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"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.more »
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Oh, no, no, no, no, noWhen you feel it in your bodyYou found somebody who makes you change your waysLike hanging with your crewSaid you act like you're readyBut you don't really knowAnd everything in your past, you wanna let it goI've been there, done it, f*cked aroundAfter all that, this is what I foundNobody wants to be aloneIf you're touched by the words in this songThen babyU got, u got it badWhen you're on the phoneHang up and you call right backU got, u got it badIf you miss a day without your friendYour whole life's off trackYou know you got it bad when you're stuck in the houseYou don't wanna have funIt's all you think aboutU got it bad when you're out with someoneBut you keep on thinkin' bout somebody elseU got it badWhen you say that you love 'emAnd you really knowEverything that used to matter, don't matter no moreLike 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 girlI want you to knowI really adore youAll my people who know what's going onLook at your mate, help me sing my songTell her I'm your man, you're my girlI'm gonna tell it to the whole wide worldLadies say I'm your girl, you're my manPromise to love you the best I canSee I've been there, done it, f*cked aroundAfter all that, this is what I foundEveryone of y'all are just like meIt's too bad that you can't seeThat you got it bad, heyU got, u got it badWhen you're on the phoneHang up and you call right backU got, u got it badIf you miss a day without your friendYour whole life's off trackYou know you got it bad when you're stuck in the houseYou don't wanna have funIt's all you think aboutU got it bad when you're out with someoneBut you keep on thinkin' bout somebody elseU got it badU got, u got it badWhen you're on the phoneHang up and you call right backU got, u got it badIf you miss a day without your friendYour whole life's off trackYou know you got it bad when you're stuck in the houseYou don't wanna have funIt's all you think aboutU got it bad when you're out with someoneBut you keep on thinkin' bout somebody elseU 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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Electronic, Funk / Soul
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House, , Soul, UK Garage
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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 PerformanceThe 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 TeamThe song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, who helped define the sound of late 90s and early 2000s R&B. |
Music VideoThe 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 VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times, most notably by Canadian artist Justin Bieber in 2011 on his "My World Tour." |
Song MeaningThe 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 SuccessThe 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 performanceIt 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 GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B or Rhythm and Blues. |
Duo CollaborationThe song was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. |
Music VideoThe 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 CertificationThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies. |
Musical InstrumentsThe song is notably recognized for its guitar riff. |
Cover VersionsCanadian singer Justin Bieber covered "U Got It Bad" during his 2011 Concert Tour. |
Award NominationsThe song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003. |
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