Usher - Trading Places -

Usher famously performed the song during his OMG Tour , often bringing a female fan on stage for a choreographed "role reversal" segment. Usher - Trading Places (Official Video)

The video has garnered over 91 million views on YouTube since its release. Reception and Legacy Usher - Trading Places

It was recorded at Music Line Studio, Triangle Sound Studios, and Chalice Recording Studios. Lyrical Themes and Concept Usher famously performed the song during his OMG

Critics have noted the song as a male counterpart to Destiny's Child's 2004 track " Cater 2 U ". Music Video and Visuals Lyrical Themes and Concept Critics have noted the

"" is a slow-tempo R&B ballad by American singer Usher, released on October 17, 2008, as the third single from his fifth studio album, Here I Stand . The song is celebrated for its sensual themes of role reversal and became a top-five hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Production and Composition

The lyrics depict Usher taking a more passive or "nurtured" role, with lines about getting breakfast in bed, having his shirt pressed, and letting his partner take control in the bedroom.

The core concept of "Trading Places" is a role reversal within a romantic relationship, specifically regarding care and intimacy.