Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better k… Read Full Bio ↴Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur signed to Universal and Derrty Records. Born to a half Tunisian father and American mother, he has been active since 1993 as a bandmate of the rap group St. Lunatics, and became a hip-hop superstar after the success of his solo release, Country Grammar, in 2000. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200, spawned multiple chart toppers and won three Grammy awards. His second effort, 2002's Nellyville, was equally successful and it included the hits "Dilemma" and "Hot in Herre" and was nominated for five Grammy awards, including Album of the Year. In 2004 Nelly released two albums at the same time, Sweat and Suit, and in September they briefly held the two top spots on the charts. His latest album is Brass Knuckles, released in 2008.
Nelly has been equally active as a businessman; among other ventures, in 2003 he released his own energy drink called "Pimp Juice," and in 2004 he became a minority owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats basketball team. He is also the CEO of Derrty Entertainment, his own company formed in 2003. Nelly has two clothing lines: Vokal (for men) and Apple Bottoms (for women).

k.I.s.s.
Nelly Lyrics

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Uh-huh, uh, uh, uh, listen
The way your Apple Bottom pokin' out got me on a mission
I wanna get you in every kind of position
I don't wanna keep my cool baby, I can't keep my distance
Girl I salute you, I'll be at attention
I'm so into you, I just wanna be your lover
On the floor, in the chair, under covers
When I'm kissin' you I can't think about another (think about another)

Girl (think-a, think about another) turn the lights on

[Chorus]
You're my pride and joy, you're my baby boy
People ask me how I feel, 'bout you
They ask me if I love you (baby, I want your love)
And if I'm crazy 'bout ya (baby, I want your love)
Kissin you is, all that I've been thinkin' of
Kissin you is, ooh, ooh
Kissin you is, all that I've been thinkin' of
Kissin you is, ooh, ooh

See I'ma kiss you,
Wan' go up to your body,
Shawty you will never
Scorpio, girl I was built for pleasure
I'll make your body start rainin',
I change the weather
Let it fall on me,
I don't need no umbrella
I get it, from the back (from the back)
From the front (from the front)
On your side lil' mama, now here it come
Hey, I just wanna be your lover (yeah)
Now sing it for me girl

[Chorus]

Look, uh, yo, check it, uh
I'm in a Lex' bubbly talkin' to my text buddy
Said I forgot about her thinkin' 'bout my next money
Not only that honey, kissin's what I think of
You got the Wi-Fi, what's the code so we can link up
Kitchen flo', kitchen table, fuck the whole sink up
The best sprinkler, your back open like a pick-up
The mess that you're makin' we can blame it on the liquor
If that's not enough then you can blame it on Murph' baby

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "K.I.S.S." by Nelly are all about a man who is desperately trying to seduce a woman. He is seduced by her curves, her beauty, and her unique personality. The way her Apple Bottom is poking out has him on a mission. He wants to get her into every kind of position from the floor to under the covers, and he can't keep his distance or his cool when he is around her. The man is so into this girl that he just wants to be her lover and kiss her all the time. He can't think of anyone else and just wants to be with her.

The chorus of the song revolves around the idea that the girl is the man's pride and joy. People are constantly asking him about how he feels about her, if he loves her, and if he's crazy about her. He answers all these questions positively, and all he wants to do is kiss her. He continues to sing about kissing her and how that is all he has been thinking about.

Overall, the song is an intense and seductive number that focuses on the intense desire and attraction between the two parties. The lyrics and the beat complement each other to create a song that is perfect for an intimate moment.

Line by Line Meaning

The way your Apple Bottom pokin' out got me on a mission
Your attractive physique is driving me to pursue you

I wanna get you in every kind of position
I desire to explore intimacy with you in various physical ways

I don't wanna keep my cool baby, I can't keep my distance
I cannot control my emotions towards you and I want to be close to you

Girl I salute you, I'll be at attention
I admire and respect you, and I am paying close attention to you

I'm so into you, I just wanna be your lover
I am deeply interested in you and want to be your romantic partner

On the floor, in the chair, under covers
I envision being intimate with you in various locations and positions

When I'm kissin' you I can't think about another (think about another)
I am fully focused on you when we are sharing a kiss

Girl (think-a, think about another) turn the lights on
I want you to be fully present and engaged with me in our physical intimacy

You're my pride and joy, you're my baby boy
You are my beloved and cherished partner

People ask me how I feel, 'bout you
Others are curious about my feelings towards you

Kissin you is, all that I've been thinkin' of
My thoughts are consumed with the desire to share intimate moments with you

See I'ma kiss you, Wan' go up to your body, Shawty you will never Scorpio, girl I was built for pleasure
I am skilled at pleasing you and my physical build is suited for intimacy

I'll make your body start rainin', I change the weather
I can bring you intense pleasure and cause you to experience physical reactions

Let it fall on me, I don't need no umbrella
I am willing to take on the full intensity of our intimacy, without protection (metaphorically)

I get it, from the back (from the back) From the front (from the front) On your side lil' mama, now here it come Hey, I just wanna be your lover (yeah) Now sing it for me girl
I want to explore intimacy with you from different angles and positions, and I want to be your romantic partner

I'm in a Lex' bubbly talkin' to my text buddy Said I forgot about her thinkin' 'bout my next money
I am distracted from other things, including financial opportunities, because I am focused on thoughts of intimacy with you

Not only that honey, kissin's what I think of
I am consumed by thoughts of sharing intimate moments with you

You got the Wi-Fi, what's the code so we can link up
I want to connect with you and take our relationship to the next level

Kitchen flo', kitchen table, fuck the whole sink up
I am open to being intimate with you in various locations and experiencing intense pleasure

The best sprinkler, your back open like a pick-up
I bring pleasure to you and will satisfy your desires

The mess that you're makin' we can blame it on the liquor
We can attribute any wild or messy behavior during our intimacy to being under the influence of alcohol

If that's not enough then you can blame it on Murph' baby
If alcohol is not a sufficient excuse for our behavior, we can attribute it to my alter ego or persona

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, CORNELL HAYNES, BRION JAMES, JULIAN W. JACKSON, JANICE MARIE JOHNSON, RICHARD PRESTON BUTLER JR., ERIC DONNELL GOUDY II, EARL JOSEPH HOOD, TOHRI MURPHY LEE HARPER

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