Bump n' Grind
R. Kelly Lyrics


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

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

Lookie here
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 my love is true, with you
(With you is where I want to be) Is where, I wanna be
Girl you need someone, someone like me to satisfy your every needs

I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind (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
With a little bump and grind (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 (Baby, girl won'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 hey, nothing wrong)
I don't see nothing wrong, oh
I don't see nothing wrong (nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind (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 (nothing)
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 (baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby) with a little bump and grind

Overall Meaning

R. Kelly's "Bump n' Grind" is a sensual R&B song about a man who is conflicted between his mind and his body. His mind tells him that he should not pursue the woman he desires, but his body is telling him to go ahead and do so. The lyrics imply that the woman is not being treated properly by her current partner and that the singer can offer her the love and satisfaction she needs. He invites the woman to come to him and promises to love her like she needs to be loved. The song’s most famous line is “I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind”, which refers to his desire to have a sexual encounter with the woman. The song’s lyrics are considered controversial due to their explicit sexual content.


The song was a massive hit and helped cement R. Kelly's status as a major R&B performer in the mid-1990s. It has been remixed and sampled by numerous other artists since its release, and it continues to be a favorite on radio stations and at parties. The track has a mid-tempo groove that is perfect for dancing, and it features Kelly's smooth, soulful vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

My mind's tellin' me no, but my body, my body's tellin' me yes
I am struggling between what my conscience is telling me and what my desires are pushing me towards


Baby, I don't wanna hurt nobody
I want to make sure that my actions do not cause harm to anyone


But there is something that I must confess (to you)
I have something important to tell you


I don't see nothing wrong with a little bump and grind (with a little bump and grind)
I believe that there is nothing inappropriate about engaging in some physical intimacy


See I know just what you want and I know just what you need girl
I understand your desires and needs very well


So baby bring your body to me (bring your body here)
Come closer to me and let us engage in physical intimacy


Girl you need someone, someone like me to satisfy your every needs
You require someone like me to fulfill all your physical desires


You say he's not treating you right
You mentioned that you are not being treated properly by your current partner


Lady spend the night now
Stay with me for the night


You'll never, you'll never want another love, baby you'll never find another me
I guarantee that you will never desire another lover because I am unique and irreplaceable


I don't see nothing wrong (I don't see nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind (With a little bump and grind)
I reiterate that there is nothing inappropriate about engaging in physical intimacy


You see you need someone, someone like me, yeah to make love to you baby, constantly
I truly believe that you require someone like me, who can provide you with constant physical love and intimacy


I don't see nothing wrong, oh
I maintain that there is nothing inappropriate or objectionable about physical intimacy


I don't see nothing wrong (nothing wrong) with a little bump and grind (with a little bump and grind)
I continue to hold the belief that there is no harm in engaging in physical intimacy


I don't see nothing wrong, baby, baby, alright
I stand by my conviction that physical intimacy is acceptable and appropriate


I don't see nothing wrong (baby baby baby baby baby baby baby baby) with a little bump and grind
I conclude by reiterating that I have no objections whatsoever to engaging in physical intimacy




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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@andreamartinez6929

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

@scoobydoobydoo4880

The Vibe 98.8 on GTA IV brought me here.

@loottomador7279

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

@starzgalaxy17

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

@tylerwhistler

This aged like fine wine

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@Wslb.rako562

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

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