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"Use Me" is a song, composed and originally recorded by Bill Withers, which was included on his 1972 album ''Still Bill''. It was his second-biggest hit in the United States, released in September 1972, and later reaching No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. "Use Me" also peaked at No. 2 on the soul chart for two weeks. Withers performed the song on ''Soul Train'' on November 4, 1972. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 78 song for 1972.〔Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1972〕 The song was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song is noted for its repeated bass figure which is heard alongside a complex rhythm in the percussion. The song was included by Grace Jones, on her 1981 album ''Nightclubbing'' and was subsequently released by her as a single. == Content == The singer complains about the advice of friends, who seem to have made it "their appointed duty" to talk the singer out of a romantic relationship that they see as one-sided, and where the singer is "used". But the singer has no doubt in wanting things to continue as they are, and implies that it is pleasurable enough to be "used" in that fashion that being "used up" completely would be welcome. The singer goes on to describe telling a relative who urges resistance to being "walked on," that envy for the singer's circumstances would follow from really comprehending them. The singer admits that some of the lover's behavior is abusive—for example, snubbing him when those of higher status, with Finally, as the song fades out, the singer admits to being used, but says that "it aint too bad the way you're using me, 'cause I sure am using you to do the things you do." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Use Me (Bill Withers song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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