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).
spotlight
Usher Lyrics
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Polow, Ursher baby (yeah, Zone 4)
How you doin Gucci? (yeah) (Zone 6)
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
Gucci
Rose by fifty
Uh Now she tipsy
Slow dancing in my mansion with no panties
Want to get me
Three girls Gucci trippin'
That's a lot of women
Expensive denim jeans on
Designer heels ya feel me?
I don't want no violence
But damn she tryin' to kill me
She tryin' to make me feel her
I'm trying to make her feel me
She just had a long day
Know I got that long cake
I give her that long scream
I fuck with her the long way
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
Bang bang okay
Where you want to go today
No she is not a prostitute
But if she was I'd have to pay
Say, lay, you can stay
I sex you up couple days
Tell your girl no need to fret
She want to participate
Gucci ain't eliminate
Four girls with me
Simply I glaze they ass
Just like some churches biscuits
Beat her like she stole my Bentley
Swagger jackers pay attention
Cali girl, A-T-L, Detroit, New York girls be with me
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
I had a girl left alone
Gucci Mane's a bachelor
Sex tape just like Pamela
'Cause Gucci not an amateur
Mini skirt, sun dress, booty shorts, monster
Her ass phat as two basketballs
Gucci fittin' to dunk her
Pretty like Mariah
Finer than Alicia
Sexy just like Trina, dog
I think she a keeper
Turn me on like Keri
No she is not scared of her
Probably sex her every uh
'Cause lil' mama is fine as fuck
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Lets get it poppin', whoa
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
You a show stopper, whoa
Let's get it poppin' whoa, yeah
In "Spotlight," Usher collaborates with Gucci Mane and Polow Da Don to create a song about a woman who is the life of the party, the center of attention. Usher acknowledges that the spotlight and the dance floor are nothing without this girl, who he refers to as a showstopper. Gucci Mane then contributes a verse about the various women he attracts wherever he goes, highlighting their physical attributes and his sexual exploits.
The song has a repetitive structure, relying on a basic beat and the repetitive chorus to carry its message. However, the verses add different elements, with Usher celebrating the woman who makes the party come alive and Gucci Mane exploring his various romantic, sexual encounters.
Despite the somewhat predictable content of the song, "Spotlight" showcases Usher's smooth, charismatic singing style and Gucci Mane's talent for crafting memorable verses. Together, the two artists create a song that invites listeners to let loose and enjoy the energy of the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels so good to be back!
Usher is happy to be back and excited to hit the spotlight.
'Cause the spotlight ain't nothin' without ya girl
Usher feels that his girl is an essential element to his success, without her, everything would be nothing.
And the dance floor ain't nothin' without ya girl
Usher's girl is the life of the party, without her, there is no fun or enjoyment on the dance floor.
You a show stopper whoa
Usher's girl is a mesmerizing and captivating performer.
Lets get it poppin' whoa
Usher wants to start the party and get everyone moving to the beat.
Rose by fifty
Gucci Mane is drinking rose wine worth $50 a bottle.
Now she tipsy
The girl Gucci Mane is with is now slightly drunk.
Slow dancing in my mansion with no panties
Gucci Mane and the girl are dancing intimately in his luxurious mansion without her underwear on.
Want to get me
The girl is trying to seduce Gucci Mane.
Three girls Gucci trippin'
Gucci Mane is with three attractive women and is enjoying their company.
Expensive denim jeans on
The girls are wearing high-end jeans.
Designer heels ya feel me?
The girls are wearing luxurious high heels.
I don't want no violence
Gucci Mane doesn't want any trouble.
But damn she tryin' to kill me
The girl's allure is so strong that Gucci Mane feels like he's going to die.
She tryin' to make me feel her
The girl is trying to get Gucci Mane to touch her.
I'm trying to make her feel me
Gucci Mane is trying to get the girl to feel his presence and his energy.
She just had a long day
The girl is feeling stressed from a long day and wants to unwind.
Know I got that long cake
Gucci Mane is confident in his physical abilities to please the girl.
I give her that long scream
Gucci Mane is skilled in giving the girl pleasurable sensations.
Bang bang okay
Gucci Mane is ready to make things happen.
Where you want to go today
Gucci Mane is asking the girl where she wants to go and what she wants to do.
No she is not a prostitute
Gucci Mane clarifies that the girl he is with is not a prostitute.
But if she was I'd have to pay
Gucci Mane jokes that if the girl he's with was a prostitute, he'd have to pay for her services.
Say, lay, you can stay
Gucci Mane is inviting the girl to stay with him for a while.
I sex you up couple days
Gucci Mane wants to have sex with the girl for the next couple of days.
Tell your girl no need to fret
Gucci Mane assures the girl that her friend doesn't need to worry or be jealous.
She want to participate
The girl's friend wants to join in on the fun.
Gucci ain't eliminate
Gucci Mane is not going to exclude the girl's friend.
Four girls with me
Gucci Mane is with four attractive women.
Simply I glaze they ass
Gucci Mane admires the girls' curves.
Just like some churches biscuits
Gucci Mane compares the girls' curves to biscuits from a church.
Beat her like she stole my Bentley
Gucci Mane is going to have sex with the girl with intense passion and force.
Swagger jackers pay attention
Gucci Mane wants people to take notice of his style and confidence.
Cali girl, A-T-L, Detroit, New York girls be with me
Gucci Mane has dated women from various cities across the US.
I had a girl left alone
Usher wants to let everyone know that he is back and ready to entertain.
Gucci Mane's a bachelor
Gucci Mane is currently single and enjoying his life.
Sex tape just like Pamela
Gucci Mane has a sex tape just like Pamela Anderson.
'Cause Gucci not an amateur
Gucci Mane is a professional and knows how to handle himself in his sex tapes.
Mini skirt, sun dress, booty shorts, monster
Gucci Mane is attracted to the girl's fashion choices, particularly tight and short clothing.
Her ass phat as two basketballs
Gucci Mane is admiring the girl's large and attractive backside.
Gucci fittin' to dunk her
Gucci Mane is imagining himself having sexual intercourse with the girl and is ready to do anything to make it happen.
Pretty like Mariah
The girl is as beautiful as the musician Mariah Carey.
Finer than Alicia
The girl is finer, or more beautiful, than musician Alicia Keys.
Sexy just like Trina, dog
The girl is as sexy as musician Trina, according to Gucci Mane.
I think she a keeper!
Gucci Mane feels like he has found a girl worth keeping around.
Turn me on like Keri
The girl turns Gucci Mane on just like the musician Keri Hilson.
No she is not scared of her
The girl is not intimidated by Gucci Mane or his personality.
Probably sex her every uh
Gucci Mane is planning on having sex with the girl frequently.
'Cause lil' mama is fine as fuck!
Gucci Mane admires the girl's beauty and sex appeal.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Radric Davis, Jamal Jones, Usher Raymond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flaqo
Nothing slaps better than these days,life was so much simpler😭😭
@dominikelias9714
Feel you but i noticed to Change something
@giselelima8732
Sure. ...
@Haqqul_yaqeen
The funny thing is, 15 years from now, you will say the same about today’s trending songs
@billfrm61
Fs…no them they or pronouns to remember 😂😂
@adrianrygas7894
Truth....life will never be as good as we had it,, media is tearing us apart
@Julie_jul
I haven’t listened to this song in years and this literally just gave me the biggest nostalgic trip😭
@kahzi3569
Same I found this on my iPod back then when you had to use a laptop and iTunes to transfer music for free COLD WORLD NOW 🖤
@ThePacman63
It feels so good to be back!!
@rodolfotsang4327
Same