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.
Barely Breathin'
R. Kelly Lyrics
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And I can't catch my breath no matter what I do
And I feel so sick 'cause you're not there
And girl I need your hand if I'm gonna pull through
'Cause I'm lying in my dying bed
And I've been dying since the day you left
Oh
It feels like I'm walking toward the light
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
I'm barely breathin'
It feels just like I've been knocked down
And I don't know if I'm gonna ever rise again
And the sky looks like a big dark cloud
Girl I need you by my side
To help my breathing
You got me lying in my dying bed
And I've been dying ever since you left
It feels just like I'm walking towards the light
And I won't live another lonely night
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
I'm barely breathin'
I should've been dead by now
But I'm latching on to hopes
That you'll come take me out this coma that I'm in
You still got time, I can't come back from the dark and lonely place
'Cause our love is enough reason
For you to start my heart back beating
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
Without you
Hoping you will come back home
I'm hanging on
But I'm barely breathin'
Without you
You could save my life with your return
Can't you hear my yearn
In R. Kelly's song "Barely Breathin'," the lyrics convey a profound sense of despair and longing caused by the absence of a loved one. The singer describes feeling as though they are losing air and unable to catch their breath, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll their absence has taken. The singer expresses feeling sick and needing the presence and support of their partner to pull through. The repetition of the line "I'm lying in my dying bed, And I've been dying since the day you left" further emphasizes their desperation and vulnerability.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the intense reliance on their loved one and the dire consequences of their absence. They implore their partner to come back and save their life, illustrating how their return could bring them back from the brink. The phrase "can't you hear my yearn" demonstrates their desperation for their partner to recognize their suffering and understand the magnitude of their need.
There is a sense of hope interwoven in the lyrics, as the singer latches onto the possibility of their loved one's return. They express the belief that their love is enough to reignite their heartbeat, and they hold onto this hope despite their current state of darkness and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "I'm barely breathin'" in the chorus serves as a poignant reminder of their desperate state and the vital role their partner plays in their survival.
Overall, "Barely Breathin'" explores the depths of longing, desperation, and the power of love to heal and restore.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels like I'm losing air
I feel suffocated and desperate
And I can't catch my breath no matter what I do
I can't find any relief or solace
And I feel so sick 'cause you're not there
Your absence makes me physically and emotionally ill
And girl I need your hand if I'm gonna pull through
I require your support and presence to survive
'Cause I'm lying in my dying bed
I am metaphorically dying from the pain of your absence
And I've been dying since the day you left
My life has been in a downward spiral since you departed
Oh
Expressing a deep emotional anguish
It feels like I'm walking toward the light
I am approaching a state of despair and hopelessness
I won't live another lonely night
I cannot bear another night of loneliness
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
I am barely surviving
Without you
In your absence
Hoping you will come back home
Praying for your return
I'm hanging on
I am desperately clutching onto hope
But I'm barely breathin'
I am barely holding on to life
You could save my life with your return
Your return has the power to rescue me from this state
Can't you hear my yearn
Can't you understand the intensity of my longing
It feels just like I've been knocked down
I feel like I have been emotionally and mentally defeated
And I don't know if I'm gonna ever rise again
I am unsure if I can recover from this heartbreak
And the sky looks like a big dark cloud
The world around me seems gloomy and bleak
Girl I need you by my side to help my breathing
I require your presence to find some relief and comfort
You got me lying in my dying bed
Your absence has left me feeling completely broken
And I've been dying ever since you left
Since you departed, I have been in a constant state of decay
It feels just like I'm walking towards the light
I am approaching the path of despair and hopelessness
And I won't live another lonely night
I cannot bear another night alone
I should've been dead by now
I should have reached the point of no return
But I'm latching on to hopes
I am desperately holding onto the possibility of a brighter future
That you'll come take me out this coma that I'm in
I hope that you will rescue me from this emotional numbness
You still got time, I can't come back from the dark and lonely place
There is still a chance for you to save me before I become irreparably damaged
'Cause our love is enough reason
Our love is the only motivation I have left
For you to start my heart back beating
Your return has the power to revive me emotionally
Without you
In your absence
Hoping you will come back home
Praying for your return
I'm hanging on
I am desperately clinging to hope
But I'm barely breathin'
I am barely surviving
You could save my life with your return
Your presence has the potential to save me from this state
Can't you hear my yearn
Don't you understand the depth of my longing
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
I am barely holding on to life
Without you
In your absence
Hoping you will come back home
Praying for your return
I'm hanging on
I am desperately clinging to hope
But I'm barely breathin'
I am barely surviving
You could save my life with your return
Your presence has the potential to save me from this state
Can't you hear my yearn
Don't you understand the depth of my longing
'Cause I'm barely breathin'
I am barely holding on to life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT KELLY
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Extreme Goddesss
I like it ,and it sounds like it could be Country to.
Young Shawty Tee
I luv it Kellz Keep it coming Ur Are The King Of R&B
karabo selau
This song speaks volumes about my current situation,Kell's the best
dithapelo palelo
am so inlove with this song joooh bigup Kelly tank you 4 coming bac home, you jas savd music with your return xxxxx......
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