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).

What's Your Name
Usher Lyrics

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Ayy, girl
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, girl (ayy, girl)
Ayy, ayy (ayy, ayy)
Ayy, girl

What's your name? Baby, what's your number?
'Cause, girl, you got me (got me), got a brother wondering

If you want a (want a) homie and a lover (and a lover)
I can be your friend 'til the end

Now, girl, what's up?
I'm going crazy
Ayy, girl, what's up?
'Cause I wanna know if I can love you
Yo, girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
Yo, won't you be my lady, yeah?
Yeah, girl, what's up? (What's up?)
Uh, I wanna know who you are
What's your name?
I wanna know who you are
What's your name?
I wanna know who you are
And make you a star
Girl, I'm giving you everything
'Cause my love is yours

What's your name and number?
Damn, your double deed is making Willie mumble, yo
Jilie jolies, I'm a rock it, yo, like we get dumb
What's your digit? Put it in my phone (what's your name?)
Hit me when you're all alone (what's your number?)
You could call on me (oh)
We'll flirt through technology, girl

Now, girl, what's up? (What's up?)
I'm going crazy ya
Now, girl, what's up? (What's up?)
I wanna know if I can love you
Girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
Won't you be my lady, yeah?
Yeah, girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
Uh, I wanna know who you are
What's your name?
I wanna know who you are
What's your name?
I wanna know who you are
Oh, and make you a star
Girl, I'm giving you everything
'Cause my love is yours

What's your name? Yeah baby, what's your number (number)?
'Cause, girl, you got me (got me), you got a brother wondering
If you want a (want a) homie and a lover (and a lover)
'Cause I can be your friend 'til the end, uh

Would it, should it be a problem
If I holler, "Cómo se llama?"
Would you bother, like Donna Summers?
Girl, give me this last dance (yeah)
Until we soul escaping, babe, don't wanna float away
'Cause we got the light, you be the ball, and I'ma be the chain, babe
Now, rotate ('round and 'round and 'round)
You got nowhere to go, babe (girl, I didn't get your number)
Illuminate and create a new thing (pop, pop, pop, pop, pop)
Let them paparazzi this you and me thing
But we can't do a thing 'til I know your name

Now, girl, what's up?
Oh, I'm going crazy, yeah
Now, girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
I wanna know if I can love you
Girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
Won't you be my lady, yeah?
Yeah, girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?)
Uh, I wanna know who you are

Ayy, bitch, let's get with it
'Cause you ti-tick did it
Mami make a brother wanna di-di-dig it
The honey put it on me now I'm speaking like th-this
Just like th-this
I'm a ling ging starter
Take silicon and I'm a ling ging starter
My ding ding dotter
On my ding-dong, she could love anything taller
Ma jaba jaba jee

What's your name?
Ma jaba jaba jee
What's your name?
I wanna know who you are
And make you a star
Girl, I'm giving you everything
'Cause my love is yours

Ayy, girl
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, girl
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, girl
Ayy, girl
Ayy, ayy

Ayy, girl
Ayy, ayy

Overall Meaning

The song "What's Your Name" by Usher tells the story of a man who is attracted to a woman he sees and wants to know more about her. He wants to know her name and number so he can pursue a relationship with her. He is willing to be her friend and lover and is eager to find out who she really is. The lyrics are upbeat and catchy, with a mix of English and Spanish phrases.

The song starts off with Usher asking for the woman's name and number. He wants to get to know her and is wondering if she wants a friend or a lover. He repeats this line throughout the song, showing his eagerness to pursue her. The second verse has Usher flirting through technology, asking for her digits and hoping she'll call him when she's alone. He's ready and willing to be there for her.

The chorus has Usher repeating the phrase "What's Your Name" and talking about making her a star. He's giving her everything he's got and his love is hers for the taking. In the third verse, Usher switches it up and asks for her name in Spanish, adding a little personal touch. He wants to dance with her until they soul escape and doesn't want to let her go until he knows her name.

In conclusion, Usher's "What's Your Name" is a fun and flirty song about wanting to know more about someone who catches your eye. It's a catchy tune with a mix of English and Spanish lyrics, showing Usher's love for different cultures.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, girl
Starting the conversation by trying to grab the girl's attention

What's your name? Baby, what's your number?
Asking the girl for her name and phone number to get to know her better

'Cause, girl, you got me (got me), got a brother wondering If you want a (want a) homie and a lover (and a lover) I can be your friend 'til the end
Expressing interest in the girl and offering to be her friend, companion, and more

Now, girl, what's up? I'm going crazy Ayy, girl, what's up? 'Cause I wanna know if I can love you Yo, girl, what's up? (What's up? What's up?) Yo, won't you be my lady, yeah? Yeah, girl, what's up? (What's up?) Uh, I wanna know who you are What's your name?
Reiterating the desire to get to know the girl and trying different ways to create a connection

Damn, your double deed is making Willie mumble, yo Jilie jolies, I'm a rock it, yo, like we get dumb What's your digit? Put it in my phone (what's your name?) Hit me when you're all alone (what's your number?) You could call on me (oh) We'll flirt through technology, girl
Using slang terms and asking for the girl's phone number to start a flirty text message exchange

Would it, should it be a problem If I holler, "Cómo se llama?" Would you bother, like Donna Summers? Girl, give me this last dance (yeah)
Asking if it would be a problem to address the girl in Spanish and referencing Donna Summers' famous song to express a desire to dance with her

Until we soul escaping, babe, don't wanna float away 'Cause we got the light, you be the ball, and I'ma be the chain, babe Now, rotate ('round and 'round and 'round) You got nowhere to go, babe (girl, I didn't get your number) Illuminate and create a new thing (pop, pop, pop, pop, pop) Let them paparazzi this you and me thing But we can't do a thing 'til I know your name
Talking about wanting to escape with the girl and create something new, while not forgetting to ask for her phone number to make plans later and dream of the paparazzi noticing their connection

Ayy, bitch, let's get with it 'Cause you ti-tick did it Mami make a brother wanna di-di-dig it The honey put it on me now I'm speaking like th-this Just like th-this I'm a ling ging starter Take silicon and I'm a ling ging starter My ding ding dotter On my ding-dong, she could love anything taller Ma jaba jaba jee
Using vulgar slang terms to express arousal and attraction towards the girl

I wanna know who you are And make you a star Girl, I'm giving you everything 'Cause my love is yours
Closing the conversation by reiterating the desire to know and please the girl, while expressing immense love

Ayy, girl Ayy, ayy Ayy, girl Ayy, ayy Ayy, girl Ayy, girl Ayy, ayy Ayy, girl Ayy, ayy
Repeating the catchphrase to emphasize the importance of the girl's response during the conversation

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Will Adams, Ryan Toby, Raymond Usher

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