I Need a Girl
Usher feat. R Kelly Lyrics


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Yeah, come on
I need a, I want a

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine all mine
I need a girl in my life
Yo, I'm internationally known on the microphone
I got it all, but I really need a wife at home
I don't really like the zone, never spend a night alone
I got a few you would like to bone
But chicks that romance me don't tickle my fancy
Bonin' Tiffany, Nancy, that's not what my plans be
Need a girl that could stand me, raise me a family
Go from trips to Delancey to trips to the Grammys 'cause
Most of these girls be confusing me
I don't know if they really love me or they using me
Maybe it's the money, or maybe you ain't used to me
'Cause you was depressed and now you abusing me
That's why I need me a girl that be true to me
Know 'bout the game, and know how it do to me
Without a girl on my side, shit'll ruin me
Forget the world, girl, it's you and me
Now let's ride

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride with me)
I need a girl to make my wife (I need a girl that makes)
I need a girl who's mine all mine (me feel so good inside)
I need a girl in my life (oh, ride)
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride with me)
I need a girl to be my wife (I need a girl that makes)
Nobody else, she's all mine (me feel so good inside)
I need a girl in my life

Yo, yo, I done met a lot of women in my lifetime
But see, it's not a lot of women that got the right mind
I done had pretty chicks with all the right features (come on)
And hood rat chicks that only rock sneakers
Cell phones and beepers, and know how to treat you
You break her heart, she'll walk out and leave you
I find a girl, I'ma keep her
'Cause now I'm getting money and the game getting deeper
Yo, on some real shit, I need somebody I can chill with (let's chill)
I need somebody I can build with
I need somebody I can hold tight
Winter time in a full-length Snow White
Anytime we together feels so right (so right)
You the girl I been looking for my whole life
God bless me, I'm glad I got the insight
Because of you, girl, now I understand life
I need a girl (I need a girl)

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride with me)
I need a girl to make my wife (my wife)
I need a girl who's mine all mine
I need a girl in my life (oh, ride)
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (oh, ride)
I need a girl to be my wife (my wife, yeah)
Nobody else, she's all mine (yeah, yeah)
I need a girl in my life (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I had a girl that would've died for me
Didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
Every night she had tears in her eyes for me
Caught a case, shorty took the whole ride for me
At first we were friends then became lovers
You was more than my girl, we was like brothers
All night we would play fight under covers
Now you gone, can't love you like I really want to (just gone, gone, gone, gone)
But every time I think about your pretty smile
And how we used to drive the whole city wild (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Damn, I wish you would've had my child
A pretty little girl with Diddy's style, shit is wild
All them days that I reminisce
About the way I used to kiss them pretty lips
But as long as you happy, I'ma tell you this
I love you girl and you're the one that I will always miss
I love you, yeah (I need a girl)

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine all mine (mine all mine)
I need a girl in my life
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife
Nobody else, she's all mine
I need a girl in my life (girl, you mean so much to me)

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride, ride)
I need a girl to Make my wife (need a girl)
I need a girl who's mine all mine (all mine)
I need a girl in my life
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (I just want you to be my baby)
I need a girl to be my wife (girl, I need you to be my lady)
Nobody else, she's all mine (I just need you to be my wife)
I need a girl in my life (I just want you in my life)

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride, ride, ride)
I need a girl to make my wife (girl you make me feel)
I need a girl who's mine all mine (so good, so good inside)
I need a girl in my life (oh, oh)
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride (ride, ride, ride)
I need a girl to be my wife (be my wife)
Nobody else, she's all mine (she's my life)
I need a girl in my life (girl, you mean so much to me)





I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife

Overall Meaning

The song 'I Need a Girl' by Usher ft R. Kelly is a contemplation of what the two artists crave in a woman. With a catchy R&B tune, Usher shares his yearning for a devoted partner, wife, and mother to his children. The ultimate goal of the song is to find a girl who will stick with him through thick and thin, without the motive of money or any insecurities. 


