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.

Freaky in the Club
R. Kelly Lyrics

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{Yeah, gettin' freaky in the club
Ladies, it's your boyfriend, c'mon}

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club

That money
With the pretty kush taste like honey
By the way she's windin' it on me
My goodness girl you're so freaky, you're so freaky, ooh

Girl and the way you flexing that g-string
And you got me tossing this money
I got hotel keys, wanna leave wit me?
Then baby girl hop inside

'Bout to show you how R. Kels ride
Baby what I got on my mind
I hope the same thing is on your mind
Tryna get you somewhere and grind
Because you're so fine
And I just wanna have a good time, girl

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl the way you windin' it you turn me on
Makin' me wanna take you to my home
And undress you
Baby girl no doubt I wanna sex you
Girl guaranteed, I'll impress you

Have your body goin' ooo ahh
Kelly don't stop
Baby girl come with me
I wanna taste yo ectasy
I just wanna go divin'
In your pool, I'm risin'

Let's do it til we both go ooo
Shake your body down girl go ooo
Got my kisses all over you
Now girl make it do what it do, c'mon baby

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
(Hello, hello)
Gettin' freaky in the club
(Testing, 1 2, 1 2)

Girl wan wind you, wan bump and grind you
Shopping streaks, I wanna wind and dine you
Fo-seven-six hundred head up the avenue
No paparazzis please, skip the interviews

I wanna see ya body wine one time
Come on girl lemme see you wine one time
Sweet sexy mama you're so fine
That la la la make you stay on my mind

Oh girl when you make it jump
Girl when you make it roll
Girl when you make it drop
It's like mmm
And you got me goin mmm
And I'm feelin' you like mmm
And you feelin' me like mmm
Girl your honey taste like mmm

Make me wan take a trip withchu
Sun shinin' and the sky is blue
So girl come one let me take you to my private spot
Baby I just wanna get you to my private spot
Girl once I get your body to my private spot
Flex, time to have sex, yeah

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club, girl

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop
Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club

Girl let me see your body go la la
Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
The way you windin' it girl don't stop

Come on baby
Gettin' freaky in the club

Overall Meaning

R. Kelly's "Freaky in the Club" is a sexually explicit and carefree anthem celebrating club culture and the pleasures that come with it. The song's raunchy lyrics explicitly discuss hooking up with a female club-goer, with R. Kelly inviting her to "wind" and "grind" on him, and later inviting her back to his private spot for some alone time. The song praises the woman for her sexual prowess and features several moments where the singer is overcome by the woman’s sensual energy.

Listeners have dissected the song's lyrics, with some pointing out that R. Kelly's lyrics suggest that only certain kinds of women are worthy of being wooed in the club, reducing the woman to a series of body parts and sexual maneuvers. However, others read the song as a raunchy and fun party track that celebrates sexual pleasure and liberation. Regardless of how one interprets the song, the infectious beat and R. Kelly's smooth vocals make it fun to dance to in the club or at parties.

In conclusion, "Freaky in the Club" is a celebratory and provocative song that centers on explicitly sexual themes. Its lyrics invite women to engage in carefree and pleasurable physical encounters, imbuing the club with a kind of sexual energy that is almost tangible. As per R. Kelly’s style, the song uses references to physical sensation and bodily functions to create an atmosphere that revolves around carnality and sexual pleasure.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, gettin' freaky in the club
I am currently enjoying myself in a sexually suggestive manner in this club

Ladies, it's your boyfriend, c'mon
I am addressing the female audience and encouraging them to join in on the fun

Girl let me see your body go la la
I am asking the girl to dance in a way that entices and excites me

Now back that thing up and make it go boomba
I am asking her to move her hips in a way that I find very attractive

The way you windin' it girl don't stop
I am expressing how impressed I am with her dance moves and I want her to keep going

Come on baby
I am urging her to continue dancing in a way that is exciting me

Gettin' freaky in the club
I am once again acknowledging and emphasizing the sexual nature of what is happening in this club

That money
I am indicating that I have a large amount of money that I am willing to spend

With the pretty kush taste like honey
I am describing the taste of marijuana in a way that implies it is high quality

By the way she's windin' it on me
I am describing how the girl is dancing and moving her body in a way that is turning me on

My goodness girl you're so freaky, you're so freaky, ooh
I am expressing how much I am enjoying and appreciating the girl's sexual behavior and moves

Girl and the way you flexing that g-string
I am complimenting and admiring the girl's revealing clothing and how she is moving in it

And you got me tossing this money
I am indicating that I am willing to pay a lot of money to keep the girl's attention and interest

I got hotel keys, wanna leave wit me?
I am suggesting that we leave the club and go somewhere more private where we can continue our interactions

