Confessions
Usher
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Hello? Yo I'm in the booth I'ma call you right back Nah I just gotta put this one part down I'ma call you back I'm at the studio man what Man quit playin' with me man No for real don't play like that Are you, are you serious? How you know? Put that on everything Damn I'ma call you back I'ma call you back Every time I was in L.A. I was with my ex-girlfriend Every time you called I told you Baby I'm workin' (no) I was out doin my dirt (oh) Wasn't thinkin' 'bout you gettin' hurt (I) was hand in hand in the Beverly Center like man Not givin' a damn who sees me So gone (I know) So wrong (just listen) Thinkin' like I didn't have you sittin' at home Thinkin' about me Bein' a good girl that you are But you probably believe you got a good man I mean I never would do the things I'ma 'bout to tell you I've done Brace yourself It ain't good But it would be even worse if you heard this from somebody else (oh no) I know you hate me I know I hurt you But there's more Listen
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Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Success"Confessions" is a song from Usher's fourth studio album, also named "Confessions". The album showcases Usher's musical maturity and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
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Chart PerformanceThe "Confessions" album was a massive commercial success. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and had four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Artist InspirationUsher gained inspiration for the song "Confessions" from his personal experiences, making the song heartfelt and genuine.
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Performance AcknowledgementSeveral songs from the "Confessions" album, including the title track, won Usher many accolades. These included Grammy awards for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
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Cultural Impact"Confessions" marked a significant transition in Usher's career, as it showcased his ability to attain mainstream success while remaining true to his R&B roots.
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Sales AchievementThe "Confessions" album became the second best-selling album of 2004, only behind OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below".
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Critical AcclaimThe album received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Usher's vocal performance and the production quality. "Confessions" is often considered Usher's best work to date.
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Unique ThemeThe song "Confessions" details Usher’s imagined confessions to his partner, making it one of the most intimate tracks on the album.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Usher himself along with Bryan-Michael Cox and Jermaine Dupri.
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Song Sequence"Confessions" was split into two parts on the album – "Confessions Part I" and "Confessions Part II". Both were released as singles from the album.
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ControversyThere was a controversy connected to the song, as many people initially believed that "Confessions" was Usher’s real-life confession about cheating on his then-girlfriend Chili from TLC. However, Usher clarified that the song does not entirely mirror his personal life.
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