Laundromat
R. Kelly & Nivea Lyrics
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RK:baby who that is?
NV:dont worry who that is it ain't you.
RK:you got somebody else over there.
NV:dont worry about it keith if you was over here taking care of business you wouldn't have to be asking me questions like that.
RK:awh, girl please.
NV:awh, girl please my ass. who that is over there.
NV:boy ain't nobody gotta mock you.
RK: yeah, you mocking me. get your little record deal and shit you think you all that.
NV:bye keith.
RK:nivea. Hello
Verse1:
NV:you's a liar cheating son of a
the way you do me boy I'm tired taking you shit
see i know all about those fast hoes up in college shorty need to stop hello
RK:yeah,baby why you trippin on shit you don't know believing every goddamn that you here about
NV:but its nothing that heard
RK:wait a minute just hear me out
you don't even know about my doings and my where abouts
NV:see you're wrong there i busted coming out some girls house
RK:and what's that suppose to mean
NV:nothing till you kissed her in the mouth
boy lets stop wasting time its pretty clear that you a liar
tired sitting aroud here hearing all ya phony alibi's
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
Verse2:
RK:so, baby what ya saying
NV:baby read between the lines
do i have to spell it out to you I'm saying goodbye
RK:awh,girl quit playing
I'm the only thing you got
NV:your the only thing i got
but than i must not have a lot
RK:girl you can't be serious
in fact i think ya gaming
NV:look just call my manager up and he will make the arrangements
RK:so,you really gonna go through with this
NV:hell yes,cause i fed up with this
RK:girl how you just gonna leave like this
NV:because you weren't true to this
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm going to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm going to the laundremat hello
Verse3:
RK:baby can we talk about it
NV:what is there to talk about
you don't hurt me time again brought me up and break me down
RK:well,baby girl I'm sorry
NV:well,sorry not gonna do it
I'm for real this time boy though
RK:girl I'm about to lose it
NV:no wait i suggest you don't go trying nothing stupid
RK:oh, baby i just don't know what i would to do if i was to lose you
hello are you there
NV:good bye
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat yeah
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty drawgs
awh i been putting up with your shit for a while now
unless i forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
[nivea while during second chorus repeat]
I can't take it no more
Ooh, it's time to hit door
Pants and socks dirty towels
Oh I been putting up with your shit for a while now
No more cryin'
None of your lyin'
You got to go boy
I'm cleanin' my house now
Ooooooh, I'm headed to the laundremat
The song "Laundromat" by R. Kelly featuring Nivea is a dialogue between a couple who are having relationship problems. The lyrics show the woman's frustration with her boyfriend's infidelity and lies. The man is defensive and tries to justify his actions but the woman is tired of hearing his excuses and decides to break up with him. She uses the metaphor of going to the laundromat to clean away the stains he has made on their relationship, both literally and figuratively.
Throughout the song, the woman accuses the man of cheating on her and lying about it. She is tired of the drama and wants to end things. The man, on the other hand, tries to make excuses and downplay the severity of his actions. In the end, the woman has had enough and decides to leave him.
The metaphor of going to the laundromat is a clever way of showing how the woman wants to clean up their relationship. The repeated references to soap powder, bleach, towels, and fabric softener highlight the ways she wants to wash away the dirt and stains from their relationship. The use of everyday things like pay phones, headsets, and chips gives the impression that the couple comes from a working-class background.
Line by Line Meaning
baby who that is?
R. Kelly is asking Nivea about someone he sees.
dont worry who that is it ain't you.
Nivea dismisses R. Kelly's question, indicating she doesn't have another man with her.
you got somebody else over there.
R. Kelly is suspicious that Nivea is cheating on him.
dont worry about it keith if you was over here taking care of business you wouldn't have to be asking me questions like that.
Nivea argues that R. Kelly is only worried because he isn't taking care of his responsibilities in the relationship.
awh, girl please.
R. Kelly dismisses Nivea's response.
awh, girl please my ass. who that is over there.
Nivea becomes annoyed with R. Kelly's dismissive behavior and reiterates that there is no one else with her.
awh, you mocking me now.
