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).
Good Ol
usher Lyrics
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I'm gonna bring y'all back to the good old, good old days
You feel me?
Some of that
Good old, good old, good old ghetto, good old
Good old, good old ghetto
Good old, good old ghetto, ghetto, ghetto
Good old
I told my man I'm having a barbecue
So grab some folks and won't you slide right through
He brought this shorty that I used to know
It brought me back to when I was in school
She said, "Usher where have you been?
We used to kick it every now and then
Remember when I used to call your phone
And tell you come on 'cause my mama's gone
How about them times I had to throw a rock at your window
To let you know
To come downstairs and open the door?
And after that, baby, it was on, fa sho"
Now, honey got my head spinning around, for real
'Cause I'm thinking 'bout how good you used to feel
And I got a girl now and I don't get down like this
But I must admit I'm tempted and starting to reminisce
'Cause
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto (ask somebody)
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto
Now, she's asking me to take her
On a tour around my house so we can catch up
For all the time lost since I blew up
And became the man that drops his pants and every girl around the world is dying to love
Break the beat down, let me tell you what I'm talking about
If you're not careful, it'll turn you out
It's that way she used to go when you want it nice and slow
Even though you can't, the memory will make you want some more
She used to understand me, touch me, hold me
Taught me how to be a man
She used to kiss me, all them things she used to show me
Damn, I wish that I could do it again
Honey got my head spinning around, for real
Cause I'm thinking 'bout how good you used to feel
But I got a girl now and, yo, she's right upstairs
And I must admit I'm tempted and starting to not care
'Cause
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto (good old ghetto)
Never had somebody that's so bad
Somebody with a whole lot of body
Attitude that'll make you wanna leave the one you with
'Cause you know how good it is
Not a prissy, little missy, baby, talk that slang
I used to love how she kissed me when she popped that thing
She was a friend of the fam, hot without the glam, not
When I be tripping, she didn't really give a damn, stop
It's what I need to do 'cause I know what this is leading to
If I keep on thinking about that back and I'm gonna be right back in it
'Cause, yo
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto, ghetto
Ayo, ayo, ayo
Ain't nothing like some good old ghetto
In Usher's song "Good Ol," the artist takes the listener back to the good old days of the ghetto. The song starts with Usher inviting his friends to a BBQ and reminiscing about the days when things were simpler. A girl from his past shows up, and they start catching up on old times. The lyrics talk about how they used to hang out when his mother was away, and he would sneak out to see her. Usher also mentions how much he enjoys the "ghetto" way she talks and how they used to take it slow.
Through these lyrics, Usher makes a nod to his roots and how he finds comfort in the nostalgia of the "good ol' ghetto." The song celebrates the good times and the memories that come with them. Throughout the song, Usher is being tempted by the girl from his past, but he reminds himself that he has moved on and has a girl waiting for him upstairs.
"Good Ol" is a catchy tune that combines R&B with hip-hop. The song has a nostalgic and playful feel that makes you yearn for those simpler times. It reminds you of the joy that comes with good food, good music, and good company.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah let me holla at you real quick
Let me talk to you for a moment
I'm a bring why y'all back to the good ol' good ol days
I want to take you back to the old days
Ya feel me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I told my man I'm having a barbecue
I let my friend know I'm hosting a cookout
So grab some folks and won't you slide right through
Bring some people and come over
She said usher where have you been?
She asked where I've been
We used to kick it every now and then
We used to hang out sometimes
Remember when I used to call your phone
Do you remember when I used to call you
Tell you come on cause my mother's gone
To ask you to come over because my mother isn't home
How about them times I had to throw
Remember the times I had to toss
A rock at your window
A stone at your window
To let you know to come downstairs
To signal you to come down
And open the door
And to open the door
And after that baby it was on for sure
After that, we were definitely dating
Honey got my head spinnin' around for real
I'm truly reminiscing and feeling emotional
'Cause I'm thinking 'bout how good you used to feel
Because I'm recalling how good our physical relationship was
And I got a girl now and I don't get down like this, huh
I'm in a committed relationship now and don't behave like this anymore
But I must admit I'm tempted and startin' to reminisce, cause
But I have to admit I'm considering it and getting lost in my memories
Ain't nothing like some good ol' ghetto
There's nothing like reliving old memories of growing up in the ghetto
Now she's asking me to take her
Now she's requesting to be shown around my house
On a tour of my house so we can catch up
To walk around my home and chat, to catch up on each other's lives
For all the time lost since I blew up
Because we haven't seen each other since my rise to fame
And became the man that drops his pants
And became the sexually seductive celebrity
And every girl around the world is dying to love
And any girl would do anything for that love
Even though you can't
Although you cannot have it
The memory will make you want some mo'
The memory of it will make you desire more
She used to understand me
She used to comprehend me
Touch me, hold me, taught me how to be a man
Touched me, held me, and taught me how to mature
She used to kiss me all them things she used to show me
She used to kiss and do other things she taught me
Damn I wish that I could do it again
I truly wish I could relive our past relationship
Not a prissy, lil' missy baby, talk that slang
Not a delicate or proper girl, but someone who speaks with slang
I used to love how she kissed me when she popped that thang
I enjoyed how she kissed me when she did that thing
She was a friend of the fam
She was friends with my family
Hot without the glam, not
Physically attractive without trying too hard
When I be trippin'
When I'm confused or overwhelmed
She didn't really give a damn, stop
She didn't care, she just stopped the situation
It's what I need to do
It's what I know I have to do
'Cause I know what's this is leading to
Because I know where this is heading
If I keep on thinkin' bout that back
If I keep on thinking about the past
I'm a be right back in it cause yo
I'll end up right back in our past relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: La Marquis Jefferson, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Bryan Michael Paul Cox
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