Also known as “Untitled Song” and “……………,” the closing track to 12 Play was… Read Full Bio ↴Also known as “Untitled Song” and “……………,” the closing track to 12 Play was actually the first track on the album to be conceived. It was created on stage while Kelly was opening for Gerald Levert & Glenn Jones. This song would get the ladies so excited that he switched to second billing, pushing Glenn to be the opening act. Kelly was making noise on tour with this song that hadn’t even been recorded at the time. It became an instant hit on the radio once it was recorded.

Untitled Song
R. Kelly Lyrics

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This world is big and so-awake
I stayed up late to hear your voice
This light is here to keep you warm
This song is here to keep you strong
I made a list of things to say
But all I want to say
All I really want to say is

Hold her and keep him strong
While I'm away from here
Hold her and keep her strong
While I'm away from here
Hold him and him strong
While I'm away from here

I've seen the world and so-awake
And stay up late to hear me sing
Just hold her
I've seen the world and so-awake
And stay up late to hear me sing
Just hold him.

Hold her and keep her strong
While I'm away from here

Hold him and keep him strong
While I'm away from here.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R. Kelly's song "Untitled Song" express the strong desire of a person to stay connected with their loved ones despite being away. The first stanza of the song talks about how the world is big and awake, but the person stayed up late to hear the voice of their loved one. They want to provide comfort to their loved ones by telling them that there is light to keep them warm and that the song will make them strong. The second stanza talks about how the person has seen the world and stayed awake to sing, and now they want their loved ones to hold on to each other while they are away.

The overall message of the song is that the love between two people can remain strong regardless of the distance between them. The person wants their loved ones to hold on to each other for comfort and support, knowing that they will be reunited soon. The repetition of the phrase "Hold her and keep him strong/While I'm away from here" emphasizes the importance of staying connected and supporting each other.

Line by Line Meaning

This world is big and so-awake
The world is vast, full of life and energy.

I stayed up late to hear your voice
I waited a long time to hear from you.

This light is here to keep you warm
There is a warmth and comfort to be found in this song.

This song is here to keep you strong
This song is meant to inspire and empower you.

I made a list of things to say
I had many things I wanted to tell you.

But all I want to say
Despite that, what I really want to say is...

All I really want to say is
The most important thing I want to express is...

Hold her and keep him strong
Take care of the person you love while I am not here.

While I'm away from here
During the time I am not with you.

Hold him and him strong
Take care of the person you love while I am not here.

I've seen the world and so-awake
I have traveled the world and seen all its beauty and vitality.