Let's Have a Kiki
Scissor Sisters Lyrics
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Leave a message"
"Hey, I'm calling you back
Ooh, she's been a bitch tonight
And by bitch, I mean this rain
No cabs, nowhere
So I had to put on the wigs and the heels
And the lashes and the hair
And take the train to the club
And you know the MTA
Should stand for, "Motherfuckers Touching my Ass"
So then I get to the club
Looking like a drowned, harassed rat
And I'm greeted, not by Miss Roze at the door
But our friend, Johnny Five-Oh
Yes honey, the NYPD shut down the party
So no fee for me
I don't even know what's the tea
So I hope you're up girl
'Cause we are all coming over
Lock the doors, lower the blinds
Fire up the smoke machine
And put on your heels
'Cause I know exactly what we need"
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Lock the doors tight
Let's have kiki
(Motherfucker)
I'm gonna let you have it
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Dive, turn, work
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
A kiki is a party
For calming all your nerves
We're spilling tea and dishing just desserts one may deserve
And though the sun is rising
Few may choose to leave
So shade that lid
And we'll all bid
Adieu to your ennui
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Lock the doors tight
Let's have kiki
(Motherfucker)
I'm gonna let you have it
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Dive, turn, work
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
Oh, what a wonderful kiki
This kiki is marvelous
(Work it, girl)
Very limited
Ew, you know girl we were
Sitting back here just having our own kiki
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Lock the doors tight
Let's have a kiki
(Motherfucker)
I'm gonna let you have it
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Dive, turn, work
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Lock the doors tight
Let's have a kiki
(Hunty drop her)
I'm gonna let you have it
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Boots, ten, queen
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
The lyrics to Scissor Sisters' "Let's Have a Kiki" detail a night out gone wrong. Becky, the singer, is stuck in the rain and forced to take public transportation to the club where she is greeted by Johnny Five-Oh, a police officer who has shut down the party. In response, she decides to have a "kiki," which is described as a party to calm your nerves where one spills tea (gossips) and dishes just desserts one may deserve. The song repeatedly exclaims, "Let's have a kiki," as if it's a call to action, while also incorporating snippets of conversation and slang throughout. The song ultimately functions as a celebration of queer culture and nightlife.
Line by Line Meaning
What's up, it's Pickles
Leave a message
Pickles is just leaving a message for her friend
Hey, I'm calling you back
Ooh, she's been a bitch tonight
And by bitch, I mean this rain
No cabs, nowhere
Pickles is frustrated because it's raining and she can't find a cab
So I had to put on the wigs and the heels
And the lashes and the hair
And take the train to the club
And you know the MTA
Should stand for, "Motherfuckers Touching my Ass"
Pickles had to dress up and take the train to the club, but she had a bad experience on the subway
So then I get to the club
Looking like a drowned, harassed rat
And I'm greeted, not by Miss Roze at the door
But our friend, Johnny Five-Oh
Yes honey, the NYPD shut down the party
So no fee for me
I don't even know what's the tea
Pickles arrives at the club looking disheveled and finds out the party has been shut down by the police, so she missed out on the fun
So I hope you're up girl
'Cause we are all coming over
Lock the doors, lower the blinds
Fire up the smoke machine
And put on your heels
'Cause I know exactly what we need
Pickles is inviting her friend to have a kiki - a party to forget their troubles and let loose
A kiki is a party
For calming all your nerves
We're spilling tea and dishing just desserts one may deserve
And though the sun is rising
Few may choose to leave
So shade that lid
And we'll all bid
Adieu to your ennui
A kiki is a party to relieve stress and gossip about others, and attendees may choose to stay until morning to avoid facing their problems
Oh, what a wonderful kiki
This kiki is marvelous
(Work it, girl)
Very limited
Ew, you know girl we were
Sitting back here just having our own kiki
The kiki is fantastic and enjoyable for all, but there are limited spots available so Pickles and her friend are glad they're able to attend and start their own side conversation
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non
This is just a repeating refrain to keep the party vibe going
Boots, ten, queen
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
This line encourages everyone to put on their fabulous boots and let loose at the kiki party with dance and fun
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Lock the doors tight
Let's have kiki
(Hunty drop her)
I'm gonna let you have it
Let's have a kiki
I wanna have a kiki
Dive, turn, work
Let's have a kiki
We're gonna serve
And work and turn and h-h-honey
This finale section reiterates the desire to have a fun and exciting kiki party with dancing and camaraderie
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ana Lynch, Jason Sellards, Scott Hoffman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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