great job Usher!!!💜🎶🎶
Let’s Talk About It!!!
He sampled a song by the group, “Steely Dan”. It’s called “Third World Man”.
Robert Norton
This is an astute observation!
Dr.Wheezy
Never listened to a song so many times before in a single day in my entire life. And when the beat comes in after the Hook 😍😍