I Know What You Need
R Kelly & Public Announcement Lyrics


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I know
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 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]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R Kelly & Public Announcement's song "I Know What You Need" are all about love and romance. The song is essentially a love letter to a woman, in which the singer expresses his understanding of her needs and desires. He claims to know exactly what she needs and that he is the one who can fulfill those needs. He offers himself as the solution and invites her to follow him into a life of love and passion.


The use of the phrase "I know what you need" is repeated numerous times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's confidence in his ability to provide for this woman. He seems to be offering her not just physical pleasure, but also emotional support and understanding. He assures her that he will be patient and respectful and will love her for who she is, not what she has been or will be.


Overall, the song is a smooth and romantic R&B jam that showcases R Kelly's silky vocals and Public Announcement's lush harmonies. It is a classic example of 90s R&B and a perfect song for slow dancing with your sweetheart.


Line by Line Meaning

I know
I have a deep understanding of what you require.


Exactly what you need girl
I'm perfectly aware of your needs as a woman.


I know
I am completely sure of what I'm saying.


(I know what you need, I know baby)
I'm confident that I understand your needs.


I know what you need girl
I have a clear understanding of what you want, my dear.


A little bit of me baby
I know that I'm what you require to make you happy.


(I know what you need, I know baby)
I believe I know exactly what you want.


I know what you need
I'm certain of knowing precisely what'll make you happy.


(I know what you need, I know baby)
I have a deep understanding of what truly makes you happy.


I know what you need girl
I'm positive we both want the same thing.


A little bit of me baby
I understand that you require my presence in your life.


(I know what you need, I know baby)
I'm confident that I know precisely what you're missing in your life.


I wanna be your man baby
I'm interested in being the special person in your life.


Come on come on follow me
I want you to follow me and trust that I know what to do.


I know what you need baby
I know what you want and it's okay.


Come on get this love
I'm offering you true love, take it.


(I know what you need, I know baby)
I know exactly what'll make you happy, my dear.


I know what you need
I'm positive we both want the same thing.


A little bit of me baby
I understand that you require my presence in your life.


So you say ya never been in love, baby.
I'm aware that you may not have experienced any meaningful love yet.


Well, Hear is your chance.
I'm offering you the chance to finally find genuine love.


I wanna be the one you're always thinkin' of,
I want to be that person that occupies your thoughts regularly.


So come on come on darling follow me.
Trust me to take you to a place where happiness awaits.


Baby, Baby
I'm giving you an endearing tonality, expressing affection.


You need a man who'll be patient
You require someone who has a lot of patience.


Or not cool the public
He shouldn't focus on someone else's opinion of the two of you.


Arrest you or love you respectfully.
He'll demonstrate love and respect towards you, protecting you fiercely.


But who you are no what you was or
He'll love the person you are now, not who you used to be.


Will be, and the harder ya ever beaten
He'll be there for you even in the toughest of times.


For you would kill me.
That's how serious and important you are to me.


Never would've fall off ways for you
I would never desert, abandon or leave you.


Calling me your real best
You'll consider me the very best for you.


[Chorus]
Reiterating to show my unwavering certainty in what you need.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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