Usher

Released: May 13, 2008

Songwriter: Usher Ne-Yo StarGate

Producer: StarGate Ne-Yo

[Verse 1]
Do I remind you of the pain
That he put you through, girl?
Is that the reason I'm to blame
Before I do it?
Is it because he treated you badly
I always stand accused?
Protecting yourself from somebody else
I'm not who's hurting you, girl

[Pre-Chorus]
And it's killing me, girl, knowing
You compare me to him
Always guilty before the sin
I can't win, no, I can't win

[Chorus]
I'll do anything to prove I love you
Baby girl, but I refuse to
Pay for something I didn't do
I love you, girl
But I refuse to stay
Paying for his mistakes

[Verse 2]
He left a scar across your heart
I understand, girl
Don't let his wrongs tear us apart
'Cause girl, I'm your man
Just because he did, you swear I'm cheating
You think I just don't care
Why must I do time for another man's crime?
Girl, you know that ain't fair

[Pre-Chorus]
And it's killing me, girl, knowing
You compare me to him
Always guilty before the sin
I can't win, no, I can't win

[Chorus]
I'll do anything to prove I love you
Baby girl, but I refuse to
Pay for something I didn't do
I love you, girl
But I refuse to stay
Paying for his mistakes

[Bridge]
I know he did you wrong
But tell me, what does that have to do with me?
Trying to show you something real
Figure out what is going on
Before you look up and I'll be gone

[Chorus]
I'll do anything to prove I love you
Baby girl, but I refuse to
Pay for something I didn't do, girl
I love you, and I love you, I love you
I'll do anything to prove I love you
Baby girl, but I refuse to
Pay for something I didn't do, girl
I love you, girl
But I refuse to stay
Paying for his mistakes

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.

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