Honey
R Kelly feat Jay Z Lyrics


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Uh, its the boy Jay-Z, and the boy R. Kel
The best of both worlds, please believe it
Brookland, Chi-Town, to all the beautiful ladies in the world
Dedicated to TT my niece, everybody in the world, talk to 'em Kel
That's right, Tone this is mean and vicious man, so mean and vicious
Rockland, Roc-a-Fella, the best of both worlds, come on

Lord forgive me I'm ballin' out of control
Got the spirit of a hustler pouring out of my soul
Mami I love you but ain't no stopping my stroll
If you want to be down with me you gotta rooolll

Like a roll and if my side of the bed gets cold
You gotta know that I'm out chasin' doooough
I'm ain't stunting these hoes
Stunting my growth if I fuck 'em I'm fleeing them

I need something to hold
Then I'm home to you
I might roam like a cellular phone
But I never leave you alone I

Solemnly swear, I was married to the block before I met you
It's still a part of me there but I
Solemnly swear, I try but it's in my blood
Pumping yay since I was yay high

I'm in love with the life
So except me for the bastard that I am
You're still in love with me right?

[Chorus]
Baby I can't figure it out
Said you pussy tastes like honey
But I can't stop huggin' the block
All night tryna get this money

Stuck between these two worlds
What I'm gonna do with both these girls
Two main squeezes in separate cities
Both found out man, shit ain't pretty

Stuck between these two worlds
What I'm gonna do with both these girls
Hard to choose between her and these streets
'Cause the game keeps calling me

[Verse 2]
Baby girl had me off my grind, off my clock
I would often find I was off my block
Couldn't keep her off my mind, my balls were shot
They never thought that a pause or stop

Was in my pores to push rock raw
Take a lost rebound like Bo Outlaw, I'm so outlaw
Got a hunger for this game, but keep that on the low
Like a one against the grain

Got the sun against my brain
A girl in my ear
I like her for her
I'm a dig into this shit, I like it like I like her

Sometimes I can't figure it out
I'm in love with the life but she's sticking it out
She know want to hug kisses keep a nigga in the house
Lock down while his niggas is out (out)





[Chorus: x 2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Honey" by R Kelly feat Jay Z explore the conflict between a desire for love and commitment with the appeal of the streets and fast money. The song opens with the arrogance and confidence that comes from success, but it soon becomes clear that the singer is struggling with multiple competing desires. They acknowledge that they are "ballin' out of control" and have the "spirit of a hustler," but they also express love for someone who they want to come home to. The chorus reveals the frustration of being caught between two worlds: "said your pussy tastes like honey, but I can't stop hugging the block".


The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggle. They describe someone who has "off my grind, off my clock" and is "off my block", which suggests a willingness to change and escape the life they are trapped in. However, this is complicated by a "hunger for this game," which cannot be tamed. They find themselves torn between two loves: the girl they like and the game they're playing. The song ends with the chorus repeated, highlighting the singer's inability to choose between two worlds.


Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of being caught between desires and trying to navigate complicated situations. It reveals the complexities of power, love, and addiction and suggests that sometimes making a choice is impossible.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, it's the boy Jay-Z, and the boy R. Kel
Jay-Z and R. Kelly are the performers of this song.


The best of both worlds, please believe it
This collaboration combines the styles of both artists to create something unique and valuable.


Brookland, Chi-Town, to all the beautiful ladies in the world
Shoutout to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Chicago, and a dedication to all the women around the world.


Dedicated to TT my niece, everybody in the world, talk to 'em Kel
This song is dedicated to R. Kelly's niece TT and everyone listening, with Kel introducing the song.


That's right, Tone this is mean and vicious man, so mean and vicious
Kel is hyping up the song as being tough and powerful.


Rockland, Roc-a-Fella, the best of both worlds, come on
More shoutouts to the record labels involved in making this song, and a continued emphasis on the collaboration of both worlds.


Lord forgive me I'm ballin' out of control
Asking for forgiveness for living a luxurious lifestyle and being financially successful.


Got the spirit of a hustler pouring out of my soul
A reference to being a hustler, or someone who works hard and perseveres to achieve their goals.


Mami I love you but ain't no stopping my stroll
Though he loves his woman (mami), he will continue to do what he needs to do, without any interruption or interference.


If you want to be down with me you gotta rooolll
In order to be with him, you have to be ready to roll with the punches and accept his lifestyle and choices.


Like a roll and if my side of the bed gets cold
He's constantly on the move, like a roll or a wheel, and if he's not by her side, it's because he's out pursuing his dreams.