The lyrics assert that Usher is known globally for his music, wealth, and fame. Although he has it all, he insists that he needs a wife to come home to. Usher's previous romantic experiences seem fizzled out, chasing fame and using him for his money. He desires someone to stand by him, raise his future children, and enjoy life together. The collaboration with R. Kelly on this track was a massive hit, and the music video was a major lavish affair, showcasing personalized objects such as cars and suits with the artists' initials. The lyrics stay true to Usher's image and are very respectful towards women.


The two artists were careful in their curation of the song and made sure it is respectful and relatable. The heartfelt yearning for the perfect partner resonates with most people, and the song was a huge success. The 'I Need a Girl' remains a timeless classic that showcases R&B's mastery with its addictive tune, interesting lyrics, and harmonious vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, come on
The lyrics to the song are starting now.


I need a, I want a
The singer desires a girl to complete his life.


I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
The singer wants a girl to be with him always and provide him with companionship.


I need a girl to make my wife
The singer is looking for a girl who can become his wife and life partner.


I need a girl who's mine all mine
The singer wants a girl who will be loyal to him and only him.


I need a girl in my life
The singer believes that a girl is an integral part of his life and he needs her to be happy.


Yo, I'm internationally known on the microphone
The singer boasts about his international fame and success as an artist.


I got it all, but I really need a wife at home
The singer has everything he could ask for materially, but he feels incomplete without a partner to share his life with.


I don't really like the zone, never spend a night alone
The singer dislikes being lonely and prefers having someone by his side at all times.


I got a few you would like to bone
The singer has casual relationships with some girls who only want intimacy with him.


But chicks that romance me don't tickle my fancy
The girls who express their love and affection for the singer don't interest him enough to become his partner.


Bonin' Tiffany, Nancy, that's not what my plans be
The singer is not interested in having casual relationships with girls like Tiffany and Nancy.


Need a girl that could stand me, raise me a family
The singer is looking for someone who can support and understand him and start a family with him.


Go from trips to Delancey to trips to the Grammys 'cause
The singer wants to have a girl in his life who can accompany him on all his journeys, both big and small.


Most of these girls be confusing me
The singer is confused by the behavior and intentions of most of the girls he meets.


I don't know if they really love me or they using me
The singer is unsure if these girls are genuinely interested in him or just using him for their own gains.


Maybe it's the money, or maybe you ain't used to me
The singer speculates that some girls might be drawn to him because of his wealth or might not be accustomed to his lifestyle.


'Cause you was depressed and now you abusing me
The singer suspects that some girls are only interested in him because they need someone to comfort them and are using him to feel better.


That's why I need me a girl that be true to me
The singer wants a girl who is sincere and loyal to him, and who genuinely wants to be with him.


Know 'bout the game, and know how it do to me
The singer wants a girl who understands his lifestyle and can handle the pressures and expectations that come with it.


Without a girl on my side, shit'll ruin me
The singer believes that if he doesn't have a girl by his side, he'll end up in a bad place emotionally and mentally.


Forget the world, girl, it's you and me
The singer wants to prioritize his relationship with his girl and forget about the rest of the world for a while.


I had a girl that would've died for me
The singer had a girl who loved him to no end and was willing to do anything for him.


Didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
The singer made his girl cry by not valuing her enough and taking her for granted.


Every night she had tears in her eyes for me
The singer's actions caused his girl to cry herself to sleep every night.


Caught a case, shorty took the whole ride for me
The singer got into legal trouble, and his girl took the blame and punishment for him.


At first we were friends then became lovers
The singer's relationship with his girl started as a friendship and eventually blossomed into a romantic one.


You was more than my girl, we was like brothers
The singer considered his girl to be his family and loved her like a sibling.


All night we would play fight under covers
The singer and his girl spent many happy moments together play-fighting and having fun.


Now you gone, can't love you like I really want to (just gone, gone, gone, gone)
The singer's girl is no longer with him, and he wishes he had been able to love her in the way that she truly deserved while she was alive.