R. Kelly thinks Nivea is making fun of him.
boy ain't nobody gotta mock you.
Nivea denies mocking R. Kelly.
yeah, you mocking me. get your little record deal and shit you think you all that.
R. Kelly accuses Nivea of teasing him because he's jealous of her success.
bye keith.
Nivea ends the conversation and leaves.
nivea. Hello
R. Kelly tries to call Nivea back, but she ignores him.
you's a liar cheating son of a
Nivea accuses R. Kelly of being dishonest and unfaithful.
the way you do me boy I'm tired taking you shit
Nivea is exhausted from R. Kelly's behavior in the relationship.
see i know all about those fast hoes up in college shorty need to stop hello
Nivea scolds R. Kelly for cheating on her with other women, including college students.
yeah,baby why you trippin on shit you don't know believing every goddamn that you here about
R. Kelly denies Nivea's accusations and argues that she is being paranoid.
but its nothing that heard
Nivea insists that she has evidence of R. Kelly's infidelity.
wait a minute just hear me out
R. Kelly asks Nivea to listen to his side of the story.
you don't even know about my doings and my where abouts
R. Kelly claims that Nivea doesn't know everything about his life.
see you're wrong there i busted coming out some girls house
Nivea confirms that she caught R. Kelly leaving another woman's house.
and what's that suppose to mean
R. Kelly is defensive and doesn't understand why that is significant.
nothing till you kissed her in the mouth
Nivea clarifies that R. Kelly cheated on her by kissing another woman.
boy lets stop wasting time its pretty clear that you a liar
Nivea confronts R. Kelly about his dishonesty.
tired sitting aroud here hearing all ya phony alibi's
Nivea is exhausted from R. Kelly's excuses and just wants the truth.
soap powder
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
bleach
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
towels
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
fabric softner
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
dollars
Nivea is listing things she needs for the laundromat and mentions needing money.
change
Nivea is listing things she needs for the laundromat and mentions needing change.
pants
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
socks
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
dirty draws
Nivea lists items she needs to do laundry.
I'm headed to the laundremat
Nivea announces that she is going to the laundromat.
and lets not forget the food stains
Nivea adds another reason why she needs to go to the laundromat.
dirt spots
Nivea lists another laundry need.
head set's
Nivea lists another laundry need.
chips
Nivea lists another laundry need.
pop
Nivea lists another laundry need.
pay phones
Nivea mentions pay phones as she heads to the laundromat.
clean house
Nivea emphasizes that she is cleaning house, indicating she is also moving on from R. Kelly.
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
Nivea repeats that she is going to the laundromat and moving on from R. Kelly.
so, baby what ya saying
R. Kelly tries to make amends with Nivea.
baby read between the lines
Nivea doesn't believe R. Kelly's apology and demands he read between the lines.
do i have to spell it out to you I'm saying goodbye
Nivea is ending the relationship and is being very clear about it.
awh,girl quit playing
R. Kelly thinks Nivea is joking about leaving him.
I'm the only thing you got
R. Kelly argues that he is the only person Nivea has in her life.
your the only thing i got but than i must not have a lot
Nivea counters that she would rather have nothing than be with a liar.
girl you can't be serious
R. Kelly is in disbelief that Nivea is actually leaving him.
in fact i think ya gaming
R. Kelly thinks Nivea is playing a game with him.
look just call my manager up and he will make the arrangements
Nivea is serious about moving on and has already made arrangements to do so.
so,you really gonna go through with this
R. Kelly is still in disbelief that Nivea is actually leaving him.
hell yes,cause i fed up with this
Nivea confirms that she is leaving because she is fed up with the relationship.
girl how you just gonna leave like this
R. Kelly can't understand why Nivea is leaving so suddenly.
because you weren't true to this
Nivea explains that she is leaving because R. Kelly wasn't faithful to her.
boy I'm going to the laundremat
Nivea repeats that she is going to the laundromat and moving on.
hello
R. Kelly tries to call Nivea back again but she ignores him.
what is there to talk about
Nivea is done discussing the relationship with R. Kelly.
you don't hurt me time again brought me up and break me down
Nivea is tired of being hurt by R. Kelly and is emotionally exhausted.
well,baby girl I'm sorry
R. Kelly apologizes again.
well,sorry not gonna do it
Nivea isn't interested in R. Kelly's apologies anymore.
