I Know What You Need
R. Kelly Public Announcement Lyrics
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Exactly what you need girl
I know
[Chorus]
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need girl
A little bit of me baby
I know what you need
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need girl
A little bit of me baby
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need girl
Baby, take my hand.
I know what you need.
I wanna be your man baby.
Come on come on follow me.
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need baby.
Come on get this love.
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need.
A little bit of me baby
So you say ya never been in love, baby.
Well, Hear is your chance.
I wanna be the one you're always thinkin' of,
So come on come on darling follow me.
(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know what you need.
Baby, Come on get this love.
(I know what you need, I know baby)
Baby, Baby
You need a man who'll be patient
Or not cool the public
Arrest you or lovely respect you.
But who you are no what you was or
Will be, and the harder ya ever beaten
For you would kill me.
Never would've fall off ways for you
Calling me your real best
[Chorus]
The lyrics to R. Kelly and Public Announcement's song I Know What You Need speak to a man's confidence in his ability to fulfill a woman's desires. The repeated phrase "I know what you need" shows that the singer is attuned to the woman's wants and is willing to provide them. This is exemplified in lines like "So you say ya never been in love, baby. Well, Here is your chance" where the singer is assuring the woman that he can be the one to give her the experience she desires. The repeated use of the phrase "a little bit of me baby" also emphasizes the singer's belief that he can fulfill the woman's needs.
The chorus particularly emphasizes the singer's confidence in his ability to give the woman what she needs, with lines like "come on get this love" and "I know what you need girl" repeated throughout. The singer is persistent in his pursuit of the woman, insisting that he can provide for her in a way that no one else can.
Overall, the lyrics to I Know What You Need convey a message of confidence and persistence, with the singer reassuring the woman that he knows what she wants and is the right person to provide it.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I have knowledge and understanding
Exactly what you need girl
I am aware of your specific desires and requirements as a woman
I know
I have knowledge and understanding
I know what you need girl
I understand what you require to feel satisfied, fulfilled and loved
A little bit of me baby
What you need is a part of my essence, my heart, my love
I know what you need
I am aware of your needs and desires
I know what you need girl
I am keenly aware of what you desire as a woman for your happiness and fulfillment
A little bit of me baby
To fulfill your needs, you need a part of me to be there for you, with you, and in you.
Baby, take my hand.
I am asking for you to trust me and take my hand.
I know what you need.
I understand your needs, wants, and desires.
I wanna be your man baby.
I choose to be your partner and to bring love, support and protection to your life.
Come on come on follow me.
I am inviting you to trust me and follow my lead.
I know what you need baby.
I understand what you require to feel satisfied, fulfilled and loved.
Come on get this love.
I am offering you my love and asking you to take it.
I know what you need.
I understand your needs, wants, and desires.
A little bit of me baby
To fulfill your needs, you need a part of me to be there for you, with you, and in you.
So you say ya never been in love,baby
I hear you when you say that love is new to you.
Well, Hear is your chance.
I am offering you an opportunity to experience real love.
I wanna be the one you're always thinkin' of
I choose to be the one who holds your heart, your thoughts, your dreams, and your soul.
So come on come on darling follow me.
I am inviting you to trust me and take a journey with me towards love and happiness.
Baby, Baby
This repetition is a term of endearment and affection.
You need a man who'll be patient
You need a man who will show kindness, tenderness and patience to you.
Or not cool the public
I will respect your privacy and not reveal intimate details of our relationships to outsiders.
Arrest you or lovely respect you.
I will respect and appreciate you for who you are and not judge you for your mistakes or imperfections.
But who you are no what you was or
I value you as a person and not because of your past or social status.
Will be, and the harder ya ever beaten
I will be there for you in both good and bad times.
For you would kill me.
I love you so much that I would do anything to protect and care for you.
Never would've fall off ways for you
I am committed and loyal to you and will never abandon you.
Calling me your real best
I aim to be the best for you and to provide you with the love, support, respect and friendship that you deserve.
[Chorus]
This repetition of the chorus signifies the importance of understanding the needs of the person you love and providing for them wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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