Religious Love
R Kelly · R. Kelly
Religious Love
Dearly beloved, why did you go
When being with you forever is all I hope
Slowly the rain is falling in our home
Come back and start right from going wrong
I'll be still until I hear from you
And I'll be waiting until you return this message
A religious love for you baby
Every night I pray
That heaven will send you back to me
Baby you're all I ever needed
Religious love for ya baby
Every night I pray
That someday I'll have you for my wife
Baby you are my life, please believe me
For only God knows how much I miss you
And for us to be one it takes two
So don't you go dying on me not right now
Please change the impossible to somehow
I'll be still there until I hear from you
And I'll be praying until you return this message
Chorus
In the middle of the night, I'll be callin' you
Every single breath I take I hope to see you there
If you should ever need, if ever you need a friend
Baby I am here and don't forget to remember me
Oh baby, come to me - don't leave me lonely
I need you here with me so return this message
Chorus
Dearly beloved, why did you go
When being with you forever is all I hope
Slowly the rain is falling in our home
Come back and start right from going wrong
I'll be still until I hear from you
And I'll be waiting until you return this message
A religious love for you baby
Every night I pray
That heaven will send you back to me
Baby you're all I ever needed
Religious love for ya baby
Every night I pray
That someday I'll have you for my wife
Baby you are my life, please believe me
For only God knows how much I miss you
And for us to be one it takes two
So don't you go dying on me not right now
Please change the impossible to somehow
I'll be still there until I hear from you
And I'll be praying until you return this message
Chorus
In the middle of the night, I'll be callin' you
Every single breath I take I hope to see you there
If you should ever need, if ever you need a friend
Baby I am here and don't forget to remember me
Oh baby, come to me - don't leave me lonely
I need you here with me so return this message
Chorus
Religious Love
R Kelly's 'Religious Love' stands as a defining track from his debut album, R. Kelly, released in 1993. The song exemplifies the artist's signature blend of R&B and gospel influences, characterized by its emotive vocals and soulful production. As one of Kelly's earliest major releases, it helped establish his reputation for delivering deeply personal narratives wrapped in lush musical arrangements. The track remains a staple of his discography, reflecting the raw vulnerability and spiritual themes that would become central to his later work. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the intersection of faith and romance, a recurring motif throughout his career.