I Need a Girl
P. Diddy, Loon, Usher
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Yeah, Yeah I need a, I want a I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life Yo, I'm internationally known on the microphone I got it all, but I really need a wife at home I don't really like the zone, never spend the night alone I got a few, you would like to bone But, chicks that romance me don't tickle my fancy Bonin Tiffany, Nancy; that's not where my plans be Need a girl that could stand me, raise me a family Go from trips to Delancey to trips to the Grammy's cause Most of these girls be confusin me I don't know if they really love me or they usin me Here's the money, or maybe you ain't used to me Cause you was depressed and now you abusin me That's why I need a girl that be true to me Know bout the game, and know how to do to me Without a girl on my side, shit'll ruin me Forget the world girl, it's you and me Now let's ride..... I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to be my wife Nobody else cuz she's all mine I need a girl in my life Yo, now I have had a lot of women in my lifetime But see it's not a lot of women that got the right mind I done had pretty chicks with all the right features And hoodrat chicks that only rock sneakers Cellphones and beepers, and know how to treat ya You break her heart, she'll walk out and leave ya I find a girl, I'ma keep her Cuz now I'm gettin money and the game gettin deeper I want some real shit, I need somebody I can chill with I need somebody I can build with I need somebody I can hold tight Wintertime and its full lit, snow white Anytime we together feel so right You the girl I been lookin for my whole life God bless me, I'm glad I got the insight It's cuz of you girl, now I understand life I need a girl... I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to be my wife Nobody else cuz she's all mine I need a girl in my life I had a girl that would've died for me Didnt 'preciate her so I made her cry for me Every night she had tears in her eyes for me Caught a case, shorty took the whole ride for me At first we were friends then became lovers You was more than my girl, we was like brothers All night we would play fight under covers Now you gone, can't love you like I really wanna But everytime I think about your pretty smile And how we used to drive the whole city wild Damn I wish you would've had my child A pretty little girl wit Diddy's style; this shit is wild All them days that I reminisce About the way that I used to kiss the pretty lips But as long as you happy, I'ma tell you this I love you girl and you're the one that I will always miss I love you, yeah I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to be my wife Nobody else cuz she's all mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to be my wife Nobody else cuz she's all mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to make my wife I need a girl who's mine oh mine I need a girl in my life I need a girl to ride, ride, ride I need a girl to be my wife Nobody else cuz she's all mine I need a girl in my life
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Written by: Nasir Jones, Sean Combs, Mario Winans, Jack Knight, Adonis Shropshire, Michael Jones
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11 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"I Need a Girl" by Usher was released on March 5, 2004, as a single from his album "Confessions."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped the charts in several countries. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Usher's most successful songs.
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Writing and Production CreditsThe song was written by Usher himself along with notable artists such as Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. The production was handled by The Neptunes.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Need a Girl" was directed by Bryan Barber and won the 2004 MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song’s lyrics are centered around Usher expressing his sincere desire to find a committed and true woman to share his life with. This song is said to be Usher’s declaration that he is ready to settle down.
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CollaborationUsher collaborated with Hip-Hop artist P.Diddy on the track. The version with P.Diddy is regarded as the remix version and it charted separately from the Usher-only version of the song.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was commercially successful and it helped in boosting the sales of Usher's "Confessions" album, which is one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s.
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Critical Reception"I Need a Girl" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the song's catchy melody, Usher's vocals, and its relatable lyrics.
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Dance InfluenceThe music video is also remembered for the dance choreography, a trademark in Usher’s career. It included both street dance and contemporary styles.
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Usher's Personal LifeThe song is believed to be autobiographical, reflecting Usher's personal life at the time. He was in a relationship with TLC member Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas and the pair split up shortly before the release of "Confessions," generating a lot of publicity for the album.
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Awards and nominationsIn addition to winning the 2004 MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video, "I Need a Girl" also earned Usher several nominations at other award ceremonies, including the Soul Train Music Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.
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