You Make Me Wanna...
Manuel Seal, Jr., Usher
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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 (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 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 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 You make me (you make me) you make me wanna leave the one I'm with Start a new relationship with you
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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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15 facts about this song
Release Information"You Make Me Wanna...", sang by Usher, was released in 1997. It was the lead single from his second studio album titled "My Way".
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Billboard RankingsThe song topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 11 weeks. It also peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Usher's most successful songs.
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Artistic DevelopmentThe song marked an important transition in Usher's career, moving away from the youthful sound of his debut album. It solidified his place as an R&B superstar.
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Production Work"You Make Me Wanna..." was produced by famous American songwriter and record producer Jermaine Dupri.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal Jr.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1999.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics discuss a man's desire to leave his current girlfriend for his best friend's girl, showcasing Usher's complexity in a mature style.
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Video FactsThe music video, directed by Bille Woodruff, features Usher's dancing skills as well as his acting abilities.
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RemixA remix of "You Make Me Wanna..." also exists, featuring rapper Method Man.
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Global SuccessThe song reached the top 10 charts in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Canada.
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Chart Staying Power"You Make Me Wanna..." held the #1 position on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
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Impact on CareerThe song is widely considered as the breakthrough single in Usher’s career, which established him as one of the biggest selling R&B artists of the 1990s.
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Platinum StatusIn the United States, "You Make Me Wanna..." achieved platinum status, selling over one million copies.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song featured in the 1998 American teen romantic comedy-drama film, "She's all That".
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LegacyMore than two decades after its release, "You Make Me Wanna..." is still one of Usher's most iconic songs.
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