Use Me

Bill Withers

About Use Me

"Use Me" is a song, composed and originally recorded by Bill Withers, which was included on his 1972 album Still Bill. It was his second-biggest hit in the United States, released in September 1972, and later reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was kept from No. 1 by both: "Ben" by Michael Jackson and "My Ding-a-Ling" by Chuck Berry. "Use Me" also peaked at No. 2 on the soul chart for two weeks. Withers performed the song on Soul Train on November 4, 1972. Billboard ranked it as the No. 78 song for 1972. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song is noted for its repeated bass figure which is heard alongside a complex rhythm in the percussion. Music critic Robert Christgau called "Use Me" "one of the few knowledgeable songs about sex our supposedly sexy music has ever produced", featuring a "cross-class attraction" in its narrative. The song was included by Grace Jones, on her 1981 album Nightclubbing and was subsequently released by her as a single. 


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1972
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My friends feel it's their appointed duty
They keep trying to tell me all you want to do is use me
But my answer yeah to all that use me stuff
Is I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
Oh you just keep on using me until you use me up
Until you use me up

My brother sit me right down and he talked to me
He told me that I ought not to let you just walk on me
And I'm sure he meant well yeah but when our talk was through
I said brother if you only knew you'd wish that you were in my shoes
You just keep on using me until you use me up
Until you use me up

Oh sometimes yeah it's true you really do abuse me
You get in a crowd of high class people and then you act real rude to me
But oh baby baby baby baby when you love me I can't get enough
I and I want to spread the news that if it feels this good getting used
Oh you just keep on using me until you use me up
Until you use me up

Talking about you using me but it all depends on what you do
It ain't too bad the way you're using me
'Cause I sure am using you to do the things you do
Ah ha to do the things you do

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Bill Withers

William Harrison "Bill" Withers, Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. He recorded a number of hits such as "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". His life was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Still Bill. more »

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Written by: Bill Withers

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11 facts about this song

Song Attribution
"Use Me" is a song recorded and written by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers.
Chart Performance
It was released in 1972 and ranked No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Release
The song is from Bill Withers' second studio album "Still Bill".
Song Theme
"Use Me" speaks about a man being continuously used by his lover, but he doesn't mind because he profits emotionally.
Live Version
A live version of "Use Me" can be found on Bill Withers' album "Live at Carnegie Hall" released in October 1972.
Grace Jones Cover
Reggae artist Grace Jones covered the song in her 1981 album titled "Nightclubbing".
Jones' Version
Unlike Bill Withers' version which was more soulful, Grace Jones delivered the song in a funk style with a reggae edge.
Critical Reception
Grace Jones' version of "Use Me" received positive reviews from music critics and is considered one of her best songs.
Music Video
Grace Jones' version of "Use Me" also had an accompanying music video that was well received by fans.
Cultural Impact
Withers' "Use Me" has been referenced in many works, from books to movies, reflecting its impact on American pop culture.
Popular Covers
Aside from Grace Jones, the song has been covered by multiple artists across various genres, including Fiona Apple, Aaron Neville, and Mick Jagger.

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