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).
She Came to Give It to You
Usher Lyrics
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(Everybody knows what's up 'cause everybody wanna get next to me)
So if you knew what I do, she'll be yours tonight, yeah (ooh oh oh)
Imagine she came here to get away (get away)
Well she don't want nobody crowding her space
Wouldn't that be weird? Aw yeah (woo)
Ooh, she was up tonight to get down
But she don't wanna be a part of the crowd (uh-uh)
I'm so confused, if you only knew, she came to give it to you
It ain't what you do, it's what you do tonight (woo)
And there ain't no shortcut to doing something right
If you knew what I knew, she'll be yours tonight (woo)
Just look around the club cuz, you're here to have a good time (ooh oh oh)
So many benefits to being quiet, just be cool, enjoy the ride
'Cause all she really wanna do is, wouldn't that be weird? Yeah (ooh oh oh)
Don't be stingy with it, pass the J, let her hit it if it's heading her way
Ooh, my nigga that's weird (you don't let her hit it, you don't let her get it)
I'm so confused, if you only knew she came to give it to you
It ain't what you do, it's what you do tonight (woo)
And there ain't no shortcut to doing something right
If you knew what I knew, she'll be yours tonight
Just look around the club cuz, you're here to have a good time
I'm so confused, if you only knew she came to give it to you
Yo, he want the flirty girl, I'm the girly girl
You know who, get the worm is the early bird
Flow, slicker than MJ, early curl
I got to clip these niggas like Sterly Sterl
I seen him in the club he could get the cub
I ain't talking 'bout baseball but go get the glove
Don't be like OJ and forget your glove
I'm tryna get faded, nigga go and get the drugs (the drugs)
Five plus five what they call that? Ten
Out in Japan we be counting that Yen
Ladies who you trying popping with? Men
No little boys in the circle of Usher
Got'em under pressure
When your girl come through, Nicki gone crush her
And tell your man play the back like a spine
He only last six seconds like a Vine
I'm so confused, if you only knew she came to give it to you
It ain't what you do, it's what you do tonight (woo)
And there ain't no shortcut to doing something right
If you knew what I knew, she'll be yours tonight
Just look around the club cuz, you're here to have a good time
Come on, just start something, you gone get it (she's trying to give it you)
Just start something, gone get it, gone get it (she's trying to give it you)
Just start something, gone get it, gone get it (come on, she's trying to give it you)
Just start something, you gone get it, gone get it (come on, she's trying to give it you)
Yeah, come on, come on (you gone get it, all she really wanna do is get it)
Come on, uh huh, yo, yo (woo) (you gone get it, all she really wanna do is get it)
I'm Nicki M and he is Usher
All these niggas be tryna cuff her (you gone get it, all she really wanna do is get it)
What you know about that Swiffer duster? (you gone get it, all she really wanna do is get it)
Until next time you motherfucker hahaha (you gone get it, all she really wanna do is get it)
In this song, Usher and Nicki Minaj are telling a story about a girl who comes to the club looking for someone to give it to. The lyrics depict a scene in which Usher spots the girl and realizes that she is looking for someone who knows how to treat her right. He tells his listeners that it's not just about what you do; it's about how you do it. He implies that if you know what he knows, you can have her. Nicki's verse talks about how many men try to get with her, but she's not interested in them. She says that Usher is the one she wants because he knows how to treat her right.
The chorus is a reminder that there's no shortcut to doing something right. If you want to get with this girl, you have to do it right. You have to be the one she's looking for. The last part of the song is Nicki reminding everyone that she and Usher are a team, and no one can mess with them. She also tells the haters to back off because they're too busy having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Said it ain't what you do 'cause
This isn't about what you're doing in general; everyone wants to be around me.
So if you knew what I do, she'll be yours tonight
If you knew my secret to success, you could get with this girl tonight.
Imagine she came here to get away
Think about it - this girl is here to have fun, not to be suffocated by others.
Well she don't want nobody crowding her space
She wants to enjoy herself, so don't be too pushy.
Wouldn't that be weird? Aw yeah
Isn't it strange to think about how things could have been different if you hadn't respected her space?
She was up tonight to get down
She's here to have a good time and enjoy the music.
But she don't wanna be a part of the crowd
She's not interested in blending in - she wants to stand out and enjoy herself.
So confused, if you only knew she came to give it to you
I'm puzzled - if you knew what this girl was really here for, you'd have a chance with her.
It ain't what you do, its what you do tonight
It's not about your overall actions, but your behavior tonight - make it count.
And there ain't no shortcut to doing something right
There are no cheats or easy ways out when it comes to doing things correctly.
Just look around the club 'cause you're here to have a good time
Take a deep breath and enjoy yourself - that's what you came here for.
So many benefits to being quiet, just be cool enjoy the ride
Being silent can have some advantages. Just relax and have fun.
'Cause all you really wanna do is, wouldn't that be weird? Yeah
You don't want to do anything unusual, just what everyone else is doing.
Don't be stingy with it pass the J, let her hit it if it's heading her way
Don't be selfish - share your joint and offer it to the girl.
My nigga that's weird (You don't let her hit it)
Seriously, that's strange - don't be so uptight about sharing.
Yo, he want the flirty girl, I'm the girly girl
He wants someone outgoing, but I'm more cutesy.
You know who, get the worm is the early bird
I'm the go-getter who gets things done.
Flow, slicker than MJ, early curl
My rhymes are smoother than Michael Jackson's moves.
I got to clip these niggas like Sterly Sterl
I have to put these guys in their place, like a professional barber at work.
I seen him in the club he could get the cub
I spotted him at the club - he's cute enough to be a young lion.
I ain't talking about baseball but go get the glove
I'm not talking about sports gear, but get prepared to make your move.
Don't be like OJ and forget your glove
Don't forget the key ingredient you need to succeed.
I'm tryna get faded, nigga go and get the drugs
I want to get intoxicated, so hurry up and bring some drugs.
Five plus five what they call that? Ten
A basic math equation - five plus five equals ten.
Out in Japan we be counting that, Yen
In Japan, currency is counted in yen.
Ladies who you trying popping with? Men
Hey girls, who are you hoping to hook up with at the club? Probably guys.
No little boys in the circle of Usher
Only grown men are allowed to hang around Usher.
Got'em under pressure
I'm putting them under pressure and making them feel uncomfortable.
When your girl come through, Nicki gone crush her
When your girlfriend arrives, I'm going to steal her attention.
And tell your man play the back like a spine
Tell your man to take a back seat and stop trying to hog the spotlight.
He only last six seconds like a Vine
He doesn't last long - just like those six-second Vine videos.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Usher Raymond, Pharrell Williams, Nicki Minaj
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JoshuaFenton
I'm living for Nicki's verse! She killed it. It's so old school and just ill. Love it.
@RafaelRatedR
as always
@memyselfandi2311
Usher's powerful voice + Pharrells' beats. You can never go wrong.
@kingjayvlogs7457
You not wrong, look at you dont have to call
@whatabun
Why don't they ever place this on the radio? I LOVE it!!!!
@cerseilannister2588
I have been listening this song for about 2 years and I still can't get enough of this song <3
@KidRuby
same here
@zzlunazasmr6089
agreed
@macaroochi9099
Samee
@FedeArielS
I'm loving the vibe of this new album.. Real R&B is slowly making a comeback ♥