What You Need
Usher Lyrics


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You've got a great car
Yeah, what's wrong with it today?
I used to have one too
Maybe I'll come and have a look
I really love your hairdo, yeah
I'm glad you like mine too
See what lookin' pretty cool will get ya
So what do you do?
Oh yeah, I wait tables too
No, I haven't heard your band
'Cause you guys are pretty new
But if you dig on vegan food
Well, come over to my work
I'll have them cook you something
That you'll really love 'Cause I like you
Yeah, I like you
And I'm feelin so bohemian like you
Yeah, I like you yeah, I like you
And I feel wahoo, woooo

Ooh, ooh, ooooh ooh, ooh, ooooh
Ooh, ooh, ooooh ooh, ooh, ooooh

Wait who's that guy
Just hanging at your pad
He's looking kinda bored
Yeah, you broke up, that's too bad
I guess it's fair if he always pays the rent
And he doesn't get bent about sleeping
On the couch when I'm there

'Cause I like you yeah, I like you
And I'm feeling so bohemian like you
Yeah, I like you yeah, I like you
And I feel wahoo, woooo
Ooh, ooh, ooooh ooh, ooh, ooooh
Ooh, ooh, ooooh

I'm getting wise
And I'm feeling so bohemian like you
It's you that I want so please
Just a casual, casual easy thing
Is it? It is for me

And I like you yeah, I like you
And I like you, I like you, I like
You, I like you, I like you, i like you
I like you and I feel
Wahoo, woooo





Ooh, ooh, ooooh ooh, ooh, ooooh
Ooh, ooh, ooooh ooh, ooh, ooooh

Overall Meaning

The song 'What You Need' by Usher is a soulful R&B track that talks about a love interest that Usher wants to take around the world. The song begins with an intro where Usher asks his partner what they need, and then he says, "let's get it," and starts the song. Usher then describes seeing his love interest at the stoplight and feeling the need to say something to impress her. He promises that he won't hurt her and that he will show her the world.


The lyrics of the song convey Usher's desire to take his love interest to places she has seen only on TV. The song talks about trust and how his partner should trust him and let him do his thing. The lyrics are simple yet effective in portraying a message of love and faith. The chorus is the most memorable and catchy part of the song, where Usher repeatedly says, "I've Got What You Need."


Overall, 'What You Need' is a classic R&B song that is both soulful and romantic. The lyrics, along with Usher's smooth vocals and the catchy chorus, make it a must-listen for fans of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

It's sterile
The environment around us is safe and clean.


Let's get it
Let's go, let's start the adventure.


You S, you know what we do
You already know that we are going to have a good time.


I pull up at the light and see you looking my way
As I stop at the traffic signal, I notice you noticing me.


I lay back in my seat and think of some pimp shit to say
I fall back in my car seat and try to come up with some smooth lines to impress you.


It's been a while since one look, made me feel this way
It's been quite a long time since someone looked at me and gave me butterflies like you did.


And I don't intend to let you go, no
I don't want to lose you, I intend to keep you close.


And baby I can't wait to show you all around the world
I'm excited to take you everywhere and share all my experiences with you.


Oh girl, oh girl
You're so amazing, I just can't get enough.


I've got, I've got what you need
I have everything you need - love, protection, and adventure.


Baby, I can give you every thing that you need
I can provide everything that you need in a relationship.


Just trust your man and let me, do me, baby
Have faith in me and let me be myself, I'll make sure you're safe and happy.


I wanna take you places you only see on TV
I want to show you the world and take you places that most people only see on their screens.


I gotta make a move before the light tries to change
I need to take action before the traffic signal changes and we lose our chance.


Let down my window and tell you to just follow me
I roll down my window and ask you to follow me on this journey.


I know you wanna come but you seem a little afraid
I sense that you want to join me, but you seem hesitant or scared.


Trust me, said, "I promise I won't hurt you baby"
Believe in me, I promise to keep you safe and far away from harm.


See right about now
At this moment, I want to introduce something new to you.


We gonna take y'all to D.C., Chocolate city
We're going to take you on a trip to Washington D.C., also known as Chocolate City.


We gonna set it out southeast style
We're going to enjoy the Southeastern style of the culture and the lifestyle.


Like my main man Chuck Brown used to do
We will celebrate and enjoy Chuck Brown's music and legacy just like he used to do.


Come on, ooh la la la, ooh la la la
Come join me and let's enjoy this adventure together.


What you need, baby, I can give you every thing that you need
I can fulfill all your needs and desires, just give me a chance.


Oh girl, I've got just what you need
I have everything you need, baby girl. Just trust me and take my hand.




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