Like An Iceberg
Claude Kelly was born to Jamaican immigrants in the 1980s. He began playing… Read Full Bio ↴Claude Kelly was born to Jamaican immigrants in the 1980s. He began playing the piano at the age of 2 and by middle school mastered the flute. After high school, Kelly attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and after graduation in 2002 returned to Manhattan. Through networking and word of mouth, Kelly met as many producers as he could, and by 2002 had written a song that ended up a compilation by the Japanese clothing line A Bathing Ape. "It was a lucky break," he said. "It boosted my confidence." Kelly got his big break when he wrote the song, "Daddy's Little Girl" for Frankie J's 2006 album, Priceless. Although it didn't chart well, he said, watching his song go from recording to mixing to mastering to music video was the confirmation that he needed to press on. Kelly’s work so impressed Akon that in late 2007, the singer suggested Kelly write to some of his music, one of which was "Forgive Me", written for Leona Lewis' debut album and produced by Akon respectively. Another song he wrote was "Hold My Hand" which was set to feature on Akon's third album, however the song leaked and it was decided not to be included in the album. The song features Michael Jackson. At present, he's working with Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera.

Like An Iceberg
Claude Kelly Lyrics


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[Intro:]
(Yeah)
(Oh... whoa)
(Oh whoa)
(Oh whoa ho...)
(Mmm...)
(Ooh...)
(Yeah)

[Verse 1:]
Never been the type of woman that needed someone
Had to do things myself or they never got done
Never knew around the corner I'd meet someone
That I would be totally comfortable sharin' my love

[B-Section:]
Now I don't mind lettin' my guard down
My heart is yours now
'Cause baby now

[Chorus:]
You make me melt
Like an iceberg on the sea
Baby you're doin' things to me that I never felt
You make me melt
Never ever been this weak
This is all brand new to me
I think I should tell you that
You make me melt
You make me melt, (oh...), baby

[Verse 2:]
Now you should never say never
Look what's happenin' to me
'Cause I said I'll never let a man take the lead
But now I'm dependent
Baby you're all I need
Wouldn't last a day or an hour without you next to me

[B-Section:]
Now I don't mind lettin' my guard down
My heart is yours now
'Cause baby now

[Chorus:]
You make me melt
Like an iceberg on the sea
Baby you're doin' things to me that I never felt
You make me melt
Never ever been this weak
This is all brand new to me
I think I should tell you that
You make me melt
You make me melt baby

[Ad-libs:]
Whoa oh whoa

[Bridge:]
Now I've always been the cool, independent type
(Yeah)
But now I'm different when I look in your eyes
And I try to play it as cool as ice
But you make me melt every time

[Chorus:]
You make me melt
Like an iceberg on the sea
Baby you're doin' things to me oh that I never felt
(Never felt)
You make me melt
(Oh)
Never ever been this weak
(No)
This is all brand new to me
(To me)
I think I should tell you that
You make me melt
(You make me melt, yeah, yeah)
You make me melt, (you make me melt), baby

[Adlibs:]
{Whoa oh whoa ho... whoa}
(Like an iceberg on a sea ho whoa)
{You make me melt}
(You make me melt)
{Baby}
(Melt)
{Whoa oh whoa oh whoa}
{You make me melt}
(You make me melt)
{Baby}
{You make me melt}

[Outro:]
(That's what you do baby)
(And I lose my cool baby)
{Oh}
(When I'm with you baby)
{Baby}
(Oh melt)
(You make me melt)
(Ay)
(Melt)
(Babe)
(Melt)




(Melt)
(You make me melt)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Claude Kelly's song "Like An Iceberg" highlight how he never thought he needed anyone in his life but his love has proved him wrong. The first verse describes how the singer never saw himself as someone who needed to interoperate on anyone, but he eventually finds someone whom he can fall in love with totally. He then continues in the second verse that he never wanted to be dependent on anyone, but he can't get enough of his partner. The chorus describes how his significant other makes him feel, saying that this love is something new to him, and he never thought he could be vulnerable enough to let someone melt his heart.


The bridge then highlights how he has always carried himself as a self-sustaining individual, but looking into his partner's eyes, he has found someone he cannot help but lose his cool around. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing again how much his partner is melting his heart over time, and the song closes out with ad-libs that illustrate the extent of the impact of his lover on the soundtrack.


Overall, the lyrics of "Like An Iceberg" showcase the singer's vulnerability, and how love can make even the most independent and self-sufficient people open up.


Line by Line Meaning

Never been the type of woman that needed someone
I never relied on anyone before


Had to do things myself or they never got done
I always had to take care of everything on my own


Never knew around the corner I'd meet someone
I didn't expect to find love


That I would be totally comfortable sharin' my love
But now I feel complete and ready to give my love to someone


Now I don't mind lettin' my guard down
I feel safe and comfortable with you, so I am willing to be vulnerable


My heart is yours now
I have given you my heart


You make me melt
You have a powerful effect on me


Like an iceberg on the sea
You are making me fall apart in ways I never thought were possible


Baby you're doin' things to me that I never felt
You are showing me a new level of love and affection


Never ever been this weak
I've never felt so vulnerable or dependent on anyone before


This is all brand new to me
This experience is completely new to me


Now you should never say never
One should never say never, as anything is possible


Look what's happenin' to me
I am experiencing something I never thought I would


But now I'm dependent
I am reliant on you now


Baby you're all I need
You are everything to me


Wouldn't last a day or an hour without you next to me
I can't imagine living without you now


Now I've always been the cool, independent type
I've always been self-sufficient and self-reliant


But now I'm different when I look in your eyes
But now I feel different when I'm with you


And I try to play it as cool as ice
I try to remain composed and collected


But you make me melt every time
But your presence has a powerful effect on me


(That's what you do baby)
You have the ability to melt my heart


(And I lose my cool baby)
Being with you causes me to lose my composure


(When I'm with you baby)
Being with you is a transformative experience


(Oh melt)
You have a powerful effect on me


(Ay)
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm


(Babe)
Term of endearment


(Melt)
You have a powerful effect on me


(Melt)
You have a powerful effect on me


(You make me melt)
You have a powerful effect on me




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Comments from YouTube:

@lyl.y

14 years later, still in love with this song. So many menories😭

@shahimappollis855

😅

@sytn8897

I was 16 or 17 when i heard this for the first time! Now i'm 26. :)
Edit 2021: Now i'm 29 and still listening to this, damn.. time flies. :')
Edit 2022: Now i'm 30. Thank you for commenting and there are many like-minded people. :)

@westside6773

Me to man Hahahaha now im 25 xD time goes so fast

@sytn8897

Turk Turk So true! :(

@theshiftysaga2589

Same, still can’t find it in Apple Music though.

@W4lkthroughWizard

29 now and This Song reminds me on very funny times :) wish you good times as well

@dr4gonfire

@Walkthrough Wizard i feel you good old times :) im 29 aswell times flies so fast. Have a good 30 buddy

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@lechetsinden9368

Anyone in 2020 😁?

@c.l.k7203

2021

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