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.
Showdown
R. Kelly Lyrics
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I feel that the time is here
for you to bring your body here
And give me what I've waited for
Hurry up and come on in and close the door
I'm about to get up on it
Feed me girl cause I'm so hungry
Got plenty money but I'm still lonely
Black and Asia girl,
Tattoo on your tongue
Thugged out and scared
But I'ma make you love me
Say some aphrodisiacs
Baby girl its on
I promise you I will do all these words to the song
[Chorus]
Showdown
(I'm about to lay your) body down
(Rodeo be like) up and down
(Bout to show you how I) roll down
Its about to be a
Showdown
(I'm about to lay your) body down
(My rodeo be like) up and down
(Bout to show you how I) roll down
Baby its about to be
[R. Kelly]
I'll be making you my lady
S.E. got me going crazy
Any-thing that you want me to do
I'll do anything cause I'm feeling you
All through the club girl you dance so freaky
Tall diamond pierced with a look that kinky
Ac-ting like you want me to turn you
Attitude like what, Kelly turn me now
Black and Asia girl,
Tattoo on your tongue
Thugged out and scared
But I'm uh make you love me
Say some aphrodisiacs
Baby girl its on
I promise you I will do all these words to the song
[Chorus]
[R. Kelly]
Now give me the mic so I can get buck buck
Like fiesta, fiesta still moving the crowd
Out of all the girls I've loved before
Got plenty of honeys
Puff puff give now let me hit it once more
Fake ass niggas get out and close my door
Its my house for me to live not yours
If I wanted to I could- on the floors
Through the doors like a western flick the club is crunk
Penny and Chris you know that boys tow up
About 8 or 9 black stallion riding up
Its Mr. Big screaming showdown I'm like what
[Mr. Big]
Now Kelly,
Its not enough room in this town
For you and me so lets get down
I'm sick and tired of you and this down low fight
From contagious all the way to Mrs. Price
You done it now with Ms. Black Asia
I knew something was funny when she stopped paging
House, cars, shopping mall
Man I tell you its a battle call
Like a raging bull
I'm about to charge
Carry, you won't see tomorrow
Its time to put a end to your late night creeps
Now any last words before my pistol speaks...
[R. Kelly]
Mr. Biggs,
Now no disrespect but man I'm tired
Cause all these years its my back you've been riding
We've been in and out of fights on these videos
Now its about time you felt the real rodeo
See I did it back in 98 of September
You took her from me yea right you don't remember
I remember so clearly we were coming from an opera
How clever you were when you slipped her your number
(ooh) I know that makes y'all wanna know
(ooh) Who's really on the down low
You wonder why we're always at it there it is
Sleeves up Mr. Biggs
Cause I'm about to get, wild, wild, west
Sick and tired of your mess
You put me to the test
And now I'm sticking out my chest
So any last words before I draw these cannons
Cause when the smoke clears I'll be the last man standing
[Chorus: x2]
In "Showdown," R. Kelly describes his desire to be with a woman he's been waiting for. He requests that she come over and satisfy his sexual cravings while promising to fulfill her desires. The chorus repeats the word "Showdown" and mentions his intention to take her down and show her the rodeo of his body. The song also features a rap battle between Kelly and Mr. Biggs, which refers to their previous fights over women. Mr. Biggs accuses Kelly of stealing his women, while Kelly suggests that Mr. Biggs is secretly gay and hiding behind his marriage. The song ends with Kelly challenging Mr. Biggs to a gunfight, and the chorus repeats, "It's about to be a showdown."
