Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and tele… Read Full Bio ↴Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the group's three-year hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo studio album, Simply Deep (2002), which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It included the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Dilemma" (with Nelly), as well as the UK top-five hits "Stole" and "Can't Nobody". Rowland also ventured into acting with starring roles in the successful films Freddy vs. Jason (2003) and The Seat Filler (2005).

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.

The Show
Kelly Rowland Lyrics

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[Tank Verse 1:]
It be on my mind like what
And you be on my mind like what
Sure about the way but not about the day cause
It's just to much I wanna say
It's just a worried feelin,
Sometimes I wanna give in
And take you to the latest

It might be the greatest
Maybe you can rate it cause,

[Chorus:]
I'm thinkin' bout giving you tickets front row
and center so you can see the show
I'm thinkin' bout givin' you backstage passes all access granted
Cause I know you wanna know
How a girl be gettin' down
Now you wanna go
For the show be leavin' town
And I'm thinkin' bout givin' you tickets so that you can come wit' it
Cause you will see the show

[Kelly Verse 2:]
I've been rehearsing in my mind
So I'll be ready when it's time
I'm getting out my show clothes
So hot when I rock those
Tonight he look so good you say
That's just what I be feelin'
Sometimes I wanna give in
And take you to the latest
It might be the greatest
So maybe you can rate it cause

[Chorus:]

(Tank)
Once the curtain goes up and the lights go down
Ima take my seat
Girl cause I'm ready
Settin' the stage on fire
Come and take me higher
I've been thinkin' bout it girl if ya ready

(Kelly)
Once the curtain goes up and the lights go down
Take your seat boy if you're ready
I'm settin' the stage on fire
Let me take ya higher
I've been thinkin' bout it boy if you're ready

[Chorus:]

(Kelly and Tank together in harmony)
Hey
Hey
(Cause you might see the show)
Hey
Hey
(Cause you might see the show)
Hey
Hey
(Cause you might see the show)

(Tank)
Hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "The Show" by Kelly Rowland featuring Tank speaks about the anticipation and excitement that comes with putting up a great performance that leaves an unforgettable impression on the audience. The song portrays the artiste's assurance in her ability to put up a great show and her willingness to offer her love interest a front row seat, backstage passes, and an all-rounded access to the show. The chorus emphasizes the artiste's willingness to give her love interest an unforgettable experience by taking center stage, and blowing his mind with her performance. The verse, sung by Tank, emphasizes his willingness to join Kelly Rowland in the spotlight, after she has successfully set up the stage on fire, and he is urging her on, to give him the opportunity to shine.

In essence, The Show is a love song that emphasizes the showmanship and entertainment aspect in a relationship. The artiste is willing to go above and beyond to provide her lover with an unforgettable experience, filled with love and entertainment.

Line by Line Meaning

It be on my mind like what
I can't stop thinking about it

And you be on my mind like what
Specifically, I can't stop thinking about you

Sure about the way but not about the day cause
I know how I feel but I'm not sure when to act on it

It's just to much I wanna say
There is so much I wish I could express about my feelings for you

It's just a worried feelin,
But I'm also anxious and unsure about what you think of me

Sometimes I wanna give in
At times, I just want to give up and let my feelings be known

And take you to the latest
I want to take you out and show you a good time

It might be the greatest
Because I think being with you could be amazing

Maybe you can rate it cause,
I want your opinion and approval

I'm thinkin' bout giving you tickets front row
I want to give you the best seats in the house

and center so you can see the show
So you can fully experience and enjoy it

I'm thinkin' bout givin' you backstage passes all access granted
I want to give you special access and let you see behind-the-scenes

Cause I know you wanna know
Because I know you're interested and curious

How a girl be gettin' down
How a woman like me puts on a show and performs

Now you wanna go
Now you want to come along

For the show be leavin' town
Because this could be your only chance to see it

And I'm thinkin' bout givin' you tickets so that you can come wit' it
I'm considering giving you tickets so that you can join me

Cause you will see the show
And you will fully experience everything I have to offer

I've been rehearsing in my mind
I've been mentally preparing and perfecting my performance

So I'll be ready when it's time
So that I'm fully prepared and can give my best performance

I'm getting out my show clothes
I'm putting on my best and most impressive outfit

So hot when I rock those
I feel confident and sexy when I wear them

Tonight he look so good you say
Tonight, my love interest looks so attractive

That's just what I be feelin'
And I'm feeling good too

Once the curtain goes up and the lights go down
When the show is about to start

Ima take my seat
I'm going to sit down and watch

Girl cause I'm ready
I'm ready to enjoy the show

Settin' the stage on fire
I'm about to put on an amazing performance

Come and take me higher
Join me and let's enjoy this together

I've been thinkin' bout it girl if ya ready
I've been considering bringing you along if you're up for it

Take your seat boy if you're ready
If you're ready and willing, come join me

I've been thinkin' bout it boy if you're ready
I've been thinking about bringing you along if you're interested

Hey
A casual exclamation

(Cause you might see the show)
(Because you could potentially see the performance)

Hey
A casual exclamation

(Cause you might see the show)
(Because you could potentially see the performance)

Hey
A casual exclamation

Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, LONNIE N BEREAL, KELENDRIA TRENE N ROWLAND

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