Break Up
Jay-Z/R Kelly Lyrics


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[Chorus]
You and me, havin sex
After an argument, that shit's the best
You and me, havin sex yeahh
After an argument, that shit's the best
(Think about it while the streets you roam
It's Dom P and Army in the fridge when you get home)
I storm in, she storm out
It's like the "War of the Roses" goin on in my house
It's a little separation but I know how to fix the situation
Mami just sufferin from love deprevation
So I gotta give her thug reperations
Put it in the life until love leg is shakin
Slow and passionate, 'til we forget what happens
Then we laughin and we back friends

You don't have to fuss and fight
Why don't you just spend the night
Baby let's just kiss and hug
You know the words girl let's make up
So much love to be made
Instead of screamin, "Who's to blame?"
Girl I don't wanna let you go, I need you so

[Chorus]

Girlfriend didn't believe me when I said I'd be back in a little
Cause I had the Chris T on with the crease in the middle
Plus a fresh cut and the freezin icicles
On my wrist, on my hand, that's when shit hit the fan
Said, "You never spend timey, what's up with that?"
Translated it means
Hit it hard from the back
Yeah she hid my car keys
And forced me to fall asleep to her heartbeat

[Chorus]

I don't want baby I don't want to fight
I just want to make it right (ooh yeah)
Put out problems to the side
Let's just make sweet love tonight (I don't want)
Baby I don't want to fight
I just want to make it right (ohhhhh love)
Put our problems to the side
Let's just make sweet love tonight

Sex so intense, all that's on my mind
It ain't feel this good since the very first time
I'm pullin her close, she's pullin away
I'm tryin to kiss her mouth but she keeps turnin her face
Cute sex game like our very first date
We ain't know each other well enough, we had to wait
But oh! I know just where your hot spot at
You can not deny that, so do not try that
I do not buy that





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Break Up by Jay-Z and R Kelly is a sensual slow jam that explores the theme of making up through sex after an argument. The chorus is catchy and straightforward as the two singers talk about having sex being the best way to come back together after a fight. The first verse is by Jay-Z, where he describes how a little separation is a good thing when it comes to fixing an argument. He talks about satisfying his partner's desires by giving her thug reparations, and he does this by being passionate until love's legs are shaking. He sees the humor in all their fighting and argues that it's much better to forget everything once they start having sex, and that's when they can laugh and become friends once again.


In the second verse, R Kelly enters as he talks about how his girlfriend did not trust him, and he had to put her doubts to bed. He was looking sharp, fresh cut and with the crease in the middle, which is when all hell broke loose. His girlfriend demanded to know why he never spends time with her, which he translates as her wanting him to hit it hard from the back. She hid his car keys and forced him to fall asleep to her heartbeat. Finally, R Kelly concludes that he doesn't want to fight; he just wants to make love and put his problems aside.


Line by Line Meaning

You and me, havin sex
Sex is a way to bond and reconcile after an argument


After an argument, that shit's the best
Sex after an argument is even better


You and me, havin sex yeahh
Sex brings you and your partner closer


After an argument, that shit's the best
Sex after an argument is even better


Think about it while the streets you roam
Remember the good parts of your relationship even when you're apart


It's Dom P and Army in the fridge when you get home
Indulge in luxury to make up for any hard times in the relationship


I storm in, she storm out
The relationship is tumultuous


It's like the "War of the Roses" goin on in my house
The argument is intense


It's a little separation but I know how to fix the situation
The separation is temporary and can be repaired


Mami just sufferin from love deprevation
The partner just needs some love and attention


So I gotta give her thug reperations
The singer needs to make it up to their partner in a tough, assertive way


Put it in the life until love leg is shakin
Have intense, passionate sex until the partner is physically overwhelmed with pleasure


Slow and passionate, 'til we forget what happens
Take it slow and be present in the moment to truly reconnect with your partner


Then we laughin and we back friends
After sex, the couple can laugh and be friends again


You don't have to fuss and fight
Fighting is not necessary


Why don't you just spend the night
Stay together and work things out


Baby let's just kiss and hug
Start with physical intimacy to reconnect


You know the words girl let's make up
Make up and move past the argument


So much love to be made
Love and intimacy is important to the relationship


Instead of screamin, "Who's to blame?"
Stop blaming each other and make amends


Girl I don't wanna let you go, I need you so
The artist values their partner and wants to stay together


Girlfriend didn't believe me when I said I'd be back in a little
The partner doesn't trust the artist


Cause I had the Chris T on with the crease in the middle
The singer was out looking their best


Plus a fresh cut and the freezin icicles
The artist is well-groomed and fashionable


