“Úsame” invites us into a whirlwind of late–night longing, where Marc Anthony becomes the willing accomplice to a secret affair. The singer speaks directly to someone nursing heartbreak, begging her to “use” him as a temporary cure. He offers his shirt as a tissue for her tears, his arms as a refuge, and even asks her to blur the lines by confusing him with the man she truly loves. It is a bold, dramatic plea that mixes passion with a touch of self-sacrifice, all wrapped in Marc Anthony’s signature salsa intensity.
Beneath the catchy rhythm lies a bittersweet confession: he knows the romance has an expiration date at dawn, yet he is ready to risk everything for a few stolen moments. The lyrics explore themes of desire, infidelity, and emotional escape, painting the picture of a lover who would rather be a fleeting remedy than be forgotten entirely. “Úsame” is both seductive and melancholic, a song about embracing temporary love to soothe permanent pain.
Marc Anthony (born Marco Antonio Muñiz on September 16, 1968, in New York City) is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican descent, celebrated as the top-selling salsa artist of all time. Known for his passionate Latin salsa hits and heartfelt ballads, he has won four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, and holds Guinness World Records for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart.
Starting his career in freestyle and house music, Marc Anthony shifted to salsa in the early 1990s with his debut album Otra Nota, inspired by legends like Tito Puente and Héctor Lavoe. Over the years, he has blended traditional salsa with urban sounds, earning international acclaim and multiple chart-topping hits like Vivir Mi Vida. Beyond music, Anthony has showcased his talents in films such as El Cantante and Man on Fire, making him a versatile icon in Latin entertainment.