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).

Tender Love
usher Lyrics

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Here I lay all alone
Tossin turnin
Longing for some of your
Tender love
I'm waitin 4 the right
Moment to come
So I can thank you for
All the tender love you've given to me

Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (aaaaaaah)
Holdin me close to you
Baby I surrender

Candles fade like the dark
Now I see how
Loving a feeling's for
All the tender lov you've given to me
I want you more and more
Can't resist you
More than I feel your touch
Tender love
Lovin me straight from the heart
Holy mirror
Please let me be a part
Of all the tender love you've given to me

Tender love (tender love)
Love so tender (aaaaaaah)
Holdin me close to you
Baby I surrender

Ooooooooooooh...yeah...surrender baby....ooooooh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Usher's song "Tender Love" are a declaration of love and longing for a particular person who has shown the singer tremendous love and care. The first verse highlights the singer's loneliness and desire for their lover's "tender love." He is unable to sleep and is waiting for the right moment to express his gratitude for the care shown to him. The second verse describes the fading of the candles and how the singer is finally able to comprehend how powerful and all-encompassing the feeling of love is. He expresses his desire for his lover and yearns for their touch.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "tender love" and emphasizes the depth and tenderness of the love that the singer feels for his lover. He is willing to surrender to their love and hold onto them tightly. The bridge of the song has the singer expressing his desire to be a permanent part of his lover's life and to continue receiving the same tender love that has been bestowed on him.

Overall, the lyrics to "Tender Love" by Usher are a beautiful and heartfelt expression of love, longing, and a yearning desire for companionship.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I lay all alone
I am lying all alone here.

Tossin turnin
I am tossing and turning as I cannot sleep.

Longing for some of your
I have a strong desire for your love.

Tender love
I want your affectionate and gentle love.

I'm waitin 4 the right
I am waiting for the right moment.

Moment to come
I am waiting for the perfect opportunity to act.

So I can thank you for
I want to thank you for

All the tender love you've given to me
the sweet and loving attention you have given me.

Tender love (tender love)
Gentle and caring affection (gentle and caring affection)

Love so tender (aaaaaaah)
Affectionate love (aaaaaaah)