I'm for real this time boy though
Nivea emphasizes that she is serious about leaving this time.
girl I'm about to lose it
R. Kelly is upset and on the verge of losing his temper.
no wait i suggest you don't go trying nothing stupid
Nivea tries to calm R. Kelly down and prevent any bad actions.
oh, baby i just don't know what i would to do if i was to lose you
R. Kelly is scared of losing Nivea.
Ooh, it's time to hit door
Nivea is leaving.
None of your lyin'
Nivea is fed up with R. Kelly's lying.
You got to go boy
Nivea tells R. Kelly to leave her alone and move on.
Ooooooh, I'm headed to the laundremat
Nivea repeats that she is going to the laundromat and moving on from R. Kelly.
I been putting up with your shit for a while now
Nivea has been dealing with R. Kelly's behavior for a long time.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kay.x-kay.x
@Khairi Khan Okay few points here...
-1st: idk who tf "Ya'll" are supposed to be. Not all women chase After those types! (Maybe just the women YOU were chasing that didn't want YOU that got u Butt-hurt Af) But I'll speak for ME individually I have Never dealt with or tolerated a "pookie/ray-ray/man-man/future" or other stereotypical bum ass ignorant hood dude. Never been my type, EVER! Sry I've alway been attracted to Individuality & Intellect Also Not begging ANYONE to MARRY me or save me from bad Decisions bc I Don't Have any baby daddies or kids period! (...Or for another man to care for) How many Kids & Baby mamas do YOU have sir???
-2nd: I call them how i see them. I never said Nick wasn't Attractive or didn't have Groupies (bc he Did) he's been an Entertainer & making money since his early teen/tween years. He was still CORNY! he was Corny af on Nickelodeon & after that too. But he grew up & glowed up (like most ppl SHOULD do & now he's on his Grown-man) he even admitted it himself...
-3rd: Just like there are lame/corny/nerdy girls Ya'll males grew up with & ignored trying to chase Fast girls aka "Big Booty Keishas" (that were probably Out of your league Anyway!) Now ya'll same dudes wanna complain & be butt-hurt ya whole life because u got rejected as a kid! Now u wanna talk down on the SAME chicks ya'll were so desperate & thirty for.... FOH with the Bullsh*t!
-And final thought: just bc you have money or a measurable amount of success doesn't make up for BAD CHARACTER! And holding on to past childhood/teenage hurt is Sad & Wack Af for Any so-called grown man that's supposedly "doing sooooo well & living his best life" ...riiiiiiight. Whatever ya'll have to tell Yourself. Stay BITTER & BROKEN Sir!
That's All.
@tebogonkoana6926
That's nothing else but the truth, so I'm also gonna be ๐ฏ straight up about R Kelly's music. All those hits sorry I'mma still listen to them, why the played a huge part in my journey of growing. Parting with the music of kellz would mean me losing my memories good or bad.
And truth is it won't happen, I'mma die still pumping all hit kellz catalog. Sorry if you disagree, I'm only being real.
Remember this is the R in Rnb we talking about here, thank you...
God plz protect me and all kellz fans and kellz himself.
Amen ๐
@queensparkleintexas8090
๐๐ฝPlease tell me Iโm not here alone 2/24โค๏ธ
@aleyachan9859
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@jamesgreig2842
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@Hood_Goddess
You not alone girly โค
@user-kb1vd6tm7d
no yuou not@@Hood_Goddess
@cedrickblow6753
I love the soft and airy sound of her voice on this.
@AkaMagenta
Cedrick Blow isnโt it beautiful ๐ถ๐ถโบ๏ธ๐
@brittany_kay
Yess, so beautiful right
@ToneyLo
She was heavily influenced by Mariah Carey.