Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known s… Read Full Bio ↴Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known simply as Usher, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, producer and actor. He rose to fame in the late 90s, releasing the multi-platinum albums My Way and 8701. His success continued with the release of his 2004 album, Confessions, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and earned Usher four American Music Awards and eight Grammy nominations. To date, he has sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. He released his debut album in 1994 and has since released 1997's My Way, 2001's 8701, 2004's Confessions and 2008's Here I Stand. His sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond, was released March 2010.

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).

Caught Up Remix
usher Lyrics

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(Pranksters, uh)
(Ho) G's up, mm ho, haha, ho (ho), ha
G's up, ha, ho (pop a collar for this)
Haha ho, ha (if you a player, pop a collar for this)
Yeah, yeah, come on (gangsters)
You know how we do (pop a bottle for this)
Uh, uh (if you pimpin', pop a bottle for this)

I'm the kind of brother
Who been doing it my way, getting my way for years
In my career, uh
And every lover, oh
In and out my life, I've hit, love, then left in tears
Without a care

Until I met this girl (met this girl) who turned (turned) the tables around
She caught me by surprise
And I, I never thought I'd be the one breaking down (oh)
I can't figure it out, why

I'm so (caught up)
Got me feeling it (caught up)
I don't know what it is
But she's got me twisted (but it seems she's got me twisted)
I'm so (caught up)
Got me feeling it (caught up)
I'm losing control
This girl's got a hold on me, yeah

Hold, now (ho)
Let me go, baby (ho)
Now, listen (ho)

My mama told me
Be careful who you do 'cause karma comes back around
Same old song, naw
But I was so sure
That it wouldn't happen to me 'cause I know how to put it down
But I was so wrong

This girl was mean (so mean), she really (she really) turned me out
Her body was so tight, I'm looking for her in the daytime with your flashlight
My homies say this girl is cramping my style (oh, she's cramping my style)
And I can't figure it out, but

I'm so (caught up)
Got me feeling it (caught up)
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm so (caught up)
Got me feeling it (caught up)
I'm losing control
This girl's got a hold
I'm so (caught up)
Really feeling it (caught up)
(Hey) I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm so (caught up)
Really feeling it (caught up)
I'm losing control
This girl's got a hold on me

(Pop a collar for this) (ho)
And I think I like it baby (if you a player, pop a collar for this, gangsters) (ho)
Oh no, oh no (ho) (pop a bottle for this, if you pimpin', pop a bottle to this) (ho)
Oh, yeah (pop a collar for this) (ho)
Oh my, oh my (if you a player, pop a collar for this, gangsters) (ho)
Oh (ho) (pop a collar for this, if you pimpin', pop a bottle to this) (ho)

This girl was mean, she really turned me out
Yeah yeah, yeah, sugar
My homies say this girl is cramping my style, now

I'm so (caught up)
I'm feeling it, yeah (caught up)
I don't know what it is (what it is)
But it seems she's got me twisted (you really got me twisted)
I'm so (caught up)
Really feeling it (caught up)
I'm losing control
This girl's got a hold
I'm so (caught up)
I'm so (caught up)
I don't know what it is
But it seems she's got me twisted
I'm (caught up)
Really feeling it (caught up)

I'm losing control
This girl's got a hold on me (ho, ho, ho, ho)

Overall Meaning

In "Caught Up," Usher sings a song of falling head over heels for someone who has caught him by surprise. In typical Usher fashion, the lyrics are all about seduction and seducing women, as he describes himself as a bit of a player, but getting caught up in love with someone who turns the tables on him. He admits that he has always been in control of his own life and his love relationships, but this woman has knocked him off his game. Usher is in love with the object of the song's affection, but cannot figure out why he is so caught up in her.

The song is an upbeat, funky tune, with smooth transitions between Usher's flowing lyrics and the catchy chorus. The pop-R&B mix that Usher is known for is at its best in "Caught Up," showing off his vocal range and skills as a songwriter with nimble rhymes and memorable, singable hooks.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm the kind of brother Who been doing it my way, getting my way for years In my career, uh
The singer has always been doing things his own way and has been successful in his career.

And every lover, oh In and out my life, I've hit, love, then left in tears Without a care
He has had many lovers in his life but has never cared for their feelings and has often left them heartbroken.

Until I met this girl (met this girl) who turned (turned) the tables around She caught me by surprise And I, I never thought I'd be the one breaking down (oh) I can't figure it out, why
The singer has met a girl who has turned his life upside down and has left him confused and emotional, which is a new experience for him.

I'm so (caught up) Got me feeling it (caught up) I don't know what it is But she's got me twisted (but it seems she's got me twisted)
He is completely caught up in his feelings for this girl and can't understand why she has such a hold on him.

My mama told me Be careful who you do 'cause karma comes back around Same old song, naw But I was so sure That it wouldn't happen to me 'cause I know how to put it down But I was so wrong
His mother warned him about the consequences of his actions and he ignored her, thinking he knew better. But he was proven wrong.

This girl was mean (so mean), she really (she really) turned me out Her body was so tight, I'm looking for her in the daytime with your flashlight My homies say this girl is cramping my style (oh, she's cramping my style) And I can't figure it out, but
The girl he met was extremely attractive and has affected him so much that he is always looking for her. His friends are warning him that she is ruining his style, but he can't understand why he's still so drawn to her.

I'm so (caught up) Got me feeling it (caught up) I'm losing control This girl's got a hold I'm so (caught up) Really feeling it (caught up) I don't know what it is But it seems she's got me twisted
He truly feels caught up in his feelings for this girl and is losing control of himself. He can't understand why he is so drawn to her even though she's causing him so much trouble.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Toby, Jason Boyd, Vidal Davis, Andre Harris

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