You gotta know that I'm out chasin' doooough
The 'dough' refers to money, and he's making it his mission to chase after it and become more successful.


I'm ain't stunting these hoes
He's not wasting his time on insignificant women.


Stunting my growth if I fuck 'em I'm fleeing them
Sleeping with them would be detrimental to his success, so he's avoiding them altogether if that's their intention.


I need something to hold
Even though he's living a fast-paced life, he still craves emotional connection and intimacy.


Then I'm home to you
He knows where his true home is - with his woman.


I might roam like a cellular phone
Like a phone, he might be moving around often, but he's still connected to his partner emotionally.


But I never leave you alone I
He's always thinking about her and keeping her close to his heart.


Solemnly swear, I was married to the block before I met you
He has a history with the streets and hustling, but he promises that he's committed to his partner and will stay loyal to her, even with his past.


It's still a part of me there but I
His past will always be with him, but he's willing to move on from it and be with his partner.


Solemnly swear, I try but it's in my blood
He will try to change but recognizes that ultimately, his past and his passions are a part of who he is.


Pumping yay since I was yay high
A reference to selling cocaine, which he's been doing since he was young, possibly even a child.


I'm in love with the life
Despite his commitment to his partner, he's still in love with the fast and glamorous lifestyle that comes with being a successful hustler.


So except me for the bastard that I am
He's acknowledging his flaws and asking for her acceptance and love despite them.


You're still in love with me right?
Questioning if she still loves him despite his negative qualities.


Baby I can't figure it out
He's confused about his feelings and priorities in life.


Said you pussy tastes like honey
A metaphor for how he's attracted to her and finds her irresistible.


But I can't stop huggin' the block
He's addicted to the hustle and can't seem to walk away from it, even with his feelings for her.


All night tryna get this money
He's working hard to achieve financial success, even if it means sacrificing his time with her.


Stuck between these two worlds
He's torn between his commitment to his partner and his love for the hustle.


What I'm gonna do with both these girls
He's struggling to balance both his partner and the streets.


Two main squeezes in separate cities
He has two important relationships with women who are living in different cities.


Both found out man, shit ain't pretty
Both women have learned about each other and the situation, causing drama and problems for everyone involved.


Baby girl had me off my grind, off my clock
His partner has distracted him from his hustle and his focus on making money.


I would often find I was off my block
Being in a relationship caused him to stray from his usual territory and work.


Couldn't keep her off my mind, my balls were shot
He's constantly thinking about his partner, and his sex drive has decreased as a result of his emotional attachment.


They never thought that a pause or stop
Others never thought that he would slow down or stop his hustle for anyone.


Was in my pores to push rock raw
It's in his nature to sell drugs and be involved with the streets and hustling.


Take a lost rebound like Bo Outlaw, I'm so outlaw
He's willing to take risks and make unconventional choices to maintain his hustle and lifestyle.


Got a hunger for this game, but keep that on the low
He's passionate about the hustle and the game, but tries to keep that a secret from his partner and family.


Like a one against the grain
He's going against what's considered to be the norm, or what's expected of him.


Got the sun against my brain
He's feeling pressure and experiencing difficulties and hurdles in his journey and hustle.


A girl in my ear
He's getting emotional support and advice from his partner, even if he's not always taking it to heart.


I like her for her
Despite his hesitations and struggles, he still values and appreciates his partner for who she is.


Sometimes I can't figure it out
He's still confused about his life and priorities.


She knows want to hug kisses keep a nigga in the house
His partner wants physical affection and love, but he feels trapped and confined by staying at home.


Lock down while his niggas is out (out)
He feels trapped and controlled in his home, while his friends are able to continue living their lives freely.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB, ROBIN GIBB, ROBERT S KELLY

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@trinamcdonald1865

The Brothers Gibb pumped out some hits and this sample of Love You Inside And Out is no exception!!!!

@blakboyytunes

one of the coldest beats ive ever heard in my life! hov bars on this shit is outrageous, especially that first verse omfg!

@glenparker1498

crazy.. sampled the Bee Gees

@yannicksimok1216

Bruhhhh you said it … outrageous!
1st verse is like the run after the Homerun… epic

@theflyent7106

Got the spirit of a hussla pouring out of my soul

@jordonvazquez7620

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@russellrobinson8192

I wish I could find the actual song. That Jay flow is what I'm trying to hear.

@SuprGabba

The song is on spotify and yt music premium. Unfortunately I think it'd get blocked if I uploaded the song but I could try.

@russellrobinson8192

@@SuprGabba It probably would be blocked. I might have to breakdown and get premium. Thanks man.

@KiDiN2020

It’s on Apple Music

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