This Ain't Sex
Usher Lyrics
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You need to turn this up
All the ladies report to the dance floor
Yeah (yeah)
It's just you and me, uh (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Yeah, you feel that, yeah (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Yeah, you know
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) ha
Right? (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Ha, you scared (yeah)
Baby (ha)
I can't wait to get you up in my room
Baby (ha)
First let me go and set up the mood, yeah (set up the mood)
Now I'm gon' do you up and then (you up)
I'm gon' do you down (down)
I'm gon' have that body, baby, floatin' all around
And all you've gotta do is get close to me
Bring it all to me, it's going down, yeah
We ain't having sex, we're making moments
That will outlast the world (talking 'bout all night long)
And this ain't sex (yeah), this is a symbol
Of the true makings of love
I'm open all night (all night)
Ah, baby
Ooh, look at what you doing to me
Makes me believe
I'm not blind I see everything you're giving to me
Oh, oh, baby, ooh, baby, ha, ohh
This is love, this is real
This is how you make me feel
Ooh, baby
This is love, this is real
This is how you make me feel
Ohh, ha, don't quit on me now
Baby
I can't wait to deliver you
Like a FedEx box, baby girl, sign your own name
Ooh, baby, I
Can't wait to (can't wait to) remember you
Kinda like your first phone call on your birthday
How I did you up and then
How I did you down
Yeah, I had that pretty body
Floating all around
Thinking back to when you were close to me
And I thought that we would never come down, hey
We ain't having sex (oh), we're making moments
That will outlast the world (outlast the world, oh, baby)
And this ain't sex (no), this is a symbol
Of the true makings of love
I'm open all night, hey
Hey, look at what you did to me, yeah
You ade me a believer, uh
I'm not blind I see everything you're giving to me, yeah
Ah, babe
Ooh, baby
Feels so good
I can't get carried away
Need to stop and think
Before it's today
I can't, it feels so good inside, uh
I guess well turn this moment into a fantasy
Cut loose, bring it back, bring it back
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) uh, yeah
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) yeah, you know
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) mmh
Da-da-da-da, da-da (ha, oh)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) hey, yeah
Oh, we ain't having sex, no, we're making moments
That will outlast the world (outlast the world, oh, baby)
And this ain't sex (no), this is a symbol
Of the true makings of love (talking 'bout all night long)
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) this is how you make me feel
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) ooh, baby, ha
Da-da-da-da, da-da (this is love, this real)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) this is how you make me feel
Da-da-da-da, da-da (ohh)
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) yeah, don't you quit on me now
Da-da-da-da, da-da
(Da-da-da-da, da-da)
In "This Ain't Sex," Usher is expressing his desire for a deeper connection with his partner beyond just physical relations. He suggests that they focus on the moment they are sharing rather than just the act of having sex. Usher uses the repetition of "da-da-da-da, da-da" as a symbol of the intimacy and passion that he wants to share with his partner. He describes how he will take his time with her and create an atmosphere that sets the mood for true love-making. Instead of just having sex, Usher wants to make love and create moments that will last a lifetime.
Throughout the song, Usher emphasizes that he is not just looking to have sex with his partner but to create a bond that goes beyond physical pleasure. He declares that the connection they share is a symbol of the true makings of love. Usher is attempting to shift the focus of their relationship from sex to emotional intimacy. He believes that by creating these moments of passion and intimacy, their love will not only last but will also become more profound.
