You Remind Me of Something

R. Kelly

About You Remind Me of Something

"You Remind Me of Something" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly. As the lead single from his self-titled album, the hit song was the fourth song from Kelly to reach number-one on the US R&B chart where it stayed for a week, and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's spoken opening line, "You remind me of something... I just can't think of what it is" would be sampled in 2002 for the original version of Kelly's hit "Ignition". Prior to that, the line is referenced in "We Ride" on 1998's R.  


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1996
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You remind me of something
I just can't think of what it is

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

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
How can I be down with you?
So get a little closer to my ride
I want to get to know you lady
And hip me up on how to get inside you
Listen, pretty baby

I want to roll it, roll it, roll it, roll it
Is all I want to do for you baby
Girl, it's something kind of sexy
Goin' on about you babe

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

Now I would like to take you on a ride tonight
Girl, you know we'll have so much fun
And give you everything your body needs
Satisfaction guaranteed
So pull up to my bumper and let the system sound
Girl, I bet cha' I can drive you crazy
And let me be the one to drop you off
Babe, listen to me

I want to roll it, roll it, roll it, roll it
Is all I want to do for you baby
Girl, it's something kind of sexy
Goin' on about you babe

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

Don't be alone, don't be alone
I'm comin' through your door
Turn off the lights, turn off the lights, baby
It's something about this moment

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

You remind me of my jeep, I want to ride it
Something like my sound, I want to pump it
Girl you look just like my cars, I want to wax it
And something like my bank account
I want to spend it, baby

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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"You Remind Me of Something" is the lead single from "R. Kelly," the self-titled album of American RnB singer R. Kelly, which was released in 1995.
Chart Performance
The song topped the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for four weeks, cementing its status as a major hit at the time.
Grammy Nomination
Although it didn't win, "You Remind Me of Something" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1996.
Unique Comparison
The song is renowned for its unique comparison of a woman to a car, an analogy R. Kelly uses to express his affection.
Music Video
The music video for "You Remind Me of Something" was highly dramatized and matched the song's sensual theme. A notable part of the video was R. Kelly being surrounded by beautiful women in a desert setting.
Popular Samples
The song has been widely sampled and remixed by various artists, including Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Jacquees, thereby contributing to its long-lasting influence in the music industry.
Writers and Producers
R. Kelly both wrote and produced "You Remind Me of Something," making the song a complete reflection of his artistic vision during the time of its creation.
Popularity
Despite its age, "You Remind Me of Something" remains one of R. Kelly's most popular songs. It enjoys frequent airplay on R&B and old-school stations to this day.
Impact on Career
The success of "You Remind Me of Something" further propelled R. Kelly's career, helping to solidify his status as one of the foremost R&B artists in the mid to late '90s.
Lyrical Controversy
Although admired for its unique comparison, the song was also criticized by some who felt that its objectification of women was offensive.

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