Showdown -
R Kelly ft Fat Joe Lyrics

I feel that the time is here
I think it's the right time for us to be together

for you to bring your body here
I want you to come to me physically

And give me what I've waited for
I'm waiting for physical intimacy

Hurry up and come on in and close the door
Come in and let's get started, let's have some privacy

I'm about to get up on it
I'm ready to engage in physical intimacy

Feed me girl cause I'm so hungry
I want you so badly that I'm craving for you

Got plenty money but I'm still lonely
Even though I have money, I still feel lonely without physical intimacy

Gotta have you now cause me so
I need you now because I desire you so much

Black and Asia girl, Tattoo on your tongue, Thugged out and scared
Description of the girl he desires

But I'ma make you love me
I'm confident that I can make you fall in love with me

Say some aphrodisiacs
Using phrases to initiate physical intimacy

Baby girl its on
Let's get started

I promise you I will do all these words to the song
I'll fulfill all the promises I'm making in this song

Showdown
A metaphor for a physical competition or battle

(I'm about to lay your) body down
I'm about to engage in physical intimacy with you

(Rodeo be like) up and down
A comparison of physical movements to those of a rodeo

(Bout to show you how I) roll down
I'm going to show you my moves in physical intimacy

Its about to be a
It's going to be a physical competition or battle

I'll be making you my lady
I'm going to make you my romantic partner

S.E. got me going crazy
A reference to the record label he's affiliated with

Any-thing that you want me to do
I'm willing to do anything you desire

I'll do anything cause I'm feeling you
I'm very attracted to you, and I want to fulfill your desires

All through the club girl you dance so freaky
I found you very attractive when you danced at the club

Tall diamond pierced with a look that kinky
A metaphorical description of the girl's appearance

Ac-ting like you want me to turn you
It seems like you want me to initiate physical intimacy

Attitude like what, Kelly turn me now
She's expressing a desire for physical intimacy with him

Now give me the mic so I can get buck buck
A reference to being on stage and performing

Like fiesta, fiesta still moving the crowd
A reference to one of R Kelly's previous hits

Out of all the girls I've loved before, Got plenty of honeys
A reference to a Willie Nelson song, but he still feels lonely

Puff puff give now let me hit it once more
A reference to smoking and to physical intimacy

Fake ass niggas get out and close my door
He wants people that are fake around him to leave him alone

Its my house for me to live not yours
He's asserting his ownership of his possessions

If I wanted to I could- on the floors
He's boasting about his ability to have physical intimacy wherever he wants

Through the doors like a western flick the club is crunk
A metaphorical description of the atmosphere of the club

Penny and Chris you know that boys tow up
A reference to people he knows

About 8 or 9 black stallion riding up
A metaphorical description of his group's arrival

Its Mr. Big screaming showdown I'm like what
Introduction of Mr. Big and his intention to have a confrontation

Now Kelly, Its not enough room in this town
Mr. Big is challenging R Kelly's authority and presence in their town

For you and me so lets get down
He wants to have a physical competition to determine who has more power

I'm sick and tired of you and this down low fight
Mr. Big is accusing R Kelly of engaging in secretive behavior

From contagious all the way to Mrs. Price
A reference to R Kelly's controversial personal life

You done it now with Ms. Black Asia
Mr. Big is accusing R Kelly of having an affair with a woman he considers his property

I knew something was funny when she stopped paging
Mr. Big is suspicious of R Kelly's involvement with Ms. Black Asia because of her behavior

House, cars, shopping mall
Mr. Big is boasting about his possessions

Man I tell you its a battle call
He's declaring his intention to engage in a battle with R Kelly

Like a raging bull, I'm about to charge
He's using a metaphor to describe his aggressive behavior

Carry, you won't see tomorrow
He's using a threat of violence towards R Kelly

Its time to put a end to your late night creeps
He's accusing R Kelly of engaging in secretive behavior

Now any last words before my pistol speaks...
He's issuing a threat and warning before he takes action

Now no disrespect but man I'm tired
R Kelly acknowledges the confrontation but is tired of it

Cause all these years its my back you've been riding
R Kelly feels that Mr. Big has been riding on his success for years

We've been in and out of fights on these videos
R Kelly is referencing previous conflicts with Mr. Big

Now its about time you felt the real rodeo
R Kelly is ready to fight back and assert his authority

See I did it back in 98 of September
R Kelly is referencing a previous success he had

You took her from me yea right you don't remember
R Kelly is referencing an affair that Mr. Big had with a woman he also desired

I remember so clearly we were coming from an opera
He's providing specific details to support his argument

How clever you were when you slipped her your number
He's accusing Mr. Big of being sly and deceitful

(ooh) I know that makes y'all wanna know
He's teasing and suggesting that there's more to his story

(ooh) Who's really on the down low
He's referencing rumors about his personal life

You wonder why we're always at it there it is
He's asserting that the conflict is rooted in past events

Sleeves up Mr. Biggs
He's urging Mr. Big to prepare for a fight

Cause I'm about to get, wild, wild, west
He's ready to engage in a physical competition or battle

Sick and tired of your mess
He's frustrated and annoyed by Mr. Big's behavior

You put me to the test
He feels he's being provoked and challenged by Mr. Big

And now I'm sticking out my chest
He's asserting himself and being confident

So any last words before I draw these cannons
He's using a metaphor for his fists and asking if Mr. Big has any final thing to say before the fight starts

Cause when the smoke clears I'll be the last man standing
He's confident that he will win the physical competition or battle

Chorus: x2
Repetition of the chorus for emphasis