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.
Leap Of Faith
R. Kelly Lyrics
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There's a fire within burnin' bright
There is a love inside of me that I never thought I'd feel
Until the day you came into my life, yeah
And it was you that were there when no one else was
And you show me a love unknown, ooh
You kept hope alive
And when my soul was fallin'
You helped me to survive
And you led the way
Encouraged me to take that leap of faith
There's a dream that I dream, I never knew it would come true
There's a place I never thought that I would be (Ooh)
There is a chance (There's a chance) that I took
(That I took) that I never thought I'd take
Until you came and helped me to believe, oh, oh
You were there when no one else was
And you showed me a love unknown
You kept the fire burnin'
And you kept hope alive
And when my soul was fallin'
You helped me to survive
And you led the way
Encouraged me to take that leap of faith (Of faith, of
faith, of faith, of faith, ooh)
Leap of faith
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
You showed me just how
{How to believe in me} In me, oh
You moved that tree and tore that forest there for me
You kept the fire burnin' (You kept it burnin')
You kept hope alive (You kept hope alive)
And when my soul was fallin' (My soul was fallin')
You helped me to survive (Yeah, you helped me to survive)
You led the way
Encouraged me to take that leap of faith, yeah
You kept the fire burnin' (Woo)
You kept hope alive (You kept the hope alive, yeah)
And when my soul was fallin' (My soul was fallin')
You helped me to survive (But you helped me to
survive)
You led the way
Encouraging me to take
The fire {Everybody}, hope {All my life}
My soul {Someone's callin'} with you {I'll survive}
You led {Go away}, encouraged me {To take}
That leap of faith and make it over
Now I owe my thanks to you, ho, oh
You kept the fire burnin' (Woo, hey)
You kept hope alive (You kept hope alive)
When my soul was fallin' (When my soul was fallin')
You helped me to survive (Ooh, you helped me to survive)
Oh, yes, you did
Pushing me to take that leap of faith
You kept the fire burnin'
You kept hope alive
And when my soul was fallin'
You helped me to survive
Oh, oh, oh, oh
In this song, R. Kelly sings about how he had always harbored doubts about himself and his abilities until he met someone else who believed in him. He sings about a love that has enabled him to discover strength within himself that he never knew existed. He also reflects on a dream he never thought would come true and a chance he never thought he would take until this person came into his life and helped him to believe in himself. He acknowledges that this person was there for him when no one else was, and it was this love that gave him the courage to take a leap of faith.
The chorus repeats several times, highlighting the role of this love in helping him to persevere through difficult times. By keeping the fire burning and hope alive, this person not only helped him to survive but also encouraged him to take that leap of faith. R. Kelly also acknowledges that he owes them a debt of gratitude for believing in him when he didn't believe in himself.
This song showcases how love can help a person discover hidden strength and overcome fear and doubt. It highlights the way in which having someone who believes in you can give you the courage to take a leap of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
There is strength deep inside me that I never knew I had
I had hidden strength within that I was unaware of
There's a fire within burnin' bright
Burning and fierce passion exists within me
There is a love inside of me that I never thought I'd feel
I believed I would never experience love, but it lay dormant within me
Until the day you came into my life, yeah
It took your arrival for me to realize all this
And it was you that were there when no one else was
You were present when others had deserted me
And you show me a love unknown, ooh
You demonstrated a love I have never previously known
You kept the fire burnin'
You maintained my passion and drive
You kept hope alive
You preserved my optimism and confidence
And when my soul was fallin'
Amidst despair and anguish
You helped me to survive
You assisted me in enduring through that difficult period
And you led the way
You guided and directed me
Encouraged me to take that leap of faith
You motivated me to take a daring and courageous step towards my dreams
There's a dream that I dream, I never knew it would come true
I once held a fantasy I considered unreachable
There's a place I never thought that I would be (Ooh)
I attained a position I never considered attainable before
There is a chance (There's a chance) that I took
(That I took) that I never thought I'd take
I seized an opportunity I doubted I'd ever pursue
Until you came and helped me to believe, oh, oh
You arrived and instilled faith within me
You showed me just how {How to believe in me} In me, oh
You moved that tree and tore that forest there for me
You taught me how to believe in myself, and you went to great lengths to enable me to achieve my goals
The fire {Everybody}, hope {All my life}
My soul {Someone's callin'} with you {I'll survive}
You led {Go away}, encouraged me {To take}
That leap of faith and make it over
Now I owe my thanks to you, ho, oh
In times of trouble, you helped me sustain my passion, confidence, and optimism. You then guided and motivated me to take a risky leap of faith, which I ultimately triumphed. Therefore, now I am grateful to you
Pushing me to take that leap of faith
You persistently encouraged me to take that daring step
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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