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.
When Loves Takes Over
Kelly Rowland Lyrics
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It always is
That's just the way it goes
Feels like I've waited so long for this
I wonder if it shows
Head under water
Now I can't breathe
'Cause I can feel it coming over me
I wouldn't stop it if I could
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
Give me a reason
I gotta know
Do you feel it too?
Can't you see me here on overload
And this time I blame you
Looking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right, like I know you can
We could lose it all
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight
I-I-I'll be loving you all the time, it's true
'Cause I-I-I'll want to make it right, with you
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
Over, over, over, over
Over, over, over, over
Over, over
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
You know you can't deny
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah)
'Cause something's here tonight
The lyrics of "When Love Takes Over" by Kelly Rowland focus on the feeling of falling in love and the uncertainty that it brings. The opening lines, "It's complicated, it always is, that's just the way it goes" suggest that the singer is aware of the complexity that often comes with love. Despite this, she has been waiting for the feeling for a long time and now that it's here she wonders if anyone can see it. The metaphor of being underwater and unable to breathe conveys the overwhelming nature of love. The singer acknowledges that she is fully aware of the feeling coming over her and wouldn't stop it even if she could. She then seeks reassurance, asking her partner if he also feels the same way and if he can see her struggling to cope with it.
The chorus portrays a sense of inevitability, a feeling that love is unstoppable and something that cannot be denied. The repeated lines "When love takes over, 'cause something's here tonight" emphasize the power of the feeling and suggest that something special is happening, which cannot be ignored. The second verse talks more directly about the vulnerability and fear that comes with falling in love. The fear of falling is palpable as the singer suggests that she is looking for her partner to hold her hand, yet admits that they may end up losing everything. The bridge, which repeats several times, highlights the commitment and determination of the singer to make the relationship work. She promises to love her partner "all the time" and "make it right" no matter what trials they may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
It's complicated
The situation or feeling is not simple and easy.
It always is
It is a common occurrence that it is complex.
That's just the way it goes
That's how things happen or develop in life.
Feels like I've waited so long for this
It seems like I have been eagerly waiting for this moment for a very long time.
I wonder if it shows
I am curious if my emotions are apparent or visible to others.
Head under water
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by emotions.
Now I can't breathe
I feel like I am suffocating due to intense emotions.
It never felt so good
Despite feeling overwhelmed, the intense emotions feel positively rewarding.
'Cause I can feel it coming over me
Because I am sensing the powerful emotions taking over me.
I wouldn't stop it if I could
I am unable and unwilling to resist the intensity of the emotions I am feeling.
Give me a reason
I need justification or clarification about the situation at hand.
I gotta know
I need to be informed and fully understand the situation.
Do you feel it too?
I am seeking reassurance and confirmation that the other person is experiencing the same emotions as me.
Can't you see me here on overload
I am feeling overwhelmed due to intense emotions and I hope the other person can empathize.
And this time I blame you
In this moment, the overwhelming emotions are causing me to hold the other person accountable.
Looking out for you to hold my hand
I am seeking support and comfort from the other person.
It feels like I could fall
I feel like I am on the edge and could easily lose control of my emotions.
Now love me right, like I know you can
Amidst the overwhelming emotions, I am trusting that the other person will show their affection and care towards me.
We could lose it all
The intense emotions could lead to losing everything if not managed properly.
You know you can't deny
It's not possible for the other person to ignore the powerful emotions between us.
'Cause something's here tonight
Something powerful is being felt in this moment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Frederic Jean Riesterer, Kelendria Trene Rowland, Miriam Nervo, Olivia Margaret Nervo, Pierre David Guetta
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It's complicated
It always is
That's just the way it goes
Feels like I've waited so long for this
I wonder if it shows
Head underwater
Now I can't breathe
It never felt so good
'Cause I can feel it coming over me
I wouldn't stop it if I could
When love takes over, yeah
You know you can't deny
When love takes over, yeah
'Cause something's here tonight
Give me a reason
I gotta know
Do you feel it too?
Can't you see me here on overload?
And this time I blame you, mm
Looking out for you to hold my hand
It feels like I could fall
Now love me right like I know you can
We could lose it all
When love takes over, yeah
You know you can't deny
When love takes over, yeah
'Cause something's here tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
And I'll
Be loving you all the time, it's true
'Cause I
I wanna make it right with you
And I'll
Be loving you all the time, it's true
'Cause I
I wanna make it right with you
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
When love takes over
Over, over, over, over, over
Over, over, over, over, over, over, hahaha
When love takes over, yeah
You know you can't deny
When love takes over, yeah
'Cause something's here tonight
When love takes over, yeah
You know you can't deny
When love takes over, yeah
'Cause something's here tonight
@rossellinirossicalrossc3507
Can we take a minute to appreciate how beautiful Kelly Rowland is
@mojo333y7
I agree :)
@jucas1987
she is very beautiful
@MiguelFardinHotterthanyouthink
Rossellini C Can we take a minute to appreciate how beautiful Kelly Rowland's voice is?
@Guigame100
Rossellini C Aki no Brasil tem de monte dessas.
@Guigame100
Gui Kwk so chora lek
@jakesayonara9835
It's crazy how David Guetta was releasing hit after hit in this era
@joeburreaux7953
Yeah I remember listening to Sexy Bitch and Memories on the radio.
@kimsleep4111
Still is...but mostly coproduced stuff
@arisdelis1
He has to come back...this music too....