In The Name Of Love
R. Kelly Lyrics


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Many lovers has come, and
Many lovers have gone
Similar to an old fashioned song
(A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby)

You can change the frame
But the picture remains the same
Similar to the sun after the rain
(A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby)
Oh yeah

Baby girl, in other words forevermore
I'll be here (I'll be here)
'Cause, my whole life's been full of joy every since
You came here, girl

(Goes around, goes around)
My whole world goes around (goes around, goes around)
Because you, you spin me, yeah (spin me)
And every time we're done making love girl
Ooh, it makes me wanna, ooh

Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love (snap my fingers)
Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love (clap my hands, yeah)
Step in the name of love, step in the name of love (step from side to side)
Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love (groove and it's alright)

Some believes in love
And some people don't (like wars)
Similar to a story, when it's told
(A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby)

Some have crossed the finish line and some gave up
It's like moving a mountain
Love can be just that tough, yeah
(A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby)

Baby girl in other words forevermore
I'll be here (I'll be here)
'Cause, my whole life's been full of joy every since
You came here, girl

(Goes around, goes around)
My whole world goes around, goes around (goes around, goes around)
Because you, you spin me, yeah (spin me)
And every time we're done making love girl
Ooh, it makes me wanna, ooh

(Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love) snap my fingers
(Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love) clap both my hands
(Step in the name of love, step from side to side) step in the name of love
(Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love) groove and it's alright

(Snap in the name of love) woo
(Snap in the name of love) woo
(Clap in the name of love) clap my hands
(Clap in the name of love) oh
(Step in the name of love) step, step, step, uh-huh, you got it
(Step in the name of love) groove in the name
(Groove in the name of love) of love
(Groove in the name of love)

Haha yeah, uh-huh
Now we gonna play a little game
And this game is for all of those
Who know how to follow the rules to this game, alright?
Listen, when I sing, I want everybody out there
To do whatever I sing, alright? Come on, here we go

Step step side to side (uh-huh)
Round and round, dip it now (c'mon)
Separate, bring it back (yeah)
Let me see you do the
Love slide (c'mon y'all)

Step step side to side (uh)
Round and round, dip it now (what?)
Separate, bring it back (c'mon)
Let me see you do the
Love slide (take it to the bridge)

(Goes around, goes around)
See my whole world goes around (goes around, goes around)
All because of you you, spin me, yeah (spin me, yeah)
And when we're done making love, baby (think I'm gonna make a baby)
Hey I just wanna get to steppin', go out on the town and (think I'm gonna make a baby)

(Snap in the name of love) snap
(Snap in the name of love) in the name of love
(Clap in the name of love) yeah baby
(Clap in the name of love)
(Step in the name of love) I wanna step, woo
(Step in the name of love) in the name of love
(Groove in the name of love)
(Groove in the name of love)

Listen, love brought us together (snap in the name of love)
So keep on steppin' because
Love's gonna last forever (clap in the name of love)
Clap in the name of love (clap in the name of love)
Let's step out, hit the club (snap in the name of love
Dj's rockin' that song for us (step in the name of love)
If anybody ask, why we're steppin' (groove in the name of love)
Tell them that, we did it for love (woo)





Dedicated to uncle Henry Love, thank you, thank you

Overall Meaning

The song "Step in the Name of Love" by R. Kelly is a love anthem that talks about how love can be tough and how lovers can come and go but true love will stand the test of time. The first verse talks about how many lovers have come and gone like an old fashioned song but true love between the singer and his partner will still be there a thousand years from now. The verse shows that although love can be difficult and not every love story has a happy ending, true love is timeless and never dies. The chorus urges listeners to snap, clap, step and groove in the name of love while the bridge talks about how love brought the singer and his partner together and how they hope to stay together forever.


The song "Step in the Name of Love" was released in 2003 as a single from R. Kelly's album "Chocolate Factory". The song became a smash hit, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song's popularity led to a special dance that was created specifically for the song called the "Step in the Name of Love" dance. The dance became so popular that it was celebrated at a yearly event called the "Step in the Name of Love" party hosted by R. Kelly himself.


