Papers
Usher
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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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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".
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SongwritersUsher co-wrote the song with Sean Garrett and Alonzo “Novel” Stevenson, who were also the song's co-producers.
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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.
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Personal ConnectionThe 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.
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ControversyThe 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.
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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.
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Grammy WinThe song helped Usher receive a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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International Success"Papers" also charted within the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating Usher's global popularity.
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Music VideoDespite the song's success, no official music video was released for "Papers".
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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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