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).
Red Light
Usher Lyrics
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I can't believe that you
Would be the one to do
Do me like you do
Get back here baby
Girl you let me
Have my way and I was thinking I could get it again
And you show me
Just how quick your tires could spin
You were off in the wind
Tell me were did you go
When you left (oh)
I'm thinking which way did she go
I should have known that you would lead me on girl
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I gotta be dreaming 'cause I never felt like this before
It was supposed to be
Just a one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sittin' here at the red light (sittin' here)
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
Now it's raining
And I'm looking over at the passenger side
Thinking back in my mind how you set me off
She was stopping and dropping me
Switching from fast to slow
But that ain't have nothing on how you got
When I got you home
When you left (oh)
I'm thinking which way did she go
The way you touched yourself had me up the wall
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I'm searching for you 'cause I can't seem to let you go
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
It was supposed to be (supposed to be)
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (the door)
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
You know
I really only thought
That this would be a one night stand
What you doing to me
Come on
What you doing to me
Maybe (maybe)
She's running home to someone else (what you doing to me, what you doing me))
Or maybe (or maybe)
She lost my number in her cell
(Oh babe)
(What you doing to me)
Or maybe (or maybe)
She's never done like this before (what you doing to me, what you doing to me)
'Cause I can't see (can't see)
Her not coming back for more (what you doing to me, don't stop it)
More
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (just a one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (and I'm out the door)
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (got me going crazy)
It was supposed to be (supposed to be)
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (in and out the door)
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
At the red light (red light)
Driving 'round looking out for her (ooh crazy)
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (the door)
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light (red light)
Driving round looking out for her
It was supposed to be
Just a one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
At the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
In Usher's song "Red Light," the singer expresses his disbelief and confusion about a one-night stand that has left him craving more. He starts by calling out the mysterious lover who betrayed him in the preceding night. He wants her to come back, and he's ready to make her see how passionate he is about her. He recalls the previous night and notes how he's unable to shake her off his mind, and he can't help but search for her. Usher finds himself driving around through the rain in search of this woman, who he thought he had only intended to spend one night with, but now desires much more. He knows it is not about sex anymore and accuses her of teases him on purpose. He wonders if she could be with someone else or is only playing games with him.
The artist regrets not knowing this woman's intentions and believes he was foolish to think that it was only going to be a one-night fling. The lyrics describe how he perplexedly searches for her, cruising around as he's trying to catch a glimpse of the woman he wants so badly. As he drives through the rain, nostalgia creeps in as he reflects on the explosive passion they shared. The chorus reiterates the fact that he thought it was only a one-night stand, but he's now preoccupied with thinking about her and looking out to see if she still out there.
Line by Line Meaning
It's crazy
The situation is unbelievable
I can't believe that you
I cannot fathom that you
Would be the one to do
Were the one to act this way
Do me like you do
Treat me in such a manner
Get back here baby
Return to this place, darling
Girl you let me
Hey, you allowed me to
Have my way and I was thinking I could get it again
I received what I desired and so believed I could have it again
Baby we could be friends if you're lonely
If you are feeling lonely, we could be pals
And you show me
Demonstrate to me
Just how quick your tires could spin
The rapidity with which your vehicle's wheels could revolve
You were off in the wind
You disappeared without a trace
Tell me were did you go
Please let me know where you went
When you left (oh)
At the time immediately following your departure
I'm thinking which way did she go
I wonder which direction you took
I should have known that you would lead me on girl
I ought to have realized that you would deceive me
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I'm driving aimlessly on autopilot
I gotta be dreaming 'cause I never felt like this before
I must be dreaming because I have never experienced this sensation before
It was supposed to be
Initial expectations were that it should have been
Just a one night
Merely a singular evening
In and out and I'm out the door
Briefly engaged in sexual activity and immediately departing
But she's got me sitting here
Nevertheless, she has me waiting here
At the red light
Stopped at a traffic signal
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
Wandering around while searching for her
Now it's raining
It is now precipitation
And I'm looking over at the passenger side
And I am glancing at the passenger section of the automobile
Thinking back in my mind how you set me off
Recollecting in thought how you aroused me
She was stopping and dropping me
She was forced to stop serving me
Switching from fast to slow
Alternating between accelerating and decelerating
But that ain't have nothing on how you got
But that pales in comparison to your display
When I got you home
After I delivered you to your dwelling
The way you touched yourself had me up the wall
The method in which you touched yourself drove me insane
I'm searching for you 'cause I can't seem to let you go
I am looking for you because I cannot seem to relinquish my attachment to you
Maybe (maybe)
Possibly
She's running home to someone else (what you doing to me, what you doing me))
Returning to another individual's residence
Or maybe (or maybe)
Alternatively
She lost my number in her cell
Perhaps she mistakenly erased my phone number from her cellular device
(Oh babe)
(Oh, darling)
(What you doing to me)
(What are you doing to me)
Or maybe (or maybe)
Or conceivably
She's never done like this before (what you doing to me, what you doing to me)
She has never previously engaged in this kind of behavior
'Cause I can't see (can't see)
Due to the fact that I cannot envision
Her not coming back for more (what you doing to me, don't stop it)
Her not returning for further interaction
It was supposed to be
Initially expected it was to be
But she's got me sitting here
However, she is causing me to wait here
At the red light (looking crazy)
Stopped at a traffic signal (appearing insane)
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
Wandering around while searching for her
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
Therefore, why am I idle at the traffic signal
At the red light (looking crazy)
Stopped at a traffic signal (appearing insane)
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
Wandering around while searching for her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Craig Love, Patrick Smith, La Marquis Jefferson, Jonathan Smith, Sean Garrett, Keri Hilson
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LYRICS: It's crazy
I can't believe that you
Would be the one to do
Do me like you do
Get back here, baby
When you let me have my way
I was thinking I could get it again
Baby, we could be friends if you're lonely
And then you showed me just how quick your tires could spin
You were off in the wind, tell me, where did you go?
