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).
Okay
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Connects your sexiness body
The way you do it with your hands up (hands up)
I just wanna be all over
Let me rock, with you
Don't let nothing interrupt this groove
Going at it like we 'bout to
She know I'm on her like, you're my girl
You probably sayin' that's a damn shame (it's a shame)
I don't even know your name (no)
I know it won't probably matter tonight
'Cause you been all on me I'm like
Okay (okay)
Suggest we take this here home (oh, yeah)
So we can make a love song
I can be the best part of you waking up
Shawty holla at me if that sound
Okay
Ah (ah), ah (ah), yeah (yeah)
I see you wanna take it slow
Go and drop it to the floor real low
Ooh, you know I want you bad 'cause I been all on that ass
And you ain't looking at me sideways
And the DJ is playing the last song
And it's coming down to our last call, baby
This slow jam is specially dedicated
What better way for the night to end
Come on
You probably sayin' that's a damn shame (ooh)
I don't even know your name (I don't know, I don't know your name)
I know it won't probably matter tonight (matter tonight)
'Cause you been all on me I'm like
Okay
Suggest we take this here home (yeah-yeah)
So we can make a love song (make a love song)
I can be the best part of you waking up (waking up)
Shawty, holla at me if that sound
Okay (okay)
Ooh
Cars outside waiting, baby, if you're ready to roll
Love that I got you opened up
Curious of mine (oh whoa-oh)
To know what's on your mind, girl (curious, know what's on your mind, girl)
Girl we been at it so long I can't wait
Just wanna make sure we on the same page
Come on, come on, come on
I be on some other shit when that liquor talk
And I know you
You probably sayin' that's a damn shame (it's a shame)
I don't even know your name (I don't know your name)
I know it won't probably matter tonight (matter tonight, ooh)
'Cause you been all on me I'm like
Okay
Okay
Suggest we take this here home (oh-oh)
So we can make a love song (we can make a love song)
Could be the best part of you waking up
Shawty, holla at me if that sound (holla at me if it's okay)
Okay (yeah)
You probably sayin' that's a damn shame (yeah, I know it's a shame)
I don't even know your name (I don't wanna know your name)
I know it won't probably matter tonight (really won't matter tonight)
'Cause you been all on me I'm like (oh, ooh)
Okay
Suggest we take this here home (I suggest we take this home)
So we can make a love song (we can make a love song)
I can be the best part of you waking up
Shawty, now how that sound
Okay (okay)
Usher's song "Okay" is about a man who sees a woman at the club and is immediately attracted to her. He can't believe how sexy she looks and is mesmerized by the way she moves her body. He wants to be close to her and is willing to let the music take over as they dance together. The man knows they are only going to be together for one night, so he suggests they take it back to his place to continue their chemistry. He wants to make the moment last and be the best part of her waking up.
The chorus of the song repeats multiple times, emphasizing the idea that even though they don't know each other's names and this may only be a one-night stand, it's okay. They are both living in the moment and enjoying each other's presence. Usher sings that he can be the best part of her waking up, indicating that he wants to make a lasting impression on her.
Overall, "Okay" is a song about letting loose, having fun, and not worrying about the future. The lyrics and upbeat tempo of the music embody the carefree attitude of a night out at the club.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe my eyes
I am in awe of your beautiful body
Connects your sexiness body
Your sexy body is irresistible to me
The way you do it with your hands up
The way you dance with your hands up is so sexy
I just wanna be all over
I want to touch and hold you
Let me rock, with you
Let's dance together
Don't let nothing interrupt this groove
Let's keep the dance going, without any interruptions
Going at it like we bout to
We're dancing like we're about to have sex
She know I'm on her like your my girl
She knows I'm attracted to her, like I would be to my girlfriend
You probably sayin' that's a damn shame (it's a shame)
You might think it's a shame, what we're doing, but I don't care
I don't even know your name (no)
Even though I don't know your name, I still want to be with you tonight
I know it won't probably matter tonight
I know that not knowing your name won't matter in this moment
Cause you been all on me I'm like
Because you've been showing interest in me, I'm interested too
Okay!
I'm excited and ready for whatever happens next
Suggest we take this here home
Let's go somewhere private
So we can make a love song
So we can have sex and create a memorable experience
I can be the best part of you waking up
I want to be the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning
Shawty now how that sound
How does that sound to you, my dear?
Ah ah yea
I'm feeling the moment and enjoying this experience
I see you wanna take it slow
I can tell that you want to move slowly
Go in drop it to the floor real low
I like the way you move when you drop it low
Ooh You know I want you back cause I been all on that ass
I want to be with you again because I've been attracted to you from the start
And you ain't looking at me sideways
You're looking at me straight on, showing interest
And the D-J is playing the last song
The DJ is about to end the night
And its coming down to our last call
The bar is about to close and we need to make a decision
This slow jam is specially dedicated
This song represents our moment together
What better way for the night to end
This is the perfect way to end our night together
Come on
Let's do it
I be on some other shit when I look at talk
I'm on a different level when I'm attracted to someone
And I know you
I feel a connection between us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Lackey, Ryon Lovett, Usher Raymond
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