"Numb" is a dance-pop, electro-pop and euro disco song with R&B elements which contains revolutionary pop music influences. Lyrically, it is "an inspirational song about finding one’s destiny, and becoming numb to the negativity and just following your dreams".[1] The song received generally positive acclaim from contemporary music critics with many of them praising its club-oriented production and labeling it as a potential single release. Upon the release of Looking 4 Myself, "Numb" debuted at number 40 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart, with sales of 7,195 digital copies.
The accompanying music video for "Numb" was shot by American directors Chris Applebaum and Grace Harry; it premiered October 11, 2012 on Usher's Vevo channel. It represents footage of Usher's life in the near past and features several dramatic scenes of him including taking care of his sons, standing towards a microphone unable to perform and lying towards a woman in a hospital. Critics were divided on the video; some of them praised the choreography, however, there was criticism towards Usher's emotions. The singer performed the song during his American Express show on June 11, 2012 in London.
Numb
Usher Lyrics
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I say bring it on
If you wanna know how I feel
Leave it till it's gone
I'm just saying that what don't kill only makes you strong
If you don't recognize what is real
Then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Feel like I'm losing my mind
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
Just go numb
You never know until you let go
Let's go numb
I can feel you now
Keep on doing the same old thing
And you expectin' change
Well is that really insanity
Or just a losers' game
I only trust in the things I feel
Some may say that's strange
You better recognize what is real
'Cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Time, some things never change, here we go again
Feel like I'm losing my mind
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
Just go numb
You never know until you let go
We all go numb
I can feel you now (numb)
(Numb)
I can feel you now
I can feel you now
I can feel you now
But you can't feel it, do ya?
Numb
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care anymore
(Numb) numb
I can feel you now (numb)
I can feel you now, yeah (numb)
Oh, oh
I can feel you now, hey (numb)
I can feel you now (numb)
Can you feel it?
The lyrics of Usher's song Numb are about the struggle of life and how one can overcome it. The first verse suggests that life is a battlefield and instead of fearing it, one should embrace it. The phrase "bring it on" is an expression of strength and bravery. The lines "If you wanna know how I feel, leave it till it's gone" implies that true emotions are often not realized until the moment has passed. The line "what don't kill only makes you strong" is an adage that suggests that one's challenges and struggles can make them stronger. The phrase "If you don't recognize what is real, then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long" hints that when one is unable to differentiate what is real from what is not, time seems to become an endless cycle.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "let's go numb" several times. This could be interpreted as a call to relinquish any negative feelings or emotions and attain peace of mind. The lines "Feel like I'm losing my mind, Shake it off, let it go" denote an individual who is trying to let go of their anxieties and not worry about what others think. The words "We all go numb" suggest that everyone faces tough situations where they may feel overwhelmed and that one should keep going despite the circumstances.
In the second verse, Usher talks about how people keep doing the same things over and over again and expect different results. He refers to this behavior as a "looser's game" as it leads to no progress. He says he trusts only in things he can feel, and others may deem it strange. The phrase "You better recognize what is real, 'cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long" reiterates the importance of understanding and accepting reality and how it affects one's future.
Line by Line Meaning
They say life is a battlefield
People often describe life as a struggle against difficulties and challenges.
I say bring it on
I am willing to face and conquer any challenge that comes my way.
If you wanna know how I feel
If you are curious about my emotions and thoughts,
Leave it till it's gone
You should wait until something is taken away before understanding its true value and impact.
I'm just saying that what don't kill only makes you strong
I believe that surviving hardships and struggles can make a person stronger and more capable.
If you don't recognize what is real
If you cannot distinguish what is genuine and meaningful,
Then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Life becomes meaningless and infinite without recognizing what truly matters.
Time, some things never change here we go again
The passage of time does not always motivate people to change, and familiar patterns often repeat themselves.
Feel like I'm losing my mind
I am experiencing a sense of confusion and instability.
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
I am attempting to rid myself of negative feelings and detach myself from a situation.
