Bump 'N Grind
R. Kelly Lyrics


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My mind is tellin' me no but my body, my body's tellin' me yes
Baby, I don't want to hurt nobody
But there is something that I must confess (to you)

I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, hey baby, hey
I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, hey

See I know just what you want and I know just what you need girl
So baby bring your body to me (bring your body here)
I'm not fooling around with you, baby
Baby my love is true (with you) with you is where I want to be
Girl, you need someone, someone like me to satisfy your every needs

I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, baby, baby, I don't see
I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, baby hey

You say he's not treating you right
Lady spend the night now
I'll love you like you need to be loved (girl why don't you try some of me)
No need to look no more because I've opened up my door
You'll never, you'll never want another love, baby you'll never find another me
You see you need someone, someone like me, yeah to make love to you baby constantly

I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, oh
I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, baby, baby, alright

I don't see nothing wrong, I don't see nothing wrong, with a little bump and grind
I don't see nothing wrong, I don't see, I don't see nothing wrong
I don't see nothing wrong, no, no, no with a little bump and grind




I don't see nothing wrong, nothing wrong, nothing wrong, nothing wrong
I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind

Overall Meaning

In R. Kelly’s hit song “Bump ‘N Grind,” he speaks about his inner conflict over whether to engage in sexual activity with a woman. The opening lyrics, “My mind is tellin’ me no, but my body, my body’s tellin’ me yes” depict his struggle with temptation. He realizes that there is something he needs to confess and tells the woman he doesn’t want to hurt anybody.


R. Kelly goes on to state that he knows what the woman wants and needs and that she needs someone like him to fulfill her desires. He invites her to bring her body to him, saying that his love for her is true and that he wants to be with her. Kelly reassures the woman that she need not look any further because he has opened up his door, and she will never find another love like his.


The chorus of the song, “I don’t see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind,” is repeated throughout the song, indicating that R. Kelly is comfortable engaging in sexual activity with the woman despite his initial hesitation. Despite its controversial lyrics, “Bump ‘N Grind” was a huge hit upon its release and remains a fan favorite to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

My mind is tellin' me no but my body, my body's tellin' me yes
I'm feeling conflicted, but physically I'm drawn to this person


Baby, I don't want to hurt nobody But there is something that I must confess (to you)
I don't want to do anything wrong, but I feel a strong attraction for you that I need to share


I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, hey baby, hey I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, hey
There's nothing wrong with engaging in some physical intimacy like 'bump and grind', in my opinion


See I know just what you want and I know just what you need girl So baby bring your body to me (bring your body here)
I understand your desires and needs, so come closer to me physically


I'm not fooling around with you, baby Baby my love is true (with you) with you is where I want to be Girl, you need someone, someone like me to satisfy your every needs
I'm serious about you and committed to providing whatever you need. You require someone like me to satisfy you.


You say he's not treating you right Lady spend the night now I'll love you like you need to be loved (girl why don't you try some of me) No need to look no more because I've opened up my door You'll never, you'll never want another love, baby you'll never find another me You see you need someone, someone like me, yeah to make love to you baby constantly
You've expressed dissatisfaction with your current partner, so come spend the night with me. I'll love you the way you deserve, and you won't find anyone else like me. You need someone like me to constantly make love to you.


I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, baby, baby, I don't see I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, baby hey
Once again, I'm reiterating that there's nothing wrong with physical intimacy like 'bump and grind'


I don't see nothing wrong, I don't see nothing wrong, with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, I don't see, I don't see nothing wrong I don't see nothing wrong, no, no, no with a little bump and grind I don't see nothing wrong, nothing wrong, nothing wrong, nothing wrong I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind
I really want to emphasize that I believe 'bump and grind' is harmless and acceptable.




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

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Despite.what he has done no one can deny the fact that he had bangers.

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The Vibe 98.8 on GTA IV brought me here.

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Bra Ong 😂😂 I heard tha shit bumping on there the other night I had to listen 😂

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Being chased by the cops in gta 4 while this track playing is poetic

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That’s how I found that song actually

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Sounds like the bees knees

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This aged like fine wine

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@Wslb.rako562

He should've listened to his mind sadly...

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