Half on a Baby
R. Kelly
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Turn the lights down low, I'm ready the break it off Since computer love, been wanting to set it off Like a hotel room I'm checking in to you Digging like shovel, all the things you do Take a leap over the broom, it's how you making me feel Come on in dis room, and let's keep it real, you know Half on a baby All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh) Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2] Now tell me what the deal is, are u ready to bump It's gonna take a life time, to give u all of dis love So baby open up, and get ready to receive A miracle of love, getting down with me Like a baseball field, wanna hit a home run Me and u get together babe, and raise a lil' one Half on a baby All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh) Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2] Set it off in a six, baby dat'll be cool Take a trip down town between me and you Sipping Don Perigdon Conversation like, what? Not afraid to go there, why don't u open up After 9 to 5, you deserve some 12 Making future plans, to be where I dwell Half on a baby All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh) Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2] Half on a baby All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh) Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2] From my toes up (From my toes up) To my knee cap (to my knee caps, to waistline) And slowly (and slowly, lady) Can we go half on my baby [Repeat: x2] Half on a baby All I need is your body next to me (saying ooh) Ooh na na na na na (yo, yo body) Yo body na na na [Repeat: x2]
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Half on a Baby" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly which was released on September 22, 1998.
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Album DetailsIt's the lead single from his third studio album, "R.," which was a double-disc album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach the Top 20 in the UK, peaking at number 16. However, in the US, it could not reach the Top 50, settling for the 61st position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Hype Williams, a celebrated music video and film director known for his visually distinctive style.
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InspirationsMuch like most of R. Kelly's work, "Half on a Baby" is rooted in contemporary R&B and soul and lyrically revolves around love and relationships.
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Song DurationThe track has a duration of four minutes and fifty-six seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the album.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough not achieving massive chart success, the song was appreciated for its sensual and smooth R&B sound that showcases R. Kelly's vocal performance.
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SongwritingR. Kelly, known for writing or co-writing most of his songs, was the primary songwriter for "Half on a Baby."
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SalesDespite the lukewarm chart performance, the song had robust sales and radio plays, contributing significantly to the "R." album eventually being certified 8x Platinum in the U.S.
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ControversiesIn the following years, R. Kelly has been the subject of numerous controversies and legal issues, some of which have led to renewed discussion and interpretation of his work, including "Half on a Baby."
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Live PerformancesR. Kelly included "Half on a Baby" frequently in his setlists for live performances and concerts during his career peak.
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