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.
Take My Time Tonight
R. Kelly Lyrics
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I want you to do me a favor
I want you to take all of your thoughts
All of your worries and problems and forget about em
Because tonight is about me and you
No cellulars no pagers no two-ways just us
No phone calls to Mr. Jeeves no family no friends
Girl I just want to get it on with you (yeah)
I´ll disappear and I´ll leave a clue (here´s what I want to do baby)
[Chorus]:
I just want to take my time tonight
Holdin your body tight keepin you warm
Nothin´s gonna stop this feeling
I´ll be giving you sexual healing
I just want to take my time tonight
Holdin your body tight keepin you warm
Nothin´s gonna stop this feeling
I´ll be giving you sexual healing
[Verse 2]:
No bill collectors no landlords
Your boss is trippin just ignore it
You got plans call em off
The CD take it off pause
I just want to be alone with you (oh because)
Girl I just want to get it one with you (you yeah)
Disappear and I´ll leave a clue (here´s what I want to do babe)
I really really want you baby
Really really want you baby
Really really want you baby
Said I want you
Really really want you baby (hope you want me like I want you)
Really really want you baby (ooh baby)
Really really want you baby (sexy lady)
I really really want you baby (mmm listen baby)
I got to got to got to
I got to I got to have you babe (gotta have you yeah)
I got to got to got to
I got to I got to have you babe
I got to got to got to
I got to got to have you babe
I got to got to got to
I got to got to have you babe
[Repeat til out]
I really really want you baby
Really really want you baby
Really really want you baby
Said I want you
Really really want you baby (hope you want me like I want you)
Really really want you baby (ooh baby)
Really really want you baby (sexy lady)
I really really want you baby (mmm listen baby)
In R. Kelly's song "Take My Time Tonight," the singer is essentially telling the listener to forget about all their worries and concerns and instead focus on the present moment shared between the two of them. The verse describes the desire to be alone with the listener, free from the distractions of the outside world, and indulging in each other's bodies. This sentiment continues into the chorus in which the singer's aim is to take their time, holding their partner's body close and giving them the sexual healing the chorus mentions. The lyrics are straightforward, and the song itself is primarily driven by its romantic, soulful, and sensual sound.
In many ways, "Take My Time Tonight" is a love letter to the listener. The song's goal is to develop a romantic and sexual connection with the listener, to make them forget about everything else but the relationship. This interpretation is essential to understanding the sultry and seductive tone of the song. The lyrics suggest that the moment shared between the two in the present is most crucial, and they should do everything in their power to enjoy it fully without interruption.
In summary, R. Kelly's "Take My Time Tonight" encourages the listener to ignore their troubles and focus entirely on the present moment with their significant other. It's a romantic and sensual song that has an R&B sound that completely embodies the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby
Beginning of a personal conversation
I want you to do me a favor
Asking for cooperation
I want you to take all of your thoughts
Advice to focus on the present moment
All of your worries and problems and forget about em
Advising to avoid distractions and negative thoughts
Because tonight is about me and you
Expressing the importance of the moment
No cellulars no pagers no two-ways just us
Request for an undisturbed time together
No phone calls to Mr. Jeeves no family no friends
Asking for a private moment without any interruptions
I just want to be alone with you (alone)
Desire for intimacy without any external distractions
Girl I just want to get it on with you (yeah)
Expressing strong physical attraction
I´ll disappear and I´ll leave a clue (here´s what I want to do baby)
Promising a surprise and hinting at physical intimacy
I just want to take my time tonight
Showing eagerness to prolong the moment
Holdin your body tight keepin you warm
Desire for physical intimacy and closeness
Nothin´s gonna stop this feeling
Expressing certainty and determination
I´ll be giving you sexual healing
Promising to provide the partner with sexual satisfaction
No bill collectors no landlords
Asking to avoid external stressors and focus on personal matters
Your boss is trippin just ignore it
Asking to prioritize the personal moment over work
You got plans call em off
Encouraging the partner to prioritize the moment and cancel any other plans
The CD take it off pause
Encouraging to enjoy the moment without any interruptions or distractions
I really really want you baby
Expressing strong desire for the partner
Said I want you
Repeating the desire
Hope you want me like I want you
Expressing hope for mutual attraction and desire
Sexy lady
Complimenting the partner
Mmm listen baby
Encouraging the partner to pay attention to the physical moment
I got to got to got to
Expressing strong urge and desire
I got to I got to have you babe (gotta have you yeah)
Emphasizing the desire for the partner
[Repeat til out]
Repetition for emphasis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
teresa hunt
Team R-Kelly
I love all his songs even the ones that I just heard .love land album.All his album is fire .i standing with him from back in 90's all the way up to forever ....
tina anderson
Not muting facts loving the music for life.
Robert Pittman
Me too love this song 👂👂👂👂👂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥from kia
Teresa Bohack
It never gets better then this. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💖
Wendell Fairman
this my favorite song of all times hands down tell it homie tell it
Michelle M
Such a talented man....your songs love them all
ty simmons
Damn I forgot about this !!!!kells the king for rnb!!hands down!!
Barry Vornes
Fuck what he do in his personal life, I love the music he puts out.
Shante B
Still my jam!!💕 u still that 👑
Raymond Potts
Along with R.kelly and other R&B male artist from the past is the reason how my love for a women or girl is so strong until this day now.