I Don't Know
usher Lyrics


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Check this out, yeah yeah

All my niggas, take a walk with me
You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
Before y'all judge me, be clear
We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
Pimp things still the same
I smash it, I don't harass it
Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
Feel me, still be filthy
If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
And this is what we came to do
Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on

It's right around eleven o'clock
One of your girls just called
Asked you how you look, are you ready?
You tell her you look hot
Not to worry at all
Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
She's telling you she might change
But you tell her not to
She know that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
The club will be full of game
But none of that has got you
Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
You see

I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party oh
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party

You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?

I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party

Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)

Had to take the time
To open up your mind
That's exactly what you are: open
You got the mesmerizing grind
Your shape should be a crime
Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking

You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
The perfect gentleman in every situation
And the only thing that's missing is the one
Is it you?

I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight (what you came to do)
But I came to party
I don't know what you came to do, girl
What you came to do tonight
But I came to party

Sing it (la, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la)
Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Suburban girls (la, la, la)
International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)

It's real serious
You're so fine, girl
At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
I don't know what you came to do, girl




What you came to do tonight (you're so fine, girl)
But I came to party (at the end of the day, I'm going home with you)

Overall Meaning

In "I Don't Know" by Usher, the artist encourages his listeners to walk with him as he takes them through his thoughts and how he stacks his money without having to engage in criminal activities. He urges people to learn about him first before judging him and acknowledges that he is good at picking up women but cannot see the reason why he should use a gun. In the second verse, Usher focuses on a woman who is getting ready to go out to the club with her friends. He tells her not to change cause she looks stunning; the club will be filled with guys that want to talk to her but she should know that she's running away from him since he's the one who she needs to be with. He further emphasizes that he doesn't know what she came there to do, but he came to party.


This song is essentially about having fun and enjoying life, as shown in the chorus "I don't know what you came to do, girl, but I came to party." It celebrates living in the moment and letting go of inhibitions.


Line by Line Meaning

Check this out, yeah yeah
Listen closely, pay attention


All my niggas, take a walk with me
My close friends, join me


You ain't gotta holla, you can talk with me
No need for calling out, we can just have a conversation


Just try to learn where my thoughts can be and how I stack figures
Understand my mindset and financial status


Learn why I'm real, still that nigga
Learn why I am authentic and still successful


I get money, I ain't gotta do a crime
I earn without resorting to illegal activities


Shit, I hit dimes, what I need with a nine
I date beautiful women, no need for a gun


Before y'all judge me, be clear
Don't make assumptions, understand me first


We got nothing but heat here, beware, we here
Our group has only talented people, be cautious, we are present


What's my name? Got chicks twisted, like, what's my game?
What is my identity? Confusing women to question my intentions


Pimp things still the same
My style and attitude have not changed


I smash it, I don't harass it
I engage in consensual sexual activity without force


Ma, I'm a baller, I score and pass it
I am skilled in basketball and share my success with others


Feel me, still be filthy
Understand me, I am still rich and successful


If making hits is a crime, I plead guilty
I acknowledge my success in creating popular music


And this is what we came to do
Our objective is to party


Party, Diddy, Usher, game is through, come on
Let's celebrate with music, featuring Diddy and Usher


It's right around eleven o'clock
It's close to 11 PM


One of your girls just called
One of your female friends just contacted you


Asked you how you look, are you ready?
Inquired about your appearance, preparedness


You tell her you look hot
You respond that you look attractive


Not to worry at all
Don't be concerned


Niggas will be shook, y'all doing it heavy
Men will feel intimidated, you are doing it big


She's telling you she might change
She is considering changing her appearance


But you tell her not to
You advise her not to change


She know that she looks stunning, it'll be fun
She already knows she is beautiful and it will be enjoyable


The club will be full of game
The nightclub will be full of competition for attention


But none of that has got you
You are not concerned about other men trying to impress her


Me, I think you're running 'cause I'm the one
I think you are interested in me and avoiding other men


It's real serious
The situation is important


You're so fine, girl
You are incredibly beautiful


At the end of the day, I'm going home with you
I expect to leave with you as my companion


You're probably thinking to yourself, what's the occasion?
You may be wondering why we are here


And believe me, girl, I don't do sex for fun
I do not engage in sexual activity without meaning or commitment


The perfect gentleman in every situation
I act appropriately and respectfully in all situations


And the only thing that's missing is the one
The only thing missing is the right partner for me


Is it you?
Are you the one for me?


Sing it (la, la, la)
Sing along with me


Ghetto girls (la, la, la)
Girls from urban areas


Suburban girls (la, la, la)
Girls from residential areas outside of urban centers


International girls, you smell me? (la, la, la, la)
Girls from different countries, do you understand me?


Had to take the time
It was necessary to pause


To open up your mind
To encourage you to be open-minded


That's exactly what you are: open
You are receptive and accepting


You got the mesmerizing grind
Your dance moves are captivating


Your shape should be a crime
Your physique is stunning


Damn baby you're a star, you're smoking
You are extraordinary and attractive


Sing it (la, la, la)
Sing along with me




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Faith Renee Evans, Pharrell L. Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

Ray Ashong

Man the chords and key changes are the most lethal if you can catch them, the artistry and engineering are the best of its time. First time I heard it, I was like. This is classic......

Kimmica20

Facts!! 🔥

Lonz Canti

chad a motherfucking problem on them keys.

Giovanni

@Lonz Canti fr. Chad’s progressions are Euphoric.

Michael Bull

2001 usher was untouchable lol… he could sing and his dancing was insane

Qdontae6

Right my boy prime was godly!! 01-05

Liubimaia Moia

One of the best!!! Legendary artists!!! ❤❤❤

Bojie Dios

This beat just slaps so hard.

Terrell Grant

That soprano bridge is everything 👏🏿

Giovanni

One of the best bridges in music man.

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