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.
Marching Band
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Turn you over, find that spot like there's a map on it
Call my lap I'll beat the ladies shawty snaps on it
I keep that pussy cummin' like I ran a tab on it
Hey we in here flexin' like it's nothin'
Grindin' and we bumpin'
Booty so big got a nigga hearin' trumpets
Sit it on my face like ba-da-bum-bum-bum
And I'ma throw this cash yeah, we gone lap it up
Purple on deck baby, we can smoke it up
She know what she doin' in that see through lingerie
I'mma have this room soundin' like a Mardi Gras parade, ay
She blow me like a tuba
I beat it up like a snare drum
That girl make me on it
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
It be soundin' like a marching band
I know the neighbors next door can feel that base
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
She like it on her chin like a violin
And she be dancin' like a Majorette
Wetter than a river and I'm divin' in (splash)
Everyday a good day for sex
Four in the mornin' just like two in the evenin'
Take her into my world now ain't no way she leavin'
Give her just what she need
Take her smoke and a breather
Ass soft as a feather, I TKO it, Mayweather
In the lobby Four Seasons with like ten or twelve broads
All headed to my suite, it's a million thot march
Only thing we ain't about to do is sleep
Beat it like a drum, it sound like we at a Jamboree
She blow me like a tuba
I beat it up like a snare drum
That girl make me on it
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
It be soundin' like a marching band
It be soundin' like a marching band
I know the neighbors next door can feel that base
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
After the party she gone leave with me
Yeah we gone lay up for the freakin' weekend
And I'mma have her soundin' like a symphany
After the party she gone leave with me
Yeah we gone lay up for the freakin' weekend
And I'mma have her soundin' like a symphany
She blow me like a tuba
I beat it up like a snare drum
That girl make me on it
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
It be soundin' like a marching band
I know the neighbors next door can feel that base
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
It be soundin' like a marching band
It be soundin' like a marching band
The lyrics of "Marching Band" by R. Kelly Juicy J are incredibly explicit and sexual in nature, describing the pleasures of sexual intercourse with a partner in various positions and situations. The song is a celebration of sex, with references to "beating" and "blowing" such as a "snare drum" or "tuba." The chorus alludes to the loudness of the sexual encounter, describing it as "soundin' like a marching band." The song has a catchy beat, and the explicit lyrics are meant to be provocative and make listeners comfortable with openly discussing their sexual desires.
The song portrays women as objects of desire and implies that their sole purpose is to please men. The lyrics are misogynistic, with the woman's pleasure never featured and the man "beating" her like a drum. The line "she be dancin' like a Majorette" objectifies the woman and reduces her to a sexual object. The song perpetuates toxic masculinity and narrow gender roles, promoting the idea that male pleasure is the only thing that matters. While the catchy tune and rhythm of the song make it enjoyable to listen to, the lyrics are highly problematic and do not contribute positively to the discourse around sex and sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Grab on it
Take hold of it
Turn you over, find that spot like there's a map on it
Flip you and discover your sweet spot as if examining a guide.
Call my lap I'll beat the ladies shawty snaps on it
Let me know that you crave more stimulation on my lap and I will deliver.
I keep that pussy cummin' like I ran a tab on it
My skills are so effective that she keeps climaxing as if she's racking up a bill.
Hey we in here flexin' like it's nothin'
We are showing off our wealth and confidence without hesitation.
Grindin' and we bumpin'
We are dancing together in a provocative manner.
Booty so big got a nigga hearin' trumpets
The size of her butt makes me feel as if I am surrounded by instruments.
Sit it on my face like ba-da-bum-bum-bum
Put your buttocks on my face like a drumbeat.
Make shawty make it clap like ba-da-bum-bum-bum
Encourage the woman to make her buttocks clap rhythmically on my lap.
And I'ma throw this cash yeah, we gone lap it up
I will shower her with money and we will enjoy it together.
Purple on deck baby, we can smoke it up
I have plenty of purple marijuana, we can smoke it.
She know what she doin' in that see through lingerie
She is aware of how sexy she looks in her revealing undergarments.
I'mma have this room soundin' like a Mardi Gras parade, ay
I am going to make so much noise during our sexual activity that it will sound like a loud festivity.
She blow me like a tuba
She performs oral sex on me like a brass instrument.
I beat it up like a snare drum
I have sex with her vigorously and rhythmically.
That girl make me on it
That woman excites and pleases me sexually.
'Cause every time we in the bedroom
Because every occasion we engage in sexual activity
It be soundin' like a marching band
We make so much noise it sounds like a musical procession.
I know the neighbors next door can feel that base
The vibrations generated during our physical intercourse are strong enough for the adjacent neighbors to detect.
She like it on her chin like a violin
She enjoys oral sex under her jawline.
And she be dancin' like a Majorette
She is moving sexually and sensually like a cheerleader twirling a baton.
Wetter than a river and I'm divin' in (splash)
She's so aroused and stimulated that I am metaphorically diving in to her genitals.
Everyday a good day for sex
Sex is always on the table, there is no bad day
Four in the mornin' just like two in the evenin'
The time of day is irrelevant for when we have sex. We are active anytime of the day or night.
Take her into my world now ain't no way she leavin'
I am eager to show her something new and interesting and she will not want to go away.
Give her just what she need
I am meeting her sexual desires and necessities.
Take her smoke and a breather
We will take a moment to smoke a cigarette and rest.
Ass soft as a feather, I TKO it, Mayweather
Her backside is tender and delicate, and I dominated her like a professional fighter, Floyd Mayweather.
In the lobby Four Seasons with like ten or twelve broads
We are staying in a luxurious Four Seasons hotel with a group of ten or twelve women.
All headed to my suite, it's a million thot march
All the women are going back to my room, and it feels like there are countless numbers of them.
Only thing we ain't about to do is sleep
We have plenty of other activities planned, the only one we will not do is rest.
Beat it like a drum, it sound like we at a Jamboree
We are having sex with so much enthusiasm that it sounds like a lively festival.
After the party she gone leave with me
After the party, she will be going home with me.
Yeah we gone lay up for the freakin' weekend
We will spend the whole weekend together.
And I'mma have her soundin' like a symphany
During our extended time together, she will be making beautiful sounds of pleasure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, ROBERT KELLY, JORDAN HOUSTON, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, GAMAL LEWIS, RYAN OGREN, SAUL ALEXANDER, CASTILLO VASQUEZ
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@BryanPFu
I've always loved this song... For almost a decade.
Studied the lyrics a bit today... Man this song is NASTY big time 😅
@dewayneyoung1572
DAAAAAAMN I LOVE THIS SONG BY R. KELLY 🎼 🎼 🎼 🎶 🎶 🎶 🎵 🎵 🎵 !!! THIS IS A DAAAAAAMN GROOVE FOLK !!!
@Partydown
✋️ down ALWAYS tha KING OF R&B, can't take that away him..we all human 🎶🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶💙💙💙
@shaunac7879
I heard this song fir the first time last summer !!💪🏽💪🏽
@rashundaford486
Who else came to hear this after Jacques king of r&b rant?😒 R. Kelly is the King of R&B... Period
@jermainewest3533
Lol he said what never KELLZ IS THE KING EVERYONE KNOWS
@jackmeoff9634
Please can't no one fuck with Kells now till infinity.first time ima say It and ima continue in now with this comment mr.R Kelly you the face of R&B
@hillbillies1414
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@russelladams7134
Jacques ain't even the Prince of R&B. That would be Chris Brown. R. Kelly the King of R&B.
@ahulin49
I can separate the artist from the music...this shit 🔥...so sad tho...