What I Feel / Issues
R. Kelly Lyrics

I'm sick and tired of the games you played
I am exhausted and irritated with the manipulative behavior you've exhibited towards me.

Every move I make your ass got something to say
You constantly criticize and disparage my actions, no matter what I do.

Scandalize my name when you see it in the paper
You take pleasure in shaming my reputation when my name appears in the news.

Trying to turn it all around when it wasn't that way
You try to twist the facts to suit your own agenda and make me look bad to others.

Everybody is trying to figure me out
People constantly attempt to analyze and understand my motives and actions.

What the hell is wrong with y'all just let me live my life
Why can't you all just let me be and stop interfering in my personal life?

I can't go one day without y'all in my face
I can't escape constant criticism and scrutiny from others, no matter what I do.

Y'all done lost y'all minds if you don't hear what I say
If you can't comprehend what I'm telling you, then you must be crazy.

Cops chase me when I'm standing still
Law enforcement targets me for no reason, even when I'm not doing anything wrong.

You know I ain't done shit wrong so why you want me in your cell
You know very well that I haven't committed any crime, so why do you insist on putting me in jail?

You don't like my songs well it pays the bills
You may not appreciate my music, but it brings in money and supports me financially.

And you cut me down 'cause I keep it real
You criticize me for being honest and genuine in my music and life.

Sometimes I want to fly far away from here
I often daydream about escaping from my current situation and starting fresh somewhere new.

To another place it ain't worth these tears
I feel like I need to leave, but I'm not sure if it's worth the emotional pain and upheaval that would come with it.

Sometimes at night when I close my eyes
When I try to sleep, I can't help but ruminate on my problems and negative thoughts.

I know the haters are busy making up hater lies
I am aware that my detractors are actively spreading false rumors and lies about me.

Sometimes I laugh trying to keep from crying
To cope with my emotional turmoil, I sometimes try to laugh instead of crying or expressing my true feelings.

If I was plain out of love then tell me who could I trust
If I have nothing left but love, who can I really rely on in this world?

See I work so hard just to get ahead
I put in a great deal of effort and energy to achieve success and improve my life.

If it wasn't for God I'd probably be dead
Without my faith and spirituality, I may not have been able to survive the challenges and obstacles that I've faced.

Sometimes I think y'all trying to pull me down
I often feel like the people around me are trying to drag me down and prevent me from succeeding.

But y'all wasting your time I got you haters figured out
You are wasting your time trying to bring me down, because I understand what you're trying to do and I won't let it affect me.

If yo had your way it'd be lock and key
If you had the chance, you would try to silence me and lock me away.

Everywhere I go trouble follows me
No matter where I go or what I do, I always seem to attract conflict and drama.

Where the hell is my father shit it hurts sometimes
I feel lost and abandoned by my father, and it causes me a great deal of emotional pain and suffering.

There's a hole in me and it rocks my mind
I feel deeply wounded and hurt on the inside, and it affects my mental health and wellbeing.

Forgive me father for I have sinned
I ask for forgiveness and repentance for the wrongs that I have committed.

When was your last confession
I am seeking guidance and support from my religious faith, and I believe that confession and repentance are part of that process.

His true fears he left without a care
He concealed his deepest fears and insecurities and didn't care about how they may have affected others around him.

And that was more than I could bare
His disregard for others and his volatile behavior was too much for me to handle emotionally.

When you need my help I never tell you no
I am always available to lend a helping hand to those who need it, and I never refuse a request for assistance.

When I need your love you got somewhere to go
However, when I am the one who needs emotional support and love, you are not available or willing to offer it.

I'm getting sick of this shit but I'm not gonna quit
I am becoming increasingly fed up and frustrated with the current situation, but I refuse to give up or back down.

I've come too far gotta keep my pockets thick
I have worked too hard and accomplished too much to let anyone take it away from me, and I need to maintain financial stability and success to do so.

I get mad as hell but that's ok
I experience intense anger and frustration, but I accept these emotions and use them to fuel my motivation and drive.

Kick off these shoes 'cause I'm here to stay
I am established and entrenched in my current position, and nothing can force me out or make me leave.

I gotta let you know got no time to play
I need to communicate that I am serious and focused on my goals, and I won't tolerate distractions or obstacles in my way.

So feel me and all that you hear me say
I want people to understand and empathize with what I am saying and feeling, and to know that I am being authentic and honest.

What I'm building up you can't tear it down
I am creating something strong and lasting, and no one else has the power to destroy it or bring me down.

'cause it's built on solid Rockland ground
The foundation of my success is strong and unshakeable, and it will withstand any challenges or obstacles that may come.

We don't die, we multiply, hit after hit, living platinum style
We are not defeated by setbacks or failures, but instead we use them as opportunities to grow and thrive.

Keep my head up high, looking toward the sky
I maintain a positive attitude and outlook, and focus on achieving my goals and aspirations.

Nothing inmy view, hey I can fly
When there are no obstacles or distractions, I feel limitless and free, like I can accomplish anything.

Y'all just hate, I can't take no more
I cannot tolerate the constant negativity and hatred directed towards me any longer.

And if you feel me raise your hand and show
If you understand and empathize with what I am saying, I invite you to show your support and solidarity with me.

This is what I feel, ooh, this is what I feel
These are my sincere and genuine feelings and emotions, and I express them honestly and openly.

Feel me, feel me, feel me, hey, hey feel, woo
I want people to understand and empathize with me and what I am going through, and to feel a connection to me on an emotional level.

Westside tell me can you feel me, hey, oh
I ask if those on the Westside can relate to and understand my experiences and emotions.

Eastside tell me can you feel me, whoa, oh south
I ask if those on the Eastside and the South can also relate to and empathize with me.

Southside tell me can you feel me
I want to know if even those on the Southside can understand my experiences and emotions.

Feel me, feel me
Again, I want people to deeply understand and empathize with me, on an emotional level.