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.
When a Woman
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)
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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 to R. Kelly's song "When a Woman" talks about the end of a relationship and the feelings of regret that come with it. The singer is standing in front of the mirror, blaming himself for not being there for his woman when she needed him. He realizes that despite all his apologies and explanations, there's nothing he can do to change her mind. The chorus emphasizes that when a woman is fed up, there's nothing you can do about it.
The second verse talks about how things were great between the two of them, and the singer used to love his woman every day. He was kind and caring towards her and used to make her feel loved. However, things changed, and the singer hurt her too many times, leading her to lose all her trust and love for him. Now, he's realizing his mistakes are costing him the love of his life.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of what many people experience when a relationship ends. The song's melody and the soulful voice of R. Kelly make the song an emotional and powerful reflection of the pain of a break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here looking in the mirror
I am reflecting on myself in the mirror.
Saying "damn" to myself
I am cursing my current situation to myself.
I should have known the day would come
I should have anticipated that our relationship wouldn't last.
That she would find somebody else
That she would move on to another person.
And all the things I took her through
All the hardships and struggles that I put her through.
Shit, I shouldn't have lasted this long
I am regretting staying in the relationship for as long as I did.
Now I'm at this telephone booth calling Tyrone
I am attempting to call a friend for advice, named Tyrone.
'Cause when a woman's fed up
Because when a woman is fed up with a relationship.
No matter how you beg, no
No matter how much you plead and ask.
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
There is nothing that can be done to change the woman's mind.
It's like running out of love
It's like the love has been completely depleted.
No matter what you say, no
No matter what words are spoken or actions are taken.
And then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
When it's too late to reconcile and try to fix things.
Now let's talk about how it all goes down
Let's discuss how this situation unfolded.
I used to make love to you daily
I used to engage in sexual intercourse with you daily.
When the night fell, the same
When night would come, we would continue with our routine.
And anytime that you were hurt
I would feel sympathetic towards your pain and comfort you.
I could feel your pain
I empathized with and understood your pain.
And if I had a dollar
If I possessed currency.
It was yours, yeah (ooh, yeah)
I would generously give it to you.
And whenever we would go out
When we went on outings.
I would front the bill
I would pay for the expenses.
But now the up is down
The dynamic of our relationship has completely shifted.
And the silence is sound
There is an uneasy silence between us.
I hurt you too, too many times
I have caused you pain on numerous occasions.
Now I can't come around
I am unable to be in your presence now.
'Cause when a woman's fed up
Because when a woman is done with a relationship.
No matter how you beg, no
No matter how much you plead and ask.
It ain't nothing you can do about it (nothing you can do about it)
There is nothing that can be done to change the woman's mind.
Oh no, it's just like running out of love
It's like the love has been drained and is depleted.
No matter what you say, no
No matter what words are spoken or actions are taken.
And then it's too late to talk about it (too late to talk about it)
When it's too late to fix the relationship.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, la la da da
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La da da da da
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La da da da da
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Oh yeah, la da da da da
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Oh, ah, listen, if you don't want to find out the hard way
Listen to me if you do not want to learn through personal experience.
Then listen to this song while the record plays
Listen to this song as it plays on the record for advice on how to handle relationships.
Mama taught me along time ago
My mother taught me this advice long ago.
You can cry a river
You can cry excessively and intensely.
'Till an ocean starts to form, yeah
You can cry until your tears form a metaphorical ocean.
But she will always remember
She will always recall the negative emotions and experiences caused by you.
'Cause she's a woman scorned
Because she is a woman who has had her heart broken.
And if you ever get her back
If you ever regain her love.
It will never be the same
Your relationship with her will never return to its former state.
She's cuttin' the corners of her eyes
She is glaring at you with harsh intent.
Every time she see your face
Every time she catches sight of your face.
Now your trust is out the door
Your trustworthiness is null and void.
She don't want you no more
She no longer desires to be with you.
You used to tell your boys, not me
You used to confide in your male friends instead of me.
And she would always be there for you
She was always loyal and supportive towards you.
If you had took the time to see
If you had taken the opportunity to truly understand.
What that woman meant to you
What that woman truly symbolized and valued in your life.
Is what the mirror said to me, whoa
The mirror showed me what she truly meant to me.
She was raised in Illinois
She was born and raised in the state of Illinois.
Right outside of Chicago
In a location just outside of the city of Chicago.
Some of the best cookin' you ever had
She was an excellent cook, preparing delicious meals.
Yes, it was and I miss her
I reminisce on her cooking ability and miss her dearly.
Hey woman, if you're listening
Addressing the woman in question, if she is hearing this.
Said I miss you baby, whoa, whoa, oh yeah
Expressing how much I miss and long for her presence in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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He’s guilty and still we’re listening to his music .. legend
antonia mbaha
Because his music has nothing to do with his fantasies...
We ought to enjoy his talent without trying to make it about their acts.
Thats why I'm here listening today 🤦🏾♀️
The man is good!!!
Krici McDuffie
😂🤣 funny but true. A talent like no other. Smh.
sheena morgan
No matter what he did this song was so powerful God gives me chills
Songa Baluku
What a sad situation..!!😭😭😭
Jaydee .
@David P well I love my life and love being sick fck what the world thinks. Idc 🙂
Kenyah John
Tears fill my eyes when I play this song because we do love for real.
Tia Beckford
Yep 😥
Dejuan Carter
I'm. Bb. Xpr x
Anjola Olayinka
You can say that again