Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known s… Read Full Bio ↴Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known simply as Usher, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, producer and actor. He rose to fame in the late 90s, releasing the multi-platinum albums My Way and 8701. His success continued with the release of his 2004 album, Confessions, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and earned Usher four American Music Awards and eight Grammy nominations. To date, he has sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. He released his debut album in 1994 and has since released 1997's My Way, 2001's 8701, 2004's Confessions and 2008's Here I Stand. His sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond, was released March 2010.

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).

Thats What Its Made For-easymp3s
Usher Lyrics

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Ah
Oh, yeah baby, yeah yeah, oh
Yeah yeah, huh
Oh, oh
Oh, yeah
Listen up, I got a story to tell
Check it out now
And I know you can identify with this one

Yeah yeah yeah, oh
Check it out

Figured I'd hit it and quit it just one night, uh
Got so good to me doubled back twice, I
Must've been outta my mind
Knowing I don't wanna
I'm about to nut up, uh (what's wrong?)
Guess it's too late to turn back now
Can't apologize 'cause that ain't my style
Shorty raining wet, up in my ear talking 'bout
I got what you came for (this here got your name on it)

Go on and hit it
That's what it's made for
We got protection
That's what it's made for
Boo, why you tripping now?
You know I got it
That's what it's made for
So I can do you like this, baby
So I can freak you like this, baby
Know you ain't felt it like this, baby
Girl, I forgot it
But we gon' still get down like this

Game rules, no cap, no cut
But even Superman couldn't turn your love down, I
Slipped up, slipped in
Hey man, what the hell you doing?
Raw dog is a never
I know, I know better, hah
Heard her whisper, "don't worry, I'm safe"
Didn't matter 'cause it's already too late
I was lost in the sauce, dead wrong
And I ain't stopping now
Parlaying in the bush again
Didn't think about what I was putting in it

Go on and hit it
That's what it's made for (oh)
She said, "You got something on, right?"
That's what it's made for
Boo, why you tripping?
You know I got it (uh)
That's what it's made for (uh-huh)
So I can do you like this, baby
So I can freak you like this, baby
Know you ain't felt it like this, baby
Girl, I forgot it
But we gon' still get down like this
Best stay where you are
That's what it's made for
Player, player, put it down
That's what it's made for
Oh, baby, turn around
You know I got it
That's what it's made for
So I can do you like this, baby (do me)
So I can freak you like this, baby (freak me)
Know you ain't felt it like this, baby (come here)
Girl, I forgot it
But we gon' still get down like this

I gotta go
Mm-mm, you ain't gotta go nowhere
Look baby I, something's coming up, I gotta--
Mm mm, just get it up one more time
Let me touch it
Again?
Again and again and again
Baby, look
Come on (oh God), you know that's what it's made for
You want me to sweat it out?
I want you to sweat it all out
I'ma get it, baby
Get it, take it
Okay
Take it
I'ma get up inside

Oh, oh oh oh
That's what it's made for (that's what it's made for)
That's what it's made for
Don't trip, I got protection
You know I got it (yeah yeah)
That's what it's made for
I'm gon' do you like this, baby
Oh, you gon' freak you like this
Felt it like this (free- yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh)
We gon' still get down like this
Don't put it down, don't put it down now, like this, yeah yeah
That's what it's made for
Oh, player, player, put it down
That's what it's made for
Too late to turn back now
You know I got it (oh)
That's what it's made for (ooh-e, baby)
Do you like this
Freak you like this (do it, baby)
Felt it like this (you're a freak, baby, yeah)
Girl, I forgot it
But we gon' still get down like this

And that's only the beginning

God, I might as well just go to sleep here, right
Damn

Overall Meaning

Usher's song "That's What It's Made For" is a sexually explicit track that deals with the topic of casual sex. The first verse talks about the singer's regret after indulging in a one-night stand that turned into two nights. The singer knows he has made a mistake and wants to reverse time but is already too late. The girl insists that she is willing and prepared for what he wants, and that's what it's made for.

The chorus is an ode to sex with the rhythm of the beat emphasized by simplistic, almost primal non-lyrical utterances. The girl in the song tells him not to worry; she has protection, so he can go ahead and give her his all because that's what she wants him to do. The song's bridge talks about the singer's awareness of the potential dangers of having unprotected sex, and he realizes that he has made a mistake that he will pay for someday.

"That's What It's Made For" is a controversial song that sparked a lot of criticism because of its explicit content. Although some people might find it offensive, it can be classified as a typical Usher track because of its catchy beats and melody. Despite the mixed opinions about Usher's intent when he wrote the song, it is undeniable that the song is a hit, and it was well-received by many fans worldwide.

Line by Line Meaning

Figured I'd hit it and quit it just one night, uh
I thought I would just have sex with her once and then leave.

Got so good to me doubled back twice, I
It was so good, I went back to do it again two more times.

Must've been outta my mind
I must have been crazy to think it would only be a one-night stand.

Knowing I don't wanna
I knew I didn't want to continue seeing her.

I'm about to nut up, uh (what's wrong?)
I'm about to come, and she asked if something was wrong.

Guess it's too late to turn back now
I can't back out of it now.

Can't apologize 'cause that ain't my style
I don't apologize because it's not what I do.

Shorty raining wet, up in my ear talking 'bout
She's really turned on and telling me that she's ready for me.

I got what you came for (this here got your name on it)
I have what you wanted, and this is specifically for you.

Go on and hit it
Just have sex with me.

That's what it's made for
This is what sex is for.

We got protection
We have condoms to be safe during sex.

Boo, why you tripping now?
Why are you worrying or doubting now?

You know I got it
You know I have what you want (sex).

So I can do you like this, baby
I can have sex with you like this.

So I can freak you like this, baby
I can pleasure you sexually like this.

Know you ain't felt it like this, baby
You haven't experienced sex like this before.

Girl, I forgot it
I forgot how good this feels.

But we gon' still get down like this
But we'll still go through with it.

Game rules, no cap, no cut
There are no lies or tricky rules to our sexual encounter.

But even Superman couldn't turn your love down, I
Your sex appeal is irresistible to even the strongest of men.

Slipped up, slipped in
I made a mistake and had unprotected sex.

Raw dog is a never
I should never have unprotected sex.

I know, I know better, hah
I knew better than to have unprotected sex.

Heard her whisper, 'don't worry, I'm safe'
She assures me that she's not carrying any STIs.

Didn't matter 'cause it's already too late
It's already too late to prevent any STIs or pregnancy.

I was lost in the sauce, dead wrong
I was too caught up in the moment and didn't make wise choices.

And I ain't stopping now
I'm not stopping despite the risks.

Parlaying in the bush again
Having sex in a risky or inappropriate location again.

Didn't think about what I was putting in it
I didn't think about the consequences of my actions.

Best stay where you are
Don't move from your current position during sex.

Player, player, put it down
Have sex like a player would - confidently and aggressively.

Oh, baby, turn around
Turn around and have sex doggy-style.

Again and again and again
Have sex multiple times, with the same level of pleasure each time.

Something's coming up, I gotta--
I have to go to the bathroom or have an issue with my body during sex.

Just get it up one more time
Get your penis hard again for more sex.

Let me touch it
Let me touch your genitals again to increase arousal.

Don't put it down, don't put it down now, like this, yeah yeah
Don't stop having sex now, keep going like this.

And that's only the beginning
Our sexual relationship has only just begun and there's more to come.

God, I might as well just go to sleep here, right
This sexual encounter is so good, I might as well just stay and fall asleep here.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Ross Jr Avila, Issiah Avila, James Quenton Wright, James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis, Usher Raymond

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