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).
Dream Girl
usher Lyrics
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who wants to hold on to the past
he tries to be a tough guy
but dumb kids come in last
he says he'll win her heart
his love life is a mess
he calls his Dream Girl destiny
and she calls him obsessed
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
jimmy calls his Dream Girl
on the phone real late at night
he says that they were meant to be
and she lets him know she's mine
he offers her his haircut
his nice shoes
a b-ball game
all i've got is my guitar
this band and half a brain
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
he says he'll take my girl away
but i don't really care
and i don't worry
i know that he wants her
but it's plain to see
that jimmy's dreamgirl
she's in love with me
In Usher's song "Dream Girl," Jimmy is portrayed as a jealous rival who is in love with the same girl that Usher is interested in. In the song, Jimmy is described as a "bum" who cannot let go of the past and tries to act tough, but clearly lacks the intelligence to succeed. Despite his attempts to win over the girl's heart, his love life is a mess, which Usher points out by calling her Jimmy's "Dream Girl Destiny" and referring to him as "obsessed."
Usher's confidence in his own appeal to the girl is clear throughout the song, as he dismisses Jimmy's threats and offers of gifts such as a haircut, nice shoes, and a basketball game, claiming that all he needs to win her over is his guitar and his band. The chorus repeats the assertion that Jimmy may want the girl, but she is clearly in love with Usher.
Line by Line Meaning
jimmy's just a bum
Jimmy is a worthless person.
who wants to hold on to the past
He cannot move on from his past.
he tries to be a tough guy
He acts like a strong person.
but dumb kids come in last
His efforts won't catch up with smart ones.
he says he'll win her heart
Jimmy claims he can win over a girl.
his love life is a mess
He struggles with his romantic affairs.
he calls his Dream Girl destiny
He perceives the girl he desires as his fate.
and she calls him obsessed
The girl thinks he is overly fixated on her.
he says he'll take my girl away
Jimmy asserts he can steal the artist's girlfriend.
but i don't really care
The artist is not worried about Jimmy's claims.
and i don't worry
The singer is not anxious about the situation.
i know that he wants her
The singer acknowledges Jimmy's interest in this girl.
but it's plain to see
It's apparent that the Dream Girl likes the singer.
that jimmy's dreamgirl
Jimmy considers this girl his dream girl.
she's in love with me
The singer is confident that the girl is in love with him.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.