Religious
R. Kelly
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Ooh, ooh uh, woo woo Um, yeah Girl you mine and I thank the lord for you Cause ain't no other girl ever did me like you do And all those times I did you wrong You stayed got my back You sheltered me from my enemies Shared my pain even when it was all because of me Make me throw up both my hands and say Ooh oh There's something religious about you (I wanna testify) There's something church about you I just wanna tell the world that you're my girl Aye-hey-ey There's something religious about you (girl there is) There's something church about you (tellin' everywhere I go) I want the world to know There's no other way to explain just how I feel Kinda of like the r in r & b who's the big deal And that's why I'm on my knees Whoa-oh-oh Because of you girl I repent and change my thuggish ways Gota nigga waking extra early on Sunday And you always praying for me Oh-whoa That's why I say Ooh oh There's something religious about you (I wanna testify) There's something church about you I just wanna tell the world that you're my girl Ooh-ooh-oh-whoa There's something religious about you (I can't put my finger on it) There's something church about you (gonna tell it everywhere I go) You make (you make me better) Hey hey hey This is forever (just say) Just say the word (i remember) baby girl it's whatever When I was trap You was the key that set me free Out the streets baby you rescue me I call you (yeah) You're my hero You're my miracle (you're my miracle) There is no other no (yeah) Baby you remind me of my mother And that's why I'm saying There's something religious about you (there is something religious about you) There's something church about you (there's something church about you) And I'm glad that you're my girl All those times I lied (something religious about you) Hey All those times you forgave me (there's something church about you) I broke your heart and made you cry (cheated on you and you took me back) yes you did It's something religious about you (see I know there something about you) Something church about you (baby baby baby baby (whoo) Baby baby baby (whoo baby baby baby) you're my girl You're my girl, church There's something religious about you There's something church about you
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Written by: WARRYN CAMPBELL, ERIC DAWKINS, ANTONIO DIXON, TYRESE GIBSON, ROBERT KELLY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Song ConceptThe song "Religious" by R. Kelly is a heartfelt lyrical testament to the power of love, comparing its intensity and transformative nature to religious experiences.
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Album Info"Religious" is included in R. Kelly's tenth studio album, "Untitled," released on October 13, 2009. The album contains a mixture of R&B and pop with strong, gospel-inflected vocals.
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CollaborationR. Kelly co-wrote "Religious" with Greg Curtis. Curtis is a Grammy-nominated writer and producer who has worked with renowned musicians including Keyshia Cole and Yolanda Adams.
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Chart PerformanceThe "Untitled" album, which includes "Religious," peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for over 17 weeks.
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Popular AcclaimThough “Religious” as an individual song did not chart, R. Kelly is known for making an impact on the music industry. By 2009, he was recognized as the most successful R&B artist of the prior 25 years.
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Music Style"Religious" reflects R. Kelly's unique ability to portray passion and emotion in his music, blending elements of R&B, soul, and gospel into a cohesive and emotive ballad.
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Song ThemeThe song “Religious” represents love as a deep, spiritual connection, equating it to a religious experience. This kind of spiritual imagery is a recurring theme in R. Kelly's discography.
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Inspirational MusicR. Kelly is known for his inspirational music, and "Religious" is no exception. It is appreciated by many fans for its powerful lyrics and deep emotional undertones.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song "Religious" wasn't singled out for critical acclaim, R. Kelly's "Untitled" album garnered generally positive reviews, with several writers highlighting its emotional depth and musicality.
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