Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better … Read Full Bio ↴Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is a Grammy award winning American R&B singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer. Debuting in 1991 with the group Public Announcement, Kelly went solo in 1993, starting off a successful career with the release of the album 12 Play. He has since released a further nine studio albums, collaborated with Jay-Z on two albums and has had many successful singles including Bump N' Grind, I Believe I Can Fly, Ignition, The World's Greatest and the hip-hopera Trapped in the Closet.

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.

Right Back
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Yeah, this is for my n****s, my real n****s
This is for my n****s, my real n****s
This is for my n****s, my real n****s (Hood gossip)
This is for my n****s, my real n****s
This is for my n****s, my real n****s (Dinnertime)
This is for my n****s

I came up with my n****s, I been through with my n****s

I ran the streets I hugged the block in them same shoes with my n****s
I rolled out with my n****s, we rolled up on them n****s
They put me out that four door and I'll never snitch on my n****s
Now I'm on the road with my n****s, gettin' dough with my n****s
Bankroll, videos, sharin' hoes with my n****s
I give it all for my n****s, got nothin' but love for my n****s
And I can't trust them other n****s, so I'll just trust my n****s
Said I tried to go to church but it didn't do nothin' for me
Said I tried to pray but it didn't do nothin' for me
I tried to find me a job but it didn't do nothin' for me
So I had to hit the streets, go right back to my n**** (right back to my n****s)

Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
I go right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s

Still I'll chill with my n****s, I never change on my n****s
We hustlin', we gettin' money, we breakin' bread my n****
I turn up with my n****s, VIP with my n****s
We pop bottles, we throw it up in the strip club with my n****s
Yeah I lost some of my n****s, paid for the funeral for my n****s
(What up boy) 8 years and I'm still missin' my n****
I understand my n****, I've been through the same my n****
Gotta feed the baby help out your momma, I feel your pain my n****
Said I tried to go to church but it didn't do nothin' for me
Said I tried to pray but it didn't do nothin' for me
I tried to find me a job but it didn't do nothin' for me
So I had to hit the streets, go right back to my n****s (right back to my n****s)

Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
I go right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s

(And I'm goin' right back to my n****s) I remember when we used to pitch them pennies my nig'
I remember when we talk about our dreams my nig'
And now we livin' well up in them hills my nig'
If it ever was to go away
I'm right back to my n****s

Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
Right back to my n****s
I go right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s
And I'm goin' right back to my n****s

Na na na na wooh
My n****s, yeah

Na na na na wooh
My n****s, yeah

Overall Meaning

In R. Kelly's song "Right Back," the lyrics celebrate friendship, loyalty, and unity within a group of guys who have grown up together. The song is an uplifting ode to the camaraderie that develops between friends who share a common bond. Throughout the lyrics, R. Kelly highlights his connection with his crew and how he leans on them when he is feeling down, as they are the only ones who truly understand him. Despite trying to find solace in various places such as church and work, he ultimately finds that home is with his niggas. The repetition of the phrase "right back to my niggas" in the chorus emphasizes this idea of coming back to one's roots.

The song's lyrics offer insight into the lives of black youths growing up in communities marked by poverty, crime and a lack of resources, where the only family and support one has are the close friends they've grown up with. The song highlights the positive qualities of the friendship, such as loyalty, commitment, and sacrifice, yet it is also a stark reminder that the choices they make and the risks they take come with grave consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, this is for my niggas, my real niggas
Dedicated to my close friends in the neighborhood

I came up with my niggas, I been through with my niggas
I grew up with my friends and we've been through a lot together

I rolled out with my niggas, we rolled up on them niggas
We went out together and faced our rivals head-on

They put me out that four door and I'll never snitch on my niggas
I was caught by the authorities, but I'll never betray my friends

Now I'm on the road with my niggas, gettin' dough with my niggas
Now we travel together, making money and achieving success

I give it all for my niggas, got nothin' but love for my niggas
I am devoted to my friends and will do anything for them

Said I tried to go to church but it didn't do nothin' for me
I tried seeking spiritual guidance, but it had no effect on me

So I had to hit the streets, go right back to my niggas (right back to my niggas)
I had to return to my friends in the streets for support and guidance

Still I'll chill with my niggas, I never change on my niggas
I remain loyal and true to my friends, no matter what happens

Yeah I lost some of my niggas, paid for the funeral for my niggas
I have lost some friends, and have paid for their funerals

I understand my nigga, I've been through the same my nigga
I empathize with my friends, as I have experienced similar struggles as they have.

Said I tried to go to church but it didn't do nothin' for me
I tried seeking spiritual guidance, but it had no effect on me

And now we livin' well up in them hills my nig'
We are now living a lavish lifestyle in the hills

If it ever was to go away I'm right back to my niggas
If everything were to fall apart, I would return to my friends for support

Na na na na wooh My niggas, yeah
My friends, yeah

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHERYL MACK, CHRISTOPHER CLARK, DARRICK D. STEPHENS, ROBERT S. KELLY

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