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).
My Baby Just Cares For Me
usher Lyrics
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Oh, yeah
My baby, I know she cares
I know she cares, yeah
My baby don't care for shoes
My baby don't care for clothes
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for, high-tone places
My baby got heaven's style
[?] makes her smile
And enough for the world to see
My baby don't care, does it
My baby just cares for me
Cares for me, yeah, listen
My baby don't care for shows
Unless she's at my show
By baby just cares for me, yeah
My baby don't care for, furs or places
My baby don't care for, Chateau, SoHo, or all those places
My baby gon' keep it tight
My baby don't post for likes
My baby don't care who sees
My baby don't care for, rings or expensive things
My baby just cares for me, yeah
Cares for me, uh
Cares for me, yeah
I hear you
Uhh, ohh, ohh
Baby
She don't care for shows
Unless it's front row at my show now
My baby just cares for me
My baby don't care for, rings or expensive things
My baby just cares for me, uh
Cares for me
Cares for me, I know she cares, yes she does
I know she, I know she cares
Cares for me
Cares for me, I know she cares
I know she cares for me, know she cares, knows she cares
The song "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Usher is a tribute to a woman who is not materialistic and only values the love and care she receives from her partner. The lyrics suggest that the woman in the singer's life is not interested in expensive clothes, shoes, or jewelry, but cares more about the time and attention he gives her. She is content with simple things in life like watching him perform at a show or spending quality time together rather than visiting high-end places or indulging in luxurious items. The singer describes his girl as having a heavenly aura that makes her smile for everyone to see.
The repeated phrase "My baby just cares for me" reinforces the theme of the song, highlighting that the only thing the singer's love interest cares about is him. It reflects on how materialistic things can often come in the way of relationships, but at the end of the day, nothing can replace the emotional bond and affection between two people.
Overall, the song celebrates the idea of loving someone for who they are, and not for what they possess, and emphasizes the importance of having a meaningful and profound connection with your significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't care for shoes
My significant other doesn't place importance on expensive footwear
My baby don't care for clothes
My significant other doesn't place importance on designer clothing
My baby just cares for me
My significant other's main concern and priority is me
My baby don't care for [?] other ladies
My significant other is not interested in any other females
My baby don't care for, high-tone places
My significant other doesn't place importance on fancy, luxurious locations
My baby got heaven's style
My significant other has a unique, divine sense of fashion
[?] makes her smile
Something that isn't specified brings a smile to my significant other's face
And enough for the world to see
My significant other's love and affection for me is evident to the world
My baby don't care, does it
My significant other isn't concerned with other people's opinions
My baby don't care for shows
My significant other does not place importance on attending events or performances
Unless she's at my show
The only show my significant other cares about is mine
My baby don't care for, furs or places
My significant other does not place value on wearing fur or visiting luxurious places
My baby gon' keep it tight
My significant other will maintain a fit and attractive physique
My baby don't post for likes
My significant other doesn't seek validation or attention on social media
My baby don't care who sees
My significant other isn't concerned with being flashy or showing off
My baby don't care for, rings or expensive things
My significant other doesn't place importance on jewelry or costly possessions
My baby just cares for me
My significant other's main concern and priority is me
Cares for me, I know she cares
I am aware and confident that my significant other cares for me
Yes she does
Affirming that my significant other truly does care for me
Cares for me, I know she cares
I am aware and confident that my significant other cares for me
Knows she cares
Reiterating the fact that my significant other cares for me
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MsDreamscaper
Usher is still relevant from being a child performer to where he is now. He is a supertalented legend. He is an awesome singer, and dancer. A true entertainer. I like this song.
Danielle Bastek
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Dee Green
We as music lovers tend to be so darn critical. I love these artists interpretations of Ms. Simone. IIf some of the artists woulda stayed true to her original arrangements people would say they shoulda updated it more or something else woulda been said. Theres just no pleasing everyone and it never will but i love these interpretations and the original compositions
Maya Famous
Listen to this everyday. Love it usher π
η΄ γ°γ
I love this arrangementπ§‘β¨ I wish usher would do this type of old goody jazzy song arrangement more.
Tristan Cornell
Usher at it again! Always killing it!
Victoria Lynn
You know it! I love ya Usher! Boom thru the heart!!! π
agnes adam
I love it !!! β€ππ
Francine King
I feel like roller skating to this one. Roll, Bounce, Glide
Zena Jisr
Love it!!