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).
Separated
Usher Lyrics
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If love was a bird, then we wouldn't have wings
If love was a sky, we'd be blue
If love was a choir, you and I could never sing
'Cause love isn't for me and you
If love was an Oscar, you and I could never win
'Cause we could never act out our parts
'Cause it's not in our hearts
So why don't you go your way?
And I'll go mine
Live your life
And I'll live mine
Baby, you'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off separated
If love was a fire, then we have lost the spark
Love never felt so cold
If love was the light, then we're lost in the dark
Left with no one to hold
If love was a sport, we're not on the same team
You and I are destined to lose
If love was an ocean, then we are just a stream
'Cause love isn't for me and you
Why don't you go your way? (go your way)
And I'll go mine
Live your life (live your life)
And I'll live mine
Baby, you'll do well (you'll do well)
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off separated
Girl, I know we had some good times
It's sad but now, we gotta say goodbye
Girl, you know I love you, I can't deny
Can't say we didn't try to make it work for you and I
I know it hurts so much but it's best for us
Somewhere along this winding road we lost the trust
So I'll walk away, so you don't have to see me cry
It's killing me so, why don't you go?
Why don't you go your way? (oh)
And I'll go mine (baby)
Live your life (ooh)
And I'll live mine (I'll live mine)
Baby, you'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off, so much better off
Go your way (go your way)
And I'll go mine (I'll go mine)
Live your life (your life)
I'll live mine
You'll do well (oh-oh)
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off, so much better off
So much better off
Separated
I'm sorry we didn't make it
Usher’s song Separated explores the idea of a relationship that has hit rock bottom and is no longer working out. The song uses different metaphors to describe love and how it has failed the couple. The first verse begins with the metaphor of love being a bird and how the couple no longer has the wings to fly high. Love is also compared to a choir, where the couple can no longer sing because they are out of tune with each other. The second verse talks about losing the spark and how love has left them with no one to hold. The pre-chorus and chorus suggest that it is better for them to go their separate ways because they will be happier apart, as they are no longer compatible as a couple.
The use of metaphors in Separated is interesting because Usher has managed to explore a wide range of emotions that people go through when a relationship ends. The song suggests that even if we try to make love work, sometimes it doesn’t work out. Usher’s chorus is a powerful reminder that it’s better to separate when love is no longer working rather than holding on to something that has lost its essence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, no, no, no
Expressing disbelief or disapproval
If love was a bird, then we wouldn't have wings
Love cannot fully sustain a relationship
If love was a sky, we'd be blue
Love can be associated with sadness
If love was a choir, you and I could never sing
'Cause love isn't for me and you
Our love is not meant to be
If love was an Oscar, you and I could never win
'Cause we could never act out our parts
Our love will never be a beautiful, Hollywood standard
If love is the bible, then we are lost in sin
'Cause it's not in our hearts
We are not in love with each other
So why don't you go your way?
And I'll go mine
Live your life
And I'll live mine
Baby, you'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off separated
We would be happier if we go our separate ways
If love was a fire, then we have lost the spark
Love never felt so cold
Our love has faded away
If love was the light, then we're lost in the dark
Left with no one to hold
Our love no longer provides us comfort
If love was a sport, we're not on the same team
You and I are destined to lose
We are not compatible
If love was an ocean, then we are just a stream
'Cause love isn't for me and you
Our love is not strong
Girl, I know we had some good times
It's sad but now, we gotta say goodbye
Girl, you know I love you, I can't deny
Can't say we didn't try to make it work for you and I
I know it hurts so much but it's best for us
Somewhere along this winding road we lost the trust
So I'll walk away, so you don't have to see me cry
It's killing me so, why don't you go?
The relationship has been a mix of happiness and sadness, but it's time to move on
Go your way
And I'll go mine
Live your life
I'll live mine
You'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off, so much better off
Separated
Separation is the best for us
I'm sorry we didn't make it
Acknowledging that the relationship did not work out
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARON JONES, CEDRIC MOORE, USHER RAYMOND, UNKNOWN
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Vicky Nurkaromah
Oh no, no, no, no
If love was a bird, then we wouldn't have wings
If love was a sky, we'd be blue
If love was a choir, you and I could never sing
'Cause love isn't for me and you
If love was an Oscar, you and I could never win
'Cause we could never act out our parts
If love is the bible, then we are lost in sin
'Cause it's not in our hearts
So why don't you go your way?
And I'll go mine
Live your life
And I'll live mine
Baby, you'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off separated
If love was a fire, then we have lost the spark
Love never felt so cold
If love was the light, then we're lost in the dark
Left with no one to hold
If love was a sport, we're not on the same team
You and I are destined to lose
If love was an ocean, then we are just a stream
'Cause love isn't for me and you
Why don't you go your way? (go your way)
And I'll go mine
Live your life (live your life)
And I'll live mine
Baby, you'll do well (you'll do well)
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off separated
Girl, I know we had some good times
It's sad but now, we gotta say goodbye
Girl, you know I love you, I can't deny
Can't say we didn't try to make it work for you and I
I know it hurts so much but it's best for us
Somewhere along this winding road we lost the trust
So I'll walk away, so you don't have to see me cry
It's killing me so, why don't you go?
Why don't you go your way? (oh)
And I'll go mine (baby)
Live your life (ooh)
And I'll live mine (I'll live mine)
Baby, you'll do well
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off, so much better off
Go your way (go your way)
And I'll go mine (I'll go mine)
Live your life (your life)
I'll live mine
You'll do well (oh-oh)
And I'll be fine
'Cause we're better off, so much better off
So much better off
Separated
I'm sorry we didn't make it
Daud Afzal
2023 and still listening this favorite master piece.
Shaneez Shabangu
Im here❤
Amina Cossa
Best song ever
elle
I never thought I would relate to one of my favorite songs of Usher. Every line cut so deep it hurts too much :((
Sony Sophy
I feel the pain, it hurts so much
Refilwe Vissie
It’s the most painful breakup song 😢
Pepita Manaloto
After more than 10 years of being together, I finally realized that we're better off separated. The message of this song sums up what I wanted to say. I am now 33 and I don't know what lies ahead. Lord,please guide me.
Ramzy
Yho we going through exactly the same thing 😢. It hurts. Strongs to you @pepitamanaloto123
Onboard with Zuly
I feel every single lyric!!!! Man this masterpiece is timeless! 😍
Stevie
Y'all sleeping on this album.
8701 needs to be certified Platinum.
Timeless music