Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better … Read Full Bio ↴Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is a Grammy award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer. Debuting in 1991 with the group Public Announcement, Kelly went solo in 1993, starting off a successful career with the release of the album 12 Play. He has since released a further nine studio albums, collaborated with Jay-Z on two albums and has had many successful singles including Bump N' Grind, I Believe I Can Fly, Ignition, The World's Greatest and the hip-hopera Trapped in the Closet.

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.

Baby I Love You
R. Kelly Lyrics

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It doesn't take much for me to know when a woman's lonely
Especially when I'm alone myself
If there's anyone out there that needs love like I need love
Just hold on and I'll be there

(When you call on me, babe) When you call on me
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin) to you (To you)
When you call on me (Yeah)

Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin'

If ever I find that someone special for me
I will do all that I can to keep her in my life
Now I lay me down to sleep and hope that heaven hears my heart
Send me someone right now

(When you call on me, babe) When you call on me (Hey)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin) to you (To you)
(Hey, hey) When you call on me (Call on me)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin'

When you call on me (Me)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin')
When you call on me (Yeah hey)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (I'll come runnin' to you, baby)

Oh, I promise when you fall asleep
At night I will be there
To cuddle you in love
And show you that I care

It doesn't take much for me to know when a woman's lonely
Especially when I'm alone myself
If there's anyone out there who needs love like I need love
Just hold on and I'll be right there

(When you call on me, babe) When you call on me
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin) to you (To you)
When you call on me (Baby)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (To ya), runnin'

When you call on me (When you call on me)
Baby, that's when I'll come (I'll come) runnin' (I'll come), runnin' (I'll come runnin')
When you call on me (When you call on me)
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (Whenever you need)

When you call on me (Oh oh)
Baby, that's when (When) I'll come (I'll come runnin, runnin') runnin' to you (To you, babe)
When you call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, runnin')
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (Runnin')

When you call on me
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' to you
When you call on me
Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin'

When you call on me

Overall Meaning

R. Kelly’s song “Baby I Love You” is a love ballad that is meant to express the singer’s deep affection towards someone that he has yet to meet. The lyrics suggest that the singer is able to sense when a woman is lonely, and he promises to be there for her whenever she needs him. He also expresses his desire to find a special someone that he can keep in his life, and he hopes that heaven will send him that person. The chorus of the song is a response to the woman, stating that whenever she calls on him, he will come running to her.

The repetition of the line “When you call on me” throughout the song emphasizes the singer’s willingness to be there for the woman he loves. The lyrics also suggest a sense of vulnerability on behalf of the singer, as he admits that he knows what it’s like to feel lonely and he wants to be able to help someone else who is in that position. The promise to cuddle and show his love to the woman is also a tender gesture that adds to the emotional impact of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't take much for me to know when a woman's lonely
I am able to understand when a woman is feeling lonely with ease

Especially when I'm alone myself
I can empathize with loneliness because I am familiar with the feeling

If there's anyone out there that needs love like I need love
If there's anyone who is seeking love and affection like I am, I am available for them

Just hold on and I'll be there
Just have patience, and I will be there for you

(When you call on me, babe) When you call on me Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin) to you (To you) When you call on me (Yeah) Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin'
Whenever you need me, just reach out and I will come to you quickly, whether physically or emotionally

If ever I find that someone special for me I will do all that I can to keep her in my life
If I find someone who is important to me, I will go to great lengths to make sure she stays a part of my life

Now I lay me down to sleep and hope that heaven hears my heart Send me someone right now
I am asking for someone to come into my life who I can love and cherish, and I hope that this prayer is answered soon

Oh, I promise when you fall asleep At night I will be there To cuddle you in love And show you that I care
I promise to be there for you when you need me, to show you affection and care whenever you need it

When you call on me (Me) Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin') When you call on me (Yeah hey) Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (I'll come runnin' to you, baby)
Whenever you ask for me, I will be there for you, running to your side as quickly as I can

When you call on me Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (Runnin) to you (To you) When you call on me (Baby) Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' (To ya), runnin'
Whenever you need me, I will be there for you, running towards you as fast as I can, showing my love and affection

When you call on me (When you call on me) Baby, that's when I'll come (I'll come) runnin' (I'll come), runnin' (I'll come runnin') When you call on me (When you call on me) Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (Whenever you need)
When you ask for me, I won't hesitate to come running towards you with all my love and support

When you call on me (Oh oh) Baby, that's when (When) I'll come (I'll come runnin, runnin') runnin' to you (To you, babe) When you call on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, runnin') Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin' (Runnin')
Whenever you need me, I will come running to be with you, to support and care for you no matter what

When you call on me Baby, that's when I'll come runnin' to you When you call on me Baby, that's when I'll come runnin', runnin'
Whenever you need me, I will be there for you, running towards you with all my love and dedication

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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