Certified

Usher · Other Songs - Usher

You been staring thru the mirror eyes all nite jus because there young

dnt mean that we can change the sides see all the chicks

will never sense to catch your eyes body language

sing that song dont get caught lyin



im certified certified certified im certified keep it close

dnt lose me baby

im certified certified certified im certified forreal?

do you think im 100 percent ohh ooo ooo yeah im...

ii know what you need baby do you im 100 percent

now that i got it right here ohh oooo



hey girl im usher and im sorry to keep you waiting ohhh

when you hug me you smell good got sumthing to tell you later

im later you know im...



chorus x2



been dreaming all for you once heaven shows and the angels

bloom sooner right away things and ima ask her now

but im dreaming again which leads me to now ohhh

what i got to do to you i bet you can do it to



chorus x2

Certified - Usher

Released in 2001, 'Certified' stands as a defining track from Usher's 'Confessions' era, blending R&B and hip-hop influences to create a signature sound that propelled him to global stardom. The song features a distinctive production style characterized by a heavy, rhythmic bassline and a sample from the 1970s track 'I Got You Babe,' which anchors the modern recording in a nostalgic yet contemporary feel. As a lead single, it showcased Usher's ability to merge smooth vocal delivery with aggressive, dance-oriented beats, solidifying his status as a pop icon. The track's success highlighted the shift in early 2000s music toward more explicit, genre-blending approaches, influencing countless subsequent artists in the R&B and hip-hop fusion space.