U Got It Bad

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About U Got It Bad

"U Got It Bad" is a song by American recording artist Usher, released through Arista as the second single from his third studio album, 8701 (2001). It was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, and produced by the former and co-produced by the latter. It was released as a CD Single in the US on September 4, 2001. "U Got It Bad" is an R&B ballad that, according to MTV, incorporates "digi-coustic" guitars, a "slow-burning bass line" and "sex funk" drums. The lyrics notably contain some quick direct allusions to other soul music ballads, mainly Maxwell's "Fortunate", and Prince's "Adore". "U Got It Bad" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week before being replaced for four weeks by Nickelback's "How You Remind Me". "U Got It Bad" then returned to number one, going on to stay atop for five consecutive weeks. With the song and previous single "U Remind Me", Usher was the only solo male act of 2001 to have a number 1 hit on the Hot 100. The song's music video features TLC's Chilli as Usher's love interest. 


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Oh, no, no, no, no, no

No ooh

When you feel it in your body
You found somebody who makes you change your ways
Like hanging with your crew
Said you act like you're ready
But you don't really know
And everything in your past, you wanna let it go

I've been there, done it, fucked around
After all that, this is what I found
Nobody wants to be alone
If you're touched by the words in this song
Then baby

You got it, you got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
You got it, you got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
You got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
You got it bad

When you say that you love 'em
And you really know
Everything that used to matter, it don't matter no more
Like my money, all my cars
(You can have it all)
Flowers, cards and candy
(I do it just cause I'm)
Said I'm fortunate to have you girl
I want you to know
I really adore you
All my people that know what's going on
Look at your mate, help me sing my song
Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl
I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world
Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man
Promise to love you the best I can

See I've been there, done it, fucked around
After all that, this is what I found
Everyone of y'all are just like me
It's too bad that you can't see
That you got it bad, hey

You got it, you got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
You got it, you got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
You got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else
You got it bad

You got it, you got it bad
When you're on the phone
Hang up and you call right back
You got it, you got it bad
If you miss a day without your friend
Your whole life's off track
You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house
You don't wanna have fun
It's all you think about
You got it bad when you're out with someone
But you keep on thinkin' 'bout somebody else
You got it bad

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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: Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Bryan Cox

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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20 facts about this song

Release Details
"U Got It Bad" is a track by American recording artist Usher, which was released as the second single from his third studio album, "8701," on August 21, 2001.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for one week and then returned to the top position for five more weeks, making it Usher's longest-running number-one single at the time.
Production Team
The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, who helped define the sound of late 90s and early 2000s R&B.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Little X, features Usher’s then-girlfriend, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, of TLC fame. It tells a story about a musician's life on the road and the strain that a travel-heavy career can put on a relationship.
Song Genre
"U Got It Bad” is a classic R&B ballad. The song’s style and tone pay homage to Usher’s musical influences, which include Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
Critical Acclaim
"U Got It Bad" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its composition and Usher's vocal performance. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Vocal Performance Male.”
Cover Versions
The song has been covered multiple times, most notably by Canadian artist Justin Bieber in 2011 on his "My World Tour."
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "U Got It Bad" describe a man’s feelings when he is deeply in love with a woman and can't bear the thought of being without her.
Commercial Success
The song was certified platinum three times by the RIAA, with over three million copies sold, making it one of Usher's most successful songs.
Cultural Impact
"U Got It Bad" is considered one of the defining songs of the early 2000s R&B genre, and helped further solidify Usher's position as one of the most popular artists of that era.
Album details
"U Got It Bad" is a song from Usher's third studio album "8701" released in 2001.
Chart performance
It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a week before being replaced by Nickleback's "How You Remind Me". However, it regained its spot and held the #1 position for five more weeks.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of R&B or Rhythm and Blues.
Duo Collaboration
The song was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.
Music Video
The music video features actress, dancer and singer, Chilli from the R&B trio TLC, as Usher's love interest.
Chart Record
"U Got It Bad" is Usher's third number-one single following "Nice & Slow" and "U Remind Me" setting a new Billboard record.
Platinum Certification
The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies.
Musical Instruments
The song is notably recognized for its guitar riff.
Cover Versions
Canadian singer Justin Bieber covered "U Got It Bad" during his 2011 Concert Tour.
Award Nominations
The song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003.

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