This weeks Song Lyric Sunday prompts are easy enough. Jim Adams, the host, made it simple for us. It’s either Yes or No! I used a variation of Yes and went with ‘Yeah!’ by Usher. This song from his Confessions Album stayed in the charts at #1 for 12 weeks. Every song on this album is a winner and Usher also shows us his smooth, melodic sounds which are just wonderful to listen to.
Like many club bangers, this one is set in a club, where Usher spending some time with his homies. He had a girlfriend, but she’s not there, and a girl in the club steps in to seduce him. Throughout the song, he’s trying to decide just how far to let this go. Every time he tries to take the moral high ground and behave himself, he’s overruled by a much louder voice that says “yeah!”
We’re not sure how the night ends, but we know they get hot and heavy on the dancefloor. Usher may have some confessions for later.
This was produced by Lil Jon, who also added the “yeah!” vocals. Most of his productions, including this one, feature a crunk sound with lots of heavy beats.
Thanks to Dave Chappelle, that “yeah!” became forever linked to Lil Jon. In various Chappelle’s Show bits, Dave portrays the producer all blinged-out, having conversations where he’ll inevitably yell out, “yeah!”
Ludacris did the rap. The Atlanta rapper was piping hot at this time, with a number of solo hits and also a spate of successful features. He also appeared on Missy Elliott’s “Gossip Folks” and Chingy’s “Holidae In.”
“Yeah!” went to #1 in the US on February 28, 2004 and stayed there until May 22 (12 weeks), when it was replaced by his next single, “Burn,” which held the top spot another eight weeks. This was the first time a song with a four-letter title replaced another at #1.
This was used in the 2005 movie Hitch when Will Smith tries to teach Kevin James how to dance. It also appears in The Interview (2014), Joyful Noise (2012) and The Hangover (2009).
Like many club bangers, this one is set in a club, where Usher spending some time with his homies. He had a girlfriend, but she’s not there, and a girl in the club steps in to seduce him. Throughout the song, he’s trying to decide just how far to let this go. Every time he tries to take the moral high ground and behave himself, he’s overruled by a much louder voice that says “yeah!”
We’re not sure how the night ends, but we know they get hot and heavy on the dancefloor. Usher may have some confessions for later.
This was produced by Lil Jon, who also added the “yeah!” vocals. Most of his productions, including this one, feature a crunk sound with lots of heavy beats.
Thanks to Dave Chappelle, that “yeah!” became forever linked to Lil Jon. In various Chappelle’s Show bits, Dave portrays the producer all blinged-out, having conversations where he’ll inevitably yell out, “yeah!”
Ludacris did the rap. The Atlanta rapper was piping hot at this time, with a number of solo hits and also a spate of successful features. He also appeared on Missy Elliott’s “Gossip Folks” and Chingy’s “Holidae In.”
“Yeah!” went to #1 in the US on February 28, 2004 and stayed there until May 22 (12 weeks), when it was replaced by his next single, “Burn,” which held the top spot another eight weeks. This was the first time a song with a four-letter title replaced another at #1.
This was used in the 2005 movie Hitch when Will Smith tries to teach Kevin James how to dance. It also appears in The Interview (2014), Joyful Noise (2012) and The Hangover (2009).
