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).
U-Turn
usher Lyrics
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2000 it's us
Yo, it's time to U-Turn
Ya heard me?
You're either with us - or against us, yo
It's been some years now
Since we hit the floor to get down
Now everybody want to sit around, drink and ball
Remember, the snake
And how the floor used to clear
And everybody would break
What's crunk now used to be called getting to it
We're bringing it all back
This is how we do it, just
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
In the 80s, fresh was the talk
MJ had everybody doing the moonwalk
In the 90s, I had a high flat top
Doing the wop, Pee Wee to the Reebok
I can't forget about my high school days
The sound was Bobby Brown
The dance was the running man
Now everybody want to push Bentley's
The year is 2 - everybody do the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
All you need to do is let go
Let the tempo take over you
I came to have a good time
Let the rhythm deep iside your soul
Let it lead you to the floor, come on whoa
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It ain't hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It ain't hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
Oh come on, come on
It's not hard to learn
Come on, come on
It's called the U-Turn
Put your hands up, bend your knees
Bounce around in a circle, get down with me
In Usher's song U-Turn, he highlights the idea that things in life have come full circle. He reminisces on earlier times when everyone used to dance and have fun, rather than just sitting around and drinking. He mentions "getting down with the sound" and how people used to break out into dance when the snake would come on, while acknowledging that things have changed over time. Usher encourages listeners to participate in a new dance called the U-Turn, which involves putting your hands up, bending your knees, and bouncing around in a circle. He emphasizes that the dance is easy to learn and that it's all about letting go and letting the tempo take over.
While some may interpret the song as simply promoting a new dance move, it's possible that Usher is also commenting on the cyclical nature of culture and how trends come and go. He mentions how "crunk" used to be called "getting to it" and how Bobby Brown's music used to be the soundtrack to the running man. By promoting the U-Turn, Usher is suggesting that it's time for a new trend to emerge, and that people should embrace it.
Overall, U-Turn showcases Usher's ability to bring people together through music and dance. Rather than just sitting around and drinking, he encourages people to get up and move their bodies, creating a sense of community and connection through shared expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ay yo
Let's get started
2000 it's us
Our time is now
Yo, it's time to U-Turn
Let's bring back the old dance moves
Ya heard me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
You're either with us - or against us, yo
Join us in bringing back the old dance moves, or don't
It's been some years now...
It's been a while since we last danced
We always had a step to go with the sound
We always knew how to dance to the music
Now everybody want to sit around, drink and ball
Now people just want to party without dancing
Remember, the snake
Remember the old dance move, 'the snake'
And how the floor used to clear
Everyone would make room for the person doing the 'snake'
And everybody would break
Everyone would start dancing along
What's crunk now used to be called getting to it
The old dance move called 'getting to it' is now called 'crunk'
We're bringing it all back
We're bringing back the old dance moves
This is how we do it, just
This is how we dance to the music
Put your hands up, bend your knees...
Instructions for the 'U-Turn' dance move
In the 80s, fresh was the talk...
Recalling popular dance moves from past decades
The dance was the running man
Recalling the popular '80s dance move, the running man
Now everybody want to push Bentley's
Now everyone just wants to show off their expensive cars
All you need to do is let go...
Instructions for enjoying the music and dancing
I came to have a good time
The purpose of the song and dance is to have fun
Let the rhythm deep iside your soul
Let the music move you
Put your hands up, bend your knees...
Instructions for the 'U-Turn' dance move
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bryan Michael Paul Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@misstriciak
Back in 2001 we didn't think Usher could go higher than this ... His moves were so slick and precise in videos and live shows , "You remind me" was one of the best songs of the year, how could he go higher than that... and them bam! he gave us Confessions a couple of years later 🔥
Usher thank you for the bangers , we had a blast in college ❤
@Sophia-U
He's such a good dancer. He makes it look effortless.
@sophiejo8902
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@hopet9210
True
@joycekyalo8117
Man!!!😄😄😄
@manuelakani6763
♾
@mesutyakici5524
@Hope T WWW
@jajadagreat8914
Usher will always be a #1 RnB superstar at first start. Never disappointed us.
@user-mf5ph5np5p
and chris brown <3
@j.campbell8491
Lotta people don’t know that Usher started in 1993.