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.

Heaven If You Hear Me
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Darling, come home, back to me
Heaven, (Heaven) Heaven if you hear me, this
Say, I need you (I need you in my life)
So come on, baby (Come on)
Cause I, I never meant to do you wrong, lady (oh, oh)
So don't you leave me dying here (Cause I'm lost without you)
Please (Please) come back home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R. Kelly's song "Heaven If You Hear Me" are a plea to a lost lover to come back home. The singer of the song acknowledges that he has hurt the person he loves, but he begs for her forgiveness and asks her to return to him. The repeated chorus of "Heaven if you hear me" suggests desperation and a willingness to turn to a higher power for help and guidance.

The use of the word "Heaven" in the chorus is interesting because it is not clear whether the singer is addressing an actual divine being or simply using the word as a metaphor for his hope and longing. The song's lyrics suggest that the singer has done something to hurt his lover, but the specifics are left up to interpretation. The line "I never meant to do you wrong, lady" indicates that the singer is remorseful, but it is not clear what he has done to cause the rift between them.

Overall, "Heaven If You Hear Me" is a powerful song about the struggle to repair a damaged relationship. The use of gospel-inspired music and language adds a layer of spiritual significance to the lyrics, highlighting the singer's desperation and his belief in the possibility of redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

Darling, come home, back to me
I miss you and I want you to return to me.

Heaven, (Heaven) Heaven if you hear me, this
I am desperately calling out to Heaven for help.

Say, I need you (I need you in my life)
I am confessing that I cannot live without you in my life.

So come on, baby (Come on)
I am urging you to come back to me and not stay away any longer.

Cause I, I never meant to do you wrong, lady (oh, oh)
I am admitting that I made mistakes but I never intentionally hurt you, my love.

So don't you leave me dying here (Cause I'm lost without you)
I am telling you that I am lost and hopeless without you and I don't want to be left alone.

Please (Please) come back home
I am pleading with you to come back home to me.

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

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