Numb

Usher

About Numb

"Numb" is a song recorded by American singer Usher for his seventh studio album Looking 4 Myself (2012). Usher co-wrote it with Ryon Lovett and Terry Lewis, with production and additional writing provided by Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, and Klas Åhlund. After their joint performance at the 2010 American Music Awards, Usher and Swedish House Mafia managed to start working on recording sessions for Usher's seventh studio album in Atlanta. RCA Records solicited "Numb" to contemporary hit radio stations on August 21, 2012 in the US as fourth single from the album. "Numb" is a dance-pop and electropop song with house elements which contains revolutionary pop music influences. Lyrically, it is "an inspirational song about finding one's destiny, and becoming numb to the negativity and just following your dreams". The song received generally positive acclaim from contemporary music critics with many of them praising its club-oriented production. "Numb" was a moderate worldwide success and reached the top-forty in five countries including Belgium, Germany and Australia. 


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They say life is a battlefield
I say bring it on
If you wanna know how I feel
Leave it till it's gone
I'm just saying that what don't kill only makes you strong
If you don't recognize what is real
Then forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long

Time, some things never change here we go again
Feel like I'm losing my mind
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
Just go numb
You never know until you let go
Let's go numb

I can feel you now

Keep on doing the same old thing
And you expectin' change
Well is that really insanity
Or just a losers' game
I only trust in the things I feel
Some may say that's strange
You better recognize what is real
'Cause forever is a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long

Time, some things never change, here we go again
Feel like I'm losing my mind
Shake it off, let it go, I don't care any more
Let's go numb
You never know until you let go
We all go numb

I can feel you now
(Numb)
(Numb)

I can feel you now
I can feel you now
I can feel you now

But you can't feel it, do ya?
(Numb)

Shake it off, let it go, I don't care anymore
(Numb)

I can feel you now
(Numb)
I can feel you now
(Numb)
I can feel you now

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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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Album Classification
"Numb" is the fifth single from the seventh studio album, "Looking 4 Myself," by American singer Usher.
Popularity Rankings
Upon its release in 2012, the song charted at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signaling moderate success in the United States.
Genre Classification
Musically, "Numb" is classified as a synth-driven pop and R&B song, with elements of electronic and dance music.
Songwriting Credits
"Numb" was written by international singer-songwriters Usher, Terry Lewis and James Harris III, among others.
Producer Classification
The creation of the song was a collaborative effort, with production credits going to Usher himself, Terry Lewis, and Swedish House Mafia members Axel Hedfors and Steve Angello.
Concept Interpretation
The song condenses the concept of feeling emotionally drained and disconnected, eventually finding redemption through dance.
Unique Characteristics
Unlike some of Usher's prior songs, "Numb" detours from his classic R&B style by incorporating more upbeat electronic and house music elements.
Music Video Direction
The accompanying music video was directed by Chris Applebaum, who has also worked with other renowned artists such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus.
Personal Connection
"Numb" has a personal connection to Usher, as it was written after he suffered a breakdown onstage, reflecting a tough period in his personal and professional life.
Music Video Narratives
The music video includes scenes from his real-life mishap during a concert in Berlin where he was too ill to perform, further underpinning the personal narrative of the song.
Critical Reception
Even though "Numb" did not reach the higher end of the charts, it was generally well-received by music critics. The incorporation of electronic music elements was seen as a positive evolution in Usher's overall sound.

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