Numb
Usher
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They say life is a battlefield I say bring it on If you wanna know how I feel Leave it till it's gone I'm just saying that what don't kill only makes you strong If you don't recognize what is real Then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long Time, some things never change here we go again Feel like I'm losing my mind Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more Just go numb You never know until you let go Let's go numb I can feel you now Keep on doing the same old thing And you expectin' change Well is that really insanity Or just a losers' game I only trust in the things I feel Some may say that's strange You better recognize what is real 'Cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long Time, some things never change, here we go again Feel like I'm losing my mind Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more Let's go numb You never know until you let go We all go numb I can feel you now (Numb) (Numb) I can feel you now I can feel you now I can feel you now But you can't feel it, do ya? (Numb) Shake it off, let it go, I don't care anymore (Numb) I can feel you now (Numb) I can feel you now (Numb) I can feel you now Can you feel it?
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Written by: Klas Frans Ahlund, Axel Christofer Hedfors, Terry Steven Lewis, Usher Raymond, Ryon Jermaine Lovett, Alessandro Rodolfo Renato Lindblad, James Samuel Harris Iii, Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso, Steve Patrik Angello Josefsson Fragogiannis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Numb" is the fifth single from the seventh studio album, "Looking 4 Myself," by American singer Usher.
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Popularity RankingsUpon its release in 2012, the song charted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signaling moderate success in the United States.
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Genre ClassificationMusically, "Numb" is classified as a synth-driven pop and R&B song, with elements of electronic and dance music.
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Songwriting Credits"Numb" was written by international singer-songwriters Usher, Terry Lewis and James Harris III, among others.
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Producer ClassificationThe creation of the song was a collaborative effort, with production credits going to Usher himself, Terry Lewis, and Swedish House Mafia members Axel Hedfors and Steve Angello.
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Concept InterpretationThe song condenses the concept of feeling emotionally drained and disconnected, eventually finding redemption through dance.
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Unique CharacteristicsUnlike some of Usher's prior songs, "Numb" detours from his classic R&B style by incorporating more upbeat electronic and house music elements.
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Music Video DirectionThe accompanying music video was directed by Chris Applebaum, who has also worked with other renowned artists such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus.
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Personal Connection"Numb" has a personal connection to Usher, as it was written after he suffered a breakdown onstage, reflecting a tough period in his personal and professional life.
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Music Video NarrativesThe music video includes scenes from his real-life mishap during a concert in Berlin where he was too ill to perform, further underpinning the personal narrative of the song.
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Critical ReceptionEven though "Numb" did not reach the higher end of the charts, it was generally well-received by music critics. The incorporation of electronic music elements was seen as a positive evolution in Usher's overall sound.
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