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).
Will Work for Love
Usher Lyrics
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Anybody out there help me
Please can you help me?
Excuse me mister, I fell on hard times, I need some help
But don't need a dime, don't earn a way, I'll wash your clothes
If you let me stay, find your revoke,
Day after day, people walk by, I can't catch their eyes
I Pull out my sign,
It says:
Will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, overtime
Baby, it says will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, for all my life
I will work for love
Can you help me? (help me)
Anybody out there help me (does anybody out there)
Please can you help me?
Excuse me you two, got love to spare?
Search my whole heart, it ain't none in there
Pardon me sister, I'm on my last
Don't have no love, that's OK, God bless
[Chorus]
It says:
Will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, overtime
Baby, it says will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, for all my life
I will work for love
I remember the day I lost my heart (hey yeah)
Took it for granted I went too far
Fall down, cried, and then begged, to feel that love again
I hold on this sign till the very end
Do anything
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, overtime
Baby, it says will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, for all my life
I will work for love
The lyrics to Usher's song "Will Work for Love" describe a person in need of love and willing to work hard for it. The singer is asking for help from anyone who will listen, and they are prepared to do whatever it takes to earn the love they seek. They are not asking for money but are willing to work for it. They pull out a sign that says "Will work for love" every day, hoping to catch someone's eye and earn their love.
The song is about love and how precious it is. It's about how hard the singer is willing to work for love and how they will take any opportunity to find it. The message of the song is that love is worth working hard for and that everyone should be willing to do whatever it takes to find and keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you help me?
Asking for help in my difficult situation.
Anybody out there help me
Looking for anyone who is willing to help me.
Please can you help me?
Polite request for someone to assist me.
Excuse me mister, I fell on hard times, I need some help
Apologizing for bothering a stranger but explaining my situation of being in need of assistance.
But don't need a dime, don't earn a way, I'll wash your clothes
If you let me stay, find your revoke,
Not asking for money but offering to do something in exchange for a place to stay and offering to help with any chores.
[Chorus]
Day after day, people walk by, I can't catch their eyes
I Pull out my sign,
It says:
Will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, overtime
Baby, it says will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, for all my life
I will work for love
Trying to get the attention of passersby and using a sign that says 'Will work for love' as a way to communicate my desire for love and my willingness to work hard for it.
Excuse me you two, got love to spare?
Search my whole heart, it ain't none in there
Pardon me sister, I'm on my last
Don't have no love, that's OK, God bless
Addressing strangers and explaining that I have no love left, but wishing them well regardless.
[Chorus]
It says:
Will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, overtime
Baby, it says will work for love
I will, I will, I will
I'll work for love, for all my life
I will work for love
Repeating the chorus and emphasizing my dedication to working hard for the love I crave.
I remember the day I lost my heart (hey yeah)
Took it for granted I went too far
Fall down, cried, and then begged, to feel that love again
I hold on this sign till the very end
Do anything
Reflecting on a past mistake of taking love for granted and now willing to do anything to feel it again, even holding onto the 'Will work for love' sign.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES FAUNTLEROY, USHER RAYMOND, JONATHAN ROTEM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sef
2021 and we still coming back to this beautiful song!
DevilsAssasin17
My friend found this album in his closet and we listened to it all night cant stop listening to these songs. Old Usher was the best Usher.
Hailee Jonas
Okay Usher is the shit
knineteen92
Not really old usher post confessions 🤷🏽♂️ lol
Ant McNair
sounds like yualm both in the closet
Independent Assesor
2022 and im still listening to it . Timeless beats
Janete Cruz
Amo, as músicas do Usher , inclusive tocadas em instrumento.
O meu cantor preferido.⭐⭐.
Jo Christina Washington
So underrated I’ve loved this song forever
Daryl Wathen
This song and "Here I stand" are beautiful songs that I don't think got the attention they deserve.
Shane Noel
This entire album is a really satisfying project.