Anything Goes
R. Kelly Lyrics

Hey
The song begins with a greeting or acknowledgement.

You baddest in your city I'm the realest in my city (oh yeah)
The artist declares himself as the most authentic person in his city, while also acknowledging the female's prominence in her own city.

All my home boys rich all your home girls pretty (all your home girls pretty yeah)
The artist notes that everyone in his social circle is wealthy while everyone in the woman's social circle is attractive.

Pull up all doors up in that Lamborghini (in that)
The artist brags about arriving in a Lamborghini with all of its doors open.

Wish I could fuck 'em all just playing but anything goes
The artist admits that he would like to have sex with all the women but is also joking about it.

When you a fine little bitch
The artist uses derogatory language to describe a woman he finds attractive.

And she bad like this
The artist emphasizes the woman's beauty and sex appeal.

Anything goes with a nigga this rich
The artist insinuates that his wealth allows him to do whatever he wants in regards to women.

And it shine like this
The artist emphasizes his wealth, indicating it's 'shining' or standing out from others.

Anything goes (oh oh)
The phrase emphasizes that 'anything is possible'.

Anything goes (oh oh oh)
The phrase is repeated for extra emphasis.

Anything goes, anything goes
The phrase emphasizes that literally anything is possible in the moment.

When the diamonds on your wrist
The artist emphasizes the luxury item.

And the engine sounds like this
The car's engine sound is used to represent power and wealth.

And you drive slow just so they can see you oh
The artist boasts about their display of wealth and power, which presumably garners attention from onlookers.

Girl when you got ass like that
The artist uses derogatory language to describe the woman's appearance.

And a pretty face just to match
The artist compliments the woman's facial and physical appearance.

I'm fly you out just to see you oh
The artist is willing to spend money to fly the woman out to where he is.

You like to go shopping (like to go shopping)
The artist references a stereotypical notion that women enjoy shopping.

I like it when you're topless (like it when you're topless)
The artist requests to see the woman without a shirt or with less coverage, emphasizing his sexual attraction to her.

I'm being serious but anything goes
The artist is indicating that he is serious about his desires even though they may not be appropriate.

Girl you already
The artist tells the woman that he is already interested in her.

And when I say anything
The phrase suggests that the artist is willing to do anything within his power and with his wealth.

Anything goes, anything (yeah)
The phrase emphasizes that the artist is willing to do anything and everything possible.

You baddest chick in the city I'm the realest in the set yo
The artist once again emphasizes his authenticity while also acknowledging the woman's dominance in her own city.

All we ever do is smoke weed take shots and have sex yeah yeah
The phrase describes the lifestyle of the artist with respect to substance abuse and sexual activity.

I pull up on 4 G's in that Maserati, ay
The artist emphasizes his wealth and exotic car, further displaying his power and status.

Said you had to go to work but you still gave me top, yeah
The artist is recounting a past sexual encounter with the girl while noting her willingness to give him oral sex despite having to work.

These hoes so jealous of you and me
The artist once again uses derogatory language to describe women who may be envious of him and the woman in question.

What about the passion got up on her shoulder right now (right now)
The phrase is unclear in its meaning, but suggests there is a shared feeling or moment happening between the artist and the woman.

She probably don't know I know you know you told her
The artist suggests that he has been told about things by the girl in question, but she is not aware he knows what she has shared.

Oh I got you like I said anything goes
The phrase is ambiguous, but suggests the artist has the woman's interest and attention as he promised to do whatever he wanted to do.

That bullet on your wrist
The artist references the luxury item, a possible diamond if the bracelet is a 'tennis bracelet'.

And your engine sounds like this
The artist repeats his emphasis on the engine sound as a symbol of wealth and power.

And you drive slow just so they can see you oh
The artist continues his display of power and wealth by taking it slow so others can watch.

Girl when you got ass like that
The artist once again compliments the woman's physical features, specifically her buttocks.

And a pretty face just to match
The artist repeats his compliment towards the woman's facial features.

I'm fly you out just to see you oh
The artist reiterates his willingness to spend money to fly the woman in question to his location.

You like to go shopping
The artist repeats the notion that the woman likes to shop.

I like it when you're topless
The artist repeats his desire to see the woman with little clothing on, emphasizing his sexual attraction to her.

I'm being serious but anything goes oh woah oh
The artist continues to reiterate the idea that he is serious about his desire to do whatever he wants with the woman in question.

If it wasn't for the finest cars and all the things I got
The artist acknowledges that his wealth and possessions are significant in his pursuit of women and that without them, he may not have their attention.

They would say no, they would say no, oh
The artist insinuates that women would reject him if he were not wealthy or did not have material possessions.

And nigga that's real talk
The artist emphasizes that he is being truthful in his statement.

That's why I'm quick to tell these hoes walk
The artist exhibits a sense of power and control over women by telling them to leave if they are not interested in him for his wealth and status.

You've had one, you've had them all
The artist suggests that all women are the same and that he has had many women in the past.

Till she came along oh oh
The artist is indicating that the woman in question has changed his view on women or his perspective on sex.

And she just changed my mind (changed my mind)
The artist is indicating that he has revised his opinion or altered his viewpoint after meeting the woman in question.

'Cause I love her demeanor
The artist compliments the woman's style, character and behaviour.

Man I knew when I see her
The artist is suggesting that he knew he would like the woman in question when he first saw her.

I fuck around put a ring on that finger
The artist suggests that he is willing to propose or engage in a long-term relationship with the woman in question.

Anything goes, when I'm feeling crazy
The artist reiterates the phrase 'anything goes' as he states that he is willing to do anything when he is in a particular mood.

Might just fly you to Haiti
The artist suggests that he may fly the woman to the country of Haiti if he feels like it, emphasizing his wealth and location possibilities.

Might go half on a baby
The artist emphasizes that he could participate in pregnancy and make a child with the woman in question if he feels like it.

You never know
The song concludes by emphasizing that no one really knows what the artist is going to do with his wealth and status, and that 'anything is possible'.