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"Papers" is a song by American recording artist Usher. The song was a buzz single for his sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond. It was written by Usher, Alonzo "Gorilla Zoe" Mathis, Sean Garrett and Zaytoven, and was produced by the latter two. Although it was never identified as a track from the album, or as the lead single, it was released to U. S. urban and rhythmic radio stations on October 12, 2009, and subsequently available for digital download on October 16, 2009. The song peaked at number thirty-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, giving Usher his tenth number one song on the chart.  


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(Usher Usher Usher)
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Papers
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Papers

I can't, get to work on time,
Can't believe the words to her I just said
But who the hell argue 'n fight like dogs at 6 in the morning? (in the mornin')
I know its gonna' be some more shh tonight mm ooh
Our pastor's callin', tellin' me I done went too far in
I'm seen around town and my friends can't recognize me,
'Cause I took a chance on love (love), it's like (like), I'm dyin' (ooh dyin')

For you I gave my heart and turned my back against the world
'Cause you were my girl, girl, girl
I done damn near lost my mama, I done been through so much drama
I done turned into the man that I never thought I'd be.

I'm ready to sign them papers, papers, papers
I done took all I can take but you leave me no options girl
I can't deny how much I love you, I done gave up everything I had to
As hard as it is I'm afraid I gotta say
I'm ready to sign them papers, papers, papers
I done took all I can take but you leave me no options girl

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Papers
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Papers

I'm losin' my mind, cant figure out who's wrong or right
I know it's you I love,
But then I also know it's you I don't like
You claim you hate who I was,
But that's the reason you here now
You think I don't know what's up,
But sweetheart that's what ruined us
I ain't afraid to say I got needs
But the only time you here for me
Is when the bottles poppin' and everything is sweet
But I, I'm tired of sleeping in the other room spending them long nights
Trying to figure out what in the hell in my heart I ain't do right.
(Ooh for you)

For you I gave my heart and turned my back against the world
(back against the world)
'Cause you were my girl, girl (girl), girl,
I done damn near lost my mama (mama),
I done been through so much drama(drama)
I done turned into the man that I never thought I'd be.
(never thought I would be)

I'm ready to sign them papers (papers),
Papers (pa'), papers (pa' ooh oh oh oh)
(I done took) all I can take but you leave me no options girl
I can't deny how much I love you (know that I love you),
I done gave up everything I had to (anything I had to)
As hard as it is I'm afraid I gotta say (I'm afraid I gotta say)
I'm ready to sign them papers(papers),
Papers(paii), papers(girl I took all I could take)
(I done took) all I can take but you leave me no options girl

Oh oh! Ooh! Ooh yea! Papers
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Papers

Ready ready ready ready
All my fellas up in here, if you had enough and you're ready to sign say
Ready ready ready ready (I'm ready, yes I am)
All my ladies if you sick and tired, and you're, ready to sign, say
Ready ready ready ready (ooh)
I can't keep livin' this life, I'm finna' leave it for the last time I'm
Ready ready ready ready

I done damn near lost my mama, I done been through so much drama
I done turned into the man I never thought I'd be.

I'm ready to sign them papers, papers, papers
I done took all I can take but you leave me no options girl
I can't deny how much I love you, I done gave up everything I had to
As hard as it is I'm afraid I gotta say
I'm ready to sign them papers, papers, papers
I done took all I can take but you leave me no options girl

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: Xavier Dotson, Alonzo Mathis, Garret Hamler, Usher Raymond

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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10 facts about this song

Official Release
"Papers" is a song by American recording artist Usher, released in October 2009 as the lead single from his sixth studio album, "Raymond v. Raymond".
Songwriters
Usher co-wrote the song with Sean Garrett and Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson, who were also the song's co-producers.
Chart Performance
"Papers" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, marking it as Usher's 10th number-one single on the latter.
Personal Connection
The song is widely speculated to be about Usher's real-life divorce from his then-wife Tameka Foster. However, Usher stated in interviews that while the song is about his life, it should not be taken literally.
Controversy
The song received controversy due to the timing of its release. It came out before Usher's actual divorce was finalized, causing speculation in the media about the status of his relationship.
Critical Reception
"Papers" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many praised Usher's vocal delivery and the song's lyrical content, describing it as a deeply personal exploration of his marriage's breakdown.
Grammy Win
The song helped Usher receive a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
International Success
"Papers" also charted within the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating Usher's global popularity.
Music Video
Despite the song's success, no official music video was released for "Papers".
Commercial Success
"Papers" was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) in December 2009, indicating more than 500,000 copies sold in the United States.

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