Hey Love
R Kelly & Public Announcement Lyrics


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Hey Love may I have a word with you
I'd like to tell you yeah just what I've been going through

I was kicked back with a brewskie
With my jaguar playing bootise
Scoping out the girls with the biking shorts
Chillin' out in the shade by the be -ball court
But then one she excites me
With a shape like yours walking by me
Huh just a few seconds you name and your time
And I will guarantee that you will be mine.

Hey love you're my one true soul desire
Hey love can't you feel this burning fire
Hey love there's one thing that I find so true
When you are near me yeah I go through a change of tune

I was waiting anticipating for a girl like you so amazing
Your personality makes you one of a kind
And when you walk down the street people look from behind
Checking out the way that you carry your self
You look real fine because you're in good health.
Just a few seconds your name and your time
And I will guarantee that you will be mine

Say love when with a cold heart you are dealin'
Say love yeah it's an awful hurting feelin'
Hey love yeah

Can you feel this burning fire
Cause you're my one true soul desire
You're like an around the way girl cool kind of mellow
You can hang with the ladies or chill fellas
You're the type of girl that I always dreamed of
Someone I can love share my thoughts and care for
Just a few seconds your name and your time
And I knew that you would be mine

Hey love yeah
Hey love
Hey love




Hey love love
Hey love love love

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Love" by R. Kelly and Public Announcement is a love song that expresses the desire and attraction felt by the singer towards a woman he has just seen walking by. The lyrics describe the moment when he first laid eyes on her and how he was immediately taken by her beauty and style. He expresses his sincere interest in getting to know her better, promising to do whatever it takes to make her his. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hey Love," emphasizing the intensity of his feelings towards this woman.


The song's theme is a classic representation of love at first sight, with the singer being struck by the woman's beauty and wanting to initiate a relationship. The lyrics also highlight the care and admiration he feels towards her, both for her physical attributes and her personality. He sees her as a unique and special woman, someone he can love and share his life with.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Love may I have a word with you
Asking for permission to talk to the person he's interested in


I'd like to tell you yeah just what I've been going through
He wants to share his current situation with the person to connect with them


I was kicked back with a brewskie
I was relaxed and having a beer


With my jaguar playing bootise
Driving his fancy car while listening to music


Scoping out the girls with the biking shorts
He's checking out women in revealing clothing


Chillin' out in the shade by the be -ball court
Relaxing near the basketball court


But then one she excites me
One woman in particular caught his eye


With a shape like yours walking by me
He admires her body shape as she walks past him


Huh just a few seconds you name and your time
He's asking for her contact information


And I will guarantee that you will be mine.
He's confident that he can win her over


Hey love you're my one true soul desire
He feels a strong connection to this person


Hey love can't you feel this burning fire
He's expressing his passionate attraction towards her


Hey love there's one thing that I find so true
He has found something special about her


When you are near me yeah I go through a change of tune
Being around her makes him feel differently than he does when he's alone


I was waiting anticipating for a girl like you so amazing
He was searching for someone like her


Your personality makes you one of a kind
He likes her for more than just her physical appearance


And when you walk down the street people look from behind
Others notice her too


Checking out the way that you carry your self
Her confidence and demeanor catch people's attention


You look real fine because you're in good health.
He appreciates her overall appearance and well-being


Say love when with a cold heart you are dealin'
He recognizes that she may be dealing with difficult emotions


Say love yeah it's an awful hurting feelin'
He empathizes with the pain she may be feeling


Can you feel this burning fire
He's asking if she feels the same intense attraction


Cause you're my one true soul desire
He believes that she's the one for him


You're like an around the way girl cool kind of mellow
He likes that she has a relaxed and down-to-earth personality


You can hang with the ladies or chill fellas
He appreciates that she can get along with anyone


You're the type of girl that I always dreamed of
She matches the image of his ideal partner


Someone I can love share my thoughts and care for
He wants to establish a meaningful relationship with her


And I knew that you would be mine
He's glad that he pursued her and won her over


Hey love yeah
Reiterating his strong feelings towards her


Hey love
Continuing to express his love for her


Hey love
Repeating the phrase to emphasize his feelings


Hey love love
Showing even more affection towards her


Hey love love love
Expressing extreme feelings of love and devotion towards her




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Comments from YouTube:

@DemiGod520

The love of my life handed me this cd and told me to listen to this track....never heard of R prior to him sharing. R.I.P. sweetman and thank you for the sweet memories. 💜✨💜✨💜

@defendpolicedefunddemokkkr6976

I normally don't like classic music nor classic movies remade but R Kelly pulled this off well. I love this!

@sherrymenifee2432

Still love this 2020

@george3927

1 of R.Kelly best songs ever.

@rashondaoliver1238

heyyyyy loveeeee 🗣🗣🗣

@Abu-hv9sg

Wowwwww!!! I remember always listening to this song as a kid on my dad's radio. Brings back so many sweet memories. I feel so old right now!

@yasminethompson-durant8171

True R.Kelly fans should remember him featured on this track.

@traciharris8576

Yes. 🙌💯😊

@isaachollis4027

YOOoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!I aM,aND I dO!!!!!!!yOoooo,he iS siNGiNG hiS aaaaZZZZ oFF oN thiS soNG!!!!!!!!!thE beGiNINg,sO sWEeT!!!!!!!!!🥰

@patrickbchun

separate the man from the music. no denying the talent.

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