Featuring: J. Cole

[Intro: Usher]
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Oh
Oh, oh-oh

[Verse 1: J. Cole & Usher]
Yeah, I used to curse her name
I felt bitter, felt betrayed, in some urgent pain
I ain't pointin' fingers, know that I deserve some blame
Ain't put my business on the street, ain't felt the worst of shame
But I learned some things
And most of all I grew (Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I wanna thank her now I got a brand new point of view
They say shit happens for a reason and I think it's true
'Cause if it wasn't for the trials that I went through
I crack a smile because I never would've met you

[Verse 2: Usher]
Shit, when I needed you, you went and showed your face
Brought with you somethin' you do, it can't replace
Thick in the bottom but you slimmer from the waist up
You ride with me for me, ain't worried 'bout the pay stub
I fall in love too quick that's why it never lasted
She gon' wet this bed up, fuck you mean?
Hit it from the back, shit
Fuck that old passion
Why don't we make a classic?
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
When you feel it clickin', you do scrub in it
In addition to the physics, it's a vibe to this
Ooh, got me feelin' like I can do life with this
But I learned my lesson so this time no misstep
Lookin' for the piece that I was tryna fit
Toxics, all our key
But it brought my kids, thankin' God it did
Plus I'm here with you, oh, oh-oh, oh (Oh woah)

[Chorus: Usher]
It was time well spent tryna get right here (Oh)
Oh, drama, trauma, karma (Oh, oh, oh)
I got problems with my baby momma (Oh, oh, oh, yeah)
But it was time well spent tryna get right here
Sippin' on you, layin' with you
Kissin' on you, to tell you the truth I

[Verse 3: Usher]
Pull up in a fast whip, faded and I'm swervin'
Fist full of dollars, I feel like you deserve it
Cash on delirium, we throw that shit on purpose
Booty twerkin', got a nigga in his Birkin, yeah (Oh-oh)
You see the side I don't show no one else (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
It's been some time since I could be myself (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
But it's the same road that I barely got through (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
That led me to you

[Chorus: Usher]
It was time well spent tryna get right here (Oh)
Oh, drama, trauma, karma (Oh, oh, oh)
I got problems with my baby momma (Oh, oh, oh, yeah)
But it was time well spent tryna get right here
Sippin' on you (Oh), layin' with you (Layin' with you)
Kissin' on you (Yeah), to tell you the truth I

[Verse 4: J. Cole]
Damn this better feel better than it did last year
The water ain't dry so did my past tears
I met you at a time when my faith and my ability to love
Was depleted, so forgive if I wonder
Are we headed for a ring or are we headed for a judge?
It's just another fling or are you just another drug?
Are you just another crutch for a heart that's been broken
And been breakin' hearts too, I got a feeling 'bout you, yeah

[Bridge: Usher]
Drip-drop when I get in your slot
Jackpot, don't stop
Girl, that water keep [?] down
Down, oh, down, down
Can you flip-flop?
Oh I already went all in
Switchin' my clothes
Miss, I done really fell for you, oh, oh

[Outro: Usher]
The truth is I don't want no more
Drama, trauma, karma (Oh, oh, oh)
I got problems with my baby momma (Yeah)
It was time well spent tryna get right here (Oh, oh, oh-oh)
Drama, trauma, karma (Oh, oh, oh)
It was time well spent tryna get right here

Usher

With a career spanning over twenty-five years, Usher Raymond has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary R&B. Having sold over 75 million records worldwide, also attaining nine number-one records on the Billboard 100 charts, he is one of the most accomplished R&B singers in the world.

Coming into the scene in 90’s under the guidance of a young Puff Daddy finding his way. It wasn’t until he connected with the up-and-coming producer Jermaine Dupri did Usher begin having his success with his second and third albums, My Way and 8701.

He made an impact with his fourth studio album Confessions that sold 1.1 million copies in the first week and produced four consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number one singles —"Yeah!“, "Burn”, “Confessions Part II”, and “My Boo”. Confessions went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide and is the last album certified diamond by a black artist.