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).
U Make Me Wanna
Usher Lyrics
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This is what you do
This is what you do
This is what you do
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (ooh yeah)
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do (ooh baby)
You make me (you make me)
You make me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you (ohh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
This is what you do (yeah, yeah)
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
Before anything began between us
You were like my best friend
The one I used to run and talk to
When me and my girl was having problems (that's right)
You used to say it'll be ok
Suggest little nice things I should do (uh-huh)
And when I go home at night and lay my head down
All I seem to think about was you
And how
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (ooh yeah)
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do (oh yeah)
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you (ooh, baby)
This is what you do (come on, come on, come on, come on)
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me (you make me)
You make me
Now what's bad is you're the one that hooked us up
Knowing it should have been you
What's sad is that I love her but I'm falling for you (uh-huh)
What should I do?
Should I tell my baby bye-bye?
Should I do exactly what I feel inside?
'Cause, I, I don't wanna go, don't need to stay
But I really need to get it together
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (oh, ooh, baby)
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do (say, what you do)
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with (oh, yeah)
You make me
You make me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you (ooh, baby)
This is what you do (come on, come on, come on, come on)
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
At this point the situation's out of control (say what?)
I never meant to hurt her
But I gotta let her go (gotta let her go)
And she may not understand it
While all of this is going on
I tried, I tried to fight it
But the feeling's just too strong
You make, make, make me (you make me wanna, wanna)
You make me wanna (ayy)
You make me wanna (oh)
Oh, you make, make, me, me
You make me wanna
You make me wanna (ooh, oh babe)
You make me wanna (gon' baby, do your thing)
You make me wanna (ooh, ooh-ooh yeah)
come along wit' it
You makin' me, you makin' me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (oh, ooh, baby)
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do (say, what you do)
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with (oh, yeah)
You make me
You make me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you (ooh, baby)
This is what you do
think about a ring and all the things that come along with (ayy)
You make me
You make me (you makin' me)
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (leave the one I'm with)
Start a new relationship with you (ooh, you makin' me, you makin' me, you makin' me)
This is what you do
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with (ohh)
You make me
You make me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (wanna leave the one I'm with)
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
The lyrics to Usher's song You Make Me Wanna depict a man who has fallen for someone else while in a relationship with his current girlfriend. He describes how the other person makes him want to leave and start a new relationship with them. He confesses that the situation is out of control and that he never meant to hurt his girlfriend, but he has to let her go because his feelings for the other person are too strong.
The lyrics start with the repetition of "This is what you do," suggesting that the other person has been intentionally making him feel this way. The singer then goes on to describe how the other person was initially his friend and confidant during problems with his girlfriend. However, he has now fallen for them and thinks about starting a new relationship with them, including marriage ("think about a ring and all the things that come along with").
The lyrics also describe the conflict between the singer's love for his girlfriend and his feelings for the other person. He struggles with deciding if he should tell his girlfriend goodbye or stay and try to work things out. Ultimately he decides to let his girlfriend go because his feelings for the other person are too strong to ignore.
The song's lyrics depict a common theme of love triangles and the struggle to choose between two people. The lyrics are relatable to many people and have made the song a classic R&B hit. The catchy chorus and Usher's smooth vocals have also contributed to the song's success.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what you do
You make me want to leave my current partner and start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
You constantly cross my mind and make me think about spending my life with you and the things that come along with marriage
This is what you do
You are like a best friend to me and always know how to comfort me during conflicts with my current partner
This is what you do
You make me feel a deep desire to be with you despite my love for my current partner
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (ooh yeah)
You make me want to leave my current partner and start fresh with you
Start a new relationship with you
Begin a romantic relationship with you even though I am currently with someone else
This is what you do (ooh baby)
You have a strong effect on me, compelling me to take action even though it goes against my current situation
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me think about the future with you, including the possibility of marriage
Now what's bad is you're the one that hooked us up
It is ironic that you introduced me to my current partner, but I have now fallen for you instead
What's sad is that I love her but I'm falling for you
Although I still have strong feelings for my current partner, I am developing an even stronger attraction to you
Should I tell my baby bye-bye?
Should I break up with my current partner?
Should I do exactly what I feel inside?
Should I act on my true feelings for you even if it means hurting my current partner?
'Cause, I, I don't wanna go, don't need to stay
I am conflicted and unsure about what to do in this situation
But I really need to get it together
I need to make a decision about what to do and take control of my emotions
At this point the situation's out of control (say what?)
The situation has become complicated and overwhelming
But I gotta let her go (gotta let her go)
I need to end things with my current partner if I want to pursue a relationship with you
And she may not understand it
My current partner may be upset and confused when I end things
But the feeling's just too strong
My feelings for you are too strong to ignore and I need to act on them
You make, make, make me (you make me wanna, wanna)
You have an irresistible effect on me and make me want to be with you
You make me wanna (ayy)
You make me want to pursue a relationship with you despite any obstacles
Oh, you make, make, me, me
You have a strong hold on me and make me feel irresistible emotions
You make me wanna (ooh, oh babe)
You make me want to give in to my feelings for you
come along wit' it
Let's take this journey together
You makin' me, you makin' me
You have a strong effect on me and are responsible for making me feel this way
wanna leave the one I'm with
Wanting to end my current relationship to be with you is all I can think about
This is what you do
You have a profound effect on my feelings and make me want to take action despite any consequences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Jerry Ragovoy, Manuel Seal, Usher Raymond, Jermaine Mauldin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KKhloec
This is what you do
This is what you do
This is what you do
This is what you do
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
Before anything began between us
You were like my best friend
The one I used to run and talk to
When me and my girl was having problems
You used to say it'll be ok
Suggest little nice things I should do
And when I go home at night and lay my head down
All I seem to think about was you
And how you make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
Now what's bad is you're the one that hooked us up
Knowing it should have been you
What's sad is that I love her but I'm falling for you
What should I do?
Should I tell my baby bye-bye?
Should I do exactly what I feel inside?
'Cause, I, I don't wanna go, don't need to stay
But I really need to get it together
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
You make me
At this point the situation's out of control
I never meant to hurt her
But I gotta let her go
And she may not understand it
While all of this is going on
I tried, I tried to fight it
But the feeling's just too strong
You make, make, make me
You make me wanna
You make me wanna
Oh, you make, make, me, me
You make me wanna
You make me wanna
You make me wanna
You make me wanna
come along wit' it
You makin' me, you makin' me
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with
You make me
make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you
This is what you do
@brishawn8571
Who's here because they actually enjoy listening to old school music?
Let’s be clear. This is my opinion and this song was not released in the 00’s. I consider old school from the night Biggie died “97” & below.
@tassap9355
You said it 👁️
@itz1stclass806
You know it
@bensims7501
I came to make sarcastic comment about judgemental people
@aidencarr1311
This isnt old school.
@brishawn8571
We have different meanings on the term old school then. ✌🏽
@jayblack3c3
Usher the only dude that consistently sounds great when singing about cheating
@Artanis667
OH OH! TLC too! Granted they aren't dudes... but still!
@ss4gogeta05
😂😂😂True
@Selkie7
Brian Adams sounds good too