Reality
R. Kelly Lyrics

She didn't have a house, a house up in the hills
She wasn't materialistic and didn't require the luxury of living in an upscale neighborhood.

I never heard her ask for some car with the chromed out wheels
She didn't desire fancy cars with expensive rims.

But all she wanted was some love and affection
All she truly required was love and care from her lover.

But all I did all the time was neglect
I failed to provide the love and affection she deserved.

The fact that she was lonely, I used to be her homey
I used to provide companionship to her when she didn't have any.

I used to talk about how I was gonna get us out of the hood
I always talked about improving our current living condition.

But as long as we're together as a family, then it's all good
As long as we remain as a family unit, it doesn't matter where we live or what we have.

Because any man can make a baby
It's easy for any male to impregnate a woman.

But it takes a real man to be a father
Being a father requires more than just giving birth to a child, it also demands love, care, and support.

Talking 'bout a family, the kid, you and me
Discussing the importance of the family unit, including the child and both partners.

It's not a fantasy, but it's reality
Family is a beautiful reality, not just a dream.

You see love is wrong and love is right
Love can sometimes be good and sometimes can be bad.

But if love is strong then love is tight
However, if love is powerful, it can conquer all problems.

Talking 'bout a chemistry like a bride-to-be
Describing the strong emotional bond between two lovers.

It's not a fantasy, but it's reality
Love is not just an imagination, it's genuine and real.

Be careful were the words the last time we had our talk
The last conversation we had was tense and needed to be handled with caution.

And your truth sound absurd so my pride just let you walk
Your version of events sounded ridiculous, so my ego stopped me from understanding and you left.

When all the time knowing that I didn't mean
I knew the entire time that I didn't intend to hurt you.

To hollar out and call you bitch and tell you leave
I shouted and called you names, telling you to go away due to a lack of control over my emotions.

I admit it, I was wrong but now it's over come on home
I take responsibility for my mistake and want you to come back home.

I can't take it, here is where you belong
I am unable to handle being without you, and you are meant to be here with me.

Even out the window looking for the mailman
Desperately hoping to receive a message or letter from you.

I hope he's got a letter says, I'm missing you, in the mail
Hoping to read a note from you, stating that you also miss me.

And then I saw you with another, made it hard for me to breathe
When I observed you with someone else, I became breathless due to heartbreak.

But when I played the game for gives
I became forgiving when it came to our relationship.

I should've played the game for keeps
I should've committed entirely to our relationship, realizing the importance of loyalty.

Now I wore the shoes that you talked about in your song
I now know what you meant in your previous song.

But it's been a change I've got a new pair on, yes
I've grown a lot and now have a different perspective.

Now every night and day I still await
I patiently wait every day and night.

At the lonely spot in the hills
At this spot, I find solace in loneliness.

And think about how you set the record straight
I contemplate your truth and honesty that was necessary to set things right.

Chorus: Repeats
The chorus is a reflection of the importance of family, true love, and relationships in the context of reality.