Used to Love U

John Legend

About Used to Love U

"Used to Love U" is a song by American singer John Legend. It was written and produced by Legend and rapper-producer Kanye West for his debut album Get Lifted (2004). Released as Legend's debut single as well as the album's leading single in August 2004, the song reached the thirty in New Zealand and the United Kingdom as well as number 11 in Flemish region of Belgium. "Used to Love U" also peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.


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2004
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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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John Legend

John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He has won nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It is rumoured that in 2001 Legend got his stage name from Grammy Award winning poet Carlyle, after hearing his music in a Kanye West studio session at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, California. more »

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song is from John Legend's debut studio album, "Get Lifted," which was released later the same year.
Song Ranking
The track peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Genre Classification
"Used to Love U" is primarily classified under the genre of R&B, featuring a unique blend of piano-backed soul music.
Music Video
The music video for "Used to Love U" features famous American rapper Kanye West, who is also the executive producer of the album "Get Lifted."
Songwriter and Producer
The song was written by John Legend and Kanye West, while being produced by both Kanye West and Dave Tozer.
Chart Performance
In the UK, the track peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart and spent 5 weeks on the chart in total.
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.
Critical Acclaim
Critics 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.
Live Performances
John 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.
Legacy
The song helped establish John Legend as a leading figure in contemporary R&B music, paving the way for his subsequent hits and celebrated career.
Release Information
"Used to Love U" is the debut single released by American singer-songwriter John Legend from his debut album "Get Lifted."
Song Achievement
The song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2004.
Writing Credit
John Legend wrote "Used to Love U" along with Kanye West, who also produced the track.
Influences
The 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.
Distinctions
The song was chosen as the lead single from "Get Lifted" because of its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.
Music Video
The 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.
Popular Recognition
The track gained widespread recognition and helped establish John Legend as a new force in the R&B genre.
Album Success
The 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.
Sampling
The 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.
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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