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. Kelly has sung the hooks for many notable hip-hop songs, such as "Lovin' 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.
In his personal life, Kelly has had several sex scandals. Reports surfaced that he married the then-teenaged Aaliyah, for whom he was a songwriter. Kelly and Aaliyah allegedly annulled their marriage. After a video of a man purported to be him having sex with an underage girl was released, Kelly was indicted on several counts of child pornography in 2002. After several delays, his case went to trial in 2008, with the jury ruling Kelly not guilty
Down Low
R KELLY Lyrics
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Yet you're tellin' me that everything is cool
Tryin' to convince me baby to do as you say
Just go along and see things your way
And keep it on the down low, whispering nobody has to know (nobody, nobody)
We can keep it on the down low (yeah), whispering nobody has to know (nobody knows)
While making love to him, girl you're silently calling on me
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (I don't know, I don't know)
I feel there is something that I don't wanna miss (yeah)
And keep it on the down low(down low), girl nobody, nobody has to know
We can keep it on the down low (you better keep it, keep it), nobody has to know (nobody knows)
Beautiful you are but you're his by far
Comin' by my way drivin' his fancy car
Making plans to be in my life forever
Tell me, tell me that we'll always be together
And keep it on the down low, nobody has to know (no, no)
We can keep it on the down low (on the down low), nobody has to know (nobody has to know)
Listen babe I won't whisper a word
Nobody, nobody
How can you go so low so low
Keep it on the down low
No, no, no nobody nobody nobody
Keep it on the down low
On the down low baby
Nobody has to know
The lyrics to R Kelly and Isley Brothers' song "Down Low" is a passionate, emotional plea from R Kelly to a woman who is caught between two men. The woman is with someone else, but she wants R Kelly, and he is willing to keep their affair a secret. He pleads with her to keep their love "on the down low" so that no one has to know about their relationship. He recognizes that the situation is complicated and difficult, but he sees the woman as worth the risk.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of secret lovers and the complications that come with it. R Kelly acknowledges that being a secret lover is not what the woman wants, but it is the only way to be with her. He struggles with the situation and wishes for a way to be with her openly. However, he recognizes that this may not be possible and is willing to accept the secrecy for the sake of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen girl, you want me but he needs you
You have feelings for me, but you are important to him
Yet you're tellin' me that everything is cool
You are trying to downplay your relationship with him
Tryin' to convince me baby to do as you say
You are persuading me to comply with your requests
Just go along and see things your way
You want me to follow your lead in this situation
And keep it on the down low, whispering nobody has to know (nobody, nobody)
We should keep our relationship a secret, not tell anyone
We can keep it on the down low (yeah), whispering nobody has to know (nobody knows)
We should avoid telling people about our relationship by keeping it a secret
Secret lovers is what you wanna be (yeah)
You want our relationship to be a secret because you're with someone else
While making love to him, girl you're silently calling on me
You think of me while you're intimate with him
What is a man to do in a situation like this? (I don't know, I don't know)
I don't know what to do in this tricky situation
I feel there is something that I don't wanna miss (yeah)
I sense that there's something special between us and I don't want to miss out on it
Beautiful you are but you're his by far
You are beautiful, but you belong to him
Comin' by my way drivin' his fancy car
You're using his luxury car to visit me
Making plans to be in my life forever
You have plans to be with me long-term
Tell me, tell me that we'll always be together
You want a commitment from me that we'll always be together
Listen babe I won't whisper a word
I will keep our relationship a secret
How can you go so low so low
How could you cheat on him with me?
Keep it on the down low
We should continue to keep our relationship a secret
No, no, no nobody nobody nobody
We shouldn't tell anyone about us
Keep it on the down low
We should keep our relationship a secret
On the down low baby
We should continue to keep our relationship a secret
Nobody has to know
No one needs to know about us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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