On my wrist, on my hand, that's when shit hit the fan
The singer's appearance caused an argument


Said, "You never spend timey, what's up with that?"
The partner accuses the singer of not spending enough time with them


Translated it means Hit it hard from the back
The partner wants aggressive, intense sex


Yeah she hid my car keys
The partner is upset and taking it out on the artist


And forced me to fall asleep to her heartbeat
The partner wants the artist close to them


I don't want baby I don't want to fight
The singer doesn't want to argue


I just want to make it right (ooh yeah)
The singer wants to fix things in the relationship


Put out problems to the side
Set aside problems and focus on each other


Let's just make sweet love tonight
Have intimate, loving sex


Sex so intense, all that's on my mind
The artist is consumed by thoughts of sex


It ain't feel this good since the very first time
The sex is particularly satisfying


I'm pullin her close, she's pullin away
The artist and partner have different desires


I'm tryin to kiss her mouth but she keeps turnin her face
The partner is not reciprocating the singer's desire for intimacy


Cute sex game like our very first date
The couple is playful and intimate with each other


We ain't know each other well enough, we had to wait
When the couple first started dating, they didn't have sex right away


But oh! I know just where your hot spot at
The artist knows how to please their partner


You can not deny that, so do not try that
The partner can't deny the artist's skill


I do not buy that
The singer doesn't believe the partner's denial


After an argument, that shit's the best
Sex after an argument is even better


You and me, havin sex yeahh
Sex brings you and your partner closer


After an argument, that shit's the best
Sex after an argument is even better




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, ROBERT KELLY, SHAWN CARTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cpman1987

You already know, Naomi Gray! With your pretty eyes!
No Doubt, REAL TALK! Jigga verses combined with Kellz Hooks!! Are straight FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
FREE AND UNMUTE R.KELLY TODAY !!! I hope this dude is found not guilty!








This song is about what happened on December 1st, 1999, Rivera was stabbed by Jay-Z at the release party for Q-Tip's album, Amplified at the Kit Kat Club.

The incident arose over the alleged bootlegging of Jay-Z's album, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, before its release on December 28.

In late 2001, Jay-Z pleaded guilty to a third-degree assault charge and was sentenced to three years of probation.
FACT$!



@cpman1987

No Doubt, REAL TALK! Jigga verses are straight FIRE combined with Kellz Hooks!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
FREE AND UNMUTE R.KELLY TODAY !!! I hope this dude is found not guilty!
Just like Dre and Snoop said: "Bitche$ ain't $hit!!"





This song is about what happened on December 1st, 1999, Rivera was stabbed by Jay-Z at the release party for Q-Tip's album, Amplified at the Kit Kat Club.

The incident arose over the alleged bootlegging of Jay-Z's album, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, before its release on December 28.

In late 2001, Jay-Z pleaded guilty to a third-degree assault charge and was sentenced to three years of probation.
FACT$!



@cpman1987

No Doubt, REAL TALK! Jigga verses combined with Kellz Hooks!! Are straight FIRE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
FREE AND UNMUTE R.KELLY TODAY !!! I hope this dude is found not guilty!
Just like Dre and Snoop said: "Bitche$ Ain't $hit!!"







This song is about what happened on December 1st, 1999, Rivera was stabbed by Jay-Z at the release party for Q-Tip's album, Amplified at the Kit Kat Club.

The incident arose over the alleged bootlegging of Jay-Z's album, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, before its release on December 28.

In late 2001, Jay-Z pleaded guilty to a third-degree assault charge and was sentenced to three years of probation.
FACT$!



@cpman1987

No Doubt! Jigga verses are straight FIRE!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
FREE AND UNMUTE R.KELLY TODAY !!! I hope this dude is found not guilty!
Just like Dre and Snoop said: "Bitche$ ain't $hit!!"





This song is about what happened on December 1st, 1999, Rivera was stabbed by Jay-Z at the release party for Q-Tip's album, Amplified at the Kit Kat Club.

The incident arose over the alleged bootlegging of Jay-Z's album, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, before its release on December 28.

In late 2001, Jay-Z pleaded guilty to a third-degree assault charge and was sentenced to three years of probation.
FACT$!



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@jayizilly

This song has a new meaning now

@BritWit1

It really does, it's like foreshadowing his own Demise!

@CeeJay254Art

I know

@alphacapo

Guilty as hell. Lmao

@YellowCab524

Man I was thinking the same thing

@tinaanderson200

Facts smdh guilty before the trial smh

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@Metaworldwide

Who's here after Diddy raids? Jay-Z next?

@rockboyznative

Gonna be hard to pin 📌 hove, he smart

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I can tell you this, this song is not on Spotify, wonder why?

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