John Horesco IV provided mixing assistance, William 'Billy' Odum performed the Guitar and Usher provided all vocals. Recording was done by Brian Frye and mixing by Dupri and Phil Tan, at Southside Studios, Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. 'U Got It Bad' was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, with production helmed by the former and co-production from the latter. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Little X, was filmed as a two-part story with ' U Don't Have to Call' and features Usher's then-girlfriend, TLC's Chilli, as his love interest. Elsewhere, it entered the top five in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and reached the top 40 on most charts that it appeared on. It became Usher's third song to top the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as the second consecutive single from 8701 to do so. 'U Got It Bad' was released to generally favorable reviews from critics. The lyrics notably contain some quick direct allusions to other soul music ballads, mainly Maxwell's ' Fortunate' and Prince's ' Adore'. Released in the United States on August 21, 2001, 'U Got It Bad' is an R&B ballad that, according to MTV, incorporates 'digi-coustic' guitars, a 'slow-burning bass line' and 'sex funk' drums. It was written by Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, and produced by Dupri, with Cox credited as co-producer. It was released through Arista Records as the second official single from his third studio album 8701 (2001). Ladies, this is for ya'll You Got It Bad Remix I Like how that feels Been there, done it Let'em know When you feel it in your body, you found somebody who Makes you change your ways, like hanging with your crew Said you act like you're ready, but you don't really know And everything in your past, you wanna let it go I've been there, done it, walked around After all that this is what I found Nobody wants to be alone If you're touched by the words in this song Then maybe.' U Got It Bad' is a song by American singer Usher. Understood, mami you all that and I'm all hood Listen, I know your probably scared, you don't wanna break the bond by takin' it further Unheard of, ma you as my mate, it's murder I thought I +Had It Bad+ before I'm worse now Me and You can get paid throwin' dubbs so muchĪnd you scared I cut your 'caine 'cause I thug so muchĮverybody wanna know why I'm so thirst nowĪnd you lookin' me out boo, I ain't hurt now You a chick that I hate cause I love so much 'Cause it's your whole demenour, mind, body and soul, it's more than the sexĪnd I know that it musta been fate how we touch so much Seein' you talk in the past, look my dawgs'll respect Made me wanna quit this mackin', and you won't know when you sippin', that shit just happens Had me not drinkin' no more, no hoes, actin' up on the job, no call, no showsīasically reppin' for her, me and you mami against the world not a second to herįrom the go X and O's, to ice in your life, from peoples to girlfriend, wifey to wife Had me callin accessivly, and when ma wasn't around the thought was depressin' me I +Had It Bad+ for a chick that was far from the average broad, shorty had me dawg See I've been there, done it, walked aroundĮveryone of y'all are just like me, it's too bad that you can't see Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man, promise to love you the best I can Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl, I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world

Said I'm fortunate to have you girl, I want you to know that I really adore youĪll my people who know what's going on look at your mate, and help me sing my song Like my money or my car, you can have it allįlowers, cards and candy, I do it just 'cause When you say that you love 'em and you really knowĮverything that used to matter, it don't matter no more

U got it bad when you're out with someone but you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else

Oh you got it bad when you're stuck in the house, you don't wanna have fun, it's all you think about

If you miss a day without your friend, your whole life's off track When you're on the phone, hang up and you call right back If you're touched by the words in this song Said you act like you're ready, but you don't really knowĪnd everything in your past, you wanna let it go Makes you change your ways, like hanging with your crew When you feel it in your body, you found somebody who

Usher you were my girlfriend