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 (2017–2020).
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.
Love
Kelly Rowland Lyrics
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I had your love then lost
'Cause of what was done to me by another man
And yes I know what could've been
But I assumed if I let you in
You'd come along and only hurt me again
See I tried to love you, tried to love you but I can't
How I need to love, need to love you but I can't
Try another love again
I don't wanna love again no
All these walls I've built
They were built to keep you out
And now I sit alone because I only box myself in
And now before I could dry my face
Before the broken heart could mend
I didn't wanna fall back down to hoping again
(See) see I tried to love you, tried to love you but I can't
(See) I was wrong about you, wrong about you understand
How I need to love you, need to love you but I can't
Try another love again
I don't wanna love again no
Maybe, maybe baby (maybe)
In another space, another time
I would have loved you first 'cause this feel right
Oh maybe, maybe baby (maybe)
In another season of my life
Would have had my whole heart, my soul and my mind
But I can't change the past
I can't look away
Just blame it on all the pain he gave
'Cause I know I tried, yes I know I tried
See I tried (see I tried) to love you but I can't
See I was wrong about you, wrong about you understand (understand)
How I need, I need to love you oh but I can't
Try another love again, I don't wanna love again no
The song "Love" by Kelly Rowland is about a woman who has experienced heartbreak but has come out stronger because of it. The first verse describes the feeling of being alone and not having someone to rely on. However, the chorus suggests that love can be a cruel, cold world and when things go wrong, it pours. The second verse refers to the ex-partner who broke her heart and how he realized too late that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. The lyrics suggest that while the experience was painful, it was necessary to learn and grow from it.
The chorus uses metaphors to describe the harsh realities of love. It suggests that the sea may represent a tumultuous relationship and that the world may not be as forgiving as one might expect it to be. The bridge shows a sense of detachment from the previous lover, and the girl in the song suggests that she has moved on to something better.
The song is generally interpreted to be about Rowland’s past relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Roy Williams, a former National Football League (NFL) player. The two had dated when Williams was still with the Dallas Cowboys. The relationship reportedly ended in a cheating scandal and with Kelly being arrested following a heated argument. While Roy usually avoids talking about the relationship, Kelly simply describes it as young love that took a different turn.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking takes so long when you're alone this time, don't it?
Walking alone takes so much time and is tiring, isn't it?
You had a hand to hold but it just wasn't warm enough, but now...
You had someone to hold hands with, but their love was not enough and now that person is gone.
'Cause the same shoulder that was so cold now needs one to lean on
The person who was once cold and distant now needs someone to rely on for support.
Same number that was so hard to call is your favorite one
The same phone number that was once difficult to call is now the person's favorite number to call because they miss the other person.
Same door you hated to walk in now is what you wish was home
The same door that was once disliked is now a place the person wishes was their home.
Same mama who told you I was no good got to tell you:
The same mother who spoke ill of the person now has to tell them something.
Love
It's a cold, cold world out there
And when it rains it pours, I swear
And that big sea don't look so pretty no more
I hate to be the one, Love
Lover
Love is difficult because the world can be harsh, and once things start going wrong, they tend to pile up, which can feel overwhelming. The person singing feels bad delivering this message to their former lover.
For two seconds I actually feel bad for you but your time is up
The person singing briefly feels bad for their ex, but ultimately realizes it's time to move on.
The worst is that the world ain't been so bad to me; I've had better love (love)
The person singing thinks that the world has treated them fairly in comparison to their ex, and they have had better relationships.
'Cause the same chicks who held your attention turned out to just be chickens
The women who held the ex's attention turned out to be disappointing or weak.
Same ex who was your back up plan moved on to a better plan
The ex who was once a backup plan to the person has now found a better alternative.
Same friends who told you to leave have all tried to get at me
The same friends who told the ex to leave the person have all tried to pursue a romantic relationship with the singer.
Same mama who told you I was no good forgot to tell you:
The same mother who spoke ill of the person failed to tell their child something important.
The grass ain't greener, I swear, on the other side (other side)
The person singing thinks that the ex is wrong to believe that there are better options out there.
I knew you had to go to see for yourself
The person singing knew that the ex had to go through life experiences on their own in order to learn.
I knew you would return once you saw the real deal
The person singing knew that the ex would come back once they realized the truth about the real world and relationships.
These girls out here a different breed; I know how you feel
The girls out there are very different, and the singer understands how the ex might be feeling about the world and relationships.
And I'm sorry
The person singing apologizes for having to deliver this message to their ex, knowing that it is difficult to hear.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Roy Battle, Charles Bereal, Joseph Bereal, Charmelle Cofield, Battle Roy, Beat Syndicate, Phil Thornton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christine S
I always loved this whole album , especially this song, why did she never release it? One of her best songs.
David Rich
@ronnell littlejohn I’m soooooooo glad someone else remembers that
Joshukaunarak
@Ronnell Dwyane Except that you insult… And what exactly means Beyoncé dropped Lost Yo Mind?! As far as I know that song is really rare and never ever was a single.
Ronnell Dwyane
@Larosa bitch I'm not a hater
Ronnell Dwyane
@Larosa I'm not talking bout bday..she dropped lost yo mind a few weeks after this CD
Larosa
@ronnell littlejohn Wrong! Ms Kelly was released in 2007. B'Day came out in 2006. So Beyoncé is not responsible for Kelly's poor sales. Also, she stole nothing from Kelly Rowland. Blame the magazine editors not Beyoncé. You haters will do anything to discredit someone, smfh!
Ronald Elston
THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS HER BEST BY FAR ALL OF THEM WAS AND STILL IS THE BOMB 😍😙😁😀😉
Terry kirby
I can definitely relate to the lyrics in this song. I also agree, Kelly's always been underrated. She's fabo!
janetman1
This is the shit 👸🏾❤️💯🔥💃🏾
Butterfly12
This album was great!