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).

This Christmas
Usher Lyrics

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I got your Christmas card And you know It warms my heart Just to think of all the cheer We could share if you were here I made my Christmas list That i'll give To my boy St.Nick And I hope he hooks, hooks me up Cause I plan a special Christmas for us
I was hoping that you might be Comming for Christmas I was hoping that surly by New Years eve I was hoping that you might be comming And I hope that your bringing something for me
Now we'll chill Christmas eve I cant wait For my moms to leave We'll snuggle, i'll turn down the lights And give our gifts if the timing is right
I was hoping that you might be Comming for Christmas I was hoping that surly by New Years eve I was hoping that you might be comming And I hope that your bringing something for me
For know I will And I hope that Santa wont be late Cause I dont want no presents See im too old for toys I just want my baby She's my one and only truly one and only she's my only
I was hoping that you might be Comming for Christmas I was hoping that surly by New Years eve I was hoping that you might be comming And I hope that your bringing something for me

Overall Meaning

In Usher's song, "This Christmas," the lyrics speak to a longing for a loved one who is far away during the holiday season. Usher sings about receiving a Christmas card from this special someone, and how it warms his heart to think of spending Christmas together. He made his own Christmas list to give to Santa, hoping that he will bring him everything he needs to have a special Christmas with his loved one.

The lyrics are filled with melancholy and desire for this person to be near. Usher even says that all he wants for Christmas is his baby, nothing else. He dreams of spending Christmas Eve together, snuggling, and exchanging gifts. Usher's voice is filled with emotion as he expresses his wish for her to come home for Christmas, or at least by New Year's Eve.

Overall, Usher's "This Christmas" is a heartfelt song that expresses the pain of being apart from a loved one during the holiday season. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and hope for a special reunion.

Line by Line Meaning

I got your Christmas card
I received the Christmas card you sent me

And you know It warms my heart
It made me feel happy and joyful inside

Just to think of all the cheer
The thought of happiness and joy that could fill the air

We could share if you were here
If you were with me, we could share in the happiness and joy of the season

I made my Christmas list
I created a list of items I would like for Christmas

That i'll give To my boy St.Nick
I will give the list to Santa Claus

And I hope he hooks, hooks me up
I hope Santa grants my wishes and gives me what I asked for

Cause I plan a special Christmas for us
I have planned a unique and memorable Christmas celebration for us

I was hoping that you might be
I was wishing and anticipating that you would be

Comming for Christmas
Coming to spend Christmas with me

I was hoping that surly by New Years eve
I was hoping that by New Year's Eve, you would be here

And I hope that your bringing something for me
I hope you bring me a gift

Now we'll chill Christmas eve
We will relax and take it easy on Christmas Eve

I cant wait For my moms to leave
I am excited for my mother to finish her visit and leave

We'll snuggle, i'll turn down the lights
We will cuddle together and I will dim the lights

And give our gifts if the timing is right
We will exchange gifts if the moment is appropriate

For know I will
At this moment, I will

And I hope that Santa wont be late
I hope Santa doesn't come late

Cause I dont want no presents
Because I do not want any gifts

See im too old for toys
Because I am too old to play with toys

I just want my baby
I only desire to be with my loved one

She's my one and only truly one and only she's my only
She is the only person for me, my one and only, my true love

Writer(s): Donny Edward Hathaway, Donny Hathaway Copyright: Kuumba Music, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, WB Music Corp.

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