Patrick moved to California in 1992, where she met Prince while auditioning for an all-girl rap group. Prince persuaded her to change her name to Carmen Electra and instead record a solo album. Soon after, she signed a recording contract with Prince's company Paisley Park Records, marking the start of a short-lived singing career. In 1999, Carmen released her rare sophomore album "C-17 (Carmen And The One Seven Album). She has since recorded more singles but none have been officially released.
In 1995, Electra started appearing in various television programs. Then, in May of 1996 she was featured in a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, the first of several. This exposure led to higher profile television appearances, including Baywatch (cast member from 1997-1998) and MTV's Singled Out. She returned to Baywatch for the 2003 reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
Electra became so popular among readers of Playboy that she was featured in the magazine three more times, with her second appearance in June 1997. She subsequently graced the cover twice, in December 2000 and April 2003. In the Playboy Cyber Club, she was the first woman invited to be a celebrity guest photographer; she chose Playmate Jennifer Walcott as her subject model.
Electra has appeared in several films, such as Good Burger (1997), The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999), the horror spoof Scary Movie (2000) and also appeared in Scary Movie 4 (2006), Epic Movie (2007), Date Movie (2006), the remake of the 1970s TV show Starsky & Hutch (2004) and Cheaper by the Dozen 2. She won an MTV Movie Award (best kiss) for Starsky & Hutch.
In 1999, she appeared in the Bloodhound Gang's music video of "The Inevitable Return of the Great White Dope." In 2005, she joined the voice cast of the animated series Tripping the Rift, replacing Gina Gershon as the voice of the sexy android "Six". Also in 2005, she began the Naked Women's Wrestling League, acting as the commissioner for the professional wrestling promotion. In late 2006, Carmen began to be featured in commercials by Taco Bell. In 2010, Electra will appear in the upcoming Vampire spoof film, "Vampire Suck" to be released, on August 18th, 2010.
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Carmen Electra Lyrics
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Me swingin' from a brass pole
Primal vibe is the way 2 describe {crowd noise in BG}
Dancin' in my cage, I'm ridin' high
And there is no one better step 4 stroke
4 the girl in the cage, there's still hope
And as you peep the scheme of things
U'll find U're livin' in my dreams
Go go dancer - I'm the life of the party
Go go dancer - Nothing can stop my body
Go go dancer - Dancing's all I want to do
Caged in a rage, the beat hits
I step into my 4 by 6 cell now
Ahh sho'nuff in the house as I elevate
But in my mouth's a bad taste
This situation I'm sometimes placed
Is it art or just a display of
Flesh contained, slangin' and bangin' 2 a bass drum?
Silhouetted by lights, caught up in the hype
I'm doin' my own thing night after night
Go go dancer - I'm the life of the party
Go go dancer - Nothing can stop my body
Go go dancer - Dancing's all I want to do (G go, G go dancer)
Crawlin' back and forth, no recourse
This is it 4 me and my life, yeah, and it's my choice
Somebody's trippin', I feel myself slippin' away
Lights flashin', music playin' as I grind in my cage
Every day and night no matter what I do
Whether wrong or right, the music makes me ooh
In the taxi cab, if the radio's on (Go {x12})
Off goes the top and I'm goin', goin', goin', gone (Ahh)
Go go dancer (Ahh)
Dancer - I'm the life of the party (G go, G go dancer)
Go go dancer - Nothing can stop my body (Go {x4})
Excuse me dandelion, do you want to dance?
you know you oughta try it, you might find some new romance
you know you gotta get wild 2 tolerate this world 2 day
you gotta do it with style, I got a game - want to play?
Go go dancer, go go dancer
Go go dancer, go go dancer (Ahh)
Life of the party night after night
I work my butt off while the women roll their eyes
And the fellas gawk, yeah
But it's somethin' that I'm use 2, an occupational hazard
you see, I do what I gotta do 2 make ends meet
Yo, I dance and sweat in a cage 2 a go go beat
Though at times it feels demeaning, this feeling that I'm feeling
It's a love and hate thing - catch my meaning? (Ahh)
Go go dancer - I'm the life of the party (G go, G go dancer)
Go go dancer - Nothing can stop my body (Go)
Go go dancer - Dancing's all I want to do (G go, G go dancer)
(Ahh) (G go, G go dancer) (Go)
Go go dancer (G go, G go dancer)
Go go dancer (Ahh)
Go go dancer
Go go dancer (Let's go!)
Go go dance, go go dance, go go dance {x4}
(Let's go!) {repeats 9 times in BG}
Go go dancer
Go go dancer {crowd noise in BG}
(Ahh)
The lyrics of Carmen Electra's "Go Go Dancer" depict a Go-Go dancer who is trapped in her animalistic desires and swinging from a brass pole. She describes herself as dancing in a cage and being the life of the party, yet feeling trapped and demeaned at times. She questions whether what she does is art or simply a display of flesh, and whether it is wrong or right. Despite her doubts and struggles, she continues to dance to the beats while feeling like she is living inside the dreams of her audience.
