U Got It Bad
Usher
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Oh, no, no, no, no, no When you feel it in your body You found somebody who makes you change your ways Like hanging with your crew Said you act like you're ready But you don't really know And everything in your past, you wanna let it go I've been there, done it, fucked around After all that, this is what I found Nobody wants to be alone If you're touched by the words in this song Then baby U got, u got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back U got, u got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about U got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else U got it bad When you say that you love 'em And you really know Everything that used to matter, don't matter no more Like my money, all my cars (You can have it all) Flowers, cards and candy (I do it just cause I'm) Said I'm fortunate to have you girl I want you to know I really adore you All my people who know what's going on Look at your mate, help me sing my song Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man Promise to love you the best I can See I've been there, done it, fucked around After all that, this is what I found Everyone of y'all are just like me It's too bad that you can't see That you got it bad, hey U got, u got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back U got, u got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about U got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else U got it bad U got, u got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back U got, u got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about U got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else U got it bad
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Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Bryan Cox
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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20 facts about this song
Release Details"U Got It Bad" is a track by American recording artist Usher, which was released as the second single from his third studio album, "8701," on August 21, 2001.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for one week and then returned to the top position for five more weeks, making it Usher's longest-running number-one single at the time.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, who helped define the sound of late 90s and early 2000s R&B.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Little X, features Usher’s then-girlfriend, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, of TLC fame. It tells a story about a musician's life on the road and the strain that a travel-heavy career can put on a relationship.
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Song Genre"U Got It Bad” is a classic R&B ballad. The song’s style and tone pay homage to Usher’s musical influences, which include Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
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Critical Acclaim"U Got It Bad" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its composition and Usher's vocal performance. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Vocal Performance Male.”
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times, most notably by Canadian artist Justin Bieber in 2011 on his "My World Tour."
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "U Got It Bad" describe a man’s feelings when he is deeply in love with a woman and can't bear the thought of being without her.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was certified platinum three times by the RIAA, with over three million copies sold, making it one of Usher's most successful songs.
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Cultural Impact"U Got It Bad" is considered one of the defining songs of the early 2000s R&B genre, and helped further solidify Usher's position as one of the most popular artists of that era.
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Album details"U Got It Bad" is a song from Usher's third studio album "8701" released in 2001.
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Chart performanceIt reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a week before being replaced by Nickleback's "How You Remind Me". However, it regained its spot and held the #1 position for five more weeks.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B or Rhythm and Blues.
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Duo CollaborationThe song was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.
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Music VideoThe music video features actress, dancer and singer, Chilli from the R&B trio TLC, as Usher's love interest.
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Chart Record"U Got It Bad" is Usher's third number-one single following "Nice & Slow" and "U Remind Me" setting a new Billboard record.
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Platinum CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies.
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Musical InstrumentsThe song is notably recognized for its guitar riff.
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Cover VersionsCanadian singer Justin Bieber covered "U Got It Bad" during his 2011 Concert Tour.
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Award NominationsThe song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003.
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