U Don't Have To Call
Usher Lyrics


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Yo after tonight
Don't leave your girl around me
True playa fo' real, ask my nigga Pharrell uh

(Come on that's how it's going down)
(You smell it? Yeah, you smell it?)

(Yeah, uh) Don't leave your girl around me
True playa fo' real, ask my nigga Pharrell uh
(Let 'em know)

Situations, will arise
In our lives
But you gotta to be smart about it
Cele-brations with the guys
I sacrificed
'Cause I knew you could not sleep without it
Meanwhile I, I
I loved you
You were my girl
You see I, I,
Thought the world of you
But you're still steady leavin' baby

You don't have to call
It's okay girl
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

You don't have to call
It's okay girl
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

Aw girl your face is
Sayin' why
Tears in eyes
Should've been more smart about it
Should've cherished me
Listenin' to friends, now it's the end
Then again, no story can end without it
Damn right
I loved you
You were my girl
You see I, I
Thought the world of you
But you're still steady leavin' baby yeah yeah

You don't have to call
It's okay girl
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

You don't have to call
It's okay girl
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

Gonna boogie tonight
'Cause I'm honestly too young of a guy
To stay home
Waitin' for love
So tonight
I'm gonna do what a single man does
And that's party! Oh yeah, oh no

You don't have to call (you don't gotta call)
It's okay girl (it's okay girl)
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight (I'ma be alright)

You don't have to call (you ain't have to call)
It's okay girl (I'm okay girl)
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight (tonight I'm goin' out with my niggas)

You don't have to call
It's okay girl (I'm alright girl)
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight (I'm alright)

Gonna boogie tonight
'Cause I'm honestly too young of a guy
To stay home
Waitin' for love
So tonight I'm gonna do what a single man does

You don't have to call (and that's party!)
It's okay girl
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

You don't have to call
It's okay girl (it's okay, I'ma be alright)
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight

You don't have to call
It's okay girl (it's okay girl)
'Cause I'ma be alright tonight (sick and tired of being at home, I'ma gon' have me some fun)

You don't have to call (hey hey yeah)
It's okay girl (it's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's alright)




'Cause I'ma be alright tonight
I'm not waiting at home for you, bye bye

Overall Meaning

In the song "U Don't Have To Call" by Usher, he sings about moving on from a failed relationship. The first line "Yo after tonight, don't leave your girl around me" sets the tone of the song - Usher is singing about how he is moving on and is not going to let a girl disrupt his life. He sings about how situations will arise in life, but you have to be smart about them. Usher sacrificed a lot for this girl, but she still left him, causing him to feel disappointed.


Throughout the song, Usher sings about how he was in love with this girl and how he thought the world of her, but she still left him. He tells her she doesn't have to call him anymore, because he's going to be alright tonight.


The song has a catchy beat and lyrics that are easy to sing along with, making it a popular dance song.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo after tonight
Starting now


Don't leave your girl around me
I'm a ladies' man, and I might steal her


True playa fo' real, ask my nigga Pharrell uh
I'm not lying, Pharrell knows


Situations, will arise
We'll face challenges


In our lives
As we go through life


But you gotta to be smart about it
We need to make good choices


Cele-brations with the guys
Sometimes I need to have fun with my friends


I sacrificed
I gave up something I wanted


'Cause I knew you could not sleep without it
I did it for you


Meanwhile I, I
But at the same time, I


I loved you
I cared deeply for you


You were my girl
We were in a relationship


You see I, I,
I hope you understand


Thought the world of you
I had high regard for you


But you're still steady leavin' baby
But you keep leaving me


You don't have to call
Don't bother calling me


It's okay girl
I'm fine without you


'Cause I'ma be alright tonight
I'll be fine tonight


Aw girl your face is
You look sad


Sayin' why
Wondering why things didn't work out


Tears in eyes
Crying


Should've been more smart about it
We should have made better choices


Should've cherished me
You should have valued me more


Listenin' to friends, now it's the end
Our relationship didn't survive because of outside influences


