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.

U Save Me
R. Kelly Lyrics

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You remind me of something
I just can't think of what it is

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

It's something about your love that's got me going crazy
Baby, you know I want you real bad
And girl I really like your freaky style
How can I be down with you?
So get a little closer to my ride
I want to get to know you lady
And hip me up on how to get inside you
Listen, pretty baby

I want to roll it, roll it, roll it, roll it
Is all I want to do for you baby
Girl, it's something kind of sexy
Goin' on about you babe

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

Now I would like to take you on a ride tonight
Girl, you know we'll have so much fun
And give you everything your body needs
Satisfaction guaranteed
So pull up to my bumper and let the system sound
Girl, I bet cha' I can drive you crazy
And let me be the one to drop you off
Babe, listen to me

I want to roll it, roll it, roll it, roll it
Is all I want to do for you baby
Girl, it's something kind of sexy
Goin' on about you babe

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

Don't be alone, don't be alone
I'm comin' through your door
Turn off the lights, turn off the lights, baby
It's something about this moment

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it

And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "You Save Me" by R. Kelly is an ode to the power of love. The lyrics speak to the transformative nature of love and how it can change someone's life for the better. The song starts with R. Kelly saying he didn't want to fall in love, but as soon as he meets the person he's singing about, he knows that it's something he can't resist. He describes the feeling he gets as a chill that starts in his feet and runs all the way up to his head. He tries to resist the feeling, telling himself that he's been hurt too many times before, but eventually, he falls for this person and thanks them for making him love again.

Throughout the song, R. Kelly acknowledges the healing power of love. He sings about how this person has brought so much joy and positivity into his life, and how his days are now filled with sunshine instead of rain. He emphasizes that this person has saved him, hence the title of the song. Overall, the lyrics of "You Save Me" are a testament to the transformative power of love and how it has the ability to heal even the most broken of hearts.

Interesting Facts:
1. "You Save Me" was released in 2004 as part of R. Kelly's album "Happy People/U Saved Me."
2. The song was written and produced by R. Kelly himself.
3. "You Save Me" peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
4. The album it was released on, "Happy People/U Saved Me," debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
5. R. Kelly performed "You Save Me" at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards.
6. The album "Happy People/U Saved Me" won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album.
7. The song features background vocals from Walter Williams Sr. and Eddie Levert Sr., members of The O'Jays.
8. It was sampled by Kanye West on his song "Touch The Sky" featuring Lupe Fiasco.
9. The music video for "You Save Me" features R. Kelly performing on stage in front of a live audience.
10. R. Kelly has stated that the song was inspired by his real-life experiences with love and relationships.

Chords (as heard in the original recording):
Verse: A, E, F#m
Chorus: D, A, E, F#m

Line by Line Meaning

The power of love
Love has an immense effect on people

Said I
I said

Said I didn't, said I didn't, Said I didn't want to fall in love (didn't want to fall in love) Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh The power of love y'all
I didn't want to fall in love, but the power of love is strong

Anybody anybody anybody (help)
Is there anyone who can help me?

Anybody anybody anybody (help me)
Is there anyone who can help me?

Anybody anybody anybody (oh yeah)
Is there anyone who can help me? Oh yes

I was just minding my business when Ms. Pretty you came walking
I was just going about my day when I saw you, Ms. Pretty

My heart stopped said what is this just As soon as you started talking
When you started talking, I felt overwhelmed and amazed

Something happened deep within me (well)
I felt something intense inside of me

All of a sudden I got this feeling A chill came from feet to head and then I Turned away from you and said to myself This is not supposed to happen brother you've been hurt too many times before First I tripped, then I slipped, then I fell
I felt overwhelmed and wanted to separate myself from you because I have been hurt before

You made me love you You made me love you babe, made me love you babe Made me love you babe, (oh Lord) made me love you babe Said you made me love you You made me love you babe, made me love you babe Made me love you babe, (good Lord) made me love you babe You made me love you babe, made me love you babe Made me love you babe, (said it wasn't in my plans) made me love you babe Ooh, look at you
You made me fall in love with you, even though it wasn't my plan

Said you must be one of the top models Body curved like a pop bottle Got me sweating like a boxer baby I done stumbled up on a perfect lady Could this be what heaven sent to me An angel come to set me free Love has been a stranger to me And myself keeps telling me that This is not supposed to happen brother you've been hurt too many times before First I tripped, then I slipped, then I fell
You have an amazing body that has me infatuated, and I wonder if you are my perfect match. However, I am hesitant because of my previous experiences with love

Said the power of love you see Are 10 billion wonders to me (like the moon and stars above) There's a whole new world for my eyes to see (yes sir) So much joy darling you put in me And now the sun is shining where there used to be rain, oh Lord And now no more loneliness, no more hurt, no more pain
The power of love has opened my eyes to new things, brought me joy, and removed my loneliness, hurt, and pain

You made whoa! You made me love you
You made me fall in love with you

Hey you made me love you You made me love you babe, (hey hey hey) made me love you babe Made me love you babe, made me love you babe You made me love you You made me love you babe, made me love you babe (I was ma man in my business) Made me love you babe, made me love you babe You made me love you yeah You made me love you babe, (oh) made me love you babe Made me love you babe, (yes sir) made me love you babe You you you made me love you You made me love you babe, (yeah) made me love you babe Made me love you babe, (hey hey) made me love you babe You made me love you You made me love you, (love you) made me love you babe (oh yeah) Made me love you babe, made me love you babe You made me love you You made me love you babe, made me love you babe (somebody) Made me love you babe, made me love you babe Listen it's like going to church y'all It brings love peace strength and joy You made me love you
You made me fall in love with you, and it feels like a spiritual experience

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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