Up And Outta Here
R. Kelly · Other Songs - R. Kelly
That I never took the time to show ya
What you meant to me
Money, cars and ice blinging off clothes
I thought that I was hot, until you turned cold
How could my success go and deceive me
If I could turn it all back
Then all of this would be a dream to me
(ooooh, ooh, ooh, oooooh)
Oh,oh
(ooooh, ooh, ooh, oooooh)
Baby, baby
If you saw me in Church on Sunday You could tell
That I've learned my lesson well
[Chorus]
Never said a prayer
(Oh oh, like this)
Never shead a tear
(Until it was you I missed)
Never fell in love
(Like a bottomless pit)
I was so so tough
Till you were up and outta here
My pride had me thinking that being with me
You were blessed
Funny how you could ask for so little
And receive less
All of the fussin' and fightin'
Cause I was always gone
And even though I gave you a lame excuse you still hung on
Oh I don't blame you for leaving me
If I could turn it all back
This would be a dream to me
(oooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooooh)
Ho, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(oooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooooh)
Baby, baby, baby
If you could see me on Church on Sunday
You would say I learned my lesson well
[Chorus]
Up And Outta Here
R. Kelly's "Up And Outta Here" stands as a potent example of his signature blend of R&B and hip-hop influences, characterized by his distinctive falsetto and rhythmic vocal delivery. Released during a period where Kelly was actively expanding his discography beyond traditional R&B structures, the track exemplifies the genre fusion that defined much of his work in the early 2010s. The recording showcases his ability to navigate between melodic hooks and gritty, percussive vocal textures, a hallmark of his catalog that included hits like "I Wish" and "The World's Greatest." As a standalone recording, the song reflects the era's shift toward incorporating rap elements into mainstream soul music, demonstrating Kelly's versatility as a performer who could adapt his style to fit evolving musical landscapes while maintaining his recognizable vocal identity.