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.

Hypnotic
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Intro
Rap by R.Kelly

(feat. R. Kelly, Fabolous)

[R. Kelly]
Y'all know what this is

so bob your heads, yeah
ladies it's your boyfriend
and Ms Johnson
we mixing drinks right now y'all

I step up in the spot and all the heads turn
pull up in the green apple beema
ya boy so hot the club might burn
fresh tennis suit walkin' with 'Leena like brass knuckles on my fist aint it mane
like sun shinin' on my wrist aint it mane
like a pimp with a twist, hypnotic with the criss fuck with models with the hips whats the name?
canary yellow ice came with the chain
just like money, cars and clothes came with the fame
just like big pimpin y'all drew all this hoes just like
thats why im in the club poppin all these bottles tonight

[Syleena (Verse 1)]
Boy, you got that crazy magic formula
And I can't shake it babe
Just wanna drink it babe
And I stay hungry for your love
You keep me wanting "beef"
Wanna eat it up
Tell me what

[B-Section]
(What is this)
(That's so addictive) That's so addictive that I
Lose control
It feels so good
I had to ask a question
(What is this)
(That's got me feenin) Got me fiending, yeah
Can't seem to let go
Oh, baby your love is so

[Chorus]
Hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, so hypnotic
Your love is so
[repeat]

[Verse 2:]
Can't seem to run, can't seem to hide
Your love keeps finding me
It's that chemistry between us
Oooh, boy you are all I focus on
I'm loving every moment
So why'd you had to go on and blow my mind

[B-section]

[Chorus]

[Fabolous]
young money on the flo'
connection to the Chi
what it is!

I roll through the block and the roof be low and the 22's couldnt be cleaner
they start yellin' out F-A-B-O
its the young boy with Syleena
they lookin with a flash light
in the daytime coz the cash right and the words may rhyme
some say i'm
the real talk of the city of New York
its the Diddy in the walk and the smooth in my style groove with a smile 'till they prove in the trail
that i move with the cow 40 that is shorty is his when she see's how icy the automo' is the game is
hypnotic summin' like the blue drink you see me on the hood frontin' with the blue mink stuntin' with the
new link ya like how
i do's what i do's and i have 'em like Wow!

[Bridge]
(You're my medicine) Oh, you take the pain away
And bring me healing, boy
(And you bring me so much joy)
(Feeling)
Whenever you come near me
I just cannot help myself
Because your love is so

[Chorus / Adlib]

Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh

Overall Meaning

The song Hypnotic by R. Kelly is yet another boastful track by the R&B singers. The lyrics are about R. Kelly's ability to charm women and make them fall in love with him. The song starts with R. Kelly boasting about how hot he is and how all the heads turn when he steps in the spot. He continues with lyrics that imply that he is a pimp and can get any woman he wants. Syleena then joins in, singing about how R. Kelly has some crazy magic formula that makes her addicted to him. She cannot resist his love, and it is so hypnotic that she loses control.

The chorus of the song is where the title comes from, and Syleena repeatedly sings that his love is hypnotic. In the second verse, Syleena describes how R. Kelly's love has taken over her, and she cannot seem to run or hide from it. She is loving the moments they have together and enjoys having him near. The bridge talks about how R. Kelly's love is the medicine for her, and it brings her joy and healing.

Overall, the song is boasting about how R. Kelly can have any woman he wants, and his love is so hypnotic that women cannot stay away from him. The lyrics are catchy, and the beat is funky, making it a great song to dance to.

Line by Line Meaning

Y'all know what this is
You all know what this song is about

so bob your heads, yeah
So nod your heads in agreement to my words

ladies it's your boyfriend
Ladies, I am your boyfriend in this song

and Ms Johnson
An unimportant person being named to enhance the flow

we mixing drinks right now y'all
We are currently making up music and lyrics

I step up in the spot and all the heads turn
When I enter the building, everyone stares at me

pull up in the green apple beema
I drive a green BMW convertible

ya boy so hot the club might burn
I am so popular and attractive that the club could catch fire

fresh tennis suit walkin' with 'Leena like brass knuckles on my fist aint it mane
I am wearing a new tennis outfit and walking with someone named 'Leena, giving me extra swag

like sun shinin' on my wrist aint it mane
My expensive watch is reflecting sunlight and looking great

like a pimp with a twist, hypnotic with the criss fuck with models with the hips whats the name?
My style is pimp-like, but unique and fascinating, and I am interested in models with nice bodies

canary yellow ice came with the chain
My shiny gold chain has diamond charms

just like money, cars and clothes came with the fame
Being rich and having nice things goes hand-in-hand with being famous

just like big pimpin y'all drew all this hoes just like
Just like Jay-Z's song 'Big Pimpin,' I attract many women

thats why im in the club poppin all these bottles tonight
That is why I am in the club, buying and drinking lots of expensive bottles of alcohol

Boy, you got that crazy magic formula
My love for you is so intense, it feels like a spell

And I can't shake it babe
I cannot get rid of this feeling

Just wanna drink it babe
I just want to enjoy this love feeling

And I stay hungry for your love
I continually crave your love

You keep me wanting 'beef'
You keep me wanting more love

Tell me what
Tell me what this feeling is

That's so addictive) That's so addictive that I
This feeling is so strong and addictive

Lose control
I lose control over myself because of this feeling

It feels so good
This feeling feels amazing

Got me fiending, yeah
This feeling has me yearning for more

Can't seem to let go
I cannot seem to get rid of this feeling

Oh, baby your love is so
Oh, your love is so intoxicating

Hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, so hypnotic
Your love is mesmerizing, captivating, and fascinating

Can't seem to run, can't seem to hide Your love keeps finding me
I cannot escape from your love, it is always present in my life

It's that chemistry between us
Our connection is based on a strong chemistry

Oooh, boy you are all I focus on
The only thing I can focus on is you

I'm loving every moment
I am enjoying every moment spent with you

So why'd you had to go on and blow my mind
Why did you have to come and shake things up in my life?

young money on the flo
I am young and rich, and I am on the dance floor

connection to the Chi
I have connections to the city of Chicago

I roll through the block and the roof be low and the 22's couldnt be cleaner
I drive through the block with the roof down, and my car's rims are shiny and clean

they start yellin' out F-A-B-O
People in the area are shouting out my name, Fabolous

its the young boy with Syleena
I am the young man in the building with Syleena

they lookin with a flash light in the daytime coz the cash right and the words may rhyme
People are taking notice of me because of my wealth and my rhyming skills

some say i'm the real talk of the city of New York
Some people think I am the most genuine person in New York

its the Diddy in the walk and the smooth in my style groove with a smile 'till they prove in the trail
My swagger is reminiscent of Diddy, and I am confident until someone proves I am wrong

that i move with the cow 40 that is shorty is his when she see's how icy the automo' is the game is hypnotic
I attract women with the flashy car I drive, and the game of love is mesmerizing and captivating

summin' like the blue drink you see me on the hood frontin' with the blue mink stuntin' with the new link
I am doing well in my profession, and can front in my flashy car with a beautiful coat and nice jewelry

ya like how i do's what i do's and i have 'em like Wow!
You like how I do what I do, and it leaves people in awe

(You're my medicine) Oh, you take the pain away
You are like medicine to me, taking away my emotional pain

And bring me healing, boy
You bring me emotional healing, my love

(And you bring me so much joy)
You bring me a substantial amount of joy

Whenever you come near me
Whenever you are near me

I just cannot help myself
I cannot control my feelings

Because your love is so
Because your love is so captivating

Hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, hypnotic, so hypnotic
Your love is mesmerizing and hypnotizing

Ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh ooooh
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