Line by Line Meaning

Many lovers has come, and
Through the years, many people have entered and exited my life, leaving memories like an old song


Many lovers have gone
Just as the song ended and the memories faded, so have the people who used to be a part of my life


Similar to an old fashioned song
Nostalgia is a powerful thing, reminding us of past love and happier times, like an old, familiar tune


(A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby)
Love and the memories it creates are timeless and will always hold a special place in our hearts, even a millennium from now


You can change the frame
Our lives change and we grow, but the essence of who we are remains the same


But the picture remains the same
Just as a picture's essence doesn't change no matter how many frames it may have, the essence of who I am remains constant


Similar to the sun after the rain
Like the sun that comes out after the rain has stopped and clears the sky, the essence of who we are remains constant, no matter what may have happened in our lives


Baby girl, in other words forevermore
My dear, I promise to love you forever and to always be here for you


I'll be here (I'll be here)
I promise to always be by your side, through thick and thin, for as long as we both shall live


'Cause, my whole life's been full of joy every since
Ever since you came into my life, my whole world has been filled with happiness and joy


You came here, girl
When you entered my life, you brought joy, love, and happiness into it


(Goes around, goes around)
Love is cyclical, a never-ending dance that goes around and around, bringing people in and out of our lives


My whole world goes around (goes around, goes around)
My entire life revolves around you, and the love that we share


Because you, you spin me, yeah (spin me)
Your love is like a force that spins me around and fills my life with joy and happiness


And every time we're done making love girl
After we've shared a moment of intimacy together


Ooh, it makes me wanna, ooh
It fills me with a strong desire to express my love for you even more


Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love (snap my fingers)
I want to snap my fingers in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love (clap my hands, yeah)
I want to clap my hands in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


Step in the name of love, step in the name of love (step from side to side)
I want to dance and step side-to-side in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love (groove and it's alright)
I want to groove and dance in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


Some believes in love
Some people believe in love and all its power


And some people don't (like wars)
Others don't believe in love, or they may see it as a battle to be fought and won


Similar to a story, when it's told
Just like a story, everyone's love is unique and different


Some have crossed the finish line and some gave up
Some people find love and live happily ever after, while others may lose hope and give up on their search


It's like moving a mountain
Finding true love is incredibly difficult, and can feel like an insurmountable task


Love can be just that tough, yeah
Love is not easy, and can often be difficult and challenging to navigate


My whole world goes around, goes around (goes around, goes around)
My entire life revolves around you, and the love that we share


(Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love) snap my fingers
I want to snap my fingers in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


(Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love) clap both my hands
I want to clap my hands in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


(Step in the name of love, step from side to side) step in the name of love
I want to dance and step side-to-side in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


(Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love) groove and it's alright
I want to groove and dance in the name of love, to express the joy and happiness that you bring into my life


(Snap in the name of love) woo
In the name of love, I feel a strong desire to snap my fingers and express my happiness


(Clap in the name of love) clap my hands
In the name of love, I feel a strong desire to clap my hands and express my happiness


(Clap in the name of love) oh
In the name of love, I feel a strong desire to clap my hands and express my happiness


(Step in the name of love) step, step, step, uh-huh, you got it
I want to step, step, step in the name of love, and lose myself in the rhythm of our love


(Step in the name of love) groove in the name
In the name of love, I want to groove and dance


(Groove in the name of love) of love
I want to groove in the name of love, and let the music carry us away


Now we gonna play a little game
Let's play a game, where we express our love through dance and music


And this game is for all of those
This game is for everyone who knows the joy and happiness that comes from love


Who know how to follow the rules to this game, alright?
For those who know how to dance and step in the name of love, let's get this game started


Listen, when I sing, I want everybody out there
Listen to my voice, and let the love and rhythm carry you away


To do whatever I sing, alright? Come on, here we go
Let's all dance and groove together, united in love and joy


Step step side to side (uh-huh)
Step, step to the side, to the rhythm of our love


Round and round, dip it now (c'mon)
Let's dance in circles, and dip our bodies to the rhythm of the music


Separate, bring it back (yeah)
Let's separate and then come back together, united in love and joy


Let me see you do the Love slide (c'mon y'all)
Let's all slide together, united in our love and joy


