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.
Whem A Woman's Fed Up
R. Kelly Lyrics
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Saying "damn" to myself
I should have known the day would come
That she would find somebody else
And all the things I took her through
Shit, I shouldn't have lasted this long
Now I'm at this telephone booth calling Tyrone
No matter how you beg, no
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
It's like running out of love
No matter what you say, no
And then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
Now let's talk about how it all goes down
I used to make love to you daily
When the night fell, the same
And anytime that you were hurt
I could feel your pain
And if I had a dollar
It was yours, yeah (ooh, yeah)
And whenever we would go out
I would front the bill
But now the up is down
And the silence is sound
I hurt you too, too many times
Now I can't come around
'Cause when a woman's fed up
No matter how you beg, no
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
Oh no, it's just like running out of love
No matter what you say, no
And then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, la la da da
La
La da da da da
La da da da da
La
Oh yeah, la da da da da
La
Oh, ah, listen, if you don't want to find out the hard way
Then listen to this song while the record plays
When a woman's fed up
Mama taught me along time ago
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
Oh no, it's like running out of love
No matter what you say, no
Then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
Yeah
You can cry a river
'Till an ocean starts to form, yeah
But she will always remember
'Cause she's a woman scorned
And if you ever get her back
It will never be the same
She's cuttin' the corners of her eyes
Every time she see your face
Now your trust is out the door
She don't want you no more
You used to tell your boys, not me
And she would always be there for you
If you had took the time to see
What that woman meant to you
Is what the mirror said to me, whoa
She was raised in Illinois
Right outside of Chicago
Some of the best cookin' you ever had
Yes, it was and I miss her
Hey woman, if you're listening
Said I miss you baby, whoa, whoa, oh yeah
The lyrics of R. Kelly's "When a Woman's Fed Up" talk about the end of a relationship due to a man's mistreatment of his woman. The song's chorus is the most memorable part, "When a woman's fed up, no matter how you beg, it ain't nothing you can do about it, it's just like running out of love, no matter what you say, and then it's too late to talk about it." The message is powerful, as it highlights the fact that when a woman has had enough, nothing a man can say or do can save the relationship.
In the first verse, R. Kelly sings about looking into the mirror and realizing that he should have known the day would come when his woman would leave him. He reflects on all the things he has put her through, and he acknowledges that he shouldn't have lasted this long. The second verse is a recollection of their past love life. He used to make love to her daily, show her affection when she was hurt, and take her out to dinner, and now he can't do any of these things because he hurt her too many times. In the final verse, he admits that he misses the good times they had together and how important she was to him. However, he knows he can't get her back because he lost her for good.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here looking in the mirror
The singer is introspecting and reflecting on his actions and their consequences.
Saying "damn" to myself
He is frustrated with himself and regrets his past misdeeds.
I should have known the day would come
He knew deep down that he wouldn't be able to keep her happy forever and that he would fail her at some point.
That she would find somebody else
He acknowledges that he is not the only man in her life anymore.
And all the things I took her through
The singer is aware of the hardships that he has made the woman go through.
Shit, I shouldn't have lasted this long
He realizes that he shouldn't have stayed with her despite constantly hindering her happiness.
Now I'm at this telephone booth calling Tyrone
He tries to call her and apologize but realizes that it's too late.
'Cause when a woman's fed up
No matter how you beg, no
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
It's like running out of love
No matter what you say, no
And then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
Once a woman is fed up, no amount of begging or pleading will change her mind. It's like running out of love, and after that, there's no point in talking about it anymore.
Now let's talk about how it all goes down
The singer acknowledges that things are not going well between him and his partner.
I used to make love to you daily
When the night fell, the same
And anytime that you were hurt
I could feel your pain
The singer reminisces about the happy times he had with his lover and how he was there for her through thick and thin.
And if I had a dollar
It was yours, yeah (ooh, yeah)
And whenever we would go out
I would front the bill
He would do anything for her and didn't hesitate to spend his money on her.
But now the up is down
And the silence is sound
I hurt you too, too many times
Now I can't come around
The dynamics of their relationship changed, and the singer caused too much pain and hurt, which now makes it impossible for him to reconcile.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, la la da da
La
La da da da da
La da da da da
La
Oh yeah, la da da da da
La
Oh, ah, listen, if you don't want to find out the hard way
Then listen to this song while the record plays
He pleads with his listeners to lower their guard and try to empathize with their partners by listening to the song and learning from his mistakes.
Mama taught me along time ago
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
Oh no, it's like running out of love
No matter what you say, no
Then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
The lesson the singer learned from his experience is that when a woman is fed up with her partner, there is nothing that can be done to change her mind. It's like running out of love, and there's no point in talking about it after that.
You can cry a river
'Till an ocean starts to form, yeah
But she will always remember
'Cause she's a woman scorned
The woman will always remember the hurt and pain caused by the singer, no matter how hard he tries to apologize or win her back.
And if you ever get her back
It will never be the same
She's cuttin' the corners of her eyes
Every time she see your face
Even if he is able to win her back, their relationship will never be the same, and she will always look at him with a hint of disdain and hurt.
Now your trust is out the door
She don't want you no more
You used to tell your boys, not me
And she would always be there for you
The woman has lost all her trust in the singer, and she doesn't want anything to do with him anymore. He realizes that he took her for granted and never appreciated her enough.
If you had took the time to see
What that woman meant to you
Is what the mirror said to me, whoa
She was raised in Illinois
Right outside of Chicago
Some of the best cookin' you ever had
Yes, it was and I miss her
Hey woman, if you're listening
Said I miss you baby, whoa, whoa, oh yeah
The singer realizes the true value of the woman and acknowledges that he should have treated her better. He misses her and wishes he could tell her how much he regrets his actions.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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@kennedyozuoka8431
It happened to me more than a decade ago in college. She never came back. I lost her, I cried but it taught me a lesson. Today, I respect my woman, keep to her alone, adore her. A man should love a woman, respect her even in her absence. I am a better husband and father today.
@paulapinkston8062
Right on ๐
@OurSoulXpressions
Gives me chills!!! Going through it now
@jolaflare4840
Sad it took u breaking her heart but hopefully ur better frfr
@rudolfmakaveli5852
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@BROKEBOYS720
My man
@kylewoodside3176
"If you ever get her back, it will never be the same."
The song's money line, gentleman.
@joelpulido2081
A men
@dihayba9017
Exactly if u get her back it won't be the same, am like even if he comes back I just don't him love anymore.. Bloody leave me alone! Over is over
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@crystalletander3422
Sometimes it can be greater..... my hubby cheated, lied, etc. And in the end we found our way back to each other, somedays when we are having a rough go of it, it all comes rushing back to him. And he hates himself for hurting me. But ive healed from it. Its been 4 years since that awful time, and when i look at him, now, i see the man i needed all along. Not the man who once treated me as an option.