Kelly has also produced and performed in many tracks by other R&B and hip-hop artists. In 1994, Kelly produced and wrote the debut album of R&B singer Aaliyah and in 1995, Kelly co-produced and wrote the song "You Are Not Alone" for Michael Jackson, which was included on Jackson's album, HIStory. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Fuckin' You Tonight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "We Thuggin'" by Fat Joe, "Gigolo" by Nick Cannon, and "Go Getta" by Young Jeezy, and has collaborated for two albums with Jay-Z.
Air
R. Kelly Lyrics
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夜が始まり...終わる
allurings of the dawn
そして朝がくる
色が変わるほどに
君を燃やしつくす
Lightning flash fills the sky
つくり過ぎた故郷
夢を僕に語るつもり?
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
ああ 雲のような 旅立ち
ああ 羽根のような 軌跡を
僕を目醒さないで
さびた予言のように
clouds aglow in the East
そして朝がくる
Gypsy Girl 話し疲れ
詩を忘れた 君を見た
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
ああ 時を超えた旅立ち
ああ 翼のような奇跡を
ああ 雲のような旅立ち
ああ 羽根のような軌跡を
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
空の無数のあな 僕に風をおくれ
feel the wind sail away
そして乾きだす...
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
These lyrics are from R. Kelly's song "Air," and they portray a sense of longing and departure. The first verse starts with an invitation and mentions the night beginning and ending, symbolizing the passing of time. The mention of the allurings of the dawn suggests the anticipation of a new day. The line "そして朝がくる" ("and morning comes") speaks to the inevitability of the dawn.
In the next few lines, the lyrics take on a more poetic tone. The phrase "色が変わるほどに君を燃やしつくす" ("burning you until the colors change") describes an intense passion or desire that consumes the subject, possibly referring to a romantic or emotional connection. The following line, "Lightning flash fills the sky," adds a sense of intensity and excitement.
The line "つくり過ぎた故郷" ("a homeland I created too much") suggests that the songwriter has fabricated or idealized a place that doesn't truly exist. The mention of a "Gypsy Girl" who was too innocent or naive also contributes to the idea of a fantastical narrative. The question "夢を僕に語るつもり?" ("do you intend to tell me your dreams?") expresses curiosity about the intentions of this girl.
The repetition of "Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi..." adds a rhythmic and melodic element to the song. Following this, the lyrics convey a desire for a journey beyond time and space, represented by lines like "ああ 時を超えた旅立ち" ("a departure beyond time") and "ああ 翼のような奇跡を" ("a miracle like wings"). This portrays a longing for something extraordinary and transformative.
The lines "ああ 雲のような旅立ち" ("a departure like clouds") and "ああ 羽根のような軌跡を" ("a trajectory like feathers") continue to highlight the theme of departure and wandering. The lyrics suggest that the person singing does not want to be awakened or disturbed, similar to a rusty prophecy. The mention of "clouds aglow in the East" further emphasizes a sense of travel and change.
Finally, the repetition of "Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi..." combined with the line "空の無数のあな 僕に風をおくれ" ("send me the wind through countless holes in the sky") creates a visual image of the wind carrying the songwriter away. The phrase "feel the wind sail away" conveys a sense of release and freedom. The last line, "そして乾きだす..." ("and then it starts to dry...") leaves the listener with a feeling of longing and anticipation.
Line by Line Meaning
僕を手招きする
You beckon me
夜が始まり...終わる
The night begins...ends
allurings of the dawn
enticing allure of the sunrise
そして朝がくる
And morning comes
色が変わるほどに
As the colors change
君を燃やしつくす
You burn me completely
Lightning flash fills the sky
The sky is illuminated by lightning
つくり過ぎた故郷
An artificially created homeland
Gypsy Girl 無邪気すぎた
Gypsy Girl, too innocent
夢を僕に語るつもり?
Do you intend to tell me your dreams?
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
ああ 雲のような 旅立ち
Ah, a departure like a cloud
ああ 羽根のような 軌跡を
Ah, a trajectory like a feather
僕を目醒さないで
Don't awaken me
さびた予言のように
Like a rusty prophecy
clouds aglow in the East
radiant clouds in the East
そして朝がくる
And morning comes
Gypsy Girl 話し疲れ
Gypsy Girl, tired of talking
詩を忘れた 君を見た
I saw you who forgot the poetry
ああ 時を超えた旅立ち
Ah, a journey beyond time
ああ 翼のような奇跡を
Ah, a miracle like wings
ああ 雲のような旅立ち
Ah, a departure like a cloud
ああ 羽根のような軌跡を
Ah, a trajectory like a feather
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
空の無数のあな 僕に風をおくれ
Oh countless holes in the sky, send me the wind
feel the wind sail away
Feel the wind as it sails away
そして乾きだす...
And then it begins to dry...
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
Dan Dubi Dan Dubi Dan Dubi...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 健一 黒沢
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@allenweatherall5483
He is still one of the best to do this R&aB thang. I still listen to him. I will always listen to him because he's made great music.
@Finneselarry
😳😳
@sandramcpherson287
I'm glad they're letting him record music! Because he is the king of r&b..... Period 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@tipology
Its so hard to abandon a voice you grew up listening to
@InVYedPearl
And I won’t! Lol…His music is NOT him!
@hydrodez3544
Facts
@SuperSaiyen64
Yes especially if you literally don't fucking try.
@andilemathe2895
More special when that voice never done anything wrong to you, but to other
@jamesparnell9566
@Shemeka Crossgrove-Taylor I agree his music is a gift he is not.
@r.d4577
This man has been apart of my life since I was a freshmen in H.S in 1992. He is the soundtrack of me being a teenager to a grown man. Whatever his personal issue's are it will not stop me from playing his music.