You Make Me Wanna
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This is what you do This is what you do This is what you do This is what you do You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me Before anything began between us You were like my best friend The one I used to run and talk to When me and my girl was having problems You used to say it'll be OK Suggest little nice things I should do And when I go home at night and lay my head down Last thing I think about was you And how You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me Now what's bad is you're the one that hooked us up Knowing it should have been you What's sad is that I love her but I'm falling for you What should I do Should I tell my baby bye-bye Should I do exactly what I feel inside Could I, I don't wanna go, don't need to stay But I really need to get it together You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me At this point the situation's out of control I never meant to hurt her But I gotta let her go And she may not understand it While all of this is going on I tried, I tried to fight it But the feeling's just too strong You make me, make me You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You make me wanna You makin' me You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you This is what you do I think about a ring and all the things that come along with you Make me You make me
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Written by: Aaron Schroeder, Jerry Ragovoy, Manuel Seal, Usher Raymond, Jermaine Mauldin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release"You Make Me Wanna" was released on August 12, 1997, as a leading single from Usher's second album, "My Way."
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Song ProductionRenowned record producers Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal Jr. produced the song, with Usher also given co-writing credits.
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Chart RecognitionThe song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, becoming Usher's first number-one hit.
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Award RecognitionIn 1998, "You Make Me Wanna" earned Usher his first Grammy Nomination — Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
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AchievementsThe song was ranked 2nd on the Billboard Hot 100 1998 year-end chart and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Musical StyleThe song ushered in a smooth R&B style that would become Usher's trademark and influenced a whole generation of R&B artists.
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International SuccessOutside the United States, "You Make Me Wanna" also achieved considerable success, peaking within the top ten in the United Kingdom, Belgium, New Zealand, and Australia.
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Pop CultureThe song has been covered by other artists, sampled in various songs, and featured in several television shows and films due to its immense popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by respected Bille Woodruff, featuring Usher in a dramatic love triangle, contributing to the song's narrative.
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Legacy"You Make Me Wanna" is often credited with firmly establishing Usher as a leading R&B vocal artist of his generation.
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