Used To Love U
John Legend
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Holla holla haaa Holla holla haaa Maybe it's me, maybe I bore you Oh no, it's my fault 'cause I can't afford you Maybe, baby Puffy, Jay-Z Would all be better for you 'Cause all I could do was love you Baby when I used to love you (there's nothin' that I wouldn't do) I went through the fire for you (anything you asked me to) But I'm tired of living this lie It's getting harder to justify I realize that I just don't love you Not like I used to Holla holla holla haaa (yeaa) Holla holla holla haaa (yea, yea) Now maybe I should rob somebody So we could live like Whitney and Bobby It's probably my fault, my bad, my loss But you are the cause 'Cause all I could do was love you Baby when I used to love you (there's nothin that I wouldn't do) I went through the fire for you (anything you asked me to) But I'm tired of living this lie It's getting harder to justify I realize that I just don't love you Not like I used to Holla holla holla haa (yeaa) Holla holla holla haa Do you remember (I used to) when I used (love you) to (used to) love you (love you)? Baby no, not anymore (I don't love you) (Used to love you) I love you And you're gonna miss me now Baby when I used to love you (there's nothin that I wouldn't do) I went through the fire for you (but I'm not gonna play the fool) And I can't live this lie I can't justify And I can't make you my wife, I don't love you Not like I used to Holla holla holla haa (not like I used to) Holla holla holla haa (not like I used to) Oh I used to love you (used to love you) Oh but I don't love you (I don't love you) I used to love you (used to love you) Oh but I don't love you (I bet you miss me 'cause I) I used to love you (you miss me 'cause I) I used to love you (I bet you're miss me now 'cause I, I don't love you)
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Written by: JOHN LEGEND, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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21 facts about this song
Song Release"Used to Love U" was released on August 30, 2004, by GOOD Music and Columbia Records.
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Album InclusionThe song is from John Legend's debut studio album, "Get Lifted," which was released later the same year.
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Song RankingThe track peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Genre Classification"Used to Love U" is primarily classified under the genre of R&B, featuring a unique blend of piano-backed soul music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Used to Love U" features famous American rapper Kanye West, who is also the executive producer of the album "Get Lifted."
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Songwriter and ProducerThe song was written by John Legend and Kanye West, while being produced by both Kanye West and Dave Tozer.
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Chart PerformanceIn the UK, the track peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart and spent 5 weeks on the chart in total.
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Award Nomination"Used to Love U" was nominated for the Best R&B Song category in the 2006 Grammy Awards, cementing Legend's place as a noteworthy artist in the music industry.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised the song for its raw emotion, soulful melodies and the powerful voice of John Legend. Many consider it as one of his signature songs.
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Live PerformancesJohn Legend has performed "Used to Love U" live on numerous occasions, including television performances and concert tours, always ensuring to captivate the audience with his soulful performance.
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LegacyThe song helped establish John Legend as a leading figure in contemporary R&B music, paving the way for his subsequent hits and celebrated career.
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Release Information"Used to Love U" is the debut single released by American singer-songwriter John Legend from his debut album "Get Lifted."
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Song AchievementThe song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2004.
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Writing CreditJohn Legend wrote "Used to Love U" along with Kanye West, who also produced the track.
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InfluencesThe song portrays a blend of West's Hip Hop and Legend's soulful R&B style, offering a deep insight into the relationship that has gone sour.
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DistinctionsThe song was chosen as the lead single from "Get Lifted" because of its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Used to Love U" was directed by Ben Mor and features the artist playing the piano and singing, interspersed with scenes of a woman who seems to have lost interest in him.
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Popular RecognitionThe track gained widespread recognition and helped establish John Legend as a new force in the R&B genre.
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Album SuccessThe success of "Used to Love U" played a significant role in the overall success of "Get Lifted," which went on to sell over two million copies and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2006.
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SamplingThe song's instrumental contains samples from "Children's Story" by Slick Rick, highlighting West's signature style of using soulful and classic hip-hop samples.
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Impact"Used to Love U" marked the beginning of Legend's successful music career and set the bar high for his subsequent releases.
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