Step in the Name of Love

R. Kelly

About Step in the Name of Love

"Step in the Name of Love (Remix)" is the title of a hit song by R&B singer R. Kelly. Taken from the 2003 album Chocolate Factory, the song became the tenth single from Kelly (and the final one to date) to reach #1 on the R&B chart, particularly on the strength of the song's remix. It also peaked at number nine on the pop charts on December 2, 2003. The original "Step in the Name of Love", which is on the unreleased 2002 album "Loveland" as well as the Chocolate Factory album, described a dance style initially created in Chicago called "stepping". That dance, and the music associated with it, was heavily featured on disc one of his 2004 double album, "Happy People/U Saved Me". The song became an impromptu "anthem" for steppers and the dance. In the UK, the song was a double A-side with "Thoia Thoing". 


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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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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 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."
Genre
The song belongs to the Neo-Soul and Contemporary R&B genre, showcasing Kelly's distinctive voice and his skillful songwriting.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Remix Version
There 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."
Music Video
The music video for the song features a step dance and has a very festive atmosphere, enhancing the joyous feel of the song itself.
Dance Culture
This 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.
Awards
"Step in the Name of Love" won the 2004 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.
Controversy
Despite the song's popularity, it has been tainted by the controversy and criminal charges surrounding R. Kelly, including child pornography and sexual abuse.
Impact on the Artist's Career
This 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.
Live Performances
Kelly often performed "Step in the Name of Love" in concerts, especially in romantic interlude sections, reflecting its popularity among audiences.

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