Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known s… Read Full Bio ↴Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee), known simply as Usher, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, producer and actor. He rose to fame in the late 90s, releasing the multi-platinum albums My Way and 8701. His success continued with the release of his 2004 album, Confessions, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and earned Usher four American Music Awards and eight Grammy nominations. To date, he has sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. He released his debut album in 1994 and has since released 1997's My Way, 2001's 8701, 2004's Confessions and 2008's Here I Stand. His sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond, was released March 2010.

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).

Need U
usher Lyrics

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I fucked up
I'm man enough to admit it
I don't know if that makes a difference
And I know that
If you just give me a chance to explain
I need you

How you make it feel

Way you make me feel
Feel so good
I like it, I like it baby
Girl what you do to me
Don't give em my love, you ain't even like that
What type of point you tryna' prove
You hate to admit it, but you still take me back
All that shit you was talkin' it don't hold no wait

You always say, I'm stuck in my ways (I had it coming)
You always say that I'll never change (in time I'll show you)
Ain't always wrong
I'll take the blame (that counts for something)
Man up and say, I'll own my mistakes
(Gotta count for something)
Girl I need you now, I need you
Don't let me down
Girl what I do to you, girl what I do to you
Do to make it this cold
Tryna hit me where it hit home
You ain't even like that I know, you and me that I know

New friends you got new friends
He already know and he's hit it
Better answer when the real one callin'
You know who it is when you see me callin'
Yeah I know, I was wrong, but you knew better
Give you up, I would never

You always say, stuck in my ways (I had it coming)
You always say that I'll never change (in time I'll show you)
Ain't always wrong
I'll take the blame (that counts for something)
Man up and say, I'll own my mistakes
(Gotta count for something)
Girl I need you now, girl I need ya'

Don't let me down
Haven't always done you right and I know it
Girl I hope it ain't too late for me to show it
Don't say goodbye
Forgive me for what I put you through let me love you better
All this time you were right

You always say, I'm stuck in my ways (I had it coming)
You always say that I'll never change (in time I'll show you)
Ain't always wrong
I'll take the blame (that counts for something)
Man up and say, I'll own my mistakes
(Gotta count for something)
Girl I need you now, girl I need ya' (oh baby I need ya)

Don't let me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Need U" by Usher addresses the theme of reconciliation after a painful breakup. Usher acknowledges that he messed up, and he's willing to take responsibility for his actions. He pleads with his lover to give him a chance to explain and hopes that they can work things out. He also admits that he has been stuck in his ways, and it might take some time for him to change, but he's willing to work on himself if it means they can be together again. Usher tries to convince his lover that he needs her and that he would never give her up, even if she has new friends.

The chorus of the song, "Girl what I do to you, girl what I do to you, Do to make it this cold," highlights the aftermath of the breakup and the coldness that has settled in between them. However, Usher hopes that it's not too late for him to show his lover how much she means to him, and he's willing to love her better.

The song portrays the vulnerability and sincerity of a man who knows he's wrong and wants to make things right in a relationship. It's a plea for forgiveness, a desire to reconnect, and a promise to do better. The song ends with Usher's request not to be let down and a declaration of his need for his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

I fucked up
I made a mistake

I'm man enough to admit it
I'm mature enough to take ownership of my mistake

I don't know if that makes a difference
I'm unsure if admitting my mistake will change your mind

And I know that
I understand the gravity of my mistake

If you just give me a chance to explain
If you allow me the opportunity to clarify my actions

I need you
I depend on you

How you make it feel
The sensations you evoke in me

Way you make me feel
The emotions that you awaken within me

Feel so good
It's pleasurable and enjoyable

I like it, I like it baby
I enjoy it, baby

Girl what you do to me
Woman, the effect you have on me

Don't give em my love, you ain't even like that
Don't give others my love, you know that's not my nature

What type of point you tryna' prove
What is the message you're trying to convey

You hate to admit it, but you still take me back
You don't like to acknowledge it, but you still accept me

All that shit you was talkin' it don't hold no wait
All the talk is meaningless now

New friends you got new friends
You have new friends

He already know and he's hit it
He already knows about us, and he's been with you

Better answer when the real one callin'
You should respond when the true one is calling you

You know who it is when you see me callin'
You know it's me when you see my call

Yeah I know, I was wrong, but you knew better
Yes, I accept that I was mistaken, but you had better judgement

Give you up, I would never
I would never leave you completely

Haven't always done you right and I know it
I haven't always treated you fairly, and I'm aware

Girl I hope it ain't too late for me to show it
I hope it's not too late for me to prove myself

Don't say goodbye
Don't leave me permanently

Forgive me for what I put you through let me love you better
Pardon me for the troubles I caused you; let me love you more flawlessly

All this time you were right
All this while you were correct

Girl I need you now, girl I need ya' (oh baby I need ya)
Lady, I need you at this very moment; I need you, oh baby I need you

Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: USHER RAYMOND, JOHNNY NAJERA, ANDRE BOWMAN, BIBI BOURELLY, ARTHUR STRONG, PAUL EPWORTH, IZ AVILA, MIGUEL GANDELMAN, ISSIAH AVILA, ALBERT ANDRE BOWMAN, PAUL RICHARD EPWORTH, MIGUEL COSTA GANDELMAN, PARIS A. JONES, JUAN NAJERA

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