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).
Rivals
usher Lyrics
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I guess only time gon' tell
You gotta give me dirty love
I guess I'm down too
When I can't find any words I lie
Look up and see the stars in a perfect line
That feelin' of love is a global sign
Knowin' I see the world when I look in your eyes
Your kisses are Duracell, they keep me energized
Tired of goin' back and forth, baby, I'm hypnotized
You gotta a nigga, I'm in love on the low though
I'm lookin' at you and I swear it's been a long road
A great ass, a better mind, what a combo
You know you pretty and you winnin' with the combo
She kinda tipsy, we been drinkin', she's a light weight
She love the way I pull them panties in the right way
But anyway let's get back to how I've been feelin'
I just love the times when I'm beside ya
Holdin' me down 'cause you're my rider
I look in your eyes and I get higher
There's nothin' in this world I hold tighter
Without you I feel uneven
Make everyday our love season
Baby girl you know you're my rider
That should be enough reason
Call you baby that's only your title
'Cause I don't need no more rivals (you gotta give me that)
I put that on the Bible (you gotta give me that love)
You're the only thing that I want (you gotta give me that)
Give me that feelin'
Make everyday a love season
Dirty lover you are my rider
That should be enough reason
I call you baby that's only your title
'Cause I don't need no more rivals
I put that on the Bible
I'ma love ya till my time's gone
You gotta give me dirty love
I've been here and trust me, I've seen it all before though
I told my ex for me relationships a no-no
And here I am thinkin' we perfect like a photo
You lookin' at me like right now you need some mo', mo'
I know you ready and you willin' but that ain't my place
I know wanna settle down, it's all on your face
Yeah, feelin' startin' to get too familiar
So cover up this broken love treason
Make everyday a love season (season)
Dirty lover you are my rider
That should be enough reason (reason)
I call you baby that's only your title
'Cause I don't need no more rivals
I put that on the Bible
You're the only thing that I want
Give me that feelin'
Make everyday a love season
Dirty lover you are my rider
That should be enough reason
I call you baby that's only your title
'Cause I don't need no more rivals
I put that on the Bible
I'ma love ya 'til my time's gone
You see I see us side by side
Like a visionary I can't see me fallin' (nothing's changed)
Like a dictionary I can't read through all this
(Eyes wide open)
I still fall blind I don't know how this will end
Let's go back to the beginnin'
Let's cover up this broken love treason
Make everyday a love season
Dirty lover you are my rider
That should be enough reason
Call you baby that's only your title (you gotta give me)
I don't need no more rivals (you gotta give me that love)
I put that on the Bible (you gotta give me that)
You're the only thing that I want
Ayy, ayy, ayy
'Cause you are
Girl, I mean it
Don't want no more enemies, baby
Want you to be friends with me, babe
Oh, oh, oh
In Rivals, Usher and Future talk about their past relationships and how they prefer being with someone who gives them dirty love. They describe their current partners as their riders and how they are in love to the point where they don't want any more rivals. They speak about their significant others being the only thing they want and how they want to make everyday a love season. They also mention how they are willing to do anything for these women despite the circumstances. The chorus of the song is a plea for the women to give them the dirty love they desire.
The lyrics in Rivals are straightforward and show the artists' admiration for their lovers. They present a vulnerable side of themselves and how they are willing to be in a committed relationship after a failed one in the past. They also communicate that they are looking for love and are satisfied with what they have found in their current partners. The chorus asks for more dirty love, which means a relationship that is passionate, intense, and unafraid to take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
She got me throwin' Spades Ace with that mouth
Her words are so powerful; she has me creating an image of us in my head using the strongest cards.
I guess only time gon' tell
Time will be the ultimate test of our relationship's strength, only then will I truly know if this will work out.
You gotta give me dirty love
I need love that's passionate and uncensored, something that's raw and real.
I guess I'm down too
I understand your need for dirty love and I'm willing to reciprocate.
When I can't find any words I lie
Sometimes I'm unable to articulate my feelings, but when I look at you, everything becomes clear and the love I feel is real.
Look up and see the stars in a perfect line
When I look up at the stars, their alignment represents the feeling of love that transcends all borders and is universal.
That feelin' of love is a global sign
The feeling of love is not confined to any specific culture or region, it is a universal emotion.
Knowin' I see the world when I look in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, I feel like I'm seeing the whole world in just one look.
Your kisses are Duracell, they keep me energized
Your kisses give me so much energy and keep me going.
Tired of goin' back and forth, baby, I'm hypnotized
I'm tired of playing games and arguing, you have me completely captivated by your love.
You gotta a nigga, I'm in love on the low though
Even though you have a man, I can't help but fall in love with you in secret.
A great ass, a better mind, what a combo
Not only do you have a great physical appearance, but you also have an intelligent mind that makes you even more attractive to me.
Without you I feel uneven
When you're not around, I don't feel complete and my life is imbalanced.
I've been here and trust me, I've seen it all before though
I've been in relationships before and I know what to expect, but I still have hope that this one will be different.
I know you ready and you willin' but that ain't my place
I know you're ready for a committed relationship, but I'm unsure if I'm ready for that yet.
So cover up this broken love treason
Let's move past any past mistakes in our relationship and start fresh.
You see I see us side by side
I imagine us standing next to each other and being together for a long time.
Like a visionary I can't see me fallin'
I can't imagine a future where we're not together, I'm that confident in us.
Like a dictionary I can't read through all this
Sometimes I'm unable to process my emotions and overwhelming feelings for you.
I still fall blind I don't know how this will end
I still worry about the future and the unknown, I'm uncertain about how this relationship will end.
Don't want no more enemies, baby
I don't want any conflict or enemies, I just want us to be happy and work towards building a relationship together.
Want you to be friends with me, babe
I want us to develop a deeper, more meaningful connection beyond just romantic attraction, but as close friends who understand and care for each other deeply.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nayvadius Wilburn, Cameron Murphy, Carlos Phillips, Paris Jones, Usher Raymond, Kendricke Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BritneyWaldron
Usher sounds better when he gets outta the club and sings real R&B/Soul music
@mvskspodcast3395
8701, so good
@nuux1560
Here I Stand was real soul but no one cared.
@BritneyWaldron
BrownBearCity agree
@BritneyWaldron
N.A K I blame his label
@Tnice2nice
agreed...but U Dont have to Call, and Yeah still my shit
@moudioassienedimitri6603
Damn Usher killed it!!!!! the King of RNB.
@summiedajanae3700
W
@drack6701
Yeh he killed it
But chris brown's the king of RnB n pop music
@moudioassienedimitri6603
keep dreaming even CB knows