Following the disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2006, Rowland released her second studio album, Ms. Kelly (2007). In 2009, she hosted the first season of The Fashion Show, and was featured on David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over", which topped the charts in several countries. Its success influenced Rowland to explore electronic dance music on her third studio album, Here I Am (2011). Her fourth album, Talk a Good Game (2013), became her third top-ten album on the US Billboard 200 chart. Rowland was a television judge on the eighth season of The X Factor UK (2011), as well as the third season of The X Factor USA (2013). She has continued her television career by hosting Chasing Destiny (2016) and starred as a coach on The Voice Australia (2017β2020).
Throughout her career, Rowland has sold over 40 million records as a solo artist, and a further 60 million records with Destiny's Child. Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including five Grammy Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards. Rowland has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, she has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Essence for her contributions to music. In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland in their "100 Most Award-Winning Artists" list at number 20.
Motivation
Kelly Rowland Lyrics
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(Turn the lights on)
Whoa lover, don't you dare slow down
Go longer, you can last more rounds
Push harder, you're almost there now
So go lover, make mama proud (turn the lights on)
(And when we're done) I don't wanna feel my legs
(And when we're done) I just wanna feel your hands all over me baby
But you can't stop there (whoa, lover)
Music still playin' in the background (whoa, lover)
And you're almost there
You can do it, I believe in you, baby
So close from here
Baby, I'ma be your motivation (uh-huh, yeah)
Go, go, go, go, motivation
Go, go, go, go
Uh, gi-girl I turn that thing into a rainforest
Rain on my head, call that brainstorming
Yeah, this is deep, oh, but I go deeper
Ma-make you lose yourself, and finders keepers
It go green light, g-g-go Weezy go
I like to taste that sugar, that sweet and low
But hold up, wait, new position
I put her on my plate, then I do the dishes
She my motivation, I'm her transportation
'Cause I let her ride while I drive her crazy
Th-then I just keep going, going, like I'm racing
When I'm done, she hold me like a conversation, Weezy, baby-baby
But you can't stop there (whoa, lover)
Music still playin' in the background (whoa, lover)
And you're almost there
You can do it, I believe in you, baby
So close from here
Whoa, lover, when you call my name
No other, can do that the same, no
I won't let ya get up out the game, no
So go lover, don't it make me rain
(And when were done) I don't wanna feel my legs
(And when were done) I just wanna feel your hands all over me baby
But you can't stop there (whoa, lover)
Music still playin' in the background (whoa, lover)
And you're almost there
You can do it, I believe in you, baby
So close from here
Baby, I'ma be your motivation
The lyrics to Kelly Rowland's song "Motivation" are about sexual desire and the motivation to please one's partner. The song is full of sexual innuendos and is meant to be a sensual and provocative anthem. The opening lines, "Whoa lover, don't you dare slow down, go longer, you can last more rounds", set the tone for the song and explicitly state the goal of satisfying one's partner sexually. Kelly then encourages her partner to push themselves and work harder to achieve their goal.
The chorus of the song, "Baby, I'ma be your motivation, go, go, go, go, motivation, go, go, go, go", serves as a sexual mantra and reinforces the message that the goal is to keep going and not stop until both partners are satisfied. The second verse, performed by rapper Lil Wayne, continues the theme of sexual desire, with lyrics such as "I put her on my plate, then I do the dishes" and "When I'm done, she hold me like a conversation".
Overall, "Motivation" is a sexually charged song that celebrates the act of pleasing one's partner. It is meant to empower listeners and serve as a call to action to give it their all in the bedroom.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah (go, go, go, go)
Encouraging the partner to push harder in bed
(Turn the lights on)
Asking the partner to turn the lights on to enjoy the view while having sex
Whoa lover, don't you dare slow down
Urging the partner to keep up the pace and not stop
Go longer, you can last more rounds
Encouraging the partner to last longer and go for multiple rounds of sex
Push harder, you're almost there now
Asking the partner to push harder and giving motivation that they are close to the finish line
So go lover, make mama proud (turn the lights on)
Encouraging the partner to perform their best and showcasing their skills
(And when we're done) I don't wanna feel my legs
Expressing the intensity of the sexual pleasure that she does not want to feel her legs anymore
(And when we're done) I just wanna feel your hands all over me baby
Expressing the desire to be touched and caressed by the partner even after the sexual activity is over
But you can't stop there (whoa, lover)
Reminding the partner to continue and not stop in middle of the sexual activity
Music still playin' in the background (whoa, lover)
Background music being a source of motivation and inspiration for the activity
And you're almost there
Reminding the partner that they are close to achieving the goal
You can do it, I believe in you, baby
Encouraging and believing in the partner's sexual skills
So close from here
Emphasizing on how close they are to achieving the climax
Baby, I'ma be your motivation (uh-huh, yeah)
Telling the partner that she will be the source of inspiration and motivation in bed
Uh, gi-girl I turn that thing into a rainforest
Metaphorically presenting her arousal and sexual excitement as a rainforest
Rain on my head, call that brainstorming
Playfully referring to her sexual fluids as rain and coming up with ideas for new positions
Yeah, this is deep, oh, but I go deeper
Referring to both physical penetration and emotional connection with the partner
Ma-make you lose yourself, and finders keepers
Expressing her ability to make the partner lose control and taking the dominant role in the sexual activity
It go green light, g-g-go Weezy go
Partner's encouraging words acting as a green light and motivator for the sexual activity
I like to taste that sugar, that sweet and low
Referring to oral sex and enjoying the taste of the partner
But hold up, wait, new position
A break to try out a new sexual position
I put her on my plate, then I do the dishes
Referencing to sex positions where he is in control as the cook and the partner is the dish, and performing the cleanup post-sex
She my motivation, I'm her transportation
Expressing their mutual reliance on each other as motivation and support throughout the entire sexual experience
'Cause I let her ride while I drive her crazy
Expressing his ability to take the lead in the sexual activity while still satisfying her needs and desires
Th-then I just keep going, going, like I'm racing
Comparing the sexual activity to racing where he keeps going to achieve the orgasm goal
When I'm done, she hold me like a conversation, Weezy, baby-baby
Being held and cuddled by the partner after the sex, reflecting on the intimacy and emotional connection
Whoa, lover, when you call my name
The partner calling out her name as a sign of intimacy and togetherness
No other, can do that the same, no
Expressing that the partner is unique and special in the relationship
I won't let ya get up out the game, no
Refusing to let the partner give up or leave the game and persisting until the goal is achieved
So go lover, don't it make me rain
Repeating the desire to climax and expressing the intensity of the sexual experience
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Morris, Richard Preston Butler, James Scheffer, Dwayne Carter
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