When you left, I'm thinking, "Which way did she go?"
I should have known that you led me on, girl
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I gotta be dreaming 'cause I never felt like this before
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her?
Now it's raining and I'm looking over at the passenger side
Thinking back in my mind how you set me off
She was stopping and dropping me, switching from fast to slow
But that had nothing on how you got when I got you home
When you left, I'm thinking, "Which way did she go?"
The way you touched yourself had me up the wall
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I'm searching for you 'cause I can't seem to let you go
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her?
You know
I really only thought
That this would be a one night stand
What you doing to me?
Come on
What you doing to me?
Maybe she's running home to someone else
Or maybe she lost my number in her cell
Or maybe she's run it down like this before
'Cause I can't see her not coming back for more, more
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her?
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her
It was supposed to be just the one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sitting here at the red light
Driving 'round, looking out for her?
Phaser.v
It's crazy
I can't believe that you
Would be the one to do
Do me like you do
Get back here baby
Girl you let me
Have my way and I was thinking I could get it again
Baby we could be friends if you're lonely
And you show me
Just how quick your tires could spin
You were off in the wind
Tell me were did you go
When you left (oh)
I'm thinking which way did she go
I should have known that you would lead me on girl
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I gotta be dreaming 'cause I never felt like this before
It was supposed to be
Just a one night
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sittin' here (sittin' here)
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
Now it's raining
And I'm looking over at the passenger side
Thinking back in my mind how you set me off
She was stopping and dropping me
Switching from fast to slow
But that ain't have nothing on how you got
When I got you home
I'm thinking which way did she go
The way you touched yourself had me up the wall
I'm in the wind on cruise control
I'm searching for you 'cause I can't seem to let you go
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (for her)
It was supposed to be (supposed to be)
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (the door)
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
At the red light (looking crazy)
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
You know
I really only thought
That this would be a one night stand
What you doing to me
Come on
What you doing to me
Maybe (maybe)
She's running home to someone else (what you doing to me, what you doing me))
Or maybe (or maybe)
She lost my number in her cell
(Oh babe)
(What you doing to me)
Or maybe (or maybe)
She's never done like this before (what you doing to me, what you doing to me)
'Cause I can't see (can't see)
Her not coming back for more (what you doing to me)
More (don't stop it)
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (just a one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (and I'm out the door)
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (got me going crazy)
It was supposed to be (supposed to be)
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (in and out the door)
So why am I sittin' here at the red light (red light)
Driving 'round looking out for her (ooh crazy)
It was supposed to be
Just a one night (one night)
In and out and I'm out the door (the door)
But she's got me sitting here
At the red light (red light)
Driving round looking out for her
It was supposed to be
Just a one night
In and out and I'm out the door
So why am I sittin' here at the red light
Driving 'round looking out for her (looking out for her)
Melissa Grossman
One of ushers best songs, so underrated
Kamiel Moodley
One of my most underrated favorites, sick beat.
moor papi
Only real ones know about this one lol
Joe Parmesan
And, about Rhythm City
Dennis Turnquest
Yes sir
Eli & Melissa Bates
Omfg this song is 🔥. They never played this on the radio when it came out... This song is so underappreciated. Only Real ones listening to this song in 2022
LethalLipppz🫦
Yup
jesse oliver
@Eli & Melissa Bates fact: The track is the 3rd-to-last track on the longest version of "confessions" (special edition) & has the same producer as yeah! But is in a minor key and is midtempo compared to yeah! despite the synthesizer riffs in the song and was released on a version coming out 7 months after the original first pressings of "confessions"
Chieflo_vee
One of his most underrated songs, 2023 and it still hits
days rays
Every song on this CD was a lit!🔥🔥🔥