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.
Somethings Never Change
R. Kelly Lyrics
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That some people I love you
And, some people may find
That some people weren't true
And some people may vow
That they'll never part
And people promise people
That they will never break their hearts
But when it comes to us
I thank heaven up above
Cos' we just keep on lovin
We just keep on kissin'
We just keep on huggin'
We just keep on waitin'
Boy I tell you
-chorus
Somethings never change
Like pictures in a frame
And the flowers bloom in may
For as long as I am breathing my heart will always stay
I tell you somethings never change
In the springtime it will rain
And the world going round and round
There's nothing new
And thats how I feel about you
Now, some people believe
That, some people will be there
And, some poeple came to see
That some people didn't care
Sooo-ooo-ooome people may think that
They can trust some people
But some people come to find
That the people that they thought they knew they really dont know know-know-oooh-ooo
When it comes to us (when it comes to us) I thank heaven up up
Cos we keep on lovin'
We just keep on kissin'
We just keep on touchin'
We just keep on waitin'
Boy I tell you
(chorus)
(that is how I feel) that is how I feel about you-oooh-ooo
And it'll never change no no
That is how I feel
Woah-oooh
Ooh-oh-oh-ooooh
Somethings never change
Like the pictures in the frame (in the frame)
And the flowers bloom in may
For as long as I am breathing my heart will surely stay
I tell you
Somethings never, somethings never change
Like the pictures in a frame (pictures in a frame)
And the flowers (all of the flowers bloom in may)
For as long as I am breathing my will always stay the same
Somethings never change (woah-ooh-ooo change)
In the springtime it will rain (it will surely rain)
And the world going round and round
Theres nothing new
Till the ????
Somethings never change
And I place no, one above you babe
Because I love you bayyy-beee
Ooh-ooo always babe
You be lovin me and I be loving you
Somethings, somethings never change
(fades
The lyrics to R. Kelly's song Somethings Never Change describe a relationship that has endured through various challenges and circumstances. The singer acknowledges the problems that other people may face in their relationships, such as broken promises and lack of trust, but expresses gratitude that he and his partner have been able to maintain their love and commitment to each other. He compares their relationship to things in life that never change, like the pictures in a frame and the arrival of spring rain, and suggests that their love is just as constant and enduring.
The song's theme of lasting love and devotion is underscored by the repetition of the phrase "we just keep on" throughout the chorus, which emphasizes the ongoing nature of the relationship. The way that the chorus is sung with a sense of longing and nostalgia, further communicates the idea that the love between the singer and his partner is something precious and irreplaceable.
Overall, the lyrics to Somethings Never Change are a tribute to the power of love and the way that it can endure through life's ups and downs. The song celebrates the idea that some things are constant and unchanging, and that true love is one of those things that can withstand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people may say
There are people who say
That some people I love you
That some people express love to each other
And, some people may find
And there are others that realize
That some people weren't true
That some others were not genuine
And some people may vow
Also, there are people who promise
That they'll never part
They will never leave each other
And people promise people
Individuals make promises
That they will never break their hearts
To never cause any emotional harm
Oooo-oooh
Sound effect indicating expression of excitement
But when it comes to us
However, in our case
I thank heaven up above
I am grateful to God up above
Cos' we just keep on lovin
Because we continue to love each other
We just keep on kissin'
We keep on kissing each other
We just keep on huggin'
We keep on hugging each other
We just keep on waitin'
We keep waiting for each other
Boy I tell you
Expression of excitement while talking to a boy
Somethings never change
There are certain things that never change
Like pictures in a frame
Such as pictures in a frame
And the flowers bloom in may
Flowers bloom in May every year
For as long as I am breathing my heart will always stay
As long as I am alive, my love for you will never fade
I tell you somethings never change
I want to reiterate that some things never change
In the springtime it will rain
It always rains during springtime
And the world going round and round
The world keeps revolving repeatedly
There's nothing new
There is nothing new
And that's how I feel about you
That's how I feel about you
Now, some people believe
Now, there are people who have a belief
That, some people will be there
That some certain people will always be there
And, some people came to see
Additionally, some people came to realize
That some people didn't care
That some people were not concerned
Sooo-ooo-ooome people may think that
Therefore some people may assume
They can trust some people
That they can put their trust in somebody
But some people come to find
But some others come to discover
That the people that they thought they knew they really dont know know-know-oooh-ooo
That they did not actually have an idea about that person, this is a lament about the discovery
(chorus)
Refers to the repetition of the chorus
(that is how I feel) that is how I feel about you-oooh-ooo
(That is how I feel), this is repeated to emphasize the point of how the author feels about their partner
And it'll never change no no
The feeling will never change at any time
Woah-oooh
Expression of feelings or action
Ooh-oh-oh-ooooh
Sound effect indicating excitement and re-emphasis of a situation
And I place no, one above you babe
In your life, I hold no one on a level higher than I am in your heart
Because I love you bayyy-beee
I love you intensely and passionately
Ooh-ooo always babe
Always always my dear
You be lovin me and I be loving you
You have shown me love that I am able to reciprocate likewise
Somethings, somethings never change
Certain things never change
(fades)
Indicates sound is gradually getting softer and softer
Contributed by Christopher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anniebelton1412
This sounds like one of Stevie Wonder's master piece and it's nice
@joetate2146
I know right.
@BigSocksProds
It does !
@LuckyJackson2020
i was trying to find the stevie version but nothing
@TheWatchme2
beyond genius how a person could embrace the true essence of love and its involvement and relitivity with mankind thats not a gift thats gods voice
@mrmaxxx94
He channels Stevie wonder 1974_75 circa and yet it sounds modern dig the part where R Kelly sings elevators going sideways,this is a classic that so few know, Loveland is one of the best bootleg albums ever imo, R Kelly musically Been the best artist bar none over the past 25 years I'm,these lyrics hit home
@MiyaisGood
Facts!!💯
@tylerhall1288
Agreed. The greatest artist of all time in my opinion. He’s also got the greatest soundtrack cuts like Bad Man, Up and Outta Here, Just A Touch, Take My Time Tonight, Let Your Light Shine, Freak Tonight, Christmas I’ll Be Steppin, etc. Genius. All his albums phenomenal except Black Panties which is still an awesome album
@CC-si3cr
@Tyler Hall I love Bad Man!!! I didn't realize he had so many other soundtrack cuts. I will have to check all of those out.
@tyoung8991
This would have definitely would have earned him a additional Grammy. Damn Kellz.