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).
Gift Shop
usher Lyrics
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Yeah, woo, I walk up in that motherfucker like, get what you want
Ay, let me get that
Gift shop, gift shop, yeah
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (wrist watch)
Got it, I'ma spend it, gotta do it big
'Cause I be talkin' more than millions (yeah)
Court-side, no tickets
Blue tint, sittin' pretty, uh, yeah, uh
I'm in your bitch like, yeah (yeah)
Hop in that whip, and smash
What's on my neck? That glass
That foreign lil' whip been crashed
A lot of those diamonds ain't real
My nigga gon' get it how he live (yeah)
Good life, who this?
She do what she can for a Fendi bag (yeah)
Iced out wrist, that glis', that glis', that glis'
Girl on my dick, my tip, my tip
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc (Ziploc)
Got your main thing in the lip-lock (yeah, yeah)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (Wrist watch)
Way, way, way (add it up)
Came, came, came (to fuck it up)
Foreign whips, new Mulsanne
Kick shit, no Lui Kang
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc (Ziploc)
Got your main thing in the lip-lock (yeah, yeah)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (wrist watch)
I treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
I put some Fiji water in a wrist watch
Then showed her how to ball like a big shark
I spent a couple thousand on her ass shots
She got all colors in the G socks
That's a Rolex not a G-Shock (G-Shock)
I'm diggin' in her while she got her legs locked (got her legs locked)
We fuckin' in the penthouse at the tip top (oh)
Make her cum again, spend a hundred bands, new Mercedes-Benz
Gucci store again, had to let us in, private when we land
I gave her a chance, gave her the advance, diamond on her hands
VVS' dance, Off-White on the Vans, Tesla for a van
I'm rubbin' on her skin, she gon' let me in, we ain't gon' pretend
I'm her latest friend, she don't chase her Hen' and ain't scared to sin
I'ma give her a lend, purse that cost a ten, help her on her rent
We just wanna win, just don't care to spend, Gucci store again
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc (Ziploc)
Got your main thing in the lip-lock (yeah, yeah)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (wrist watch)
Way, way, way
This shit, got me feelin' like Michael
She call me her idol
She play me on Tidal
She cum on arrival
But I don't want no bridal
Oh, oh, oh
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc (Ziploc)
Got your main thing in the lip-lock (yeah, yeah)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (wrist watch)
Got it, I'ma spend it, gotta do it big
'Cause I be talkin' more than millions (yeah)
Court-side, no tickets
Blue tint, sittin' pretty, uh, yeah, uh
I'm in your bitch like, yeah (yeah)
Hop in that whip, and smash
What's on my neck? That glass
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc (Ziploc)
Got your main thing in the lip-lock (yeah, yeah)
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop (gift shop)
Usherโs โGift Shopโ is a trap rap song with a light-hearted vibe, and an upper-class showcasing of his wealth. The song is produced by Zaytoven and premiered exclusively on Tidal. The lyrics are a reflection of Usherโs social status as a rich celebrity, given the conspicuous consumption demonstrated in the lyrics. He is seen treating the Gucci store like a gift shop, not only emphasizing his wealth but also showcasing his penchant for shopping. Usherโs lyrics โTreat the Gucci store like a gift shopโ depicts the extent to which his wealth makes him feel entitled to treat high-end stores as casually as a gift shop where normal people buy small souvenirs.
Usher mentions the luxury brand Gucci several times in the song, showcasing his high-end lifestyle. He also makes references to Audemars Piguet watches, a brand known for its elegant design and high prices. In the following lyrics, โAudemars doesn't go tick-tock / Ice box diamonds in my wristwatch,โ he describes his watch, which symbolizes his wealth and high status. Moreover, the line โA lot of those diamonds ainโt realโ adds a level of irony as his diamonds are most likely real but the statement reflects a braggadocious perspective.
