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).
You 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 of the song You Make Me Wanna… by Usher reflect the internal struggle of a man who is in a committed relationship but is attracted to someone else. The first verse discusses the dilemma he faces as he is torn between his current relationship and a new one he desires with the other person. The second verse delves into the history between the singer and the person he is attracted to. The singer describes how they used to be close friends, and he confided in them about the troubles he faced with his current girlfriend. He then expresses how he realized he was developing feelings for the other person, and he couldn't stop thinking about them.
The chorus reiterates the allure of the person he is attracted to and the conflict he experiences - wanting to start a new relationship with them, but knowing he is currently in one. The bridge highlights the singer's sense of guilt, as he didn't want to hurt his current girlfriend. But, he couldn't deny the feelings he has for the other person, and he recognizes that it's time to let his current girlfriend go. Finally, the song ends with the chorus repeating, signifying that the singer is sure of his decision to start a new relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
This is what you do
The actions you take
You make me wanna leave the one I'm with (ooh yeah)
I feel a strong desire to end my current relationship with my partner because of you
Start a new relationship with you
To begin a romantic relationship with you
Think about a ring and all the things that come along with
Consider the commitment and future that comes with getting engaged and starting a life together
Before anything began between us
Before anything sexual happened between us
You were like my best friend
You were my closest confidant
When me and my girl was having problems (that's right)
During a time when I was experiencing relationship issues with another woman
Should I tell my baby bye-bye?
Should I end my current relationship?
At this point the situation's out of control (say what?)
The situation has escalated beyond what I intended or expected
I gotta let her go (gotta let her go)
I have to end my current relationship with my partner
But the feeling's just too strong
However, my attraction to you is too powerful to ignore
You make me wanna
You are the reason why I am so inclined to
Come along wit' it
Follow my lead and join me in this new relationship
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