My Way (Usher song)
My Way is a song by American R&B singer Usher. It was released in 1997 as the second single from his second studio album of the same name, My Way. The song was written by Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, and Usher, and produced by Dupri.
"My Way" is a mid-tempo R&B track characterized by its smooth, bass-heavy production and Usher's confident vocals. Lyrically, the song speaks about Usher asserting himself and doing things his own way in a relationship, dismissing the advice of others. He emphasizes his independence and control over his actions.
The single was commercially successful, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached the top ten in several other countries. The accompanying music video features Usher performing the song in various locations, including a dance club and a rooftop overlooking a city skyline. The success of "My Way" solidified Usher's status as a rising R&B star and helped propel the My Way album to multi-platinum status. The song remains one of Usher's signature hits.