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).
Usher-My Way
usher Lyrics
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Yo see it's rare that you find people like us
Cause all ya'll other (look) out there doing what i'm doing
Or trying to do what im doing, but you can't
'Cause I do what I do my way
What about you huh, huh, Come On!!!!
I do any and everything you want to
Why's he so fly
She beeps me, whenever she wanna get freaky
You can get mad if you want Say what ever you want
But shes still gonna give it up
She likes it my way, my way,
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps running back to see me do it
My way, my way
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Bad ass senoritas to sweaters with kicks
New kicksit's all in the mix
Don't turn no tricks, they turn for me
Catchin' bricks don't concern me
So forget it Lil midget, my mind on seven digits
Before I pay heaven's skies a visit, now it
I'm pullin' all stops, lockin' down all spots
Sayin' you can't front on me
So from this day forth you know I'm all about heat
And what I do be the major league
That's why your girlfriend's paging me
And she know like he know, you don't see her like I see her
So she's out the do'
Shot gun in my drop havin' fun with the Don, system, Bassun
Conversation about how she be chasin' me
And facin' me sayin' give it to me now, baby
She likes it my way, my way,
You can't satasify her needs
She keeps running bak to see me do it
My way, my way
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Don't check me
It was your girl who let me
Take it this far then, ooh-wee
She had to have it every chance that she could get
But you think I'm a baller
And I ain't gonna call her
Clip that, you can get mad if you want to
Say whatever you want...
But she's still gonna give it up
She likes it....
She likes it my way, my way,
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps running back to see me do it
My way, my way
What I say goes, and I'm in control
In the song "My Way" by Usher, the singer is asserting himself and his unique approach to life. He begins the song by addressing his rivals and stating that while others may try to emulate him, they can never do it his way. He then brags about his sexual prowess, claiming that he can please any woman and that even if her partner objects, she will still come back to him. Usher asserts that he is in control of his own destiny, and that his way is the only way.
The lyrics contain a great deal of confidence and swagger, reflecting Usher's status as a rising R&B star at the time of its release. The song's themes of independence, individuality, and sexual conquest have resonated with many fans over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, Ooh, Hey
Usher begins the song with a simple greeting
Yo see it's rare that you find people like us
Usher acknowledges that he and his crew are unique and special, not like anyone else
Cause all ya'll other (look) out there doing what i'm doing
Usher notices that others are trying to copy what he's doing
Or trying to do what im doing, but you can't
Usher emphasizes that even though others are trying to copy him, they can't do it like he does it
'Cause I do what I do my way
Usher states that he does everything in his own way
What about you huh, huh, Come On!!!!
Usher challenges others to show him their own unique style and way of doing things
I do any and everything you want to
Usher boasts that he's able to do anything and everything his partner wants
Make your girl go oooh-oooh
Usher claims that he's able to satisfy his partner sexually and make her feel good
Why's he so fly
Usher wonders why he's so attractive to his partner
She beeps me, whenever she wanna get freaky
Usher's partner contacts him whenever she wants to engage in sexual activities
You can get mad if you want Say what ever you want
Usher doesn't care if others get upset that his partner is choosing him over them
But shes still gonna give it up
Despite what others say, Usher's partner will still choose him and engage in sexual activities with him
She likes it my way, my way,
Usher's partner enjoys the sexual experience that he provides and likes it when he takes control
You can't satisfy her needs
No one else can satisfy Usher's partner sexually like he can
She keeps running back to see me do it
Usher's partner keeps coming back to him for the sexual experiences that he provides
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Usher is in complete control during the sexual experiences with his partner and has the ultimate say in what happens
Bad ass senoritas to sweaters with kicks
Usher describes the various types of women that he attracts
New kicksit's all in the mix
Usher incorporates his love for fashion and shoes into his description of the women he attracts
Don't turn no tricks, they turn for me
The women that Usher attracts are not manipulative towards him and instead are the ones who are attracted to him
Catchin' bricks don't concern me
Usher is not concerned with the negative energy that others may have towards him or his success
So forget it Lil midget, my mind on seven digits
Usher brushes off the haters and focuses on making money and achieving great success
Before I pay heaven's skies a visit, now it
Usher aspires to reach great levels of success before he passes away
I'm pullin' all stops, lockin' down all spots
Usher is determined to take advantage of every opportunity that comes his way and become the best that he can be
Sayin' you can't front on me
Usher warns others that they cannot deny his success and talent
So from this day forth you know I'm all about heat
Usher reiterates his main focus on success, wealth, and being the best that he can be
And what I do be the major league
Usher believes that his talents and abilities put him at the top level of his industry
That's why your girlfriend's paging me
Usher implies that he is so successful and attractive that even others' girlfriends are pursuing him
And she know like he know, you don't see her like I see her
Usher suggests that he understands his partner in a way that others do not
So she's out the do'
His partner is leaving her current relationship to pursue Usher
Shot gun in my drop havin' fun with the Don, system, Bassun
Usher describes a scene in which he and his partner are enjoying each other's company in his car, listening to music
Conversation about how she be chasin' me
Usher notes how his partner is going out of her way to pursue him
And facin' me sayin' give it to me now, baby
Usher's partner is openly communicating her desire to engage in sexual activities with him
What I say goes, and I'm in control
Usher emphasizes once again that he is in complete control during the sexual experiences with his partner and has the ultimate say in what happens
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Seal, USher Raymond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacob Lavoie
Those who lived the 90s know how much of an impact this album had on R&B
Renada McElveen
Hell yeah 😎
melvin fane
Me myself I didn’t know usher existed back then w music lol 94 baby
Marc Kosky
It's a classic.. people seem to forget JD as a ATL great.. produced tons of talent
Prettyhair76
Yes sir!
Donikqua Collier
Yesssssssssssss
lashawnda barnett
Back when USHER was Chris Brown, Omarion, and Drake. He did it all by himself. The voice, the looks, the moves, and had all the girls. LORDY!! Had this on CASSETTE. This and 8701 is his best work hands down.
Paulena Donielle
YES! THIS RIGHT HERE☝🏾
Tiffany Johnson
RIGHT!!
This song lives in my head rent free. Lol❣️🤗❣️
Nikkeyi
Def 8701