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.
Looking For Love
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Out of all the stages I've performed on
Out of all of the cities I've been to
I bless the day that I found you
I bless the day I found you and that's my word
It's nothing for me out there in those streets
You took my heart and you set it on fire
You keep taking me higher
[Chorus]
I been looking for love
In all the wrong places
And now I finally found
Someone who cares for me
No matter the storm
It was you who helped me face it
And now it's safe to say
That you really care for me
Just like the wings
You took me, flew me away, yeah
And now my ground is underneath my feet
This man had nowhere to go
Then you gave me direction
And now the rest of my days
I can't help but give you the praise
[Chorus]
You saw my needs, forgave my faults
You cleansed my heart, you changed my thoughts
You brought the sun into my life
When my world had seemed dark, yes you did
And you're the only one
Who was there when I needed a friend
You're the only one who can place joy
When there's pain in my heart
[Chorus]
In R. Kelly's song "Looking for Love," the singer reflects on his past experiences with love as he expresses gratitude for finding the one who truly cares for him. He starts off by acknowledging the many girls he's loved before and the various stages and cities in which he has performed. Despite all that, the day he found his lover was the best day ever and he feels blessed. The singer attests that he has found true love and is filled with joy because his lover sets his heart on fire and keeps taking him higher.
In the chorus, R. Kelly admits that in his quest for love, he has searched in all the wrong places, but now he's found someone who truly cares for him. This significant other has been with him through thick and thin, facing storms and darkness with him. She has been his guiding light, leading him to the right direction and cleansing his heart to harbor good thoughts. The singer sings a eulogy to his lover for being the only one who truly understands him, and who has been there to brighten his world when it gets dark.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of all the girls I've loved before
I've loved many girls in the past, but you are the one who stands out the most to me.
Out of all the stages I've performed on
I've performed on many stages, but you are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Out of all of the cities I've been to
I've traveled to many cities, but you are the one that holds my heart.
I bless the day that I found you
Meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I am grateful for it.
I bless the day I found you and that's my word
I absolutely mean what I say, meeting you has been a blessing.
It's nothing for me out there in those streets
I have nothing to gain from being out on the streets, since I have found love with you.
You took my heart and you set it on fire
My love for you burns passionately and strongly.
And now my love forever burns
My love for you will never die, it will always burn strongly in my heart.
You keep taking me higher
Being with you lifts me up and helps me reach new heights of happiness.
I been looking for love
I have been searching for love for a long time.
In all the wrong places
But my search has been futile because I have been looking in all the wrong places.
And now I finally found
But now, I have finally found what I was looking for.
Someone who cares for me
Someone who genuinely cares about me and my well-being.
No matter the storm
Someone who will stand by me through thick and thin, no matter what challenges we may face.
It was you who helped me face it
In fact, you have always been there for me during difficult times.
And now it's safe to say
I am confident in saying that
That you really care for me
you truly care about me and my happiness.
Just like the wings
You have been my guiding force and have lifted me up.
You took me, flew me away, yeah
Like wings, you took me away from my troubles and worries.
And now my ground is underneath my feet
And now, I feel grounded and stable with you by my side.
This man had nowhere to go
I was lost and directionless before I met you.
Then you gave me direction
But you helped me find my way and gave me a sense of purpose.
And now the rest of my days
For the rest of my life,
I can't help but give you the praise
I will always be grateful to you and will never stop praising you.
You saw my needs, forgave my faults
You have always been understanding, and have forgiven me for my mistakes.
You cleansed my heart, you changed my thoughts
You have had a positive and life-changing impact on my heart and my mind.
You brought the sun into my life
You have brought light and happiness into my life, after a dark period.
When my world had seemed dark, yes you did
At a time when my life felt bleak and hopeless, you were there to make it brighter.
And you're the only one
You are the one and only person
Who was there when I needed a friend
Who has been there for me when I needed a friend the most.
You're the only one who can place joy
You are the only person who can bring joy into my life.
When there's pain in my heart
Even when I am going through a difficult time or experiencing pain, I know that you will always be there to lift my spirits.
I been looking for love
I have been searching for love for a long time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, JOSEF LAROSSI, ANDREAS ROMDHANE
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