My Way

Usher

About My Way

"My Way" is a 1998 single from Usher's 1997 album of the same name. It features an uncredited rap and background vocals from Jermaine Dupri. Despite moderate airplay, the single sold well and reached #2 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. Its rise to #1, however, was halted due to the success of the mega-hit "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica, during its 13-week run atop the summit. Due to the disappointment of the "Nice and Slow" single in the U. K., "My Way" was not released as a single there. The song features in the Refrain part of the lyrics and the music of the song by Lil' Troy "Wanna Be a Baller" from his debut album "Sittin' Fat Down South" published officially one month before Usher's song. The music video was filmed and released in 1998 at a broken down garage with a dance competition. 


Year:
1997
22 
#2

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[JD Talking]
Yo See,it's rare that you find people like us
Cause all ya'll other (look) out there doin' what I'm doin'
Or tryin' to do what i'm doin' but you can't
Cause i do it my way
What about you
Huh,huh Come On
[Usher Singing]
I Do
Any & everything you want to
Make your girl say ooh ooh
Why's he so fly
She beeps me,whenever she want to get freaky
You can get if you want too
Say whatever you want be she still gon' give it up 
Cause she likes it..

[Chorus] 
She likes it my way,My way
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps runnin' back to see me do it 
My Way, My Way
What i say goes,and i'm in control
[JD Rapping]
Bad ass senorita's, two seaters with kicks
New kick's all in the mix
Don't turn no tricks, they turn for me
Catchin' bricks don't concern me
So forget lil' midget, My mind on 7 digits
Before i pay heaven's skies a visit, now dig it
I'm pullin' all stops 
Sayin' you can't front [Usher sings] on me
[JD finish's rapping]
So from this day forth you know i'm all about the heat
and what you do is the major league
That's why your girlfrien's paging me
and she know like he know, you don't see her like i see her
So she's out the do'
[Usher sings as JD Raps]
Shot gun in my drop havin' fun with the Don, systen bassun
Conversation [Usher stops singing JD continues to rap]
and facin' me sayin' give it to me know baby

[Chorus]
My Way, My Way
You can't satisfy her needs
 she keeps runnin' back to see me do it
My Way, My Way
What i say goes and i'm in control

[2nd verse]
Don't check me
It was your girl who let me
Take it this far then, ooh wee
She had to have every chance that she could get
But you think you a baller
and i ain't gon' call her
Clip that, you can get mad if you want to
Say whatever you want but she still gon' give it up
Cause she likes it..

[Chorus]
My Way, My Way
You can't satisfy her needs
She keeps runnin' back to see me do it
My Way, My Way 
What i say goes and i'm in control

My, Way, My Way (I do any & everything you want to)
You can't satisfy her needs 
she keeps runnin' back to see me do it
My Way, My Way (I do any & everything you want to ohh)
What i say goes and i'm in control
[Continues until it fades]

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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, Manuel Lonnie Seal, USher Raymond

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"My Way" by Usher was released on November 4, 1998, as the second single from his second studio album of the same name.
Album Success
The "My Way" album peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified six times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Songwriters
The song was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal.
Producer
"My Way" was produced by Jermaine Dupri who has worked with numerous other successful artists such as Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson.
Mixing
"My Way" was mixed by Phil Tan at the Somewhere in College Park Studio.
Chart Success
Upon release, "My Way" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "My Way" features Usher dancing in various environments in front of colorful backdrops.
Popular Culture
The dance choreography in the "My Way" music video has been referenced and recreated in various forms of pop culture.
Grammy Nod
"My Way" contributed to Usher's first Grammy nomination in 1999 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Sound
"My Way" is a smooth, R&B track that shows off Usher's unique vocal style and his ability to effortlessly blend smooth melodies with rhythmic beats.
Lyrics
The song was written by Usher as a declaration of independence, referring to his desire to go his own way in his music and career.
Notable Live Performances
Usher has performed "My Way" live at various award shows and music festivals, always drawing a significant response from his fans.
Bridge
The song includes a spoken word bridge where Usher speaks directly to his love interest, furthering the confessional nature of the song.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Legacy
"My Way" is considered one of Usher's signature songs and has contributed in establishing him as a leading artist in the R&B genre.

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