Real Talk
R. Kelly
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Do I know your friend who? At a club? Who was there? Girl, I wouldn't Wait a minute, calm down, I was at a club with who? Get tha f*ck, man, you know what? Girl, I'm not about to sit up here and argue with you About who's to blame or call no names, real talk See girl, only thing I'm tryin' to establish with you is not Who's right or who's wrong But what's right and what's wrong, real talk Just because your friend say She saw me at a club with some other bitches Sittin' in VIP, smokin' and drinkin' And kickin' it, tell me, girl Did she say there were other guys there? Did she say there were other guys there? Were there other guys there? Well, tell me this How the f*ck she knew I was with them other girls then When the whole club packed? Wait a minute, let me finish what I've got to say I've been with you five years And you listenin' to your motherfuckin' girlfriends I don't know why you f*ck with them old jealous No man havin' ass hoes anyway, real talk Alway accusin' me of some old bullshit When I'm just tryin' to have a good time Robert, you did this, Kells, I heard you did that Don't you think I got enough bullshit on my mind, real talk Hold, hold up Didn't I just give you money to go get your hair Toes and nails done the other day, hmm? Yeah, your ass was smilin' then, real talk Gave who some damn money? I ain't gave nobody no damn money, girl, is you tweakin'? You see what your problem is You're always runnin' off at the mouth Tellin' your girls your motherfuckin' business When they don't eat with us, they don't sleep with us Besides, what they eat don't make us shit, real talk You called my momma's house and what? Girl, my momma ain't gotta screen no calls for me, real talk And watch your mouth, f*ck me? Girl, f*ck you! I don't give a f*ck about what you're talkin' about I'm sick of this bullshit, I'm comin' home And gettin' my shit and gettin' the f*ck up outta Dodge You ain't gotta worry about me no more And the next time your ass get horny Go f*ck one of your funky ass friends Hell yeah, you probably already doin' that shit anyway You gonna burn what? Bitch, I wish you would burn my motherfuckin' clothes With your triflin' ass, Milton, you bogus girl, Milton Start your car, warm it up and get ready to take me home This bitch done lost her motherfuckin' mind
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Real Talk" was released by R. Kelly in 2007, featured on his eighth studio album, "Double Up".
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Song StructureThe song is structured as a one-sided phone conversation where R. Kelly passionately addresses issues about love and trust.
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Genre"Real Talk" is categorized under the contemporary R&B genre, known for its raw and explicit lyrics.
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Chart performanceDespite the controversy often associated with its graphic storytelling style, the album "Double Up", which includes "Real Talk", peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200.
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YouTube PopularityThe music video for "Real Talk" has attracted millions of views on YouTube. As of 2021, it has over 2 million views.
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ControversyThe song's lyrics have stirred controversy due to the explicit language and confrontational content.
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Video ConceptThe video for "Real Talk" matches the song’s structure, showing R. Kelly alone in a room, having a heated phone conversation, thus enhancing the storytelling aspect of the song.
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SongwritingLike most of his songs, "Real Talk" was written by R. Kelly himself.
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Music ProductionR. Kelly also served as the producer of the track, showcasing his multifaceted talent.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song had varied reviews, many critics appreciated its genuine emotion and unique mode of songwriting, which portrayed a realistic, 'real talk' phone conversation.
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ParodiesDue to its unique style, the song has been parodied by several comedians and social media personalities.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the mixed reviews, "Real Talk" has had a profound cultural impact. It's often associated with the contemporary R&B trend of songs that tell stories in the form of one-sided phone conversations.
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