Weatherman
R. Kelly Lyrics


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1-2-3 L-O-V-E (love-love yeah)
What's up America and the rest of the World
It's the piedpiper, your music weatherman
It's love-o'clock and we're broadcasting live
Right here from the Chocolate Factory
Where music ain't just music
But hit music, let's go
Steppers to the floor, steppers to the floor

Hello world
It's a great day
Be thankful
Put a smile on your face
And nothing but blue skies
Tell somebody hi
Get your car shined
It's the weekend
And I can feel the love
Tonight I'm gonna hit the club
I'm in casual linen shirt and pants
I can't wait to dance
This is your weatherman
It's gonna be

Sunshine
No signs of rain
Blue skies
It's your weatherman
Happy people steppin' out tonight
And they look so good
And they feel so right
Said

Said the forcast today
Is love all around
This club is full of joy
Nobody's feeling down
Peace all day
Don't you worry about a thing
Just go out and have some fun
And everything will be okay, yeah
Happy homes
And best friends
The clouds are gone
Said the weatherman, yeah

Sunshine
No signs of rain (nothing but)
Blue skies
It's your weatherman
Happy people steppin out tonight
And they look so good
And they feel so right (right)
Yeah (yeah)

Yo what's going on chi town and the rest of the World
You're listening to the Chocolate Factory
Where music ain't just music
But hit music
It's Kellz, your music weatherman
And forecasts show we gonna be playing hits all day
Goodtimes, sunny skies
Everybody's feeling fine
Happy hearts, positive minds
It's all coming right here from the Chocolate Factory
Yeah, this album was designed to touch your soul




And put your spirit at ease
So uh, Happy People baby

Overall Meaning

In R. Kelly's song "Weatherman," the musician describes himself as a "music weatherman," using music to forecast the emotional state of the world. The song begins with a callout to listeners all over the world, describing the power of music and introducing himself as the "piedpiper." The lyrics of the song conjure an image of a perfect day, full of sunshine and blue skies, where everyone is feeling positive and happy. Kelly encourages people to enjoy the good weather and to go out and have some fun, without worrying about anything.


As the song progresses, the positive mood is reflected in the lyrics, as Kelly sings about happy homes, best friends, and joyful nights out. He invokes the idea of "steppers" – people who enjoy dancing to a type of Chicago-based music called "stepping" – and encourages his listeners to hit the dance floor and enjoy the good times.


Overall, "Weatherman" is an upbeat song that is meant to uplift and inspire listeners. The song uses music as a metaphor for the mood of the world, and encourages everyone to let go of their worries and embrace the happiness and positivity around them.


Line by Line Meaning

1-2-3 L-O-V-E (love-love yeah)
Starting the song by getting the audience pumped up with a classic chant to get them in the mood for some love-filled fun.


What's up America and the rest of the World
Greeting the entire world with positivity and excitement to share some feel-good vibes through music.


It's the piedpiper, your music weatherman
Comparing himself to a pied piper, R. Kelly is here to lead the audience through some musical magic, predicting a surge of joy and love for them through his music.


It's love-o'clock and we're broadcasting live
By introducing the track as a love-based broadcast, R. Kelly is imparting to his audience the message that there's plenty of love to go around for all, present and alive.


Right here from the Chocolate Factory
The Chocolate Factory is a metaphor for R. Kelly's creative space, where he produces his songs - this album has been made here, and he's offering it to you as a gift.


Where music ain't just music
Implying that music is more than just a set of sounds - it's an emotion, a feeling, an experience that can bring about happiness or tribulation.


But hit music, let's go
R. Kelly is announcing that the album he's sharing with the world is full of bops and hits, ready to paint your mood with some delightful colors.


Steppers to the floor, steppers to the floor
Invoking the audience to come dance by initially requesting steppers but really asking everyone to get up and groove to the beat.


Hello world
A customary, polite greeting to the world at large.


It's a great day
Starting the weather report with enthusiasm and hope, R. Kelly is telling us to have a positive outlook on the day.


Be thankful
The forecast suggests seeking gratitude even when it's hard to find something to appreciate, there's always something to be grateful for.


Put a smile on your face
An instruction to bring joy through smiling, regardless of our current mood.


