Usher

Released: September 16, 1997

Songwriter: Chauncey “Black” Hannibal Teddy Riley Eric Williams Sherri Blair

Producer: Sprague “Doogie” Williams

[Chorus]
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
You know that I will
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
You know that I will

[Verse 1]
Listen, honey baby
There's something that I've gotta make clear
You may have had other lovers in your life
That can't compare to what's going down here
I promise I'll be gentle
I'm gonna give you all that I've got
Don't say no, let your body go
I'll do my thing nice and slow if you tell me your thoughts

[Chorus]
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
I will
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
I will

[Verse 2]
Girl, I wanna work your body
Like your body was a 9-to-5
And just when you think I'm getting tired, baby
I'll be putting in overtime
I only want to please you
To tease you is not my style
Just let me know when you're ready for love
Girl, you've gotta make up your mind

[Chorus]
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
I will
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
I will

[Bridge]
I will pay anything to know what's on your mind (whatever you want from me, pretty baby)
I will pay anything to know what's on your mind (yes, I will, alright)
I would pay anytime (you know I'll pay anytime)
Tell me what's on your mind (please tell me, baby)
I would pay anytime
Tell me what's on your mind (tell me, baby, baby)

[Outro]
Whatever you want, girl
Whatever you need, lady
I'll be right there for you, baby
Yes, I will
I'll pay a penny for your thoughts
A nickel for your kiss
I will

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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