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 R The One
Usher Lyrics
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U-S-H-E-R
Come on, come on
One, two, three
Check it, it was, like, six of us
Three in the Benz, three in the truck
On 85, headed to the Plush
I parked the Benz
Hit the alarm, glanced down at my rims
Tucked in my pant leg in the tongue of my Timbs
Hand in my shirt to reveal the gems
Proceeded to walk in, just then, I saw this
Magnificent misses
Sipping on a glass of Cris'
With a couple of her friends giggling
I knew
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
Said, I know you got a few with you
Don't even trip, I got my crew here, too
Keep it real, what you wanna do?
I really wanna chill with you
Tell your friends
They can hop in the truck, we'll take the Benz
But if we split up, maybe we can hook up again
You never know, I guess that all depends
If I can get you from the floor to the door of my six-O-O
Two-O momo's and low Pro's
So finish that Mo', get your coat
Tell your girls, "Come on, let's go"
'Cause you are
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
U-S-H-E-R
Say it
U-S-H-E-R
One, two, three
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
You are the one
I don't give a damn
Even if you got a man
Take my hand, girl
You are the one
Girl, I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
Take a chance, girl
U-S-H-E-R
Say it
U-S-H-E-R
One, two, three
U-S-H-E-R
Say it
U-S-H-E-R
One, two, three
The lyrics of Usher’s song “U R The One” narrate a story of when the singer was in a group of six people, three in a truck, and three in a Benz heading towards Plush. They arrived, and Usher parked the Benz, glanced at his rims and tucked his pant legs and tongue of his Timberlands. He walked into Plush and noticed a woman sipping on a glass of Cris with her friends. Usher felt an instant connection and hoped for a dance. He showed interest and asked the woman to come with her friends in the Benz, but she could also split up and hook up again. Usher urged her to finish a drink, grab her coat, and go with him if she was interested. The song finishes with a repetition of the chorus.
The lyrics talk about Usher’s courage to approach a woman he finds attractive and ask her to dance. He ignores the possibility that the woman has a man since he believes she is the one. Usher’s actions show that he is a confident and spontaneous man that takes risks to get what he wants. The lyrics have a simple plot and a catchy chorus that repeats the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it, it was, like, six of us
There were six of us
Three in the Benz, three in the truck
Three of us were in the Benz and three of us were in the truck
On 85, headed to the Plush
We were on 85 and headed to the Plush
10 minutes later is when we pulled up
We pulled up after 10 minutes
I parked the Benz
I parked the Benz
Hit the alarm, glanced down at my rims
I hit the alarm and looked at my rims
Tucked in my pant leg in the tongue of my Timbs
I tucked in my pant leg in the tongue of my Timberland boots
Hand in my shirt to reveal the gems
I revealed my jewelry by putting my hand in my shirt
Proceeded to walk in, just then, I saw this Magnificent misses
I walked in and saw a magnificent woman
Sipping on a glass of Cris', with a couple of her friends giggling
She was sipping on Cristal with her friends and giggling
I knew
I knew she was the one
You are the one
You are the one I want to be with
I don't give a damn
I don't care
Even if you got a man
Even if you have a boyfriend
Take my hand, girl
Take my hand
Girl, I know you'll understand
I know you'll understand
If you just give me a dance
If you dance with me
Take a chance, girl
Take a chance with me
Said, I know you got a few with you
I know you have a few friends with you
Don't even trip, I got my crew here, too
Don't worry, I have my crew with me too
Keep it real, what you wanna do?
Be honest, what do you want to do?
I really wanna chill with you
I really want to hang out with you
Tell your friends
Tell your friends
They can hop in the truck, we'll take the Benz
They can get in the truck and we'll take the Benz
But if we split up, maybe we can hook up again
But if we go our separate ways, maybe we can meet up again
You never know, I guess that all depends
You never know, it all depends
If I can get you from the floor to the door of my six-O-O
If I can take you from the floor to the door of my car
Two-O momo's and low Pro's
With 20 inch rims and low profile tires
So finish that Mo', get your coat
Finish your drink and get your coat
Tell your girls, "Come on, let's go"
Tell your friends to come with us
U-S-H-E-R
Usher
One, two, three
Counting
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Lavalle Huggar, Kenneth Karlin, Kowan Prather, Usher Raymond, Carsten Schack
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