But every time I think about your pretty smile
The singer remembers his girl's beautiful smile and how much it brought him happiness.


And how we used to drive the whole city wild (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
The singer and his girl were so much in love that their happiness used to radiate and affect the people around them.


Damn, I wish you would've had my child
The singer is remorseful that he never had a child with his girl.


A pretty little girl with Diddy's style, shit is wild
The singer imagines what it would have been like to have a child with his girl and wonders what she would have been like.


All them days that I reminisce
The singer spends a lot of time thinking about the happy memories he shared with his girl.


About the way I used to kiss them pretty lips
The singer remembers how much he loved kissing his girl on her lips, which he thought were beautiful.


But as long as you happy, I'ma tell you this
The singer wants his girl to be happy, even if that means he can't be with her anymore.


I love you girl and you're the one that I will always miss
The singer will always love and miss his girl, even though she's no longer with him.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nasir Jones, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Jack Knight, Adonis Shropshire, Michael Jones

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@babiletarekegn2117

Yo, I'm internationally known on the microphone
I got it all, but I really need a wife at home
I don't really like the zone
Never spend the night alone
I got a few, you would like to bone
But, chicks don't romance me, don't tickle my fancy
Only Tiffany, Nancy, that's not what my plans be
I need a girl that could stand me, raise me a family
Go to trips to Delancey, trip to the Grammy's cause
Most of these girls be confusing me
I don't know if they really love me or they using me
Here's the money, or maybe you ain't used to me
Cause you was depressed and now you abusing me
That's why I need a girl that be true to me
Know bout the game, and know how to do to me
Without a girl on my side, shit I ruin me
Forget the word, it's just you and me

Now let's ride.

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine oh mine

I need a girl in my life
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife
Nobody else cuz she's all mine
I need a girl in my life

Yo, now I have had a lot of women in my lifetime
But see it's not a lot of women that got the right mind
I done had pretty chicks with all the right features
And hoodrat chicks that only rock sneakers
Cellphones and beepers, and know how to treat ya
You break her heart, she'll walk out and leave ya
I find a girl, I'mma keep her
'Cause now I'm getting money and the game getting deeper
I want some real shit, I need somebody I can chill with
I need somebody I can build with
I need somebody I can hold tight
With the time and no full limits, no right
Anytime we together would feel so right
You the girl I been looking for my whole life
God bless me, I'm glad I got the insight
It's cuz of you girl, now I understand life
I need a girl

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife

I need a girl who's mine oh mine
I need a girl in my life
I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife

Nobody else cuz she's all mine
I need a girl in my life

I had a girl that would've died for me
Didn't appreciate her so I made her cry for me
Every night she had tears in her eyes for me
Quarter K's, shorty took the whole ride for me
First we were friends then became lovers
You was more than my girl, we was like brothers
All night we would play fight under covers
Now you gone, can't love you like I really wanna
But every time I think about your pretty smile
And how we used to drive the whole city wild
Damn I wish you would've had my child
A pretty little girl wit Diddy's smile
This shit is wild
All dem days that I reminisce
About the way I use to kiss dem pretty lips
But as long as you happy, I'mma tell you this
I love you girl and you're the one that I will always miss
I love you, yeah

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine oh mine
I need a girl in my life

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife
Nobody else cuz she's all mine
I need a girl in my life

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine oh mine
I need a girl in my life

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife
Nobody else cuz she's all mine
I need a girl in my life

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to make my wife
I need a girl who's mine oh mine
I need a girl in my life

I need a girl to ride, ride, ride
I need a girl to be my wife
Nobody else cuz she's all mine
I need a girl in my life



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@SOUFMUSIC

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@aricali1056

This song will never be the same again 😭

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And Then Usher Got The Nerve To Harmonize “AWWwhhh” Right After Hell Nahhhhh🤦🏾‍♂️💀

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exactlyyyyyyy lolol dangggg

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Whole time Puffy talkin about Usher

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