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.

I'm Your Angel
R. Kelly Lyrics

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No mountains too high, for you to climb
All you have to do is have some climbing faith, oh yeah
No rivers too wide, for you to make it across
All you have to do is believe it when you pray

And then you will see, the morning will come
And every day will be bright as the sun
All of your fears cast them on me

I just want you to see

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

I saw the teardrops, and I heard you cry
All you need is time, seek me and you shall find
You have everything and you're still lonely
It don't have to be this way, let me show you a better day

And then you will see, the morning will come
And all of your days will be bright as the sun
So all of your fears, just cast them on me
How can I make you see?

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

And when it's time to face the storm
I'll be right by your side
Grace will keep us safe and warm
And I know we will survive

And when it seems as if your end is drawing near (end is drawing near)
Don't you dare give up the fight (oh no)
Just put your trust beyond the skies

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel (I'll be)

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry

I'll hear your voices when you call me (oh, oh)
I'm your angel

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Your Angel" is a duet between R. Kelly and Canadian singer Celine Dion that talks about the power of faith and resilience. The first verse sets the tone for the whole song by expressing that there's nothing in life that cannot be overcome if faith is present, using the images of mountains and rivers as metaphors. The chorus repeats the message that no matter how hard things get, R. Kelly and Celine Dion will always be there to provide comfort and support. They also promise to be there even when hope is almost gone, and the storm is approaching, drawing inspiration from the biblical concept of grace.

In the second verse, the tone becomes more personal and direct, and R. Kelly addresses someone who is feeling lonely and incomplete despite having everything they need materialistically. The bridge reminds the listener that life might bring them close to their limits or even put them in dangerous situations, but the trust in the divine will always be a guarantee of safety and protection. The song's outro is a repetition of the chorus with more emphasis on the "I'm your angel" line.

Line by Line Meaning

No mountains too high, for you to climb
There's no obstacle too big for you to overcome.

All you have to do is have some climbing faith, oh yeah
All you need is the faith and determination to keep going.

No rivers too wide, for you to make it across
There's no distance too great for you to travel.

All you have to do is believe it when you pray
Believing in yourself and your abilities is the first step towards success.

And then you will see, the morning will come
If you stay hopeful and optimistic, things will get better with time.

And every day will be bright as the sun
Each day will feel like a new beginning full of possibilities.

All of your fears cast them on me
Let go of your fears and worries, and let me help carry your burdens.

I just want you to see
I want you to recognize that I'm here for you and that you're never alone.

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I will be your guiding force and provide you with comfort when you need it.

I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I will be there to support you through your struggles and offer a listening ear.

I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am always available to lend an ear and offer my help.

I am your angel
I'm here to protect and guide you through life's difficulties.

And when all hope is gone, I'm here
Even when things seem hopeless, you can always count on me for support.

No matter how far you are, I'm near
Regardless of the distance between us, I'm always here for you.

It makes no difference who you are
I don't care who you are, I will always be here for you.

I saw the teardrops, and I heard you cry
I recognize your pain and suffering and am here to offer comfort.

All you need is time, seek me and you shall find
Take the time to connect with me, and you'll discover that you're never alone.

You have everything and you're still lonely
Even with all of life's comforts, you can still feel alone and lost.

It don't have to be this way, let me show you a better day
There's hope for a brighter future, and I'm here to help you realize it.

And when it's time to face the storm
When you're confronted with difficult situations, I'll be there to support you.

Grace will keep us safe and warm
With grace and perseverance, we can weather any storm.

And I know we will survive
With each other's support, we'll make it through tough times.

And when it seems as if your end is drawing near (end is drawing near)
When you feel like giving up, I'll be there to lift you up and remind you of your strength.

Don't you dare give up the fight (oh no)
Never give up hope, and keep fighting towards your goals.

Just put your trust beyond the skies
Trust in a higher power or in me, and you'll find the support you need to succeed.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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