Honey Love
R. Kelly & The Public Announcement Lyrics
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Now turn the lights down
Don't be scared, touch me
I know what you want and uh
Tonight is your night
For the rest of your life
So just lay back and listen
It's telling me you want me baby
Tonight is your night
See you don't have to ask for nothin'
I'll give you everything you need
So girl don't be shy
Oh just
Baby, come inside
Turn down the lights
Cause' there is something that I want from you
Right now
Give me that honey love
Give me that honey love
(I gotta have your lovin' baby)
Give me that honey love
(Oh give me that sweet, sweet love)
Give me that honey love
Oh yeah
Let's go to the mall, baby
I'll pick you up around noon, lady
Don't you worry bout' a thing
Cause' I got all the answers, girl
To the questions in your head
And I'm gonna be right there for you, baby
Baby come inside
Ooh Turn down that light
Cause' there is something that I want from you
Right now
Give me that honey love
(Hey give it to me)
Give that honey love
(See I gotta have your honey love baby,slow)
Give me that honey love
(Give me that sweet, sweet love hey)
Give me that honey love
(Ooh so)
Baby come inside
ooh turn down the light
Cause' there is something that I want from you
Right now
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I want it right now hey
I,want it right now
Right now
Give me that honey love
Listen there ain't nothin' I wouldn't do for you
Woo Woo Woo Woo
I'm here to satisfy you baby
And it's good to know that you are my lady
Oh, oh I gotta have your honey love
Right now, Right now, Right now, Right now
Oh
In R. Kelly's song "Honey Love," the singer lures his lover into an intimate setting, encouraging her to turn the lights down and not be hesitant to touch him. Kelly then promises her that her time with him will be something she remembers for the rest of her life. He reassures her that there's no need for her to ask for anything, as he will provide her with everything she needs. Kelly then asks her to give him that "honey love," implying that he desires more from her than just physical touch, but also an emotional connection. The singer then offers to take his lover to the mall later, promising to answer all of the questions in her head and to be there for her.
The lyrics of "Honey Love" showcase R. Kelly's ability to make romantic and suggestive lyrics palatable for mainstream music. The song's message of seeking an emotional connection alongside physical attraction is timeless and resonates with listeners of all ages. The use of honey as a metaphor for a deeper love implies that Kelly is seeking something more than just a physical connection, but also a soulful connection with his partner. Overall, the song is an excellent example of R. Kelly's songwriting skill and ability to convey a sultry message without crossing the line into vulgarity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah come inside
Come to my place.
Now turn the lights down
Dim the lights to create the ambiance.
Don't be scared, touch me
Don't hesitate to touch me, you're safe here.
I know what you want and uh
I can decipher your desires.
Tonight is your night
Today is the day you will satisfy your longings.
For the rest of your life
This experience will leave an everlasting impact on your life.
So just lay back and listen
Relax and listen to your instincts.
There's something in your eyes baby
Your gaze tells me you want me too.
It's telling me you want me baby
Your eyes manifest your affection for me.
See you don't have to ask for nothin'
You need not beg for anything.
I'll give you everything you need
I'll provide what's pivotal for your satisfaction.
So girl don't be shy
Don't feel timid around me.
Oh just
Come on.
Baby, come inside
Enter my place.
Turn down the lights
Dim the lighting.
Cause' there is something that I want from you
I have a desire that I'd like to fulfill with your assistance.
Right now
Immediately.
Give me that honey love
Indulge in carnal activity with me.
I gotta have your lovin' baby
I can't suppress my desire to engage in intimacy with you.
Oh give me that sweet, sweet love
I crave for affection from you.
Let's go to the mall, baby
Let's go to the mall.
I'll pick you up around noon, lady
I'll come and get you at noon.
Don't you worry bout' a thing
There's no need to fret.
Cause' I got all the answers, girl
I have all the solutions to any problem you have.
To the questions in your head
The queries you have in mind.
And I'm gonna be right there for you, baby
I'll always be available for you.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Vocal improvisation.
I want it right now hey
I want to satisfy my desire immediately.
I, want it right now
I want my immediate requirements to be fulfilled.
Right now
Immediately.
Listen there ain't nothin' I wouldn't do for you
I am willing to go to extreme levels to satisfy you.
Woo Woo Woo Woo
Vocal improvisation.
I'm here to satisfy you baby
My goal is to make you happy and content.
And it's good to know that you are my lady
I am proud to have you as my partner.
Oh, oh I gotta have your honey love
I desire your affection.
Right now, Right now, Right now, Right now
Immediately.
Give me that honey love
Indulge in carnal activity with me.
See I gotta have your honey love baby, slow
I desperately yearn for your affection.
Give me that sweet, sweet love hey
I crave for affection from you.
Oh yeah
Affirmation of the aforementioned desires.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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