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.
Trade In My Life
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Trade in my life
Oh for you, oh yes, oh yes
Trade in my life for you
Sittin' here wonderin' how did things go wrong
Every night asking myself what happened to our happy home
Will I ever see you again, I need to know my friend
Though the sun is going down, I need you around
I'm willing to trade in my life
[Chorus]
Now I'm sitting here
Reminiscing on what we used to share
And how we used to be such a happy pair, oh yeah
I cannot believe we've thrown it all away
Tell me will I see you again someday?
Now the past is gone away
But tomorrow's on it's way
Though the sun is going down
And I need you around - trade
[Chorus]
We both know that we made a vow
Said we'd always be together
That our love would endure, yes
But now you're gone and I'm all alone
But I need you here and I'm willing to trade it
[Chorus]
I mean it from the bottom of my heart
Tell me are you with me, are you willing to trade it
And I don't even have to think about it twice
Hey, I'll trade it
Somebody help me say I'll trade it
Until you return to me
I'm gonna stay on my hands and knees
And when I see you I'm gonna stand up
And reach my hands out to you, and trade it
Said I love my music and I love my fans
But I've got to step back
Look at this thing like it sure enough is
Tell me do you remember when we used to say
Everything is in their love tell me
What does it profit a man
To gain the world and lose his soul?
I'm gonna trade it to be with you
The lyrics to R. Kelly's "Trade In My Life" evoke the feelings and emotions of heartbreak and loss, as the singer reflects on a relationship that has fallen apart. In the beginning of the song, the singer wonders what went wrong and misses the happiness that once filled their home. Despite the past being gone, there is still hope for tomorrow and the singer is willing to trade in their life for the chance to be with their loved one again. In the second verse, the singer reminisces on their past and the memories they once shared. Despite their promises of forever, the singer finds themselves alone and in need of their loved one. They declare their willingness to trade everything in just to be with them again. The bridge then emphasizes the importance of love over material possessions, with the question of what it profits to gain the world if one loses their soul.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the heartbreak that comes with losing someone you love. The singer's desperation to be with their loved one again is palpable, creating an emotional connection with the listener. The song speaks to the universal experience of loss and the lengths one may be willing to go to get back what they have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Trade in my life
I am willing to give up the life that I currently have
Oh for you, oh yes, oh yes
In exchange for being with you, I am willing to give up everything else
Trade in my life for you
I am willing to trade everything in my life to be with you
Sittin' here wonderin' how did things go wrong
I am reflecting on how our relationship fell apart
Every night asking myself what happened to our happy home
I wonder why our once happy home has become empty and lonely
Will I ever see you again, I need to know my friend
I miss you and I want to know if we will ever be together again
Now the past has gone away but tomorrow's on it's way
I understand that I cannot change the past, but I look forward to the future
Though the sun is going down, I need you around
Even though times are tough, I still need you in my life
Now I'm sitting here
I am reflecting on the past
Reminiscing on what we used to share
I remember the good times we had together
And how we used to be such a happy pair, oh yeah
We were once so happy together
I cannot believe we've thrown it all away
I cannot believe that our love has ended
Tell me will I see you again someday?
I hope that we will be reunited in the future
We both know that we made a vow
We both promised to be together forever
Said we'd always be together
We promised to never leave each other
That our love would endure, yes
We believed that our love would last forever
But now you're gone and I'm all alone
I feel lost without you
But I need you here and I'm willing to trade it
I need you back in my life and I would give up everything to be with you
I mean it from the bottom of my heart
My feelings for you are sincere
Tell me are you with me, are you willing to trade it
Do you feel the same way and are you willing to give up everything for our love?
And I don't even have to think about it twice
I am so sure of my love for you that I don't need to hesitate
Hey, I'll trade it
I am willing to give up everything for our love
Somebody help me say I'll trade it
I need help expressing my willingness to give up everything for our love
Until you return to me
I will wait for you
I'm gonna stay on my hands and knees
I will pray and hope for your return
And when I see you I'm gonna stand up
I will be overjoyed and stand up when I see you again
And reach my hands out to you, and trade it
I will embrace you and give up everything for our love
Tell me do you remember when we used to say
Do you remember our past love and how we promised to be together forever?
Everything is in their love tell me
Our love was everything to us, do you still feel the same way?
What does it profit a man
What good is it for a person
To gain the world and lose his soul?
To obtain everything in life but lose his true self?
I'm gonna trade it to be with you
I would give up everything for the chance to be with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN P. KEE, ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samanthakholman.0507
Says the people whose daughters weren't his and his friends underage victims.
I think one should be able to throw stones at homes owned by predators. If I don't kill people, I should be able to wag my finger, just to display my feeling of shame, disgust and disappointment at those who do kill people.
I'm not perfect by any means. I also have never nor could ever, be put or seen in a position, or environment completely controlled by me, and be accused of being a participant In of numerous sexual offences
And to be brutally honest there were more situation that R.Kelly himself has forgotten. long story short, it's not my fault the high horse I ride forces me to look down at a man who is blessed , well studied with immense singing, songwriting, and musical arrangements and production genius. At the same times is the same person who whenever released from incarceration will have to register as a sex offender. Him and his horse.
And that's all I've got say about that
Narrator:
[Commenter gives on last upturned nose. glare towards Robert Kelly, shaking his head in disappointment, He sharply and abruptly turns his back to him All watch as the brave. man, solid in his convictions, willing to shame the shameless directly to their faces rides off into the distance. he and his faithful high horse trot slowly toward the large orange setting sun, slowly decending into the horizon before them.
High horse snorts twisting his giant thick muscledbneck from side to side and making a horse sound that only the rider would seem understand,.
The fearless, incorrigible man whose moral and values could never be compromised, who iis also rummored and intensively argued and debated to be the most breathtaking handsome man this side of Mississippi patted his faithful friends neck, with soothing cal.m.
Rider: Whoa there Double H, calm down there boy. I know., . I know ...he's a
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@naliswatson5713
I will never stop listening 🎶 ❤️ 👑💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@bbglamz6998
This song makes you just want to scream and shout! And that's fine this song is so deep and it speaks volumes!!!!!!! Yes Lord amen 🙏 thank you
@cooley19731
This song hits hard in so many ways,, never teared up or got choked up on a song before. #Free Kellz
@h.f.youngtransportation2151
This song had people giving they life to the lord.. I'm telling you no matter what he has done we can never deny the GIFT... Hallelujah thank you Jesus for being the head of my life🏃♂️🙏🎶 POWERFUL
@pandorasbox6607
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@ladylace5223
No matter what he did, I will forever listen to his music!! But ever since I heard this song, I have been listening to it daily!! It's one of my favorite!!!
@amateurperformances6014
This song NEVER gets old💯 💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽
@Jellybean08
Nobody does it like R. Kelly. This man is so talented. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
@robertbrown4335
Poor r.Kelly got life in person wow
@CustomFitted
R Kelly really dug deep on this one, he was definitely tryna create a spiritual experience
This song is a masterpiece. Beautiful music