Song Name: Etcetera
Album: R
1998
One thing that’s really admirable about R. Kelly is his total honesty. A lot of guys would just go ahead and say, “All night long.” Lionel Richie, for example. ACDC. Boyz II Men. But is that really even possible? No. It’s not. Even the most intrepid among us has to get up to pee, stretch their groin (see diagram) and sometimes eat pancakes.
R. Kelly knows that. So he doesn’t try to lure this girl in with promises he’s not equipped to keep. That’s why he tells her he’s gonna be doin’ her pretty much all night long.
Not only is R. determined to be absolutely forthcoming, but he’s also dedicated to making this communication work. That’s why he uses no fewer than nine “yo’s,” to make sure he’s got this girl’s attention.
What you don’t see is after the song, when he double clarifies:
Her: “You gonna be doin’ me all night, baby?”
R.: “Pretty much, yeah.”
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Yes, I think we're learning that R. keeps no secrets. He will tell us that he's passed out from drinking too much, that he's genuinely torn between sex and pancakes, that he won't be able to do me the ENTIRE night.
Could his lawyers used this logic in his case? For instance:
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I know that video makes it appear as though Robert Kelly is peeing on that twelve year old girl, but he's told us in this court that he did not. And if you listen closely to his lyrics you will find that he is a very honest man. I will now play for you 'Etcetera'. Please enjoy."
you've got to respect a man who can be so open and frank about such a sensitive topic. i think R. Kelly should start an outreach group which focuses on advocating the dire consequences of "doing it" all night long and how we as "pretty much all nighters" should be commended for our foresight and thoughtfulness. of course by "we" i mean people aside from myself. :)
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