Step in the Name of Love
R. Kelly
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Many lovers has come, and Many lovers have gone Similar to an old fashioned song (A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby) You can change the frame But the picture remains the same Similar to the sun after the rain (A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby) Oh yeah Baby girl, in other words forevermore I'll be here (I'll be here) 'Cause, my whole life's been full of joy every since You came here, girl (Goes around, goes around) My whole world goes around (goes around, goes around) Because you, you spin me, yeah (spin me) And every time we're done making love girl Ooh, it makes me wanna, ooh Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love (snap my fingers) Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love (clap my hands, yeah) Step in the name of love, step in the name of love (step from side to side) Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love (groove and it's alright) Some believes in love And some people don't (like wars) Similar to a story, when it's told (A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby) Some have crossed the finish line and some gave up It's like moving a mountain Love can be just that tough, yeah (A thousand years from now we'll be still putting it down my baby) Baby girl in other words forevermore I'll be here (I'll be here) 'Cause, my whole life's been full of joy every since You came here, girl (Goes around, goes around) My whole world goes around, goes around (goes around, goes around) Because you, you spin me, yeah (spin me) And every time we're done making love girl Ooh, it makes me wanna, ooh (Snap in the name of love, snap in the name of love) snap my fingers (Clap in the name of love, clap in the name of love) clap both my hands (Step in the name of love, step from side to side) step in the name of love (Groove in the name of love, groove in the name of love) groove and it's alright (Snap in the name of love) woo (Snap in the name of love) woo (Clap in the name of love) clap my hands (Clap in the name of love) oh (Step in the name of love) step, step, step, uh-huh, you got it (Step in the name of love) groove in the name (Groove in the name of love) of love (Groove in the name of love) Haha yeah, uh-huh Now we gonna play a little game And this game is for all of those Who know how to follow the rules to this game, alright? Listen, when I sing, I want everybody out there To do whatever I sing, alright? Come on, here we go Step step side to side (uh-huh) Round and round, dip it now (c'mon) Separate, bring it back (yeah) Let me see you do the Love slide (c'mon y'all) Step step side to side (uh) Round and round, dip it now (what?) Separate, bring it back (c'mon) Let me see you do the Love slide (take it to the bridge) (Goes around, goes around) See my whole world goes around (goes around, goes around) All because of you you, spin me, yeah (spin me, yeah) And when we're done making love, baby (think I'm gonna make a baby) Hey I just wanna get to steppin', go out on the town and (think I'm gonna make a baby) (Snap in the name of love) snap (Snap in the name of love) in the name of love (Clap in the name of love) yeah baby (Clap in the name of love) (Step in the name of love) I wanna step, woo (Step in the name of love) in the name of love (Groove in the name of love) (Groove in the name of love) Listen, love brought us together (snap in the name of love) So keep on steppin' because Love's gonna last forever (clap in the name of love) Clap in the name of love (clap in the name of love) Let's step out, hit the club (snap in the name of love Dj's rockin' that song for us (step in the name of love) If anybody ask, why we're steppin' (groove in the name of love) Tell them that, we did it for love (woo) Dedicated to uncle Henry Love, thank you, thank you
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Artist Info"Step in the Name of Love" was released in 2003 by American R&B artist R. Kelly. It comes from his album "Chocolate Factory."
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GenreThe song belongs to the Neo-Soul and Contemporary R&B genre, showcasing Kelly's distinctive voice and his skillful songwriting.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of R. Kelly's biggest hits.
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Remix VersionThere is also a popular remix version known as "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)" which was used as the theme song for the 2004 movie "Soul Plane."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features a step dance and has a very festive atmosphere, enhancing the joyous feel of the song itself.
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Dance CultureThis song is often associated with stepping, a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds.
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Awards"Step in the Name of Love" won the 2004 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.
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ControversyDespite the song's popularity, it has been tainted by the controversy and criminal charges surrounding R. Kelly, including child pornography and sexual abuse.
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Impact on the Artist's CareerThis song solidified R. Kelly's status in the early 2000s as a top R&B artist, further highlighting his talent as a songwriter and vocalist despite the subsequent controversies.
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Live PerformancesKelly often performed "Step in the Name of Love" in concerts, especially in romantic interlude sections, reflecting its popularity among audiences.
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