If U Want To
usher Lyrics

Every time I look up
Whenever I glance your way

I see it in your face
I can tell by your expression

You want to hook up with me
You are interested in a physical relationship with me

(You know you want to hook up - stop playing)
(Stop pretending like you don't)

Instead of acting like you supposed to
Instead of behaving as expected

You cop an attitude like you're good for me
You adopt a confident demeanor as if you are the best option for me

And you know good and damn well that...
And you are fully aware that...

If I want to - I can take you from your man
If I choose to, I could pursue you, even if you have a partner

With my eyes closed
Effortlessly and without hesitation

I can have you eating out the palm out of my hand
I can easily manipulate you and have you wrapped around my finger

And all your little girl friends to
And even your female friends

(No you can't - you're a playa I don't want you)
(No, you cannot - I am not interested in someone who plays games)

Yes I can and I will if I - if I want to
But I have the ability to and may choose to in the future

Ain't nobody tryna clown you
Nobody is trying to make fun of you

But you're too damn old to play high school games with me
But you are too mature to engage in juvenile actions with me

(You know that - too damn old)
(You are aware of this fact)

Yes you do
Yes, you know

Cause even when I'm not around you
Because even when I am absent

I hear from my friends you be asking 'bout me
My friends inform me that you are inquiring about me

(What's up with him - that's what you be saying)
(You are asking what is happening with me)

I don't really care
To be honest, I am indifferent

How long you've been together with your man?
The length of time you have been in a relationship with your partner is irrelevant to me

It's just a matter of time
It is only a question of when

Before I make you mine
Before I pursue a romantic relationship with you

I want to make it clear
I need to communicate this message effectively

So there's no misunderstandings
To prevent confusion or misinterpretation

That I get what I want - when I want, yeah
To emphasize that I have the power to get what I desire at any time

(If I wanted to - I'd have you doing whatever I want you to)
(If I decided to pursue a relationship with you, you would do anything I asked)

(You know - right now I'm just not really doing that)
(You are aware that I am not currently pursuing a relationship with you)

(But if I wanted to - anything)
(But if I chose to, I could have any type of relationship with you)

(I'm saying - you and your girls, I could have them too)
(I am indicating that I could also pursue romantic relationships with your female friends)

Listen to me!
Pay attention to what I am saying!