Overall, โGift Shopโ is a piece of music that leans heavily on Usher's wealth and promotes a life of indulgence and luxury, depicting materialistic excess with light-hearted and upbeat lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Zaytoven
The artist is giving a shoutout to the producer who worked on this song
Yeah, woo, I walk up in that motherfucker like, get what you want
The artist confidently enters a store or establishment and proclaims he can get whatever he wants
Ay, let me get that
The artist politely asks for something he desires
Gift shop, gift shop, yeah
The artist is repeating the phrase 'gift shop' and hyping himself up for a shopping spree
Treat the Gucci store like a gift shop
The artist is emphasizing how much money he has and that he can treat high-end stores like gift shops
Locked in the bag like a Ziploc
The artist boasts about the security and quality of his shopping bag
Got your main thing in the lip-lock
The artist has his romantic partner in a lip-lock or passionate kiss
Audemars don't go tick-tock (tick-tock)
The artist wears a luxury, expensive watch that doesn't tick-tock like a cheap watch
Ice box diamonds in my wrist watch (wrist watch)
The artist has diamonds on his watch that shine and showcase his wealth
Got it, I'ma spend it, gotta do it big
The artist confidently proclaims that he has money and will spend it lavishly
'Cause I be talkin' more than millions (yeah)
The artist talks more about having millions of dollars in wealth than actually spending it
Court-side, no tickets
The artist can afford to attend a basketball game and sit court-side without needing tickets
Blue tint, sittin' pretty, uh, yeah, uh
The artist is in a luxury car with blue-tinted windows and is feeling confident and self-assured
I'm in your bitch like, yeah (yeah)
The artist is having sex with someone else's significant other
Hop in that whip, and smash
The artist gets into a car and speeds off
What's on my neck? That glass
The artist is wearing a necklace with diamonds that sparkle like glass
That foreign lil' whip been crashed
The artist has crashed his foreign car
A lot of those diamonds ain't real
The artist admits that not all the diamonds he wears are real
My nigga gon' get it how he live (yeah)
The artist's friend or associate will do what it takes to survive or make money
Good life, who this?
The artist is living a luxurious life and doesn't recognize anyone who isn't on his level
She do what she can for a Fendi bag (yeah)
The artist's partner is willing to do anything to obtain a high-end Fendi bag, even if it means prostituting herself
Iced out wrist, that glis', that glis', that glis'
The artist's watch is covered in diamonds that shine brightly
Girl on my dick, my tip, my tip
The artist's partner is performing oral sex on him
Way, way, way (add it up)
The artist repeats the word 'way' multiple times to show he has more of something than anyone else
Came, came, came (to fuck it up)
The artist arrived to showcase his wealth and make a scene
Foreign whips, new Mulsanne
The artist owns multiple luxury foreign cars, including a new Mulsanne
Kick shit, no Lui Kang
The artist will kick off or start a party without needing any assistance or instruction, like video game character Lui Kang does
I put some Fiji water in a wrist watch
The artist has expensive taste and can afford to fill his watch with Fiji water
Then showed her how to ball like a big shark
The artist taught his partner how to live and spend money like he does
I spent a couple thousand on her ass shots
The artist paid thousands of dollars for his partner to receive plastic surgery on her rear end
She got all colors in the G socks
The artist's partner has multiple pairs of Gucci socks
That's a Rolex not a G-Shock (G-Shock)
The artist's watch is a real Rolex, not a cheap G-Shock watch
I'm diggin' in her while she got her legs locked (got her legs locked)
The artist is having sex with his partner while her legs are locked around him
We fuckin' in the penthouse at the tip top (oh)
The artist is having sex with his partner in a luxurious penthouse at the top of a building
Make her cum again, spend a hundred bands, new Mercedes-Benz
The artist will make his partner orgasm multiple times and then buy her a new Mercedes-Benz car
Gucci store again, had to let us in, private when we land
The artist revisits the Gucci store and is given special treatment, including private transportation
I gave her a chance, gave her the advance, diamond on her hands
The artist gave his partner an advance on money to buy a diamond ring
VVS' dance, Off-White on the Vans, Tesla for a van
The artist has high-end jewelry, is wearing Off-White shoes, and owns a Tesla van
I'm rubbin' on her skin, she gon' let me in, we ain't gon' pretend
The artist is touching his partner's skin and they will have sex without pretending anything
I'm her latest friend, she don't chase her Hen' and ain't scared to sin
The artist is his partner's newest friend and she isn't chasing after a specific brand of liquor and isn't afraid to sin
I'ma give her a lend, purse that cost a ten, help her on her rent
The artist will lend his partner money to buy a purse that costs $10,000 and will help her with rent
We just wanna win, just don't care to spend, Gucci store again
The artist and his partner only care about winning in life and don't care about spending money, which is why they are visiting the Gucci store again
This shit, got me feelin' like Michael
The artist is feeling like legendary musician Michael Jackson because of his wealth
She call me her idol
The artist's partner calls him her idol because of his wealth and success
She play me on Tidal
The artist's partner listens to his music on the streaming service Tidal
She cum on arrival
The artist's partner has an orgasm almost immediately upon becoming sexually aroused
But I don't want no bridal
The artist doesn't want to get married
Oh, oh, oh
The artist repeats an audible expression of pleasure or satisfaction
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jocelyn Adriene Donald, Sergio Kitchens, Usher Raymond, Xavier L Dotson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gabriel Santos
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PC
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Juuleeinn
Usher killed every song on this Ep ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Kimberly Mercer
Yesssuhh
Shay 2LIVE
This EP ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ#Lit #UsherKilledThisShit๐ฏ#Ayyyyyee๐ฅ
Shod Ferguson
People slept on this EP
Swista Mane
Talking for the millions... Lol I hear you then Usher... Nice Beat fellas..
Swista Mane
@UsherRaymond
J. Foster
Usher still got it, legend forever!