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Milkshake
Kelis Lyrics


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My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right, it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right, it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge

I know you want it
The thing that makes me
What the guys go crazy for
They lose their minds
The way I wind
I think it's time

La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting
La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge

I can see you're on it
You want me to teach the
Techniques that freaks these boys
It can't be bought
Just know, thieves get caught
Watch if you're smart

La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting
La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge

Oh, once you get involved
Everyone will look this way, so
You must maintain your charm
Same time maintain your halo
Just get the perfect blend
Plus what you have within
Then next his eyes'll squint
Then he's picked up your scent

La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting
La-la, la-la, la
Warm it up
La-la, la-la, la
The boys are waiting

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they're like, it's better than yours
Damn right it's better than yours
I can teach you, but I have to charge

Overall Meaning

Kelis's hit song "Milkshake" is a playful anthem about a woman's power and sexuality. The lyrics "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard" imply that the singer's physical attributes and actions are powerful and alluring to men. She claims her milkshake (presumably her attractiveness and sex appeal) is better than anyone's, and that she can teach others her techniques, but for a fee.


The song celebrates femininity and women's ability to attract and control men's attention. The lyrics suggest that the singer is self-assured and confident in her allure, and that she knows how to use it to her advantage. The chorus, with its catchy melody and repetition, adds to the song's effortless charm, and it has become an iconic statement of female empowerment and independence.


Overall, "Milkshake" is a fun and empowering song celebrating women's power and independence in their personal lives and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
My unique and attractive qualities draw in all the boys and get them interested in me.


And they're like, it's better than yours
The boys recognize that my qualities are superior to those of other girls they are interested in.


Damn right, it's better than yours
I own and am aware of my exceptional qualities and appeal compared to others.


I can teach you, but I have to charge
I could teach you how to be similar to me but it will come at a cost.


I know you want it
I am aware that you desire to be more like me and possess my attractive qualities.


The thing that makes me
The unique characteristic that sets me apart from others.


What the guys go crazy for
The aspect of myself that makes guys take notice and become infatuated with me.


They lose their minds
Guys become overwhelmed and consumed with desire when they experience my unique presence.


The way I wind
The way I move and act, the attractive and appealing qualities I exhibit.


I think it's time
I believe it is the proper time to showcase and draw attention to my qualities.


La-la, la-la, la Warm it up
I am mentally preparing myself to exhibit my unique qualities.


The boys are waiting
The boys are anticipating my unique qualities and presence.


I can see you're on it
I can perceive your interest in possessing my unique qualities.


You want me to teach the
You desire for me to share and impart knowledge of how to attain and exhibit my unique and attractive qualities.


Techniques that freaks these boys
The methods and knowledge that make guys become infatuated with me.


It can't be bought
The attractive and unique qualities I possess cannot be bought, and it is impossible to have them without working on yourself.


Just know, thieves get caught
Be aware that copying, stealing or fake your unique and attractive qualities will eventually backfire.


Watch if you're smart
Be vigilant, careful and wise in trying to exhibit attractive qualities, as it requires effort, practice, and time.


Oh, once you get involved
Once you try to develop my unique qualities and get involved in exhibiting them, transformation and changes will occur.


Everyone will look this way, so
People will take notice of your change and look towards you once you possess and display unique and attractive traits.


You must maintain your charm
Once you develop and exhibit attractive qualities, you must maintain them to continue being appealing.


Same time maintain your halo
You must also maintain your moral and ethical standards to stay respectable while exhibiting attractive traits.


Just get the perfect blend
You must find the perfect combination of unique and attractive qualities that will work towards your benefit.


Plus what you have within
In addition to exhibiting attractive qualities, you must also possess a good character and positive traits from within.


Then next his eyes'll squint
Once guys observe and notice the combination of your attractive and unique traits, they will start to be curious and interested.


Then he's picked up your scent
Guys will start to figure and identify the attractive and unique qualities that you possess.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Pharrell L. Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

@dorgyamtso4830

Let’s be honest, this wasn’t in your recommended.
You looked this song up.
Edit: damn didn’t I’d get over a thousand thumbs up. Thanks people for being honest.

@martinezzzj7051

Yes 😭

@auromate3903

Yeah I looked it up lol

@huntingtonsdiseaseawarenes850

wrong, this actually was in my recommended, I also had it on a mix CD my friend jenna let me grab off her. THANKS jenna!

@trans4mers434

Needed something to smoke a bowl to

@MzJazzy123100

Hush lmao

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@whitboyschoolshootr1040

When you realize its actually not about milkshakes.

@rosec7879

lol

@user-fw3ri4ji5q

huh

@xokayleeee

😮😮😮

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