Happy Summertime
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Happy summertime niggas
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

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

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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

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