Don't Hurt Em
Usher · Other Songs - Usher
bring it all together like contact
fold it up two times then creep back
killin them with a flow so cold
just watchin em go and i'm like yeee yeeee
now i aint never givin up the green light
i'm the best and the rest of em just hype
gotta keep it real 100 if you wanna cause you can't
be runnin from a great beat
i know you really got crow feet
gotta keep it up, keep joggin the track meet
i keep the crowd so crunk
off the rip before i jump they be callin it a clean sweep
(yeah)
i been had it and i wont stop
just to get up step a carter top notch
if i do it like this man i aint gonna miss.
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
fold it up two times then creep back
killin them with a flow so cold
just watchin em go and i'm like yeee yeeee
now i aint never givin up the green light
i'm the best and the rest of em just hype
gotta keep it real 100 if you wanna cause you can't
be runnin from a great beat
i know you really got crow feet
gotta keep it up, keep joggin the track meet
i keep the crowd so crunk
off the rip before i jump they be callin it a clean sweep
(yeah)
i been had it and i wont stop
just to get up step a carter top notch
if i do it like this man i aint gonna miss.
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
don't hurt em (oh) don't hurt em (oh)
somebody better hold me back
Don't Hurt Em
Released in 2001, "Don't Hurt Em" stands as a defining track from Usher's debut album, Confessions. The song showcases his signature smooth R&B vocal style, blending soulful melodies with a rhythmic beat that became a staple of early 2000s pop-R&B. As one of his most recognizable singles, it highlights his ability to balance romantic vulnerability with confident delivery. The recording features a polished production typical of the era, contributing to its widespread radio success and cementing Usher's status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's catchy hook and the artist's mastery of vocal phrasing during this pivotal period in his career.