Just go numb
I want to feel nothing and be emotionless.
You never know until you let go
You cannot understand the impact of something until you release your attachment to it.
Let's go numb
Let us become immobile and unresponsive.
Keep on doing the same old thing
Persisting with established habits and behaviors.
And you expectin' change
Despite repetitively behaving the same way, there is an expectation of different outcomes.
Well is that really insanity
This behavior can be considered madness or irrationality.
Or just a losers' game
This might be a losing strategy or an unsuccessful scheme.
I only trust in the things I feel
I have faith only in my emotions and sensations as trustworthy indicators of reality.
Some may say that's strange
Others might perceive this as peculiar or odd.
You better recognize what is real
It is important to comprehend and acknowledge genuine experiences and emotions.
'Cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Without clarity or appreciation of reality, existence can be a unending, agonizing experience.
We all go numb
All of us become apathetic or indifferent to varying degrees.
But you can't feel it, do ya?
You cannot sense or comprehend the same experience or emotion, can you?
Can you feel it?
Are you capable of understanding and empathizing with my emotions?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Klas Frans Ahlund, Axel Christofer Hedfors, Terry Steven Lewis, Usher Raymond, Ryon Jermaine Lovett, Alessandro Rodolfo Renato Lindblad, James Samuel Harris Iii, Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso, Steve Patrik Angello Josefsson Fragogiannis
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They say life is a battlefield
I say bring it on
If you wanna know how I feel
Leave it till it's gone
I'm just saying that what don't kill only makes you strong
If you don't recognize what is real
Then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Time, some things never change here we go again
Feel like I'm losing my mind
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
Just go numb
You never know until you let go
Let's go numb
I can feel you now
Keep on doing the same old thing
And you expectin' change
Well is that really insanity
Or just a losers' game
I only trust in the things I feel
Some may say that's strange
You better recognize what is real
'Cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long
Time, some things never change,…
@theharshtruthoutthere
The real reason singers became world wide pop stars and his solo career blow up was because of the freemasonry hand signs he show`d again and again. The 2 popular hand signs M J used often were 666 and devil horns.
In most cases the singer shows at least 4 hand signs and these are:
666
devil horns
one eye
tongue showing aka mocking.
The talent may be there, but the hand signs must be there. Thats how a soul becomes a “rich and famous” singer or actor.
@MG-cj7mp
Only 18 million of views. This world needs a music lesson! This is pure art!
@mosthighgospel1127
Facts
@merewaid383
This song really helped me cope through deep depression. Thank you for your art Usher. 🫶🏽🧡🧡🧡
@SlammedZero
This song is heavily underrated and underappreciated IMO. Usher is usually known for his sexy songs side but he really pulled out his emotions and wore them on his sleeve for all of us to see on this one. Kudos to him as it's very relatable for most of us.
@fadouak347
This is my favorite song of usher, I love it because it has so many deep feelings. He wrote it to express how he felt during the hard times he had, his father's death, his first son birth right the day after it, his fight with his ex wife over the children's custody in court, his divorce, his shaken relationship with his mum, the fact that he couldn't perform in Berlin 2011, and just left the stage. He felt hopeless, failure, he felt like he will never perform again, he literally broke down and felt NUMB.
Whenever I'm having hard times I just play this song , it makes me feel like this will pass too, we get ups and downs in our life, and this moment is one of them, I just have to endure it a little more, just like he did.
#usher #numb
@thecrimsonfucker8752
Except he ripped off the title of linkin park.
@olivierpilon8320
This song help me to be myself and finally come out...
@chelseahunte7001
+The Crimson Fucker its just a name idiot
@tupac4life1989
+fadoua k agreed...I wonder wtf happened to usher...this has to be one of the best videos ive ever seen...the song is ...very touching .......its real....I wish hed make more songs like this
@fadouak347
- Sunrise -Sunset me too, instead of singing about women's body & stuff, i would love these kind of songs that gets straight into your heart.