Then baby girl hop inside
I am instructing her to join me and come with me

'Bout to show you how R. Kels ride
I am suggesting that I am a skilled and experienced lover and I am about to demonstrate this to her

Baby what I got on my mind
I am saying that I am attracted to her and I want to engage in sexual activity with her

I hope the same thing is on your mind
I am hoping that she also wants to have sex with me and that we are on the same page

Tryna get you somewhere and grind
I am indicating that I want to have sex with her and I am actively trying to make that happen

Because you're so fine
I am emphasizing how attractive and desirable she is to me

And I just wanna have a good time, girl
I am saying that I want to enjoy myself sexually with her and have a good time while doing it

Girl the way you windin' it you turn me on
I am saying that her dancing and body movements are arousing and stimulating to me

Makin' me wanna take you to my home
I am expressing my desire to have sex with her at my home

And undress you
I am indicating that I want to remove her clothes during our sexual encounter

Baby girl no doubt I wanna sex you
I am making it clear that I want to have sex with her

Girl guaranteed, I'll impress you
I am saying that I am confident in my abilities as a lover and I can impress her with my skills

Have your body goin' ooo ahh
I am saying that I want her to experience pleasure and excitement during our sexual encounter

Kelly don't stop
I am indicating that I am not going to stop until we both experience pleasure and satisfaction

Baby girl come with me
I am urging her to come with me so we can have sex

I wanna taste yo ecstasy
I am expressing my desire to experience sexual pleasure with her

I just wanna go divin'
I am using a sexual metaphor to indicate that I want to have sex with her

In your pool, I'm risin'
I am continuing the sexual metaphor and indicating that I am getting aroused by the idea of having sex with her

Let's do it til we both go ooo
I am saying that I want us both to experience sexual pleasure until we reach orgasm

Shake your body down girl go ooo
I am instructing her to continue moving her body in a way that is arousing me and bringing me pleasure

Got my kisses all over you
I am indicating that I want to kiss her during our sexual encounter

Now girl make it do what it do, c'mon baby
I am urging her to continue doing what she is doing to bring us both pleasure and enjoyment

(Hello, hello)
I am using this as a transition or filler word in the song, having no deeper meaning

(Testing, 1 2, 1 2)
I am using this as a transition and indicating that I am testing the music equipment

Girl wan wind you, wan bump and grind you
I am indicating that I want to dance and grind with her in a way that is sexually suggestive

Shopping streaks, I wanna wind and dine you
I am suggesting that I want to take her on expensive shopping trips and fine dining experiences to impress her

Fo-seven-six hundred head up the avenue
I am indicating that I have a luxury vehicle and I am willing to show it off to her

No paparazzis please, skip the interviews
I am saying that I don't want any outside interference or attention during our sexual encounter

I wanna see ya body wine one time
I am encouraging her to dance and move her body in a way that is erotic and arousing

Come on girl lemme see you wine one time
I am urging her to continue dancing and moving her body in a way that is pleasing to me

Sweet sexy mama you're so fine
I am complimenting and admiring her physical attractiveness

That la la la make you stay on my mind
I am indicating that I am thinking about her and her attractiveness in a sexual way

Oh girl when you make it jump
I am saying that when she moves her body in a certain way, it excites me and makes me aroused

Girl when you make it roll
I am saying that when she moves her body in a certain way, it excites me and makes me aroused

Girl when you make it drop
I am saying that when she moves her body in a certain way, it excites me and makes me aroused

It's like mmm
I am indicating that I am feeling pleasure and arousal in response to her movements

And you got me goin mmm
I am indicating that her movements and behavior are causing me to feel pleasure and arousal

And I'm feelin' you like mmm
I am indicating that I am attracted to her and her movements and behavior are causing me to feel pleasure and arousal

And you feelin' me like mmm
I am indicating that she is also experiencing pleasure and arousal as a result of our interactions

Girl your honey taste like mmm
I am using a sexual metaphor to indicate that I find her desirable and attractive

Make me wan take a trip withchu
I am indicating that I want to be with her and continue our sexual activity in a more private setting

Sun shinin' and the sky is blue
I am using this as an atmospheric detail to set the mood for our sexual encounter

So girl come one let me take you to my private spot
I am urging her to come with me to a more private location where we can continue our sexual encounter

Baby I just wanna get you to my private spot
I am indicating that I am interested in engaging in sexual activity with her in a more private and intimate setting

Girl once I get your body to my private spot
I am indicating that I am confident in my abilities as a lover and that I will be able to satisfy her sexually

Flex, time to have sex, yeah
I am indicating that it is time to engage in sexual activity and have sex

Gettin' freaky in the club, girl
I am once again acknowledging and emphasizing the sexual nature of what is happening in this club and inviting her to join me in that behavior

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