Leap Of Faith

R. Kelly · Happy People/U Saved Me [2004]

There is strength deep inside me that I never knew I had

There's a fire within burnin' bright

There is a love inside of me that I never thought I'd feel

Until the day you came into my life, yeah



And it was you that were there when no one else was

And you show me a love unknown, ooh



You kept the fire burnin'

You kept hope alive

And when my soul was fallin'

You helped me to survive

And you led the way

Encouraged me to take that leap of faith



There's a dream that I dream, I never knew it would come true

There's a place I never thought that I would be (Ooh)

There is a chance (There's a chance) that I took

(That I took) that I never thought I'd take

Until you came and helped me to believe, oh...oh...



You were there when no one else was

And you showed me a love unknown



You kept the fire burnin'

And you kept hope alive

And when my soul was fallin'

You helped me to survive

And you led the way

Encouraged me to take that leap of faith (Of faith, of

faith, of faith, of faith, ooh)



Leap of faith

Oh, yeah

Oh...oh...oh...oh...



You showed me just how

{How to believe in me} In me, oh...

You moved that tree and tore that forest there for me



You kept the fire burnin' (You kept it burnin')

You kept hope alive (You kept hope alive)

And when my soul was fallin' (My soul was fallin')

You helped me to survive (Yeah, you helped me to survive)

You led the way

Encouraged me to take that leap of faith, yeah



You kept the fire burnin' (Woo)

You kept hope alive (You kept the hope alive, yeah)

And when my soul was fallin' (My soul was fallin')

You helped me to survive (But you helped me to

survive)

You led the way

Encouraging me to take



The fire {Everybody}, hope {All my life}

My soul {Someone's callin'} with you {I'll survive}

You led {Go away}, encouraged me {To take}

That leap of faith and make it over

Now I owe my thanks to you, ho...oh...



You kept the fire burnin' (Woo, hey)

You kept hope alive (You kept hope alive)

When my soul was fallin' (When my soul was fallin')

You helped me to survive (Ooh...you helped me to survive)

Oh...yes, you did

Pushing me to take that leap of faith



You kept the fire burnin'

You kept hope alive

And when my soul was fallin'

You helped me to survive

Oh...oh...oh...oh...

Leap Of Faith

R. Kelly's "Leap Of Faith" stands as a defining track from his 2004 album *Happy People/U Saved Me*, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and gospel-infused pop. Released during a period where Kelly was navigating both commercial success and significant personal challenges, the song reflects themes of resilience and spiritual hope. With its soaring vocals and emotive delivery, the recording exemplifies the lush production style that characterized Kelly's work in the early 2000s. The track remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his ability to craft emotionally resonant music that addresses universal struggles while maintaining a polished, radio-friendly sound.