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.
Apologies Of A Thug
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Yeah
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
Baby
I'm sorry for all the times that I hurt you
Lied, cheated on you
But you still didn't judge me
Infact you found a way to love me (yes)
Sometimes I really messed up
And you still found a way to hug me (yes you did, lord)
Layin' your hands on me, cryin', callin' out to God (oh my)
I want up out these streets but ma, it's so hard (oh yes it is)
I'm so scarred, my monster is so large
If it wasn't bad luck, it'd be no luck for R. (no luck for R.)
And I'm sorry baby, for bein' so connivin' (yeah)
Cursin' you out, arguein' in public,
Drinkin', drunk drivin' (mmm)
Girl I need you to believe that I,
Can make it better (make it better)
I'm in the belly of the beast
But still believe in a change of weather (change of weather)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (oh, I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh yeah, babe)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'm so, so, so sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh yeah, mm)
I'm sorry baby for stormin' out of the house
Givin' you them lame excuses just to get, out of the house (mm-mm-mm)
And I apologise for all of those times that I made you cry (yeah)
Like when you busted me up north with that girl and still took me back (oh yeah)
I could never forget that, all the pain and drama I caused you
Just never forget that every day and night I used to all you (call you, yeah)
We were best friends, we put our chips all in (oh)
We bet we'd never be separated by no men (no men)
What I feel, you feel, what I go through, you go through (you go through)
That's why I have no right to hurt you (hurt you)
And even when I was goin' through all that bullshit in the media (mm)
Girl it was you who made it easier, which is why I write this piece to ya (oh)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'm so sorry baby)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh yeah, yeah)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (so, so, so sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh, to you, I'm sorry)
Now I'm sorry for all of the times that I didn't take you out (mm)
Walk the park, holdin' hands or family cook outs (oh)
We were headed same direction 'til I chose my own route (yeah)
When knowin' my life's a dead end without ya, no doubt (mm-hm)
I want to be that man inside for you that's so great (oh yeah)
Now I may not go to church every Sunday but I always pray (oh-oh)
'Cause in the midst of this fame my life is like a buffet (yeah)
Quick to drink, quick to smoke, quick to fornicate (quick to fornicate, ooh)
But you don' been beside me just like my shadow (ooh)
Playin' warriors standin' on the front line ready to fight battles (ooh)
I cannot ask for more in a woman (oh-oh)
What I need to do is pour back into my woman from now on (oh girl)
I'm sorry
Said I'm sorry for everything (ohh, sorry)
That I ever done to you (all the things I've done to you)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (oh yeah)
That I ever brung to you (all of the pain I've caused you)
Said I'm sorry for everything
That I ever done to you (whoa, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (yes I am)
That I ever brung to you (brung to you)
Baby I apologize
Never meant to make you cry
Can you find it in your heart
Somewhere girl to take me back
Said I'm sorry for everything (oh yeah)
That I ever done to you (said I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (mm)
That I ever brung to you (that I ever brung to you)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (baby)
That I ever brung to you (I ever brung to you, yeah)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you
(said I'll never hurt you again)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (oh)
That I ever brung to you (oh you just let me back in)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you
(I'll never ever break your heart oh)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
(I'll never, never ever break your heart oh)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you
(said I'll never, never, never, never, never, never,
Never, never, never, never ever break your heart)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
In "Apologies of a Thug", R. Kelly expresses remorse and regret for all the pain and suffering that he has caused his significant other. He apologizes for all the times he hurt her, cheated on her, cursed her out, and even made her cry. Despite all his wrongdoings, she never gave up on him and continued to love him even through his faults. R. Kelly acknowledges that his life may be chaotic and filled with distractions, but he knows that he needs her in his life. He promises to be a better man for her and to pour back into their relationship.
The song is a reflection of R. Kelly's personal life and his sincere apology to his significant other. It's a song that many can relate to, as it's not uncommon for people to make mistakes in their relationships and cause pain to those they love. What makes the song particularly poignant is R. Kelly's raw and emotional delivery, which emphasizes the depth of his remorse.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you
Yeah
(The apologies of a thug)
Apology for all past wrongdoings (as uttered by a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
Baby
Apology for causing pain in the past (addressed to his partner)
I'm sorry for all the times that I hurt you
Lied, cheated on you
Left, committed every crime except for murder (oh)
Apology for hurting, lying, cheating and leaving his partner; and confessing to past crimes, except for murder
But you still didn't judge me
Infact you found a way to love me (yes)
Acknowledging partner's understanding and love despite his actions
Sometimes I really messed up
And you still found a way to hug me (yes you did, lord)
Acknowledging partner's support and comfort even in his moments of weakness
Layin' your hands on me, cryin', callin' out to God (oh my)
I want up out these streets but ma, it's so hard (oh yes it is)
Recounting partner's emotional reactions to his wrongdoing and his desire to turn a new leaf
I'm so scarred, my monster is so large
If it wasn't bad luck, it'd be no luck for R. (no luck for R.)
And I'm sorry baby, for bein' so connivin' (yeah)
Cursin' you out, arguein' in public,
Drinkin', drunk drivin' (mmm)
Confessing to his deep-seated flaws and penchant for reckless behavior
Girl I need you to believe that I,
Can make it better (make it better)
I'm in the belly of the beast
But still believe in a change of weather (change of weather)
Expressing his desire for redemption and change, with the belief that his partner can help him achieve it
Now I'm sorry for all of the times that I didn't take you out (mm)
Walk the park, holdin' hands or family cook outs (oh)
We were headed same direction 'til I chose my own route (yeah)
When knowin' my life's a dead end without ya, no doubt (mm-hm)
Apology for neglecting their relationship, and acknowledging that he needs her to overcome his struggles
What I need to do is pour back into my woman from now on (oh girl)
I'm sorry
Expressing his commitment to make amends by investing more in their relationship
Baby I apologize
Never meant to make you cry
Can you find it in your heart
Somewhere girl to take me back
Pleading for forgiveness and hoping for another chance
(said I'll never hurt you again)
(said I'll never, never ever break your heart oh)
(Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you)
Repetition of his apology and promises to never hurt or break her heart again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laydten
Never stop listening to his voice!! Doesn't matter what they say!!!
@thandolwethudukwana-wz4nz
True. Art ❤❤❤
@ndoapex
This man is a legend 🙌 and I will continue wishing him well 🙏🏽
@shantellfredericks
This song bring sooo many good childhood memories back 😭🙇♀️❤️
@nhlanhlatshuma9338
Whatever people say I'll always love his music
@onipedesheye6555
ALWAYS
@feltonwilliams1242
My man
@lisahoward1903
Me too
@omphemetsedigopoleng2627
He may be a messed up man but his music is beautiful!!🤯♥️
@godfearing4535
I Gave You a Thumbs Up But Aint We ALL MEssed Up In oNE Way Or Another
You Have To Learn To Forgive If You Want To Be Forgiven...Because In The End God Has The Last Word