Lyrics Peace up, A-Town down Yeah, ok, lil' Jon Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah I'm in the club with my homies, try'na get a lil' v-I Keep it down on the low key, 'cause you know how it feels I said shawty she was checkin' up on me From the game she was spittin' my ear you'd think that she knew me So we decided to chill Conversation got heavy She had me feelin' like she's ready to blow (watch out oh, watch out) She saying "come get me, come get me" So I got up and followed her to the floor She said "baby, let's go", when I told her I said Yeah (yeah) shawty got down an' said come and get me Yeah (yeah) I got so caught up I forgot she told me Yeah (yeah) her and my girl would be the best of homies Yeah (yeah) next thing I knew she was all up on me screaming Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah She's all up in my head now Got me thinking that it might good idea to take her with me 'Cause she's ready to leave Now I gotta keep it real now 'Cause on a one-to-ten she's a certified twenty, and that just ain't me 'Cause I do know if I take that chance just where is it gonna lead But what I do know is the way she dance makes shawty alright with me The way she getting low I'm like yeah, just work that out for me She asked for one more dance and I'm Like yeah, how the hell am I supposed to leave? And I said Yeah (yeah) shawty got down an' said come and get me Yeah (yeah) I got so caught up I forgot she told me Yeah (yeah) her and my girl would be the best of homies Yeah (yeah) next thing I knew she was all up on me screaming Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Luda', watch out my outfit's ridiculous In the club lookin' so conspicuous And rowl! these women all on the prowl If you hold the head steady I'm a milk the cow Forget about the game I'm a spit the truth, I won't stop till I get em in they birthday suits So gimmie the rhythm and it'll be off with they clothes Then bend over to the front and touch your toes I left the jag and I took the Rolls If they ain't cutting then I put em on foot patrol How you like me now When my pinky's valued over three hundred thousand Lets drank you the one to please Ludacris fill cups like double D's Me and Ush once more and we leave em dead We want a lady in the street but a freak in the bed to say Yeah (yeah) shawty got down an' said come and get me Yeah (yeah) I got so caught up I forgot she told me Yeah (yeah) her and my girl would be the best of homies Yeah (yeah) next thing I knew she was all up on me screaming Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah Take that and rewind it back Lil' Jon got the beat to make ya booty go Take that and rewind it back Usher got the voice make ya booty go Take that and rewind it back Ludacris got the flow make ya booty go Take that and rewind it back Lil' Jon got the beat make ya booty go Writer/s: Christopher Bridges, James Phillips, Jonathan Smith, LaMarquis Jefferson, Patrick Michael Smith, Sean Garrett Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
Seems we both got into Rappers this week. Cool!!!!!! ☺
It always works for me Jen! Thanks for listening 🥰
You’re welcome Christine 😊💜
I’m not sure how the night ends, but I don’t really care anyway as I wouldn’t be caught dead in a club with these club bangers, or homies. Sorry I was just kidding trying to make ya booty go and rewind it back.
Lol! Thanks for listening Jim ☺️
Good choice, perfect for the prompt 🙂
One I have always enjoyed 💜💜
Thanks so much Willow ☺️
Thanks Jilly ☺️
Good one!
Love me some Usher even though his music isn’t something I listen to often. I just love the guy! He is so personable and seems very caring, unlike his alter ego in the video. At least he does when interviewed. I don’t think it’s act. 🙂 I love the movie “Hitch”.
Oh yes, Hitch was hilarious and sweet too. Kevin James was so funny. I agree, Usher is a really decent guy and he is the whole package ☺️Lisa, not sure if you’re a Rays fan or not, but it’s a big deal seeing them in the World Series again 💕👍☺️ Go Rays!!!
Oh I’m a huge Rays fan. Bucs & Lightning too. I lived in Tampa for 21 years so they are all my teams. I hope tonight goes better than last night. Been 12 years since they have been in the World Series & I would love to see them beat the Dodgers who has the 2nd highest payroll in baseball. Go Rays!!! 😎
Yes I agree Lisa, last night was not so good. The smallest payroll versus the biggest in MLB. Yay for the underdog. I remember going to two of the Rays ALCS games against the Red Sox in 2008. I wish I had been at the final game when they clinched the pennant. Oh well. Lets hope they dig deep and play great tonight. They can do it as they have the magic, just not the money! GO RAYS!!!! ☺️💕
They have the mojo! The talent is there if they don’t get in their own heads. 😊
Yes! Let’s hope they keep their eye on that trophy 🙂👍
Last night was a good night 🙂 GO RAYS! 🙂
Yes, wasn’t it great! Snell was amazing and Lowe had a big night ☺️ Cant wait for tomorrow’s game. GO RAYS!
Lowe broke out of his slump! Now we need Randy to get back to hitting some homers! GO RAYS!
Oh dear….it didn’t work. Here’s hoping tonight is better 😧
Nope. Charlie didn’t have his magic last night. But now that Randy hit a homer in in that park, I suspect he will be back on track. Feeling good about tonight. 😊
Fingers crossed! Dodgers pitching was outstanding last night unfortunately 😬
It certainly was. Bueller is a pretty remarkable pitcher and I don’t want us to see him again. 🙂
OMG!!! Not sure if you stayed up but what a nail biter and ending! ⚾️💜⚾️💜⚾️
Yes OMG! What a game and what an ending!!!! Wow! That ending will be talked about about for a long time and I think the Dodgers manager is ripping them a new one 🙄🤣
I totally agree! It’s all over the internet this morning! I hope this messes with Kershaw’s mojo going into tonight. I feel good about tonight. Hope my gut is still working. 😂
Oh my gosh yes! Let’s go Rays!!!!! ☺️🙏🤞🥰❤️