Then again, no story can end without it
Everything happens for a reason


Damn right
You know it


You don't have to call (you don't gotta call)
I don't need to hear from you


It's okay girl (it's okay girl)
I'm fine without you


'Cause I'ma be alright tonight(I'ma be alright)
I'll be alright without you


Gonna boogie tonight
I'm going to have fun tonight


'Cause I'm honestly too young of a guy
I'm still young and want to enjoy life


To stay home
I don't want to be bored


Waitin' for love
Waiting for someone who left me


So tonight
Right now


I'm gonna do what a single man does
I'll act like a single person


And that's party! Oh yeah, oh no
I'm going to celebrate and have fun


You don't have to call (you don't have to call)
I don't want to hear from you


It's okay girl (it's okay, I'ma be alright)
I'll be fine without you


You don't have to call (you ain't have to call)
I don't need to talk to you


'Cause I'ma be alright tonight(tonight I'm goin' out with my niggas)
I'll be fine without you tonight


You don't have to call (hey hey yeah)
Don't bother calling me


It's okay girl (it's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's alright)
I'm okay


'Cause I'ma be alright tonight
I'm fine on my own


I'm not waiting at home for you, bye bye
I'm moving on without you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LegendaryTony.

This is one of my favorite songs and my (unsubstantiated) belief is that it was originally written to be performed by a female artist. Here's why:


Notably, if the lyrics' pronouns were reversed, the song could easily be from a female perspective, featuring themes traditionally associated with women in the '90s. themes like waiting for a love interest to call, and lyrics such as "should've cherished me," "too young of a guy girl to stay home waiting for love," and "so tonight, I'm gonna do was a single man girl does, and that's party," evoke stereotypically feminine experiences.

Usher is not credited as a songwriter; instead, Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes, known for working with both male and female artists, penned the song. Given the industry practice of crafting songs without specific artists in mind, it's plausible that the songwriters intended it for a woman.

Another compelling aspect to consider is the presence of lyrics that touch upon the idea of envious female friends influencing relationship decisions. The line "listen-ing to friends, now it's the end-ing" implies a scenario where negative input from friends, possibly motivated by envy or ulterior motives, influences the decision to end a relationship. This behavior is a common trope in female friendships, where single friends may attempt to sabotage a friend's relationship out of envy. This theme aligns more with traditional narratives associated with women.

The spoken intro by Usher, declaring himself a "true player," may be an adlibbed attempt to frame the song in a more masculine tone, potentially to align with Usher's image. Despite this, the song's actual themes revolve around finding love, self-discovery, independence, and resilience, which contrasts with the introductory impression.

The song's adaptation for a male artist might have been a conscious decision, recognizing its potential for broad appeal. Whether Usher discovered the song and recognized its hit potential or it was pitched to him by the songwriters, the neutral enough lyrics allowed for a seamless gender swap, resulting in Usher's performance.

In conclusion, while definitive evidence may be elusive, I've attempted to convey why it's plausible "You Don't Have To Call" was originally conceived for a female artist. However, whether initially intended for a woman or not, I'll reiterate that it remains to be one of my favorite songs. It's withstood the test of time and can resonate with anyone who's ever experienced heartbreak, self-discovery, and the bittersweet liberation of moving on.



All comments from YouTube:

@PJTubes2

The choreography, the voice, the swag, the visuals...no R&B 2020 artists can touch 2000's Usher.

@darkman14563

Maybe except for usher

@missfancy8365

Facts

@llmb_sonson4899

Chris brown

@v_n6563

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@malinciamoon8081

@Tae FrmThaBottom hum idk its a tie but usher got the edge.

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@jjohnson1434

I used to be a DJ back in the day. I'm 70 years old, now!
I LOVE this song !!! You go Usher !!!

@bjornblackman2337

True classics right here.

@rachelsweets

❤❤❤

@lilithlilith3223

i am going to shit in ur `no`s now! why did u let them touch me?

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