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).
My Way
Usher Lyrics
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Yo, yo, yo, yo, huh
Yo, see it's rare that you find people like us, ha
'Cause all y'all other (look) out there doing what I'm doing
Or trying to do what I'm doing, but you can't
'Cause I do what I do my way
What about you? Huh? Huh? Come on
Make your girl say, "ooh, ooh
Why's he so fly?"
She beeps me, whenever she wanna get freaky
You can get mad if you want to (you can get mad if you want to)
Say what ever you want
But she's still gonna give it up
She likes it my way (my way), my way (ohh-oh)
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps running back to see me do it
My way, my way (ohh-oh)
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Bad-ass señoritas, two-seaters with kicks
New kicks, it's all in the mix (that's right)
Don't turn no tricks, they turn for me
Catchin' bricks don't concern me
So forget it lil midget, my mind on seven digits
Before I pay heaven's skies a visit, now dig it (yo, yo, yo, yo)
I'm pullin' all stops, lockin' down all spots (what? And)
Sayin' you can't front on me
So from this day forth you know I'm all about heat
And what I do be the major league
That's why your girlfriend's paging me
And she know like he know, you don't see her like I see her
So she's out the door (yeah)
Shot gun in my drop havin' fun with the don, system bassin'
Conversation about how she be chasin' me (see what I mean?)
And facin' me sayin' give it to me now, baby
She likes it my way (ooh), my way (do it, do it)
You can't satisfy her needs (yeah)
She keeps running back to see me do it
My way (my way), my way (ohh-oh)
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Don't check me (check me)
It was your girl who let me (let me)
Take it this far then, ooh-wee (ooh-wee)
She had to have it every chance that she could get
But you think I'm a baller
And I ain't gonna call her
Clip that, you can get mad if you want to
Say whatever you want
But she's still gonna give it up
She likes it
My way (ooh), my way (my way, my way)
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps running back to see me do it (she keeps running back to me)
My way, my way (ohh, whoa, yeah)
What I say goes, and I'm in control
(I'm in control, I'm in control)
My way (oh, my way), my way (ay)
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps running back to see me do it
My way (ooh, my), my way (oh)
What I say goes, and I'm in control
(I know, know you, know you like it)
My way, my way (I do any and everything you want to, ohh)
You can't satisfy her needs
(I do anything, anything you want me to do)
She keeps runnin' back to see me do it
My way, my way (I do anything)
What I say goes and I'm in control
In Usher's song My Way, he confidently sings about being in control of his love life and doing things his way. He sets himself apart from others by doing what he does uniquely, which people try to replicate but cannot. He boasts that he can make any girl say "ooh" and that they keep coming back to him because he satisfies their needs like no one else can. He is unapologetic about his approach and is not afraid to say it, knowing that people will always have opinions or judge him. This song is Usher's way of declaring his independence and control in a world where people are always trying to fit in and conform to pre-existing norms. He asserts his uniqueness and confidence in the way he loves, establishing his identity in a world where people often feel lost and insecure.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, yo, huh
Introducing the song with enthusiasm and excitement
Yo, yo, yo, yo, huh
Repeating the introduction to hype up the song
Yo, see it's rare that you find people like us, ha
We're unique and hard to find
'Cause all y'all other (look) out there doing what I'm doing
Others are trying to do what I do
Or trying to do what I'm doing, but you can't
But they can't do it like I do it
'Cause I do what I do my way
I do things according to my own style and preferences
What about you? Huh? Huh? Come on
Asking the listener if they also do things their own way
I do any and everything you want to
I'm very flexible and open to doing anything
Make your girl say, "ooh, ooh
I can impress your girlfriend
Why's he so fly?"
She's impressed by my style or looks
She beeps me, whenever she wanna get freaky
She contacts me when she wants to have fun
You can get mad if you want to (you can get mad if you want to)
You can be jealous or angry if you want
Say what ever you want
You can say whatever you want
But she's still gonna give it up
But she will still come back to me
She likes it my way (my way), my way (ohh-oh)
She enjoys doing things the way I do them
You can't satisfy her needs
You can't meet her desires
She keeps running back to see me do it
She keeps coming back to me for more fun
What I say goes, and I'm in control
I'm in charge and she does what I want
Bad-ass señoritas, two-seaters with kicks
I attract beautiful women and drive cool cars
New kicks, it's all in the mix (that's right)
I have the latest and greatest shoes
Don't turn no tricks, they turn for me
Women are attracted to me without any effort
Catchin' bricks don't concern me
I'm not afraid of any danger
So forget it lil midget, my mind on seven digits
I'm focused on making money, not dealing with small-time problems
Before I pay heaven's skies a visit, now dig it (yo, yo, yo, yo)
I have big dreams to fulfill before I die
I'm pullin' all stops, lockin' down all spots (what? And)
I'm doing everything I can to be successful
Sayin' you can't front on me
You can't deny my skills and success
So from this day forth you know I'm all about heat
I'm all about being the best
And what I do be the major league
I'm at the top of my game
That's why your girlfriend's paging me
That's why she's contacting me instead of you
And she know like he know, you don't see her like I see her
She knows that I understand her better than you do
So she's out the door (yeah)
So she's leaving you for me
Shot gun in my drop havin' fun with the don, system bassin'
I'm driving my cool car with a beautiful woman by my side, listening to music
Conversation about how she be chasin' me (see what I mean?)
We're talking about how she's pursuing me
And facin' me sayin' give it to me now, baby
She's asking me for sex
Don't check me (check me)
Don't question me or my motives
It was your girl who let me (let me)
She pursued me, not the other way around
Take it this far then, ooh-wee (ooh-wee)
Things have gotten pretty intense between us
She had to have it every chance that she could get
She wanted to have sex with me as often as possible
But you think I'm a baller
You think I'm just trying to show off
And I ain't gonna call her
And I'm not going to pursue her
Clip that, you can get mad if you want to
You can be angry with me if you want
She likes it
But she enjoys being with me
What I say goes, and I'm in control
I'm still in charge of the situation
My way (ooh), my way (my way, my way)
Doing things my way
You can't satisfy her needs
You can't make her happy
She keeps running back to see me do it (she keeps running back to me)
She keeps coming back to me for more
My way, my way (ohh, whoa, yeah)
Doing things my way
I'm in control
I'm still the one calling the shots
My way (oh, my way), my way (ay)
Doing things my way
What I say goes, and I'm in control
I'm still the one in charge
My way, my way (I do any and everything you want to, ohh)
Doing things my way, but still being flexible
You can't satisfy her needs
You can't make her happy
She keeps runnin' back to see me do it
She keeps coming back to be with me
My way, my way (I do anything)
Doing things my way
What I say goes and I'm in control
I have the final say and I'm still in charge
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Seal, USher Raymond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacob Lavoie
Those who lived the 90s know how much of an impact this album had on R&B
Renada McElveen
Hell yeah 😎
melvin fane
Me myself I didn’t know usher existed back then w music lol 94 baby
Marc Kosky
It's a classic.. people seem to forget JD as a ATL great.. produced tons of talent
Prettyhair76
Yes sir!
Donikqua Collier
Yesssssssssssss
lashawnda barnett
Back when USHER was Chris Brown, Omarion, and Drake. He did it all by himself. The voice, the looks, the moves, and had all the girls. LORDY!! Had this on CASSETTE. This and 8701 is his best work hands down.
Paulena Donielle
YES! THIS RIGHT HERE☝🏾
Tiffany Johnson
RIGHT!!
This song lives in my head rent free. Lol❣️🤗❣️
Nikkeyi
Def 8701