And nothing but blue skies
There is no room for negativity or pessimism - only optimistic attitudes, as the weather forecast is all positive with clear blue skies.


Tell somebody hi
Encouraging the audience to acknowledge and interact with people they come across, so they can bring more positivity into their community.


Get your car shined
Implies that even inanimate objects like cars are affected positively by sunny moods and good vibes.


It's the weekend
The weekend is traditionally a time of leisure and pleasure, so there's no reason to be stressed on this day.


And I can feel the love
R. Kelly senses love in the air and believes everyone can too if they allow themselves to feel it.


Tonight I'm gonna hit the club
R. Kelly is planning to hit the club so he can dance and have some fun, perhaps casually interacting and spreading his positive energy there as well.


I'm in casual linen shirt and pants
A glimpse into what R. Kelly is wearing today, which is just casual clothes, perhaps indicating the casual tone of the parties he's going to attend and share love at.


I can't wait to dance
R. Kelly is excited to enjoy music and dance, accentuating the message of his song about love, positivity, and togetherness.


This is your weatherman
Reminding listeners that the entire song functions as a weather forecast, giving predictions not just about the climate but also the emotional environment.


It's gonna be
Again, underlining the prediction aspect of the song, forecasting the positive emotions like Sunshine and Blue skies.


Sunshine
Implying warmth, hope, and possibilities that come tied to sunshine.


No signs of rain
A positive weather prediction that signifies the abundance of love and the absence of negativity.


Blue skies
A vision of a clear, positive world where there's nothing but happiness and goodness.


Happy people steppin' out tonight
Telling us that the streets will be filled with people who are optimistic and excited, ready to share this feeling with anyone they meet.


And they look so good
Implying that when people are happy, they look better too, this could also be a reference to fashion and style choices that people make when they are positive.


And they feel so right
The environment around us seems right when there's positivity, good vibes, and aesthetics in place.


Said the forecast today
Introducing the upcoming section of the song with the quote metaphor that suggests a new outlook or expectation.


Is love all around
Reiterating the abundant spread of love through the music which the song is all about.


This club is full of joy
The club, representative of a unified community, is packed with people who are all seeking fun and excitement, holding no space for anything but positivity and happiness.


Nobody's feeling down
With the environment as it is, there's no room for negativity or depression, and everyone shares the same positive spirit and energy.


Peace all day
Imploring us to seek inner peace as something that is invaluable and necessary every day..


Don't you worry about a thing
Encouraging us to be relaxed and at ease so that we can find ease in our lives.


Just go out and have some fun
Challenging the audience to go out, enjoy the company of others, create meaningful experiences, enjoy the moment, and live in the now.


And everything will be okay, yeah
Implying that when we're in the flow of good energy and good vibes, everything falls into place naturally.


Happy homes
A prediction that there will be a sense of coziness and warmth in our households, with plenty of love to go around.


And best friends
Similar to happy homes, predicting an optimistic scenario, where our closest companions will contribute to our personal growth and well-being.


The clouds are gone
Implies that the negativity and gloominess of the past have faded away and only positivity will be present in the future.


Said the weatherman, yeah
R. Kelly once again reminds us that the song is symbolic of an emotional weather report and that everything he's singing about is predicted to occur.


Yeah (yeah)
Reinforcing the optimistic sentiment of the song, the chimes enforce a message of hope and joy on an essentially positive note.


Yo what's going on chi town and the rest of the World
Signaling the end of the song by addressing the listeners one final time and signing off with some goodbye vibes.


You're listening to the Chocolate Factory
Informing the listeners where they heard the weather report, and reminding them that it's music that they've been enjoying-it has the power to make them feel good.


Where music ain't just music
Once again, reinforcing the idea that music is not just a composition of sounds and rhythm, but it comes with a feeling that can touch the soul.


But hit music
Implying that the music being played contains hits and bops, and it does have the power to get one lost in the groove.


It's Kellz, your music weatherman
Closing the song with a signature line, that R. Kelly is more than a musician and can predict the mood and vibe of the listeners based on the music he has shared with them.


And forecasts show we gonna be playing hits all day,
Concluding the weather report, and ending the track by suggesting that the album is full of hits, and hopes to leave the audience in a positive mood and uplift their spirits.




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

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