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.

The Poem
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Good evening ladies, shall we start with hors d'oeuvres?
I can tell your body's been lacking the plater of satisfaction your body deserves
We have reservations and I'm so glad that we're here
'Cause I'll be toasting your juices all night like cheers
See you need someone who understands you have a delicate pallet
Let me cater to you while indulging in my own bad eating habits
It's a celebration and you're the cream of the crop
Let me, and I promise I won't leave a drop

But wait, this is just the appetizer
By the time I reach dessert a climax couldn't get no higher
A leg couldn't shake no harder, we goin' at it so crazy
This love so tasty, I'm talkin' my jelly in your pastry
See baby I got every need, every want, every craving you seek
I'll be going deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper until lemons taste sweet

This is all you can eat from steak to sorbet
Welcome to the buffet

Overall Meaning

The song "The Poem" by R. Kelly is a seductive and sensual track that centers around the theme of indulging in one's cravings and desires. The opening lines of the first verse set the tone for the rest of the song, with R. Kelly comparing himself to a waiter serving up a platter of satisfaction to a woman whose body has been lacking it. He offers to cater to her every need, both physically and emotionally, while indulging in his own "bad eating habits."

Throughout the rest of the song, R. Kelly uses food and culinary metaphors to describe his sexual desires and urges. He promises to leave no drop and take his partner to the highest climax possible, comparing their love to a tasty dish that he wants to savor with every bite. He asserts that he understands his partner's needs and will go deeper and deeper until even lemons taste sweet.

The overall message of "The Poem" is one of indulgence and hedonism, as R. Kelly encourages his partner to let go of any inhibitions and give in to their desires completely. The song acts as an invitation to indulge in pleasure and enjoy life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

Good evening ladies, shall we start with hors d'oeuvres?
Greetings, my esteemed female companions. Would you like to begin with some light appetizers?

I can tell your body's been lacking the plater of satisfaction your body deserves
Based on your body language, it appears that you haven't been fully satisfied and require a more fulfilling experience.

We have reservations and I'm so glad that we're here
I had the foresight to make reservations, and I'm pleased that we made it to our designated location.

'Cause I'll be toasting your juices all night like cheers
I intend to make you climax multiple times tonight, and celebrate each one like a toast with drinks.

See you need someone who understands you have a delicate pallet
It's clear that you require someone who can cater to your specific, delicate tastes.

Let me cater to you while indulging in my own bad eating habits
Allow me to fulfill your desires while also indulging in my own guilty pleasures.

It's a celebration and you're the cream of the crop
This is a joyous occasion, and you are the most desirable and elite individual present.

Let me, and I promise I won't leave a drop
Allow me to take care of you and I vow to not leave any part of you unsatisfied.

But wait, this is just the appetizer
Hold on, we've only just begun and there's much more to come.

By the time I reach dessert a climax couldn't get no higher
By the time we reach the culmination of our experience, it will be an unparalleled climax.

A leg couldn't shake no harder, we goin' at it so crazy
This experience will be so intense that it will be impossible to control your physical reactions.

This love so tasty, I'm talkin' my jelly in your pastry
Our intimate experience is so delicious that it's akin to flavorfully pairing a jelly with a pastry.

See baby I got every need, every want, every craving you seek
I understand and am capable of fulfilling every desire and craving you possess.

I'll be going deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper until lemons taste sweet
I will continue to penetrate deeper and deeper until your senses are so overwhelmed that a sour taste will become sweet.

This is all you can eat from steak to sorbet
This is an all-encompassing experience, from the most savory steak to the sweetest sorbet dessert on the menu.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert Kelly

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