Here I Stand
Usher · Here I Stand [2008]
I'm hoping that this ain't too hard to believe
'Cause baby, you're the only one for me
I know it gets hard when I'm moving in and out of state
But I promise my heart for you I would save
Just remember that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
And no matter how long it takes
(Takes)
No one or nothing can change
(Change)
Forever yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Here I stand, baby
You're like a mirror to my soul but a queen
(My queen)
And finally now, I know just what that means, oh yeah
You're the blessing I never thought I would get
And to the Lord I humbly bow my head
Just remember that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
And no matter how long it takes
(Takes)
No one or nothing can change
(Change)
Forever yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Here I stand, baby
Every since you came
(Since you came along)
It seems like
(Couldn't get it right)
Yeah, I felt I sunk so low
That there was no way I could be found
(Never thought love would find me)
And when we make love
(Every time you give)
Oh
(Give to me your love)
Give
You make me feel a way I've never felt with no one else
And I can't help myself, I'm telling you that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
Hey
See, no matter how long it takes, yeah
(Takes)
No one or nothing, nothing baby
(Change)
Never change the way I feel
I'm your man, listen, see forever yours
Yours, all yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Hey
No matter how far I go
And no matter how long it takes
No one or nothing can change
Forever yours I'll remain, here I stand
'Cause baby, you're the only one for me
I know it gets hard when I'm moving in and out of state
But I promise my heart for you I would save
Just remember that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
And no matter how long it takes
(Takes)
No one or nothing can change
(Change)
Forever yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Here I stand, baby
You're like a mirror to my soul but a queen
(My queen)
And finally now, I know just what that means, oh yeah
You're the blessing I never thought I would get
And to the Lord I humbly bow my head
Just remember that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
And no matter how long it takes
(Takes)
No one or nothing can change
(Change)
Forever yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Here I stand, baby
Every since you came
(Since you came along)
It seems like
(Couldn't get it right)
Yeah, I felt I sunk so low
That there was no way I could be found
(Never thought love would find me)
And when we make love
(Every time you give)
Oh
(Give to me your love)
Give
You make me feel a way I've never felt with no one else
And I can't help myself, I'm telling you that
No matter how far I go
(Go)
Hey
See, no matter how long it takes, yeah
(Takes)
No one or nothing, nothing baby
(Change)
Never change the way I feel
I'm your man, listen, see forever yours
Yours, all yours, here I stand
(Stand)
Hey
No matter how far I go
And no matter how long it takes
No one or nothing can change
Forever yours I'll remain, here I stand
Here I Stand - Usher
Released in 2008, 'Here I Stand' serves as the title track for Usher's album of the same name, marking a significant shift in his musical direction. The recording blends R&B with pop sensibilities, reflecting the artist's continued evolution during this era. As a lead single, the track showcases Usher's signature vocal style and production choices that defined late 2000s pop-R&B. It stands as a key song in his discography, representing his ability to maintain commercial relevance while experimenting with sound. The song's release highlighted his status as a dominant force in the genre, contributing to his broader catalog of influential works from the mid-to-late 2000s.