Sins of My Father
Usher
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Woah now, I think this woman went and put a hex on me Woah now, why'd I let her go and put that sex on me Woah now, I probably shouldn't of watched that girl undress for me Oh, the scent of her perfume in the air Got it feeling different in here, yeah She took my breath away On to some fancy ship Into another place Such an expensive trip But she didn’t make me pay for it with my money Oh, it’s the sins of my father He left a debt to his son To pay the girl who’s a mother Collector won't let me run, no But she didn’t make me pay for it with my money I paid for the sins of my father Oh, now she’s speaking in a tongue that sounds new to me Oh, now momma told me what this could do to me Oh now, I wouldn’t fall for something like this usually No, no, tell me how could I ever prepare If my papa never was there? Oh, she took my breath away On to some fancy ship And to another place Such an expensive trip But she didn’t make me pay for it with my money Oh, it's the sins of my father He left a debt to his son To pay the the girl who’s a mother Collector won't let me run, no But she didn’t make me pay for it with my money I paid for the sins of my father (Father) Hurt me, please me yeah (Father) No, I don’t deserve the debt that came with my birth (Father) No, oh, why have I been pretending this is somethin' that that man come up with? I’m praying I reverse this curse It's the sins of my father He left the debt to his son, hey To pay the the girl who’s a mother Collector won't let me run, no, hey But she didn’t make me pay for it with my money I paid for the sins of my father
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Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY STEVEN LEWIS, USHER RAYMOND, RICHARD PRESTON BUTLER JR., SALAAM REMI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Sins of My Father" is a song by American recording artist Usher. The song is part of his seventh studio album "Looking 4 Myself" which was released in 2012.
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GenreThe song is essentially a mix of R&B and soul. It has a sultry groove to it that is typical of Usher's signature style.
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Theme"Sins of My Father" is a deeply emotional song that deals with broken relationships and the cycle of hurt transferred from generation to generation.
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Unique Selling PointThe song has a blend of modern beats with traditional soul elements and Usher's powerful vocals make it a compelling listen.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Sins of My Father" did not make it to the charts as a single, it contributed to the commercial success of "Looking 4 Myself". The album peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
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LyricsAs the song title suggests, its lyrics discuss the generational curses or effects one's actions can have on their children. Usher reflects on the effects his father's mistakes had on his own life.
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Song RecordingUsher collaborated with producers Salaam Remi and Rico Love for the song. They all worked together to create the soulful feel and introspective theme.
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Artist ReflectionUsher has shared in interviews that he was going through a tough period in his personal life during the making of "Looking 4 Myself", and songs like "Sins of My Father" allowed him to face and make peace with his personal issues.
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Music VideosA visual has not been made for "Sins of My Father".
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Live PerformancesUsher has performed this song live during his concerts and has usually paired it with emotionally charged choreography.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Sins of My Father" for Usher's emotive vocal delivery and the song's fusion of modern and traditional elements.
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Audience ReactionFans have appreciated the song for its rawness and honesty, and often it is listed among their favorites from the album "Looking 4 Myself".
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