The Many Ways

Usher

About The Many Ways

"The Many Ways" is the third single from Usher's album Usher. The single underperformed on the Billboard charts, peaking at number 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, while missing the Billboard Hot 100 altogether. The music video was directed by Hype Williams.


Year:
1994
5:43
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Oh baby 
My lady
You like what you're hearin' baby
What's going on

I've seen you around my way
A couple times
You must have just moved around
The way right

I see all the fellows have been
Pressing you for your number
I'd like to get to know you, so um....
Maybe we can spend some time and
Talk on the phone or something

I can think of many ways to say
I love you
And with those many ways there comes
A time

For me to say I'll put no girls
Before you 
So pretty lady make up your mind

Girl you look surprised
I've got conversation
'Cause you ain't checkin'
For the kids swing with no

Girl can't we please
Get past impressions
'Cause what I feel for you
I swear is legit

Your girls tell you watch him
He's an entertainer (entertainer)
They say I'll hurt you and
Break your heart

(Your heart, your heart, but they)
But they don't now well well
Just what I'm feelin'
From the first time I saw you
I loved you from the very start

[Chorus]
I saw you 'rounnd my way
And I had to meet you
But I've got to let you know
I'm just somebody (somebody)
(Who wants 2 care) who wants 2 care for you
With lots of love and patience
(For you yeah, yeah, yeah)

So please understand
Why I'm taking my time
I'm fallin' deeper and deeper and deeper 
(Deeper, deeper, deeper) yeah baby

And I'm so glad
We had this conversation
Because girl, when it comes to you
There's no confusion

(Baby I ain't confused)
And I can't get it in your head (no)
And I'm having a fit

[Chorus]

(Young lady) young lady
I miss you in my life (yeah)
I'm on a mission
Just to please you right
(Oh yeah)

(Sweet lady) sweet sweet lady
Thought of no you cuts
Just like a knife
(Thought of no you cuts
Just like a knife)

(Girl I've learned)
Girl I've learned my lesson
No we can't let others in
Misery loves some company

They don't see it's from within
It's you for me and 
Me for you
But first we must be friends (yeah)

I'll keep my love comin' and comin' and
Comin' babe
Girl we can win
Oh yeah

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: AL B. (ALBERT J. BROWN, III) SURE, DAVE HALL

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Identity
"The Many Ways" is a song by the American R&B singer and songwriter Usher.
Album Description
The song is from Usher's self-titled debut studio album, "Usher," which was released in August 1994.
Record Label Information
The song, along with the album, was released under the noted music label, LaFace Records.
Song Genre
It falls under the Rhythm and Blues (R&B) genre, combined with a touch of soul music.
Album Performance
Usher's maiden album, featuring "The Many Ways," peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200 and number 25 on Billboard's R&B albums charts.
Song Theme
"The Many Ways" is a love ballad, expressing the singer's love in many ways.
Songwriting Credit
Usher did not write this song. Instead, the credits for writing "The Many Ways" goes to a team of writers – Al B. Sure!, Kyle West, and Devante Swing.
Production Details
Renowned music producer Sean 'Puffy' Combs co-produced this song, giving it a distinctive 90s R&B flavor.
Critical Reception
The song was generally received well by music critics, praising Usher's vocal maturity and the song's catchy R&B beat presence.
Usher's Age
Notably, when Usher released "The Many Ways", he was just 16/17 years old.
Music Video
Despite the song's popularity, there doesn't seem to be an officially released music video for "The Many Ways".
Song Rankings
It's hard to discern the exact chart position for "The Many Ways" as, unlike some of Usher's later hits, it does not seem to have made significant waves in the global charts.
Concert Performances
There are no records of "The Many Ways" being performed live by Usher during any of his concert tours.
Collaborations
Unlike many of Usher's songs, "The Many Ways" does not feature collaborations with any other artists.
Legacy
This song is considered part of the foundation of Usher's successful music career, showcasing his strong R&B roots.

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