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.
Past 12
Kelly Rowland Lyrics
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He was always on the floor
But he's dancing by himself
I don't know why
'cause he's lookin' hot to death
So I
Began to think
If I go out on the floor
And when he did
I was poppin' sweet
We can get out on the floor
But take it slow
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Yeah, we can take it there
Boy I don't really care
It's all good with me
We can bounce up in the club
Or kick it in ya truck
Long as it's sittin on doves, it's love
'cause we ain't gotta go nowhere
Let's get it crunk tonight
I must admit
That I'm not so bold when it
Comes to other guys
I ain't goin trip
First for everything
And I hope that this
Is a thing I won't regret
When morning comes
When the party ends
Is it gonna be you and me?
Boy if the feeling's right
We can rock all night for sure
Don't you know that
Boy, when the clock strikes 2
I'm gonna be with you for sure
It's past 12 o'clock
And I'm trying to keep it on lock
Making sure the party don't stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I'm feelin' what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I'm trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see
If you're gonna be with me
In Kelly Rowland's song "Past 12", she talks about meeting a guy at a club who caught her eye because he was always on the dance floor, dancing by himself. She was attracted to him and wanted to get his attention, so she joined him on the dance floor. They started dancing together, and she realized that she could be with him wherever they wanted, whether it was in the club or in his truck. She admitted to being hesitant to approach him at first, as she was not very bold when it came to guys, but she didn't want to regret not taking the chance. She was hoping that he would be with her when the party ended, and they could spend the night together. Throughout the song, Kelly emphasizes the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about what happens after the night is over or what other people might think.
The lyrics of "Past 12" convey a sense of spontaneity and a carefree attitude towards life. Kelly emphasizes the importance of enjoying oneself and not getting bogged down by thoughts of the future or other people's opinions. The song is upbeat and danceable, which further reinforces the idea of living in the moment and letting go of one's inhibitions. The lyrics are relatable, as most people have had a similar experience of meeting someone they are attracted to and wanting to spend time with them, regardless of where it might lead.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this guy
I encountered a male individual
He was always on the floor
He continuously danced in the venue
But he's dancing by himself
He danced in solitude
I don't know why 'cause he's lookin' hot to death
I was baffled as to why, because he looked extremely attractive
So I began to think
I started to consider a plan of action
If I go out on the floor there's a chance he'll notice me
By dancing on the floor, there was a possibility he would notice my presence
And when he did I was poppin' sweet
I felt jubilant to be noticed by him
We can get out on the floor but take it slow
We can dance together but at a moderate pace
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Please don't escalate the tempo any further
Yeah, we can take it there
We could advance the dance moves further
Boy I don't really care
I'm relaxed about the situation
It's all good with me
I'm okay with what is happening
We can bounce up in the club
We can dance joyously in the club
Or kick it in ya truck
Alternatively, we can socialize in your vehicle
Long as it's sittin on doves, it's love
As long as your car is in pristine condition, we'll enjoy it
'cause we ain't gotta go nowhere
We don't have to go out of the area
Let's get it crunk tonight
Let's have a lively party tonight
I must admit that I'm not so bold when it comes to other guys
I confess that I'm unassertive when it comes to other males
I ain't goin trip
I'm not going to overthink too much
First for everything
It's a matter of first experience
And I hope that this is a thing I won't regret
I desire not to regret taking part in this
When morning comes
In the aftermath of night-time
When the party ends
At the end of the party
Is it gonna be you and me?
Will it be us together?
Boy if the feeling's right
If the emotions are correct
We can rock all night for sure
We can dance continually throughout the night without a doubt
Don't you know that boy when the clock strikes 2
You comprehend that when the clock reads 2 o'clock
I'm gonna be with you for sure
I'll be spending my time with you without a doubt
It's past 12 o'clock
It's past the hour of midnight
And I'm trying to keep it on lock
I'm trying to extend the partying
Making sure the party don't stop
Ensuring that the party doesn't end
Bottles stay popped
The bottles are kept open
Think I'm feelin' what you got
I think I'm attracted to your vibe
Won't you come and dance with me
Would you like to join me in dancing?
Then we'll see if you're gonna be with me
After dancing, we will determine whether or not we'll be together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB FUSARI, TERON BEAL, ERITZA LAUES, MARY BROWN, FALONTE MOORE, BELEWA MUHAMMAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yoncé Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I met this guy
He was always on the floor
But he's dancing by himself
I don't know why
Because he's looking hot to death
So I
Began to think
If I go out on the floor
There's a chance he'll notice me
And when he did
It was popping sweet
[Pre-Chorus]
We can get out on the floor
But take it slow
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Yeah, we can take it there
Boy I don't really care
It's all good with me
We can bounce up in the club
Or kick it in ya truck
Long as it's sitting on doves, it's love
Because we ain't gotta go no where
Let's get it crunch tonight
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Verse 2]
I must admit
That I’m not so bold when it
Comes to other guys
I ain't going trip
First for everything
And i hope that this
Is a thing i won't regret
When morning comes
When the party ends
Is it gonna be you and me?
[Pre-Chorus]
We can get out on the floor
But take it slow
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Yeah, we can take it there
Boy I don't really care
It's all good with me
We can bounce up in the club
Or kick it in your truck
Long as it's sitting on doves, it's love
Because we ain't got to go nowhere
Let's get it crunch tonight
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Bridge]
Boy if the feeling’s right
We can rock all night for sure
Don't you know that
Boy, when the clock strikes 2
I'm gonna be with you for sure
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Outro]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Making sure...
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Show me what you got
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Show me what you got
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Yoncé Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I met this guy
He was always on the floor
But he's dancing by himself
I don't know why
Because he's looking hot to death
So I
Began to think
If I go out on the floor
There's a chance he'll notice me
And when he did
It was popping sweet
[Pre-Chorus]
We can get out on the floor
But take it slow
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Yeah, we can take it there
Boy I don't really care
It's all good with me
We can bounce up in the club
Or kick it in ya truck
Long as it's sitting on doves, it's love
Because we ain't gotta go no where
Let's get it crunch tonight
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Verse 2]
I must admit
That I’m not so bold when it
Comes to other guys
I ain't going trip
First for everything
And i hope that this
Is a thing i won't regret
When morning comes
When the party ends
Is it gonna be you and me?
[Pre-Chorus]
We can get out on the floor
But take it slow
Baby, won't you keep it right there
Yeah, we can take it there
Boy I don't really care
It's all good with me
We can bounce up in the club
Or kick it in your truck
Long as it's sitting on doves, it's love
Because we ain't got to go nowhere
Let's get it crunch tonight
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Bridge]
Boy if the feeling’s right
We can rock all night for sure
Don't you know that
Boy, when the clock strikes 2
I'm gonna be with you for sure
[Chorus]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Makin' sure the parties don’t stop
Bottles stay popped
Think I’m feeling what you got (all night)
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to keep it on lock
Won't you come and dance with me
Then we'll see, if you're gonna be with me
[Outro]
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Making sure...
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Show me what you got
It's past 12 o'clock
And I’m trying to put it on lock
Show me what you got
Cha Darly
luv this my past 12 song 🤗
GodsChosenElect xx
Good Job Kellz. Still sound good in 2016
orbit exe
Eon Hardy gee 2018 now...
LaConteau
2020 & I'm still loving this
Sharon Ohiro
LaConteau Me too
EARTHTONE LYRIX
RAISE UR HAND IF YOUR LISTENING TO THIS AWESOMENESS N 2012! I WAS ROCKIN TO THIS IN 8TH GRADE 2003
Alex Manley
Yes Kelly!!!
Lilian U
OMJ this brings me back~!