Seperated
Usher · All About U
If love was the sky we'd be blue
If love was a choir, U and I could never sing
'cause love isn't for me and U
If love was an Oscar, U and I could never win
'cause we could never act out our parts
If love is the bible, then we are lost in sin
Because it's not in our hearts
(chorus)
So why don't you go your way,
and I'll go mine
Live ur life
And I'll live mine
Baby, u'll do well
And I'll be fine
'cause we're better off separated...
If love was a fire then we have lost the spark
Love never felt so cold
If love was a light then we're lost in the dark
Left with no one to hold
If love was a sport, we're not on the same team
U and I are destined to lose
If love was an ocean, baby, we are just a stream
'cause love isn't for me and U
(chorus)
Girl, I know we had some good times
It's sad but now we gotta say goodbye
Girl U know I love U
I can't deny
Can't say we didn't try to make it work for U and I
I know it hurts so much
But it's best for us
Somewhere along this windy road, we lost the trust
So I walk away, so U don't have to see me cry
It's killing me so, why don't U go
(chorus)
(out)
I'm sorry we didn't make it.
Seperated
Usher's "Seperated" stands as a defining track from his 1994 debut album, All About U. This recording helped establish the young artist's signature blend of R&B and pop, showcasing the smooth vocal delivery that would later define his career. The song captures the emotional turbulence of a fractured relationship, delivered with the polished production values characteristic of early 1990s contemporary R&B. As a cornerstone of his initial discography, the track highlights Usher's ability to convey vulnerability and heartbreak, setting the stage for the massive commercial success he would achieve in subsequent years. It remains an essential song in his catalogue, reflecting the genre's evolution during a pivotal era of his artistic development.