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.
Happy Summertime
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Ahh yeah
Uh uh uh, uh huh
We rolling, we rolling
We rolling, we rolling
Drop top in the summertime
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
I just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Sun shining like California
Come here girl let me push up on ya
Can we do how we do in the shower on a hot day
Pull up the club 'cause it's Friday
Let's drink and hit the dance floor
DJ put the summer jam on
Big chips at the bar spending
GT with the wheels spinning
Let's get somewhere and get high
For the rest of the night
Sex and then go get a bite
Oh take with a thug baby and if you want it (if you want it)
You can get it pumping
Catch me rolling on the block
With on the block with the beat making it hot for you
How we do
And if you're girls looking at me I might have to snatch her up
When your head turns
This is how we do, summertime
Drop top in the summertime
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
I just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Slip, dip, trip, we flip to new hit
Got's to do with with Mr. Cool Whip
Cuz, I'm better than the rest of them
I'm two stepping on Lake Michigan
Oh my God my nephew done did it again
Pool full of woman and mo' trying to get in
Well, c'mon, it's all cool
Ain't no rules, it's the summertime
So we gon' act a fool
Whatchu wanna do
No, whatchu oughta do
Is rush me a plate of that barbecue
With a quickness move fast
Better yet move quicker
Then get my a 40 ounce from Kenwood liquor
Slide by Millennium park
One more spot to hit before it gets dark
Lakeshore Drive
Slip 'til we slide
Summertime on the westside, westside, westside
Oh so long
We be rolling on most 24s
Coming down your strip, everything is fine
312 and 213 area codes
So now girls don't trip
'Cause it's summertime
Drop top in the summertime
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
I just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Drop top in the summertime
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
I just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Drop top in the summertime
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
I just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
The lyrics to R. Kelly's "Happy Summertime" describe the joy and relaxation that comes with the summer season. The song takes the listener on a ride through the city, with R. Kelly cruising in a drop-top car on a sunny day, hitting the beach, the mall, and the gym. He's surrounded by beautiful women, looking to have a good time, drinking and dancing the night away. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree summer, full of good vibes and good times.
The chorus of the song repeats again and again, emphasizing the simple pleasure of just riding around in the sun with no real destination in mind. The second verse focuses more on the partying aspect of the summertime, with R. Kelly hitting the club and trying to pick up women. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they capture the essence of the summer season and the joy that many people experience during that time.
Overall, "Happy Summertime" is a lighthearted and fun song that celebrates the carefree spirit of summer. It's an anthem for anyone who wants to let loose and enjoy the warm weather with friends and loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy summertime niggas
It's summertime and let's enjoy the season
Drop top in the summertime
Driving around in a convertible car while enjoying the summer weather
And I'm rolling through the block with the sun shining and I
Driving through the neighborhood while the sun is shining brightly
Just wanna ride, I just wanna ride
Just want to enjoy the ride and the summertime vibe
Go to the mall and I hit the gym
Visiting the mall and working out at the gym to keep fit during the summer season
Have a pool party, take some chicks for a swim
Hosting a party by the pool and having some girls join in for a swim
Sun shining like California
The sun is shining bright like it does in California
Come here girl let me push up on ya
Approaching and flirting with a girl
Can we do how we do in the shower on a hot day
Suggesting that they make love like they would in the shower during a hot day
Pull up the club 'cause it's Friday
Heading to the club on a Friday night
Let's drink and hit the dance floor
Getting drinks and dancing at the club
DJ put the summer jam on
Requesting the DJ to play summertime music
Big chips at the bar spending
Spending money at the bar
GT with the wheels spinning
Driving a GT and making the wheels spin
Let's get somewhere and get high
Going somewhere to smoke marijuana
For the rest of the night
Spending the rest of the night getting high
Sex and then go get a bite
Having sex and then getting something to eat
Oh take with a thug baby and if you want it (if you want it)
Offering to take a girl who likes thugs
You can get it pumping
They can have sex and get each other excited
Catch me rolling on the block
Driving around the block
With on the block with the beat making it hot for you
Playing music loudly while driving to make it hot for everyone listening
If you're girls looking at me I might have to snatch her up
If a girl is interested in him, he might approach and flirt with her
This is how we do, summertime
This is how they enjoy the summertime
Slip, dip, trip, we flip to new hit
Moving to a new popular song
Got's to do with with Mr. Cool Whip
Cool Whip is the producer or creator of the song
Cuz, I'm better than the rest of them
He's better than other people in the music industry
I'm two stepping on Lake Michigan
Dancing on Lake Michigan
Pool full of woman and mo' trying to get in
Many women are trying to get into the pool party
Well, c'mon, it's all cool
Everyone is invited to the party
Ain't no rules, it's the summertime
There are no strict rules during the summertime party season
So we gon' act a fool
They'll act wild and crazy during the party
Whatchu wanna do
Asking what people want to do at the party
No, whatchu oughta do
Suggesting what people should do at the party
Is rush me a plate of that barbecue
Asking for a plate of barbecue to eat quickly
With a quickness move fast
Hurry up and move quickly
Better yet move quicker
Move even faster
Then get my a 40 ounce from Kenwood liquor
Going to Kenwood Liquor to buy a 40 ounce drink
Slide by Millennium park
Driving by Millennium Park
One more spot to hit before it gets dark
Going to one more place before it gets dark
Lakeshore Drive
Driving along Lakeshore Drive
Slip 'til we slide
Sliding around on the road while driving
Summertime on the westside, westside, westside
Enjoying the summertime on the west side of the city
We be rolling on most 24s
Driving a car with 24 inch wheels
Coming down your strip, everything is fine
Driving down someone's street and everything looks good
312 and 213 area codes
Referring to the area codes of Chicago and Los Angeles
So now girls don't trip
Girls don't have to worry
'Cause it's summertime
Because it's the summertime
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, ROBERT KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Verrod Butts
This joint seriously got overlooked, I might be the only few disc jockeys to this day that still play this cut! And I promise you each time I drop it , I get a lot of heads turning and a lot of shoulders bouncing 😀
Mike Brown
Im a DJ also ur not the only one. Great track
Go Home Roger
It needed a music video
geedon003
Very underrated song. My best from R-kelly
CJay Collin
I like this track so much; touched my heart.
CJay Collin
I like it
Josh Woodhouse
Ma boi innocent, don’t listen to the masses, stay solid R Kel, no1 banger always. Respect brudda
Dale James
R Kelly and snoop two legends
dion marshall
Every June 21st this jam gets played along with will Smith summertime classic material ya'll ...everyone enjoy ya summer19
Gold Gold
2 of the bests, wooooow GREEEEEETINGS FROM GHANA