The lyrics of "Showdown" are full of sexually suggestive phrases and innuendos. R. Kelly's style is characterized by explicit lyrics and themes, and "Showdown" is no exception. The song is also notable for its use of rap battles and diss tracks, which were popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The chorus is catchy and memorable, with the use of the word "Showdown" creating a sense of anticipation and conflict. The song's themes of sexual desire and power dynamics are common in R. Kelly's music, and have been the source of controversy and criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel that the time is here
I believe that this is the right moment
for you to bring your body here
I want you to come here physically
And give me what I've waited for
I've been waiting for this moment of intimacy with you
Hurry up and come on in and close the door
Come inside and shut the door quickly to avoid being disturbed
I'm about to get up on it
I'm eagerly anticipating sexual intimacy
Feed me girl cause I'm so hungry
I'm craving for physical intimacy
Got plenty money but I'm still lonely
Even though I have a lot of money, I still feel lonely without you
Gotta have you now cause me so,
I need to have you right now because I desire it so much
Black and Asia girl,
A girl that is both black and Asian
Tattoo on your tongue
A tattoo located on the person's tongue
Thugged out and scared
Appearing tough and intimidating, but possibly inwardly scared
But I'ma make you love me
I'm going to make you fall in love with me
Say some aphrodisiacs
Mentioning something that could increase sexual desire
Baby girl its on
I am ready for physical intimacy
I promise you I will do all these words to the song
I guarantee that I will do everything I have said in this song
(I'm about to lay your) body down
I am about to engage in sexual intimacy with you
(Rodeo be like) up and down
The sexual act will involve a lot of movement and energy
(Bout to show you how I) roll down
I'm going to demonstrate my sexual prowess
I'll be making you my lady
I want to make you mine and treat you with respect
S.E. got me going crazy
I can't stop thinking about you and it's driving me crazy
Any-thing that you want me to do
I am willing to do anything you ask of me
All through the club girl you dance so freaky
I noticed you dancing very sensually in the club
Tall diamond pierced with a look that kinky
You have a piercing that draws attention and enhances your sexuality
Ac-ting like you want me to turn you
You seem to be signaling that you are interested in me sexually
Attitude like what, Kelly turn me now
You are telling me directly that you want me to initiate sexual intimacy
Now give me the mic so I can get buck buck
Give me attention so I can show off my skills and abilities
Like fiesta, fiesta still moving the crowd
My performance is lively and exciting, keeping the audience engaged
Out of all the girls I've loved before
Comparing this current relationship to previous ones I've had
Got plenty of honeys
I have a lot of women interested in me
Puff puff give now let me hit it once more
Pass me the drugs and let me have another round of sex
Fake ass niggas get out and close my door
I want you to get rid of unworthy and fake people in your life
Its my house for me to live not yours
I am in charge of my own life and space
If I wanted to I could- on the floors
I could engage in sexual activity anywhere and anytime I wanted
Through the doors like a western flick the club is crunk
Exiting the club just like in a Western movie, with the crowd still hyped and partying
Penny and Chris you know that boys tow up
Referring to someone named Penny and Chris who are both intoxicated or high
About 8 or 9 black stallion riding up
A group of black and powerful people arriving to the scene
Its Mr. Big screaming showdown I'm like what
Someone named Mr. Big is shouting about a confrontation, and the singer is surprised
Now Kelly, Its not enough room in this town
The singer is addressing R. Kelly, saying that there isn't enough space or resources for both of them
For you and me so lets get down
They must fight or compete until someone gives up or is defeated
I'm sick and tired of you and this down low fight
The artist is fed up with the rivalry between them and wants it to end
From contagious all the way to Mrs. Price
A reference to previous issues they had, including a song titled 'Contagious' and an alleged affair with Mrs. Price
You done it now with Ms. Black Asia
The singer believes that Mr. Big has crossed the line by getting involved with Ms. Black Asia
I knew something was funny when she stopped paging
The singer suspected something was wrong when Ms. Black Asia stopped contacting him
House, cars, shopping mall
Possessions that the two of them are fighting over
Man I tell you its a battle call
This is definitely a battle and they must fight
Like a raging bull I'm about to charge
The artist is about to come at the other person with full force
Carry, you won't see tomorrow
The singer is threatening to harm or kill the other person
Its time to put a end to your late night creeps
The artist wants the other person to stop their immoral behavior
Now any last words before my pistol speaks...
The singer is threatening to use a gun against the other person
Now no disrespect but man I'm tired
The singer is claiming that he's tired of fighting and wants to end the feud
Cause all these years its my back you've been riding
The singer believes that Mr. Big has been taking advantage of him for many years
We've been in and out of fights on these videos
Referring to previous arguments that they had in public
Now its about time you felt the real rodeo
The singer is saying that Mr. Big is about to experience his true strength
See I did it back in 98 of September
The singer has defeated Mr. Big in the past
You took her from me yea right you don't remember
The singer believes that Mr. Big took something/someone of his in the past
I remember so clearly we were coming from an opera
The singer remembers an event in the past very vividly
How clever you were when you slipped her your number
Mr. Big was sly/cunning when he gave someone his phone number
(ooh) I know that makes y'all wanna know
The singer is teasing the audience, suggesting that something scandalous happened
(ooh) Who's really on the down low
The singer is referring to the 'down low', which means keeping something private or secret
You wonder why we're always at it there it is
The reason for the constant fighting between the two of them is revealed
Sleeves up Mr. Biggs
The singer is preparing for the upcoming fight and urging Mr. Big to do the same
Cause I'm about to get, wild, wild, west
The singer is referencing the Western movie 'Wild Wild West' and suggesting that the fight will be intense
Sick and tired of your mess
The singer is fed up with Mr. Big's behavior and actions
You put me to the test
The artist feels that Mr. Big has been testing his patience and limits
And now I'm sticking out my chest
The singer is feeling confident and ready to fight
So any last words before I draw these cannons
The singer is giving Mr. Big one last chance to speak before they engage in combat
Cause when the smoke clears I'll be the last man standing
The singer is confident that he will win the fight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER
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