Why R U

Amerie

About Why R U

"Why R U" is a song performed by American R&B singer Amerie. The song was recorded for her fourth studio album, In Love & War, and serves as the lead single from the album. The song contains excerpts of Ultramagnetic MCs' "Ego Trippin'". The song is also Amerie's first single under the Island Def Jam Music Group.


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Why are you the one

I can't lose

What's the reason that I'm here again it's crazy
I keep waiting but I'm foolish cause you'll never change
Wasted all my time and here I am still crying over you
Over you

Loving you was so hard
(but I keep trying baby)
I just end of with scars
(cause I keep fighting baby)
Loving you is like a battle that I can't afford to lose
I can't lose

But I'm asking you
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing I think about
Why are you the only one

Baby you're no good for me, no
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one

And though I hate it
Hate it that I can't forget you
I try my best but I'm a mess cause I can't shake you
Wanna call ya but my pride won't let it get the best of me
The best of me, no

Loving you was so hard
(but I keep trying baby)
I just end of with scars
(cause I keep fighting baby)
Loving you is like a battle that I can't afford to lose
I can't lose

But I'm asking you
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing I think about
Why are you the only one

Baby you're no good for me, no
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one

No, can't believe that I'm still crying
And no, it ain't because I ain't been trying
(losing sleep cause I can't help but think about the past)
And how we didn't last
How we didn't last

Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing I think about
Why are you the only one

Baby you're no good for me, no
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one

Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing that I care about
Why are you the only thing I think about
Why are you the only one

Baby you're no good for me, no
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one
You can be, you can be, you can, you can be the only one

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Amerie

Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1981), known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American recording artist, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well received in the urban market. In 2005, Amerie released her biggest hit to date, "1 Thing", the lead single from her second album, Touch, which garnered her crossover recognition and earned two Grammy Award nominations. Her third album, Because I Love It, achieved moderate international success in 2007, although it was not released in North America, and she subsequently left her label Columbia Records. Amerie released her fourth studio album, In Love & War, in 2009, her first album under Island … more »

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Written by: HERBERT LOUIS ROONEY, CEDRIC ULMONT MILLER, KEITH MATHEW THORNTON, AMERIE ROGERS, SIMON JAMAL JOHNSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Why R U" is a song by American recording artist Amerie. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "In Love & War" in 2009.
Genre Classification
This song's genre has a unique blend of R&B (Rhythm and Blues), funk, hip-hop, and neo-soul.
Chart Performance
"Why R U" peaked at 55th position on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 2009.
Song Producers
The song was produced by The Buchanans, a music production team who had previously worked with notable artists like Jay-Z and Dr. Dre.
Song Meaning
The song's theme revolves around love and the confusion that can come with it. The protagonist asks her lover why they are in love if both are seemingly unsatisfied.
Music Video
The music video for "Why R U" was directed by Ray Kay and features Amerie in different themes such as streets, an old school party, and a rooftop dance sequence.
Album Identity
"Why R U" showcased the changing sonic direction for Amerie's album "In Love & War", transitioning from the go-go influences of her previous work to a moodier, grittier sound.
Cultural References
The song samples the 1982 record "Diggin' on You" by Tululah Moon, which adds a vintage soul-touch vibe to the track.
Positive Reception
Critics praised "Why R U" for its mixture of old-school soul and modern R&B, and for Amerie's emotive vocal performance.
Collaboration Involved
The single features background vocals from rapper Nas and Amerie's then-husband, Lenny Nicholson.
Behind the Scenes
Despite not having massive commercial success, "Why R U" helped to establish Amerie as an innovative and boundary-pushing artist in the R&B genre.
Singer's Perspective
Amerie stated that the song represented the dichotomy of love and the battles people go through in their relationships.

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