What’s A Guy Go To Do
Usher Feat. Pharrell Lyrics


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Never saw love whatcha doin' out there
Say whatcha gonna do girl whatcha gonna do

Yeah!

So I’m looking around
And there you are your just
Smiling at me girl and what have I found
Something from the stars
So what will happen what will be
Yeah yeah yeah
(In life we make decisions about love)
Some are right some are wrong
(So make sure it's what you can live with)
Let me ask you something and
Stop going on and on, girl
Whats a guy gotta do to come home with you
Your his wife worth more value
Than what he owns whats a guy gotta do
To prove your love is his

So I don't know your name
But your so beautiful
Its a chance I gotta take yeaah
See there are no consciencedenses
In this world now we’re ment for a reason
(In life we make decisions about love)
Some are right some are wrong
(So make sure it's what you can live with)
Let me ask you something and
Stop going on and on whats a guy gotta dooo

Whats a guy gotta do to come home with you
Your his wife worth more value
Than what he owns to prove your love is his

When the music gets involved (Aah ahh)
And you can't seem to let go (Ahh)
And then the passion (The passion)
Causes a reaction (A reaction)
And your body loses control
Things starts to get swilly (Uugh ahh)
Wanting to remove your clothes (aahh uggh)
And not caring where this goes (Aah ugh)
Its just so hot inside (yeah yeah)
Its that feeling
That feeling in your soul yeeah
Its called love and it's a magic ride
C’mon and ride… hey, this is not a love song
Whats a guy gotta do whats a guy gotta do
Whats a guy gotta do whats a guy gotta do
Whats a guy gotta do whats a guy gotta do
Whats a guy gotta do whats a guy gotta do

Whats a guy gotta do to come home with you
Your his wife worth more value




Than what he owns whats a guy gotta do
To prove your love is his

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Usher's song "What's A Guy Gotta Do" featuring Pharrell explore the theme of love and the lengths one is willing to go to prove their love. The song begins with Usher expressing surprise at seeing love out in the world, questioning what a girl plans to do with it. He then reflects on a moment where he sees a girl smiling at him and realizes that she is something special, something he has found from the stars. He contemplates what will happen and what will be, emphasizing the importance of making decisions about love and ensuring that it's something one can live with. Usher asks the girl to stop going on and on and he wonders what he needs to do to come home with her, emphasizing her worth as a wife and the value she holds for him.


Throughout the song, Usher emphasizes the power of love and its ability to make people lose control and act on their passion. He describes the intense feeling and the desire to remove inhibitions, not caring about the consequences or where it may lead. He refers to this feeling as being "hot inside" and a magical ride called love. The chorus repeats the question of what a guy has to do to prove his love and to come home with the person he desires.


Overall, "What's A Guy Gotta Do" explores the universal theme of love and the desire to prove one's love and worthiness. It highlights the importance of making decisions about love and the power that love holds over individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Never saw love whatcha doin' out there
I've never experienced love before, what is it that you're doing right now?


Say whatcha gonna do girl whatcha gonna do
Tell me, what are your intentions and actions, girl?


So I’m looking around
I'm observing my surroundings


And there you are your just Smiling at me girl and what have I found
And then I see you, smiling at me, and it makes me realize something significant


Something from the stars
It feels like something magical or extraordinary


So what will happen what will be
What will the outcome be?


Some are right some are wrong
Some decisions we make are correct while others are incorrect


Let me ask you something and Stop going on and on, girl
Can I ask you something and kindly request you to stop talking excessively, girl?


Whats a guy gotta do to come home with you
What actions does a man need to take in order to be with you?


Your his wife worth more value Than what he owns whats a guy gotta do
You're the woman he sees as valuable, more important than his material possessions. So, what does a man need to do to prove his love for you?


So I don't know your name But your so beautiful
I may not know your name, but I can't help but acknowledge your beauty


Its a chance I gotta take yeaah
It's a risk I must be willing to take


See there are no consciencedenses In this world now we’re meant for a reason
There are no coincidences in this world, we're here for a purpose


Let me ask you something and Stop going on and on whats a guy gotta dooo
Can I ask you something and please stop rambling on? What does a man need to do?


When the music gets involved (Aah ahh)
When the music starts to play


And you can't seem to let go (Ahh)
And you can't seem to detach yourself from the moment


And then the passion (The passion) Causes a reaction (A reaction)
And then the intense emotion leads to a response


And your body loses control
And your body becomes uncontrolled


Things starts to get swilly (Uugh ahh)
Things start to get wild or out of control


Wanting to remove your clothes (aahh uggh)
Having the desire to undress


And not caring where this goes (Aah ugh)
Not worrying about the consequences or outcome of the situation


Its just so hot inside (yeah yeah)
The atmosphere is passionately intense


Its that feeling That feeling in your soul yeeah
It's that profound sensation, something experienced deep within your being


Its called love and it's a magic ride
That's called love, and it's a thrilling journey


C’mon and ride… hey, this is not a love song
Come along and embrace it... hey, this may not be a conventional love song


Whats a guy gotta do to come home with you
What actions does a man need to take in order to be with you?


Your his wife worth more value Than what he owns whats a guy gotta do
You're the woman he sees as valuable, more important than his material possessions. So, what does a man need to do to prove his love for you?




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Comments from YouTube:

@OnMyGrindEveryDay

damn.... Michael would have killed this song. Usher killed it anyways.. Either way, at the end of the day: Neptunes are geniuses

@NoniJane

When shit was simple and music actually had substance. Damn the memories 😭💜

@femidarefajuyi2104

Beautiful memories babe.

@soulcheckw2

Pharrell, the modern Midas. Anything that he touches turns into gold! I think to this date I haven't heard any 'bad' song from Pharrell before, what a genius :)

@cocoafemme47

soulcheckw2: "Modern-day Midas?" That's an UNDERSTATEMENT😲😯!!

@insomnia5082

This is magical, thank you usher!. I can very much see MJ in this song but you came very close once again nothing but respect to one of the greats.

@enigmatictee5229

This song is sooooo underrated.

@sexking83

sucks that music industry doesn't make this kind of music anymore

@gorosito91

Music industry is the behiend. People make music.

@Jordansparte

Go listen to Everett Sexton Harper he makes good rnb

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