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.

Chapter 7
R. Kelly Lyrics

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There's, total silence, blood everywhere, and confusion on their faces as they continue to stare
Then Gwen starts shakin and cryin screamin what did you do
And then the policeman looks at me and screams see now I warned you
Then he starts pacin the floor screamin God what have we done here
Then she rush to the door blood on her hands screamin there goes your whole career
Meanwhile I'm freakin out sayin we got to do somethin and got to do somethin qiuck
Then he picks up the gun and says I have a wife at home I cant have no part of this
She says James I cant belive you just said just what you said

Cause thats not what you was sayin when your ass was in my bed
Then I said get married later
But right now we got to use our heads
first of all did anybody think to check if the man was alive or dead
Then he looks at her she looks at me I look at them and we look at him
Meanwhile Gwen's aout to have a nervous breakdown the way she's shakin and cryin
And then she screams you bastards you've killed my brother
Then I said Gwen wait a minute I didn't she said no you killed my brother
She said he just got out of prison, he's been through a lot
He was talkin about changin his life and everything and to come home and get shot
Then I said baby it wasnt my fault this man had a gun on me
Besides how was I to know that you was gettin down with this crooked ass police
He says now wait minute and I said naw you wait a minute
And then I say man this is my wife we had a life until you butted up in it
She cried out Slyvester now hold on
Even though he was in our home let's not forget the fact that you was out there creepin in another man's home
(Agh, Agh) (Agh, Agh) Twon starts coughin (Agh, Agh) then she says Twon oh my God baby brother are you okay
Then he looks up at her and says I'm not goin to die at least not today
Then he asks what happened says why did I get shot?
Slyvesyer what is this policeman doin here
I said go on tell him cop
He says son we got to get you to a hospital and take a look at that wound
Twon says no I'm ok its just my shoulder all I need is a bathroom
Then 5 minutes has gone by and they tellin Twon everything that happened
Twon says shit man I would have been better off in prison
And now somebody's bangin at the door and I'm like awww naw here we go again
Thinkin outloud to myself sayin when is this shit goin to end
Then Gwendolyn looks at me and says baby you got that
Naw I say no
She says why
I said because I'm not openin up another mothafuckin door
Then the cop says Gwen I'll get it then looks at me and says man of the house my ass
I said I'll get it but whoever it is I'm bout to put they ass on blast
And then the policeman grab me I snatch away and got my gun up off the floor
Twon says now thats what I'm talkin about Slyvester point that shit toward the door
Then he snatches the policemans gun and says officer arrest me later
I count to 3 Twon opened the door and its Rose the nosey neighbor
With a spatula in her hand

Like thats goin to do somethin against them guns
Its Rosey the nosey neighbor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R. Kelly's Chapter 7 tell a story of chaos, confusion and conflict in a domestic situation that has turned violent. The narrative is a conversation among the characters involved, including the singer, his wife, and her brother. The scene is set to total silence, and the room is covered in blood. The lyrics indicate that the man was forced to shoot someone, and now the police are involved. The situation has escalated, and emotions are running high, with each character blaming the other. One of the most shocking moments in the song is when the wife accuses her husband of killing her brother, who had recently been released from prison and was trying to turn his life around. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and desperation as the characters try to navigate their way through this terrible situation.

R. Kelly is known for his storytelling abilities in his music, and Chapter 7 is no exception. The lyrics are vivid and graphic, painting a picture of a violent and chaotic scene. The song is a commentary on the dangers of domestic violence and how it can escalate out of control. This song contains themes of guilt, blame, anger, and regret. It highlights how one action can have far-reaching consequences and how violence begets violence. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the arrival of a neighbor and the possibility of further escalation.

Line by Line Meaning

There's, total silence, blood everywhere, and confusion on their faces as they continue to stare
The scene is gruesome and everyone is in shock and unsure of how to react.

Then Gwen starts shakin and cryin screamin what did you do
Gwen is upset and is asking what happened.

And then the policeman looks at me and screams see now I warned you
The police officer is angry and blames R. Kelly for the situation.

Then he starts pacin the floor screamin God what have we done here
The police officer is distressed and realizes the gravity of the situation.

Then she rush to the door blood on her hands screamin there goes your whole career
Gwen is worried about the consequences they will face due to the situation.

Meanwhile I'm freakin out sayin we got to do somethin and got to do somethin qiuck
R. Kelly is panicking and feels like they need to act fast to save themselves.

Then he picks up the gun and says I have a wife at home I cant have no part of this
The police officer is reluctant to be a part of the situation and takes a passive role.

She says James I cant belive you just said just what you said
Gwen is surprised and disappointed by the police officer's reaction.

Cause thats not what you was sayin when your ass was in my bed
Gwen accuses the police officer of saying something different when they were intimate.

Then I said get married later
R. Kelly tries to downplay the situation and suggests they deal with it later.

But right now we got to use our heads
R. Kelly urges everyone to act rationally and find a solution.

First of all did anybody think to check if the man was alive or dead
R. Kelly questions if anyone has checked on the man to ascertain his condition.

Then he looks at her she looks at me I look at them and we look at him
Everyone is looking at each other in a state of confusion and uncertainty.

Meanwhile Gwen's aout to have a nervous breakdown the way she's shakin and cryin
Gwen is extremely emotional and bordering on a nervous breakdown due to the situation.

And then she screams you bastards you've killed my brother
Gwen blames everyone present for her brother's death.

Then I said Gwen wait a minute I didn't she said no you killed my brother
R. Kelly denies killing Gwen's brother but Gwen insists that the blame lies with him.

He was talkin about changin his life and everything and to come home and get shot
Gwen reveals that her brother had just been released from prison and was trying to turn his life around.

Besides how was I to know that you was gettin down with this crooked ass police
R. Kelly questions how he was supposed to know about Gwen's involvement with the police officer.

Twon starts coughin (Agh, Agh) then she says Twon oh my God baby brother are you okay
Twon is hurt and Gwen is worried about him.

Slyvesyer what is this policeman doin here
Twon is confused about the presence of the police officer.

Then 5 minutes has gone by and they tellin Twon everything that happened
The group updates Twon on the situation after a few minutes have passed.

Twon says shit man I would have been better off in prison
Twon regrets getting involved in the situation and wishes he was still in prison.

And then the policeman grab me I snatch away and got my gun up off the floor
The police officer tries to take control of the situation but R. Kelly reacts by grabbing his gun off the floor.

Then he snatches the policemans gun and says officer arrest me later
Twon takes the police officer's gun and tells him that he will surrender himself later.

I count to 3 Twon opened the door and its Rose the nosey neighbor
R. Kelly and Twon open the door and find their nosy neighbor, Rose, on the other side.

I said I'll get it but whoever it is I'm bout to put they ass on blast
R. Kelly decides to deal with the person knocking on the door and warns that he will confront them.

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

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