The lyrics portray a darker side of the life of a Go-Go dancer, which stands in contrast to the perception that it's all about having fun and enjoying the music. The cages dance and the dilemma of whether it's art or a display of flesh represents the inner turmoil that they go through while performing. Despite this struggle, the song maintains its upbeat tempo, which acts as a reflection of the Go-Go dancers' determination to dance through the night, deal with their problems, and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
In the back of my mind, an animalistic ritual
I have a wild energy inside of me that fuels my dancing
Me swingin' from a brass pole
I dance on a pole to entertain the audience
Primal vibe is the way 2 describe {crowd noise in BG}
The crowd's energy is raw and intense
Dancin' in my cage, I'm ridin' high
Even though I'm confined to a small space, I feel free while dancing
And there is no one better step 4 stroke
Nobody can match my moves on the dance floor
4 the girl in the cage, there's still hope
Despite being stuck in a cage, I still have a chance to succeed
And as you peep the scheme of things
When you look more closely at the situation
U'll find U're livin' in my dreams
You'll see that my life as a go go dancer is filled with passion and excitement
Yeah, I'm the go go dancer
I'm the one and only go go dancer!
Caged in a rage, the beat hits
The music ignites a fire within me, even though I'm stuck in a small space
I step into my 4 by 6 cell now
I enter my cage that's only four by six feet
Ahh sho'nuff in the house as I elevate
I'm definitely in the house and I'm feeling a rush of excitement
But in my mouth's a bad taste
I don't always enjoy the circumstances of dancing in a cage
This situation I'm sometimes placed
I'm often put in this position of being caged up
Is it art or just a display of
Is this dancing really a form of artistic expression or just a spectacle for others?
Flesh contained, slangin' and bangin' 2 a bass drum?
Am I reducing myself to just my physical body by dancing provocatively to loud music?
Silhouetted by lights, caught up in the hype
I'm illuminated by the lights and swept up in the exciting atmosphere
I'm doin' my own thing night after night
No matter what, I do what I love and dance night after night!
Crawlin' back and forth, no recourse
I'm confined to my small space with limited movements
This is it 4 me and my life, yeah, and it's my choice
Being a go go dancer may seem limiting, but it's my choice to pursue this career
Somebody's trippin', I feel myself slippin' away
I'm losing myself in the moment of dancing and losing track of time and space
Lights flashin', music playin' as I grind in my cage
The lights are bright, the music is loud, and I dance provocatively in my cage
Every day and night no matter what I do
I dance every day and night no matter what else I may be doing with my time
Whether wrong or right, the music makes me ooh
No matter how I may feel about dancing in a cage, the music gives me pleasure and excitement
In the taxi cab, if the radio's on (Go {x12})
Even when I'm not dancing, I can't resist moving my body if I hear music on the radio
Off goes the top and I'm goin', goin', goin', gone (Ahh)
I'm compelled to dance no matter where I am or what I'm doing
Go go dancer - I'm the life of the party
As a go go dancer, I bring energy and excitement to any event
Go go dancer - Nothing can stop my body
I'm so passionate about dancing that nothing can slow me down
Go go dancer - Dancing's all I want to do
There's nothing I love more than dancing as a go go dancer!
Excuse me dandelion, do you want to dance?
Hey there, do you want to dance with me?
you know you oughta try it, you might find some new romance
You should give it a try! You might discover new feelings
you know you gotta get wild 2 tolerate this world 2 day
Sometimes we have to let go of our inhibitions to make it in this tough world
you gotta do it with style, I got a game - want to play?
But don't forget to have fun and do things with style! Do you want to dance with me?
Life of the party night after night
As a go go dancer, I bring life to any party or event every single night
I work my butt off while the women roll their eyes
I put in a lot of effort even though some people may criticize what I'm doing
And the fellas gawk, yeah
Some people stare at me in amazement or lust
But it's somethin' that I'm use 2, an occupational hazard
I'm used to people staring and objectifying me because it's part of my job as a go go dancer
you see, I do what I gotta do 2 make ends meet
I pursue this job to make money and survive
Yo, I dance and sweat in a cage 2 a go go beat
I dance with passion and hard work in a confined small space every night
Though at times it feels demeaning, this feeling that I'm feeling
I sometimes feel degraded while dancing in a cage, but I still feel passionate about my work
It's a love and hate thing - catch my meaning? (Ahh)
I have mixed feelings about my job as a go go dancer. Do you understand what I mean?
Go go dancer (G go, G go dancer)
I am a go go dancer!
Dancer - I'm the life of the party (G go, G go dancer)
As a dancer, I bring energy and excitement to every party!
Nothing can stop my body (Go {x4})
My love for dancing is too strong to be stopped!
Go go dancer - Dancing's all I want to do (G go, G go dancer)
I live to dance as a go go dancer!
(Ahh) (G go, G go dancer) (Go)
I am passionate and excited while dancing to the beat!
Go go dancer (G go, G go dancer)
I am a go go dancer!
Go go dancer (Ahh)
I bring life and excitement to every party or event as a go go dancer!
Go go dancer
I will dance as a go go dancer no matter what anyone says!
Go go dancer (Let's go!)
Let's go and dance!
Go go dance, go go dance, go go dance {x4}
I am filled with energy and passion as I dance!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, ANTHONY MOSLEY, NILE GREGORY RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS, TARA LEIGH PATRICK
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