Down Low
R. Kelly/Ronald Isley Lyrics
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Yet you're tellin' me that everything is cool
Tryin' to convince me baby to do as you say
Just go along and see things your way
And keep it on the down low, whispering nobody has to know (nobody, nobody)
We can keep it on the down low (yeah), whispering nobody has to know (nobody knows)
While making love to him, girl you're silently calling on me
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (I don't know, I don't know)
I feel there is something that I don't wanna miss (yeah)
And keep it on the down low(down low), girl nobody, nobody has to know
We can keep it on the down low (you better keep it, keep it), nobody has to know (nobody knows)
Beautiful you are but you're his by far
Comin' by my way drivin' his fancy car
Making plans to be in my life forever
Tell me, tell me that we'll always be together
And keep it on the down low, nobody has to know (no, no)
We can keep it on the down low (on the down low), nobody has to know (nobody has to know)
Listen babe I won't whisper a word
Nobody, nobody
How can you go so low so low
Keep it on the down low
No, no, no nobody nobody nobody
Keep it on the down low
On the down low baby
Nobody has to know
The lyrics of R. Kelly's song "Down Low" tell the story of a man who is caught in the middle of an affair between two people. The woman who wants him is also involved with another man, and she tries to convince the man in the song to keep their relationship a secret. She wants to be with both men secretly, insisting that "nobody has to know."
The man is torn between his feelings for the woman and his sense of morality. He doesn't want to betray the other man, but at the same time, he doesn't want to miss out on the opportunity to be with the woman. He is willing to keep the relationship a secret, but at the same time, he feels guilty about what he's doing.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen girl, you want me but he needs you
You have feelings for me, but you are committed to another man who is dependent on you.
Yet you're tellin' me that everything is cool
You act as if there are no issues in your situation and everything is fine.
Tryin' to convince me baby to do as you say
You want me to comply with your wishes and disregard the consequences.
Just go along and see things your way
You expect me to conform to your perspective and accept your demands.
And keep it on the down low, whispering nobody has to know (nobody, nobody)
We must keep our affair a secret and not tell anyone (nobody, nobody).
We can keep it on the down low (yeah), whispering nobody has to know (nobody knows)
We can continue to keep our relationship hidden and pretend nothing is happening.
Secret lovers is what you wanna be (yeah)
You desire to have a clandestine relationship with me.
While making love to him, girl you're silently calling on me
When you are intimate with him, you think of me and long for me.
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (I don't know, I don't know)
I am unsure what I should do about this situation.
I feel there is something that I don't wanna miss (yeah)
I have a sense that I may be missing out on something if I don't continue our relationship.
Beautiful you are but you're his by far
You are stunningly attractive, but you belong to him without a doubt.
Comin' by my way drivin' his fancy car
You come to see me in his luxurious car.
Making plans to be in my life forever
You are making long-term plans to stay in my life.
Tell me, tell me that we'll always be together
Confirm that our relationship will last indefinitely.
Listen babe I won't whisper a word
I promise to keep our relationship a secret and not tell anyone.
How can you go so low so low
You are willing to betray someone who depends on you by cheating on them.
Keep it on the down low
Continue to keep our relationship a secret and don't let anyone find out.
No, no, no nobody nobody nobody
Absolutely no one should know about us.
Keep it on the down low
Maintain discretion and secrecy in our relationship.
On the down low baby
Our relationship must be kept completely hidden from others.
Nobody has to know
Keeping our affair a secret is paramount, and nobody needs to find out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly
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