Keep It Street
R Kelly & Public Announcement Lyrics
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What you going to do with this mix, man
Yo man
I'm just going to keep it street
Yo R. Kelly
It's time to give the homies
Something to dance to
Push up on one of those cute hotties
Yo, this is what we are going to do
I'm going to take this track
Whip us up one of those nice gorilla beats
Yeah, something like that
I'm going to tell you the real true story
About back in the day
When I was trying to get where I am
Right now
Whip us up a nice intro
It's 1990 and the R is on the scene
Yeah filling up a funky beat
Strictly for the streets
You know what I mean
It took some time
But here I am with a swing
Yo R. Kelly
Tell them what they told you
All we really need
Is a funky groove
With a street swing
With a little street swing
Something you can get with
Bam, here it is
Keepin' it street
[Chorus]
Let's keep it street
Let's keep it street
Let's keep it street
Let's keep it street
Yo bring that beat back
Yo back in the days
The girlies turned me down like collars
Yeah but now they're popping like
"Orville Redenbacher"
And now they wanna holler
That's when I decided to whip up a funky track
I took it door to door
And this is what they said
All we really need from you
Is a funky groove
With a street swing
With a little street swing
Something you can get with
Bam here it is
Keeping it street
[Chorus]
All we really need
Is a funky, funky groove
With a street swing
With a little street swing
Something you can get into
Bam here it is
Keeping is street
[Chorus]
The lyrics to R Kelly & Public Announcement's song "Keep It Street" depict the artist's determination to stay connected to his roots and create music that resonates with the streets. The song begins with R Kelly and a collaborator discussing their approach to the mix, stating that they will "keep it street." This phrase implies that they will maintain an authentic and gritty style that appeals to the urban audience.
R Kelly then reflects on his journey to success, reminiscing about the past when he was striving to reach his current position in the music industry. He mentions facing rejection from girls and being disregarded, but now they are showing interest and wanting to be a part of his life. This newfound attention motivates him to create a funky track and share it with others.
The chorus emphasizes the desire to "keep it street," which means maintaining a raw and genuine quality in their music. The repeated lines emphasize the importance of a funky groove with a street swing, something that people can connect with and enjoy.
Overall, "Keep It Street" is a declaration of R Kelly and Public Announcement's commitment to staying true to their urban roots and creating music that embodies the spirit of the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo R. Kelly
Hey, R. Kelly
What you going to do with this mix, man
What plans do you have for this song, man
Yo man
Hey, man
I'm just going to keep it street
I'm going to maintain an authentic, urban style
Yo R. Kelly
Hey, R. Kelly
It's time to give the homies
It's time to provide our friends
Something to dance to
Something enjoyable to dance to
You know what I'm saying
Do you understand what I'm trying to convey
Push up on one of those cute hotties
Approach one of those attractive women
Yo, this is what we are going to do
Hey, this is our plan
I'm going to take this track
I'm going to use this instrumental
Whip us up one of those nice gorilla beats
Create a powerful, energetic beat
Yeah, something like that
Yes, along those lines
I'm going to tell you the real true story
I'm going to share a genuine, personal account
About back in the day
From my past experiences
When I was trying to get where I am
When I was striving to achieve my current position
Right now
At this very moment
Whip us up a nice intro
Create an engaging introduction
It's 1990 and the R is on the scene
It's the year 1990 and R. Kelly is active in the music industry
Yeah filling up a funky beat
Creating a lively and exciting rhythm
Strictly for the streets
Intended specifically for the urban environment
You know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm trying to convey
It took some time
It required a considerable amount of time
But here I am with a swing
But now I have a rhythm that captivates
Tell them what they told you
Inform them what others have shared with you
All we really need
In reality, all we require
Is a funky groove
Is an energetic and captivating rhythm
With a street swing
Incorporating an urban style and flavor
With a little street swing
With a touch of urban influence
Something you can get with
Something you can enjoy and appreciate
Bam, here it is
Boom, here it is
Keepin' it street
Maintaining an authentic urban style
[Chorus]
Refrain or chorus section starts here
Let's keep it street
Let's continue with the urban style
Yo bring that beat back
Hey, replay that instrumental
Yo back in the days
Hey, in the past
The girlies turned me down like collars
The girls rejected me like flipped-up shirt collars
Yeah but now they're popping like
But now they're showing interest as
"Orville Redenbacher"
Like celebrities or movie stars
And now they wanna holler
Now they want to get my attention
That's when I decided to whip up a funky track
That's when I chose to create an energetic song
I took it door to door
I presented it to different people
And this is what they said
And this is the response they gave
All we really need from you
In reality, all we require from you
Is a funky groove
Is an energetic and captivating rhythm
With a street swing
Incorporating an urban style and flavor
With a little street swing
With a touch of urban influence
Something you can get with
Something you can enjoy and appreciate
Bam here it is
Boom, here it is
Keeping it street
Maintaining an authentic urban style
[Chorus]
Refrain or chorus section starts here
All we really need
In reality, all we require
Is a funky, funky groove
Is an energetic and captivating rhythm
With a street swing
Incorporating an urban style and flavor
With a little street swing
With a touch of urban influence
Something you can get into
Something you can enjoy and appreciate
Bam here it is
Boom, here it is
Keeping is street
Maintaining an authentic urban style
[Chorus]
Refrain or chorus section starts here
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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