See my whole world goes around (goes around, goes around)
My entire life revolves around you, and the love that we share


All because of you you, spin me, yeah (spin me, yeah)
Your love spins me around, filling my life with joy and happiness


And when we're done making love, baby (think I'm gonna make a baby)
After we've expressed our love physically, we may conceive a child


Hey I just wanna get to steppin', go out on the town and (think I'm gonna make a baby)
After making love, I want to dance and groove, and enjoy our love in the city


(Snap in the name of love) snap
In the name of love, I want to snap my fingers and express my happiness


(Snap in the name of love) in the name of love
In the name of love, I want to snap my fingers and express my happiness


(Clap in the name of love) yeah baby
In the name of love, I want to clap my hands and express my happiness


(Clap in the name of love)
In the name of love, I want to clap my hands and express my happiness


(Step in the name of love) I wanna step, woo
I want to step, step, step in the name of love, and express my happiness and joy


(Step in the name of love) in the name of love
I want to step, step, step in the name of love, and express my happiness and joy


Listen, love brought us together (snap in the name of love)
Our love has brought us together, and I want to snap my fingers and express my happiness


So keep on steppin' because
Let's keep dancing and grooving together


Love's gonna last forever (clap in the name of love)
Our love will last forever, and in the name of love, I want to clap my hands and express my happiness


Clap in the name of love (clap in the name of love)
In the name of love, let's all clap our hands and express our happiness


Let's step out, hit the club (snap in the name of love
Let's go out, and dance and express our love publicly


Dj's rockin' that song for us (step in the name of love)
The DJ is playing our song, so let's step in the name of love and dance together


If anybody ask, why we're steppin' (groove in the name of love)
If anyone asks why we're dancing and grooving, we can tell them it's all in the name of love


Tell them that, we did it for love (woo)
We danced and grooved in the name of love, to express our happiness and joy


Dedicated to uncle Henry Love, thank you, thank you
This song is dedicated to Uncle Henry Love, and is a thank-you for all the love and support he has given to the artist




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LesleyLove-lw3ry

IT IS NOT MY PLACE TO JUDGE HIM FOR HIS PAST MISTAKES, DUE TO LIFE
IMPERFECT BECAUSE NONE OF US ARE
PERFECT,

BUT NEVERTHELESS THE MAN IS A MUSICAL GENIUS THAT ALWAYS PROVIDED
GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND AMAZING SONGS WITH BEAUTIFUL LYRICS AS WELL DELIVER

POWERFUL MESSAGE THROUGH GOSPEL
RAP, R&B AND DISCO JUST TO NAME A FEW OF HIS MANY BACKGROUND ROOTS

SO I WILL CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC AND PRAY FOR HIM AT THE SAME TIME JUST AS GOD HAS FORGIVEN US FOR

OUR SINS, THEN WE TOO SHOULD FORGIVE HIM, AND NOT HARBOR ANY RESENTMENT
BUT MOST IMPORTANT WE SHOULD
"LET GO AND LET GOD" HANDLE
THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE, SINCE THAT IS
HIS JOB.



All comments from YouTube:

@brendaellison9955

Regardless of what he’s done or accused of doing, I still love his music. I learned to separate the music from the man.

@charlenedean4086

Can't always believe people thats been hurt. Love don't love nobody 💯. Money, money, money!

@charlenedean4086

He didn't nothing. We have to accountable for our own stupid actions.

@goddesslov3339

@Charlene Dean girllll I was just saying thisssss , shoooot I’m stepping in the name of love till the day I drop 😂 this man done created way too many beautiful memories and good family times 😮‍💨

@mrs.millionaire-dmck.5771

Yeesss I second that ❤

@brandonjohnson7851

Let’s step in the name of love

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@enzigenes

The DJ played this at a block party on Memorial Day weekend and the whole block was jumping. Kells music is timeless.

@ms.j178

Wow that's sounds like so much fun😊

@janellholifield1439

my parents played this at their wedding and they got married when I was two. this song will always resonate in my head as well as the dancing we did for this song. rip daddy

@nataliecardenas4601

Rest in heaven to your papi ❤️❤️🌹🌹

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