Burn
Usher
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Girl, understand why See it's burning me to hold onto this I know this is something that I gotta do But that don't mean I want to What I'm trying to say is that, I love you I just I feel like this is coming to an end And it's better for me to let it go now, than hold on and hurt you I've gotta let it burn It's gonna burn for me to say this But it's coming from my heart It's been a long time coming But we done been fell apart Really wanna work this out But I don't think ya gonna change ya I do but you don't Think it's best we go our separate ways Tell me why I should stay in this relationship When I'm hurting baby, I ain't happy baby Plus there's so many other things I gotta deal with I think that you should let it burn When your feeling ain't the same and your body don't want to But you know gotta let it go 'Cause the party ain't jumpin' like it used to Even though this might bruise you Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn Deep down you know it's best for yourself but you Hate the thought of her being with someone else But you know that it's over You know that it was through Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn Sendin' pages I ain't supposed to Got somebody here but I want you 'Cause the feeling ain't the same Find myself callin' her your name Ladies tell me do you understand? Now all my fellas do you feel my pain? It's the way I feel I know I made a mistake Now it's too late I know she ain't coming back What I gotta do now To get my shorty back Oh oh oh oh Man I don't know what I'm gonna do Without my boo You've been gone for too long It's been fifty-eleven days, um-teen hours I'mma be burnin' till you return (let it burn) When your feeling ain't the same and your body don't want to But you know gotta let it go 'Cause the party ain't jumpin' like it used to Even though this might bruise you Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn Deep down you know it's best for yourself but you Hate the thought of her being with someone else But you know that it's over You know that it was through Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn I'm twisted 'cause one side of me is tellin' me that I need to move on On the other side I wanna break down and cry (oh) I'm twisted 'cause one side of me is tellin' me that I need to move on On the other side I wanna break down and cry (yeah) Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh (can you feel me burnin'?) Oh oh oh oh oh oh So many days, so many hours I'm still burnin' till you return When your feeling ain't the same and your body don't want to But you know gotta let it go 'Cause the party ain't jumpin' like it used to Even though this might bruise you Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn Deep down you know it's best for yourself but you Hate the thought of her being with someone else But you know that it's over You know that it was through Let it burn Let it burn Gotta let it burn
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Written by: Usher Raymond, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundUsher is a well-known American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He started his career in the 1990s and has released several chart-topping albums and singles throughout his career.
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Song Background"Burn" is a song by Usher from his 2004 album "Confessions". It was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri, and Bryan-Michael Cox.
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Chart Success"Burn" was a commercial success upon its release. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight consecutive weeks, making it one of the longest-running number one singles in 2004.
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Sales PerformanceThe song was certified platinum twice by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold over two million copies in the United States alone.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Burn" for its lyrical content and Usher's vocal performance. The song also received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song in 2005.
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Personal SignificanceThe song's lyrics are believed to reflect Usher's personal life, particularly his break-up with his then girlfriend, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas from TLC. This added a level of authenticity and emotional depth to the song.
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Music and Style"Burn" is an R&B song with a mid-tempo style. It's noted for its smooth arrangement and soulful vocals. Usher's performance demonstrates his vocal abilities, particularly his ability to communicate emotion through song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Burn" was directed by Jake Nava, and it received rotation on major music channels. The video showcased Usher's dance abilities and helped popularize the song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists and featured in numerous media outlets, showcasing its far-reaching impact.
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Evergreen PopularityDespite being released in 2004, "Burn" continues to receive significant airplay and recognition, proving its lasting appeal. As of 2021, it has over 200 million plays on Spotify.
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