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.
Far More
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Women, drinks and caterers
I would toast until the break of dawn
Swimming pools and strippers
Conversation six figures
Never crossed my mind to call home.
[Chorus]
Telling me that you've had enough.
It took you leaving me
For my blind eyes to see that you mean.
[Repeat: x8]
Far more
Than this planet to me
Than the air I breath
From here to overseas
Girl you're all I need
Than the mountains and trees
You mean more than the birds and the bees
Honey take it from me
You are all I need
Hanging out with friends
Never calling to check in
Neglecting you in every way
Taking the home front for granted
What was straight, is now slanted
And I don't know what to do about this letter.
[Chorus]
It took you leaving me
For my blind eyes to see that you mean.
[Repeat: x8]
Far More
More than this planet to me
More than the air I breath
From here to overseas
Girl you're all I need
Than the mountains and trees
You mean more than the birds and the bees
Honey take it from me
You are all I need
[Repeat: x8]
Far more
Ever since you've been gone
I realize girl just what it is I had at home
Oh Baby, you mean far more
Than this planet to me
Than this air I breath
Nothing can compare to your love for me.
To your love for me
To your love for me
To your love for me
In "Far More" by R. Kelly, the lyrics describe a man who has been caught up in a life of luxury, surrounded by wealth and excess, but who has taken his partner for granted, neglecting her in every way, and never realizing how much she means to him until she leaves him a note on the bathroom mirror telling him she has had enough. The first two verses describe the kind of lifestyle the man has been living, with mansions, hills, and acres, drinks and caterers, swimming pools and strippers, and conversation about six figures. He has neglected his partner, never bothering to call home, hanging out with friends, and neglecting the home front. The chorus refers to the note left by his partner, which finally makes him see that she means far more to him than anything else in his life.
The second half of the song repeats the chorus, emphasizing the idea that the partner means more to the singer than anything else in his life, from the air he breathes to the mountains and trees. He realizes now that he took her for granted and that her love was far more important to him than anything else he could have in life. The repetition of the phrase "you are all I need" drives home the message that without his partner in his life, everything else is meaningless.
Overall, "Far More" is a poignant reminder of the importance of recognizing the people we love and never taking them for granted. It is a powerful message about the true value of love and the realization that sometimes, it takes losing something to truly appreciate its worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Mansions, hill and acres
I have achieved an incredible amount of wealth and luxury
Women, drinks and caterers
I have indulged in the finest things in life, including women, alcohol, and fancy meals
I would toast until the break of dawn
I would party all night long, enjoying my extravagant lifestyle
Swimming pools and strippers
I have spent time in opulent environments like pools and strip clubs
Conversation six figures
I have had conversations about money in the hundreds of thousands
Never crossed my mind to call home.
I was so caught up in my own life of luxury that I never even thought to check in with my loved one
There's a note on the bathroom mirror
I have received a message from my partner, indicating that they've had enough of my neglectful behavior
Telling me that you've had enough.
The message conveys that my partner is no longer willing to put up with being ignored
It took you leaving me
I only realized the depth of my love for my partner after they left me
For my blind eyes to see that you mean.
I was blind to the importance of my partner in my life, but now I see how much they truly mean to me
Far more
My partner is worth more to me than anything else in my life
Than this planet to me
My partner means more to me than the entire planet
Than the air I breath
My partner is more essential to me than the very air I breathe
From here to overseas
No distance could diminish the love that I have for my partner
Girl you're all I need
My partner is the only thing that I truly need in my life
Than the mountains and trees
My love for my partner is greater than any natural beauty in the world
You mean more than the birds and the bees
My partner is more important to me than anything else in nature
Honey take it from me
Trust me when I say that you are the most important thing in my life
Hanging out with friends
I spent a lot of time socializing with friends, but neglected my partner in the process
Never calling to check in
I failed to communicate with my partner and kept them in the dark about my life
Neglecting you in every way
I failed to take care of my partner and meet their emotional needs
Taking the home front for granted
I assumed that everything was fine at home and failed to invest in my relationship
What was straight, is now slanted
My relationship has become unbalanced and unstable
And I don't know what to do about this letter.
I am unsure of how to respond to my partner's message
Ever since you've been gone
I have felt the absence of my partner deeply
I realize girl just what it is I had at home
Only now do I understand what a valuable and important thing I had with my partner
Oh Baby, you mean far more
My partner is irreplaceable and means more to me than anything else
Nothing can compare to your love for me.
The love that my partner has for me is unmatched and priceless
To your love for me
The love that my partner has for me is the most valuable thing in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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@patriciajordan6030
I'm 75 years and I enjoy listening to all of r Kelly's music he is very talented I am not GOD I cannot judge him sing on king of r&b
@JoelPaka-yu3np
All problems started after loosing Aliyah, God bless him
@beverlyjohnson5703
R Kelly will always be the king of R&B can’t take it away from him. Even the ones come after him.
@Dicki_Minaj_da1
Say That❤❤🎉🎉🫶🏾🫶🏾👑🤴🏾
@christiandorsey6572
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@cathylogan8612
Yesss
@lynettestewart5118
This song should have been a full 10 minutes, I love it and keep it in rotation.
@janicethompson1624
Absolutely..❤
@MrThaTop1
I was in the Cook County Jail rehabilitation, and on the weekends we would play music and cleanup. This was the first time I heard this classic.
@janiemcconnell8285
I was a officer at ccdoc and we would jam...lol