The Usual – English Lyrics

• By: Omarion
• Album: Full Circle

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of boundaries and self-respect in Omarion's "The Usual." This R&B track delves into the importance of recognizing toxic patterns and choosing emotional well-being, offering a valuable lesson in setting healthy limits and protecting your peace. Discover how music can reflect real-life scenarios and provide insights into personal growth.

[English]

Why you wanna come back now? (Now)

Why you wanna come back now, love?

Is it because you're down, love?

Or is it for the usual?

I can guess it

(You) want the sex and

(You) look impressive

(You) a temptation

(No) I won't taste it

I'm on new vibrations

So, don't try to come back now

Blowing up my line, girl, you gotta relax (gotta relax)

Messing up my high, girl, you gotta relax (gotta relax)

That's a nice try, now you throwing it back (uh-huh)

No, I don't need that, no, I don't need that (oh)

Gotta keep it moving, stay away from the past (away from the past)

100 miles per hour, got my foot on the gas (foot on the gas)

'Cause we weren't adding up, I'm too good with the math

So you can miss me with that (yeah, yeah)

Because I'm living too proper, popping my collar (uh, uh)

Worried 'bout no dollar, call me big poppa (uh, uh)

Yeah, I'm still unbothered, cool as waters (uh, uh)

Bigger than tsunami, no one else can stop me (uh, uh)

I'm melanin popping (ooh), shawty like diamonds (ooh)

If I'm being honest (ooh), this was all promised

Yeah, I'm still unbothered, cool as waters

So, don't you try to come back now

Why you wanna come back now? (Now)

Why you wanna come back now, love?

Is it because you're down, love?

Or is it for the usual?

I can guess it

(You) want the sex and

(You) look impressive

(You) a temptation

(No) I won't taste it

I'm on new vibrations

So, don't try to come back now

Late night text, why you talking nasty?

Girl, you know what's next, yeah, I'm hitting delete

I don't need your stress, don't need your energy

Especially if you was probably hiding too much

Because I'm living too proper, popping my collar (uh, uh)

Worried 'bout no dollar, call me big poppa (uh, uh)

Yeah, I'm still unbothered, cool as waters (uh, uh)

Bigger than tsunami, no one else can stop me (uh, uh)

I'm melanin popping (ooh), shawty like diamonds (ooh)

If I'm being honest (ooh), this was all promised (ooh)

Yeah, I'm still unbothered, cool as waters

So, don't you try to come back now

Why you wanna come back now?

Why you wanna come back now, love?

Is it because you're down, love?

Or is it for the usual?

...

(Down)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ A2	adjective - common, normal, or regular. noun - what is common or normal; a customary practice or routine.
down /daʊn/ B1	adjective - feeling sad or depressed.
guess /ɡes/ A2	verb - to form an opinion or estimate about something without knowing all the facts.
impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/ B1	adjective - making a strong positive impression; admirable.
temptation /tempˈteɪʃn/ B2	noun - the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise; something that tempts.
vibrations /vaɪˈbreɪʃnz/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others; a feeling or intuition.
relax /rɪˈlæks/ A2	verb - to become or make someone become calm and comfortable; to ease tension.
mess /mes/ B1	verb - to spoil or damage something; to make something untidy or dirty.
past /pɑːst/ A1	noun - the time before the present.
proper /ˈprɒpər/ B1	adjective - suitable, appropriate, or correct. adjective - (informal) respectable, decent, or of good quality.
pop /pɒp/ A2	verb - to make a short, sharp sound; to burst or make something burst. verb - (informal, 'pop my collar') to wear or display something in a noticeable, confident, or fashionable way. verb - (informal, 'melanin popping') to be vibrant, prominent, or attractive; to stand out positively.
unbothered /ʌnˈbɒðəd/ B2	adjective - not troubled or concerned by something; calm and relaxed.
tsunami /tsuːˈnɑːmi/ C1	noun - a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
melanin /ˈmelənɪn/ C1	noun - a dark brown or black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a very hard, valuable, precious stone, used in jewellery and also in industry.
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ A2	adjective - truthful and sincere.
nasty /ˈnɑːsti/ B1	adjective - unpleasant, unkind, or offensive; often referring to something sexually explicit or vulgar.
delete /dɪˈliːt/ B1	verb - to remove something, especially from a computer's memory or a document.
stress /stres/ B1	noun - a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
energy /ˈenədʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity; a person's aura or vibe.