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.

We Got Em Goin'
R. Kelly Lyrics

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Uh, uhh, uh
Uh, ah, now Hov's in the building, Hov's in the building
Uh, uhh, uh
Kels in the building, Kels in the building
Uh, uhh, that's right
Hov's in the building, Hov's in the building
Uh what? Ho, ho
Yo Kels in the building, Kels in the building

I'm in the building tonight, it's goin down my nigga
Got a pocket full of cash and some 'dro my nigga
Attitude like I don't give a fuck my nigga
Probably the drunkest fool on the flo' my nigga
One of the best that ever did this here, every year
It's the number one R&B singer this year
But why'all know, still mo' money mo' problems
Mo' niggaz, mo' chicks, mo' clubs, Mo' bottles
One little note in your ear, and I gotcha
Ladies call me the black Frank Sinatra
Yeah a real pimp floss and the pimp be blingin
It's just the same reason why a young pimp be leanin
Hard liquor, couple sips, and I'm passin it
Maybach so big you can dance in it
Jigga lil' nigga fuckin with the baddest chicks
Got your girl lookin at you like the maddest chick
We goin

[Chorus]
ho-ohh, ohh-oh
We got everybody up in the club, hands high
goin ho-ohh, ohh-oh
We got players, ballers, hustlers and they back
goin ho-ohh, ohh-oh
We got all of the pretty girls left in the city
goin ho-ohh, ohh-oh
We got 'em goin, we got 'em goin

Yo yeah it's the boy Hov', yeah I blow O's
Circles around competition, not an Optimo
To sit low, in a six-oh, oh
Solo, on lo-lo's, fuck po'-po's
Take a pho-to, last time you see a nigga so cold
So be-low zero, so froze
So-so rappers are so sore, hate his soul
It ain't my fault I'm so rock'n'roll
I'm just Hov'

[Chorus]

Geah, it's the kid from the Stuy, and I stay high
In my A-O-L-A blowin lah lah lah
Goodbye, I see you chumps on top
Or on the highway in somethin that ends with I
Like I, 745, I
Or the F-E-double-are-the-A-are-I
are-15 to spray why'all guys
You die (you die) goodbye (goodbye)

[Chorus]

From New York to Chi, we blow like hy-dro
Blow out live shows without py-ro
See how I combined the I-O flow
Tone'll rep, Memph Bleek, Kels and Hov'

Bottles, models, follow, to the hotter
way we play like it's no day tomorrow
Spendin my dough like I just hit the lotto
Bounce, park and stop shall not wake I'm straight safe

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Got Em Goin'" by R. Kelly, Jay-Z featuring Memphis Bleek are about partying and having a good time. R. Kelly and Jay-Z boast about their wealth, fame, and influence, as well as their success in the music industry. The song's chorus encourages everyone in the club to have a good time and get into the party atmosphere. The verses are filled with references to extravagant partying, expensive cars, and beautiful women. The song showcases the luxurious lifestyles of these successful artists.

R. Kelly and Jay-Z's verses reveal their confidence and swagger as they deliver smooth rhymes backed by a catchy beat. Memphis Bleek contributes to the track with his distinctive flow and lyrics that complement the song's party vibe. Overall, "We Got Em Goin'" is an upbeat, fun song that celebrates the high life.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the building tonight, it's goin down my nigga
I am present in the club tonight and I am going to have a good time

Got a pocket full of cash and some 'dro my nigga
I have a lot of money and some marijuana with me

Attitude like I don't give a fuck my nigga
I have a carefree attitude and do not care what others think about me

Probably the drunkest fool on the flo' my nigga
I am most likely the most intoxicated person on the dance floor

It's the number one R&B singer this year
I am the most popular R&B singer of the year

Mo' niggaz, mo' chicks, mo' clubs, Mo' bottles
I have more male and female friends, frequent more clubs, and buy more bottles of alcohol

Ladies call me the black Frank Sinatra
Women refer to me as the African-American version of Frank Sinatra

Maybach so big you can dance in it
My Maybach vehicle is so spacious that one can dance inside it

Got your girl lookin at you like the maddest chick
Your girlfriend is looking at you in a furious manner because she is attracted to me

We got everybody up in the club, hands high
Everyone in the club has their hands raised and is enjoying themselves

We got players, ballers, hustlers and they back
We have attracted athletes, wealthy individuals, and those who work diligently

We got all of the pretty girls left in the city
All of the attractive females who remain in the city are here

Yo yeah it's the boy Hov', yeah I blow O's
My name is Hov and I am known for blowing smoke rings

Take a pho-to, last time you see a nigga so cold
Take a photograph because you will not see someone as cool as me again

So-so rappers are so sore, hate his soul
Average rappers are jealous of my success and resentful of me

Geah, it's the kid from the Stuy, and I stay high
I am from Bed-Stuy and I frequently use marijuana

Spendin my dough like I just hit the lotto
I am spending money as if I just won the lottery

Bottles, models, follow, to the hotter
I have expensive bottles of alcohol and attractive models who follow me

way we play like it's no day tomorrow
We party and enjoy ourselves with the mindset that there is no tomorrow

From New York to Chi, we blow like hy-dro
From New York to Chicago, we use and sell marijuana

Blow out live shows without py-ro
We perform concerts without pyrotechnics

Tone'll rep, Memph Bleek, Kels and Hov'
Tone will represent Memphis Bleek, R. Kelly, and Jay-Z

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, MALIK DESHAWN COX, ROBERT S KELLY

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