Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary has forced longtime fans of the singer to reexamine the lyrics responsible for building his musical legacy. When taking a second look, there are lyrics whose meanings change dramatically within the proper context.
Below are some of the songs that really caused our collective brows to raise.
Song: “Bump n’ Grind”
Sketchy Lyrics:
My mind is telling me no
But my body, my body’s telling me yes
Baby, I don’t want to hurt nobody
But there is something that I must confess to you
Song: “I Like the Crotch on You”
Sketchy Lyrics:
What’s going on inside my pants, I can’t explain
So bring your body over here, baby, and let the freak daddy drive ya crazy
Song: “Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)”
Sketchy Lyrics:
Keep it on the down low
Nobody has to know
We can keep it on the down low
Nobody has to know
Song: “It Seems Like You’re Ready”
Sketchy Lyrics:
Seems like you’re ready (seems like you’re ready)
I could’ve sworn you were ready
Girl, are you ready to go all the way?
I just gotta know right now, right now
‘Cause it seems just like you’re ready (seems like you’re ready)
Just like you’re ready, baby (girl, are you ready?)
And I don’t wanna make no mistakes at all
But it seems like you’re ready
Song: “You Remind Me of Something”
Sketchy Lyrics:
It’s something about your love that’s got me going crazy
Baby, you know I want you real bad
And girl, I really like your freaky style, oh baby
How can I be down with you?
So get a little closer to my ride
Oh, I wanna get to know you lady
And hip me up on how to get inside you
Listen, pretty baby
Song: “Your Body’s Callin’”
Sketchy Lyrics:
Baby, no more stalling, these hands have been longing to touch you, baby, woo
And now that you’ve come around, to seeing it my way
You won’t regret it, baby, and you surely won’t forget it, baby
It’s unbelievable how your body’s calling for me
Song: “Don’t You Say No”
Sketchy Lyrics:
Baby say the words I want hear
This can be kept between me and you
Baby give me something I can feel
I’ve waited long enough
Don’t you say no tonight (don’t say)
Don’t you say no tonight (don’t you say no, baby)