Overall, "This Ain't Sex" is a song about the importance of experiencing true intimacy and connection in a relationship. Usher uses his lyrics to suggest that there is more to love than just sex and that both partners must be willing to invest in creating moments of true passion and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Usher is calling for attention at the start of the song
You need to turn this up
Usher wants the listener to increase the volume of the song
All the ladies report to the dance floor
Usher is inviting women to come and dance to his song
It's just you and me, uh (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Usher is addressing someone directly and emphasizes the intimacy between them with a musical interlude
Yeah, you feel that, yeah (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Usher is asking if the other person feels the same chemistry that he does, and again emphasizing it with music
Yeah, you know
Usher is confident that the other person knows what is going to happen between them
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) ha
Musical interlude
And you know what's gon' happen once I get you over here
Usher repeats that the other person knows what is about to take place when they get together
Right? (da-da-da-da, da-da)
Usher confirms if the other person is afraid or unsure about what is to come
Ha, you scared (yeah)
Usher suggests that the other person is nervous or scared about the upcoming experience
Baby (ha)
Usher uses a term of endearment to address the other person
I can't wait to get you up in my room
Usher expresses a desire to be intimate with the other person in his room
Baby (ha)
Usher repeats the term of endearment
First let me go and set up the mood, yeah (set up the mood)
Usher intends to prepare the atmosphere to create a romantic vibe
Now I'm gon' do you up and then (you up)
Usher intends to make love to the other person
I'm gon' do you down (down)
Usher repeats his intention to make love, using a phrase that suggests a range of sexual positions
I'm gon' have that body, baby, floatin' all around
Usher intends to give the other person immense pleasure
And all you've gotta do is get close to me
Usher is implying that he will take the lead sexually
Bring it all to me, it's going down, yeah
Usher encourages the other person to surrender to him sexually
We ain't having sex, we're making moments
Usher suggests that what they are doing is deeper than just having sex, and that they are creating an emotional connection
That will outlast the world (talking 'bout all night long)
Usher implies that the experience they are sharing will have a long-lasting impact on them
And this ain't sex (yeah), this is a symbol
Usher emphasizes that what they are doing is significant and meaningful
Of the true makings of love
Usher suggests that what they are experiencing is a true expression of love, not just physical pleasure
I'm open all night (all night)
Usher is available and ready to be intimate all night long
Ah, baby
Usher expresses affection towards the other person
Ooh, look at what you doing to me
Usher acknowledges the effect that the other person is having on him
Makes me believe
Usher is feeling optimistic and hopeful about what they are experiencing
I'm not blind I see everything you're giving to me
Usher is aware of the efforts and emotions of the other person
Oh, oh, baby, ooh, baby, ha, ohh
Musical interlude
This is love, this is real
Usher affirms that what they are experiencing is genuine and not superficial
This is how you make me feel
Usher attributes his positive emotions to the other person
Don't quit on me now
Usher is implying that he wants the other person to continue the relationship
Baby
Usher calls the other person affectionately
I can't wait to deliver you
Usher repeats his desire to be intimate with the other person
Like a FedEx box, baby girl, sign your own name
Usher uses a metaphor to compare the experience of being intimate with him to being delivered like a package, and uses a term of endearment to address the other person
Ooh, baby, I
Usher repeats his affectionate address to the other person
Can't wait to (can't wait to) remember you
Usher is eager to make a lasting memory with the other person
Kinda like your first phone call on your birthday
Usher uses a simile to express the significance of the lasting memory he plans to create with the other person
Thinking back to when you were close to me
Usher recalls a previous moment where he was intimate with the other person
And I thought that we would never come down, hey
Usher implies that he wants to create another unforgettable experience with the same person
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
Feels so good
Usher expresses his pleasure and enjoyment
I can't get carried away
Usher acknowledges that he needs to be careful and not let his emotions take control
Need to stop and think
Usher is being cautious and thoughtful about what he is experiencing
Before it's today
Usher implies that he wants to cherish the moment because it might not last forever
I can't, it feels so good inside, uh
Usher admits that he is struggling to control his emotions because of his intense pleasure
I guess well turn this moment into a fantasy
Usher suggests that they will create an idealized version of the moment in their minds
Cut loose, bring it back, bring it back
Usher proposes shifting between relaxing and being passionate
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) uh, yeah
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) yeah, you know
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) mmh
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da, da-da (ha, oh)
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) hey, yeah
Musical interlude
Oh, we ain't having sex, no, we're making moments
Usher repeats his belief that what they are doing is creating meaningful memories
That will outlast the world (outlast the world, oh, baby)
Usher again asserts that the moments they are creating are timeless and will have a lasting impact on them
And this ain't sex (no), this is a symbol
Usher reminds the other person that what they are doing is significant and meaningful
Of the true makings of love (talking 'bout all night long)
Usher implies that they have created a true and lasting love with each other
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) this is how you make me feel
Usher expresses how the other person makes him feel
Da-da-da-da, da-da
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) ooh, baby, ha
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da, da-da (this is love, this real)
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) this is how you make me feel
Musical interlude
Da-da-da-da, da-da (ohh)
Musical interlude
(Da-da-da-da, da-da) yeah, don't you quit on me now
Usher encourages the other person to continue their relationship and not give up on them
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Phalon Anton Alexander, Terius Youngdell Nash
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