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.
One Man
R. Kelly Lyrics
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(Not gonna let you down)
Sorry for the things that happened to you, babe
For what he did
I'll show you that I'm not gonna do those things that he did to you
I'm gonna love you I'm gonna hold you
I'm gonna give you everything that your heart desires
You don't have to question love
I know you're hurting baby
Because of what he did
But here I am to rescue you
From that man of sin
He took your life from you
And noted you for him
Promised you brighter days
But now your light is dim
He had no right to do
The things he did to you
If I had half a chance
Girl, I'd be good to you
Don't let don't let don't let don't let
Don't let what happened in your past hurt our future
[Chorus]
One man can make one women hate all men
Tell me why is it that
One man can make one woman hate all men
Makes a woman hate all men
One man can make one women hate all men
I'm sorry that he took your heart and did you in
You lived your life a lie
Now it's time to seek the truth
If it takes the rest of my days
I'm gonna make it up to you
So you let your guards on down
I don't want to go no rounds
'cause baby, I'm here for you
Truly, truly here for you
Don't let don't let don't let don't let
Don't let what happened in the past hurt our future
[Chorus]
Girl I'm' sorry that he took your heart and did you in
I'm not tryin' to hurt you
(I'm not tryin' to hurt you pretty baby, pretty baby)
I just want to make sweet love to you
(All I want to do is make you feel good all over)
While making love all the things
He said he'd do to you and he didn't girl
I'll do for you
Baby I'll do, vow to 'cause I'm sorry that he took your heart
And did you in, yeah
[Chorus]
Ladies, it was us all along
That made ya get up and get out and do wrong
I know you didn't really want to do it
Hey, but being pissed off at us led you to it
Yes it did, yes it did, yes it did, oh, oh, oh
It mean I'm sorry baby
For coming in late from being out all night oh yeah
See I was so busy out there doing you wrong
while you were out there with somebody else
Getting your groove on, oh, oh, oh, oh
I guess its' a lesson to be learned
Be careful of the bridge you burn, oh oh
The lyrics are an apology from R. Kelly to a woman who has been hurt and betrayed by a past lover. R. Kelly tells her that he will not repeat the mistakes of her past lover and that he loves, treasures, and cherishes her. He also acknowledges the fact that one bad experience with a man can make a woman hate all men, and he pleads with her not to let her past experience harm their future together.
Throughout the song, R. Kelly offers reassurance and compassion to the woman, promising to make up for the hurt and betrayal she experienced in the past. He also acknowledges his own past infidelity and expresses remorse for hurting her himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm sorry
Not gonna let you down; sorry for the things that happened to you, babe; for what he did; I'll show you that I'm not gonna do those things that he did to you
I'm gonna love you I'm gonna hold you
I'm gonna give you everything that your heart desires; you don't have to question love; when I get home I'll show you love
I know you're hurting baby
Because of what he did; but here I am to rescue you; from that man of sin; he took your life from you; and noted you for him; promised you brighter days; but now your light is dim
He had no right to do
The things he did to you; if I had half a chance; girl, I'd be good to you; don't let what happened in your past hurt our future
One man can make one women hate all men
Tell me why is it that; one man can make one woman hate all men; makes a woman hate all men
You lived your life a lie
Now it's time to seek the truth; if it takes the rest of my days; I'm gonna make it up to you
So you let your guards on down
I don't want to go no rounds; 'cause baby, I'm here for you; truly, truly here for you; don't let what happened in the past hurt our future
Girl I'm' sorry that he took your heart and did you in
I'm not tryin' to hurt you; just want to make sweet love to you; while making love all the things; he said he'd do to you and he didn't girl; I'll do for you; Baby I'll do, vow to 'cause I'm sorry that he took your heart and did you in
Ladies, it was us all along
That made ya get up and get out and do wrong; know you didn't really want to do it; being pissed off at us led you to it
See I was so busy out there doing you wrong
While you were out there with somebody else; getting your groove on; I guess it's a lesson to be learned; be careful of the bridge you burn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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Brezelle White
Baby, I'm sorry
(Not gonna let you down)
Sorry for the things that happened to you, babe
For what he did
I'll show you that I'm not gonna do those things that he did to you
I'm gonna love you I'm gonna hold you
I'm gonna give you everything that your heart desires
You don't have to question love
Cause when I get home I'll show you love
I know you're hurting baby
Because of what he did
But here I am to rescue you
From that man of sin
He took your life from you
And noted you for him
Promised you brighter days
But now your light is dim
He had no right to do
The things he did to you
If I had half a chance
Girl, I'd be good to you
Don't let don't let don't let don't let
Don't let what happened in your past hurt our future
One man can make one women hate all men
Tell me why is it that
One man can make one woman hate all men
Makes a woman hate all men
One man can make one women hate all men
I'm sorry that he took your heart and did you in
You lived your life a lie
Now it's time to seek the truth
If it takes the rest of my days
I'm gonna make it up to you
So you let your guards on down
I don't want to go no rounds
'cause baby, I'm here for you
Truly, truly here for you
Don't let don't let don't let don't let
Don't let what happened in the past hurt our future
One man can make one women hate all men
Tell me why is it that
One man can make one woman hate all men
Makes a woman hate all men
One man can make one women hate all men
I'm sorry that he took your heart and did you in
Girl I'm' sorry that he took your heart and did you in
I'm not tryin' to hurt you
(I'm not tryin' to hurt you pretty baby, pretty baby)
I just want to make sweet love to you
(All I want to do is make you feel good all over)
While making love all the things
He said he'd do to you and he didn't girl
I'll do for you
Baby I'll do, vow to 'cause I'm sorry that he took your heart
And did you in, yeah
One man can make one women hate all men
Tell me why is it that
One man can make one woman hate all men
Makes a woman hate all men
One man can make one women hate all men
I'm sorry that he took your heart and did you in
Ladies, it was us all along
That made ya get up and get out and do wrong
I know you didn't really want to do it
Hey, but being pissed off at us led you to it
Yes it did, yes it did, yes it did, oh, oh, oh
It mean I'm sorry baby
For coming in late from being out all night oh yeah
See I was so busy out there doing you wrong
while you were out there with somebody else
Getting your groove on, oh, oh, oh, oh
I guess its' a lesson to be learned
Be careful of the bridge you burn, oh oh
Bonita Taylor
He's the GREATEST R&B singer of all time
PhillyGoat83
Its not even close
mike smith
Hands down 💯🙏
Pat Conti
Musical genius
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💯
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Black Widow77
One of my favorite all time R.kelly songs...he literally can sing about pots and pans and go platinum. I will always love him. Praying for you Kells.
Niki Reynolds
I know right? NOBODY can sing like R. Kelly and they never will. He's #1.
Truth Seeks me
I feel gross listening to this.. This song was mentioned in an interview; and r.kelly said he wrote this song, because of how he treated women.
Truth Seeks me
@Niki Reynolds false take.