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).
Before I Met You
usher Lyrics
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It's only you, for you yeah
Remember, remember, remember
You changed my life in so many ways
I just think back to, how I used to be
And how you dealt with me (ooh-ooh)
Just in case I never see your face again (face again)
Just in case the worst was meant to happen (happen)
Just in case tomorrow never comes, there is something you should know (should know, ooh)
I've given you every bit of the man I am (of the man I am)
I know at times it wasn't pretty but it was all I had (oh-oh)
I never held back not one lil' bit and the world can attest to this
That baby you flipped my program upside down (listen to me now)
I was a hustler and player, girl, before I met you
I'd drink a lil' something', then hit a lil' somethin' (before I met you)
But how you made a difference, look what I've been missin'
You got my life together and I thank you forever
I really used to go all out (before I met you)
But I do one every night and sometimes I had two
But all of that done changed my game, my frame of mind you got it right
And I love you life, girl, I love you for life
There was so many times I wasn't there for you (I wasn't there for you)
And for everyone of those times I hated myself for
The way I went about it the ups and the downs, one foot in while the other foots out
Lovin' on you, lovin' on another and I ain't no different from any of the brothers
What I did to you right here right now in this here place
In this here space as my heart pour out, as I state my case, as I break it down
To tell you where I'm comin' from, so you've seen the good you've done
So you've feel the change you've made, stay with me everyday
I was a hustler and player, girl, before I met you
I'd drink a lil' something', then hit a lil' somethin' (before I met you)
But how you made a difference, look what I've been missin'
You got my life together and I thank you forever
I really used to go all out (before I met you)
But I do one every night and sometimes I had two
But all of that done changed my game, my frame of mind you got it right
And I love you life, girl, I love you for life
Girl, if I die tonight, before I wake
Know that you touched my life, in oh so many ways
And sugar if this song is all I had to give, would you remember?
Remember my heart, remember it was good, remember that I tried as hard as I could
Remember that I gave 'til I had nothing else, remember my voice
I was a hustler and player, girl, before I met you (before I met you)
I'd drink a lil' something', then hit a lil' somethin' (before I)
But how you made a difference, look what I've been missin'
You got my life together and I thank you forever (whoa-oh)
I really used to go all out (before I met you)
But I do one every night and sometimes I had two (two, babe)
But all of that done changed my game, my frame of mind you got it right
And I love you life, girl, I love you for life
(Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, oh oh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah whoa
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh
Remember, remember, remember, would you remember?
Remember, remember, remember, would you remember?
Remember, remember, remember
The song "Before I Met You" by Usher is a heartfelt tribute to a woman who has had a profound impact on the singer's life. In the first verse, Usher thanks this woman for changing his life in so many ways and dealing with him, even when he wasn't easy to be around. He expresses gratitude for all the ways in which she has made him a better man. In the chorus, Usher speaks to the uncertain nature of life and his desire to make sure this woman knows how much she means to him. He acknowledges that he has given her every bit of the man he is, even if it hasn’t always been pretty. He also notes that she has flipped his program upside down and made him a better person.
In the second verse, Usher admits that he hasn't always been there for this woman. He talks about a time when he was loving on her and other women at the same time. He apologizes for his past behavior and acknowledges that he's not so different from other men who have acted that way. However, he also says that he wants to break down where he's coming from so she can see the good she's done and feel the change she's made in his life. In the final verse, Usher contemplates his own mortality and speaks to the importance of remembering him after he’s gone. He assures the woman that she touched his life in countless ways and that he’ll always love her.
Overall, "Before I Met You" is a beautiful ode to love and gratitude. It showcases Usher's vulnerability and his ability to learn from his mistakes. The song teaches us the importance of appreciating the people who make our lives better and thanking them for all they've done.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you for you yeah
I saw you as you truly are.
You changed my life in so many ways
You had a profound impact on my life in multiple ways.
I just think back to, how I used to be
I reflect back on my past behavior.
And how you dealt with me
I appreciate how you handled me during that time.
Just want to thank you
I want to express my gratitude to you.
Just in case I never see your face again (face again)
I want to express my feelings to you in case we don't have the opportunity to meet again.
Just in case the worst was meant to happen (happen)
In the event that something unfortunate happens.
Just in case tomorrow never come there is something you should know (should know)
In case I don't have a chance to tell you in the future.
I've given you every bit of the man I am (of the man I am)
I have shared my entire self with you.
I know at times it wasn't pretty but it was all I had
Although it wasn't perfect, it was the best I could do at the time.
I never held back not one lil' bit and the world can attest to this
I didn't hold anything back, and people can vouch for that.
And baby you flipped my program upside down (listen to me now)
You completely turned my life around.
I was a hustler and player girl before I met you
I used to be a player and hustler before I met you.
I'd drink a lil' something then hit a lil' something
I used to drink and have casual relationships.
But how you made a difference, look what I've been missing
You made a big impact on me, and I didn't realize what I had been missing.
You got my life together and I thank you forever
You helped to organize my life, and I'm forever grateful.
I really used to throw a lot
I used to party and do drugs often.
But I do one every night and sometimes I had two
Now I only do one drug a night, and sometimes two.
But all that done changed my game my frame of mind you got it right
But you changed my perspective and helped me improve myself.
And I love you life girl I love you for life
I love you and will love you forever.
There was so many times I wasn't there for you
There were many occasions when I wasn't there for you.
And for everyone of those times I hated myself for
I felt extremely guilty for each of those times.
The way I went about it the ups and the downs one foot in while the other foots out
I acted poorly and inconsistently during those times.
Loving on you loving on another and I ain't no different from any of the brothers
I had feelings for you and other women, which is not unusual.
What I did to you right here right now in this here place
I am apologizing for what I did to you in this moment and place.
In this here space as my heart pour out as I state my case as I break it down
In this opportunity, I am fully opening up and explaining what I am thinking and feeling.
To tell you where I'm coming from so you've seen the good you've done
I want to express what I'm thinking so that you know the positive effect you have had on me.
So you've feel the change you've made stay with me everyday
So that you can understand the impact you've had on me and continue to be a part of my life every day.
Girl if I died tonight before I wake
If I were to die before I woke up.
Know that you touched my life in oh so many ways
I want you to know that you've had a deep impact on my life.
And sugar this song is this I had to give would you remember
I wrote this song as a tribute and to express my feelings to you.
Remember my heart remember it was good remember that I tried as long as I could
Remember that I cared about you and did my best to make things work.
Remember that I gave till I had nothing else remember my voice
Remember that I gave everything I had to this relationship, and remember my sincere sentiments.
Woah woah woah
An expression of strong emotion and feeling.
Yeah yeah yeah woah
An expression of strong emotion and feeling.
Won't you remember?
I hope you remember all of these things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnta Austin, Bryan Cox, Kendrick Dean, Craig Love, Usher Raymond
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