In 2006, her debut USA single, "The Naughty Song" was included on the Season 3 soundtrack of the hit Showtime TV show, "The L Word," as well as featuring in episode 5 of the show, during a scene where Sarah Shahi's character, Carmen, is DJing at a party. The song has garnered much attention because of its frank talk about wild sex associated with the club scene.
In January 2006, Cory Lee was nominated for a Juno Award for best R&B/soul recording of the year. Cory will play the character of "Karma" on the third season of Instant Star.
No Shirt No Shoes
Cory Lee Lyrics
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what's up?
ehhhhhhhhhhhhh
you're lookin kinda good
yeah
yeah
listen...
it looks like you're doing well (that's right)
but is that Rodeo, or is it Chanel
zirconia or diamonds, it's so hard to tell
you're watching my moves
but that's nothing new
you're showing me something, but you've got to prove
that, that rolls are fifties, not just one or two
oooooh wanna get to know ya
oooooh might have might have something for ya
oooooh let me tell ya something
cause if you don't know, now you know (laughing)
no shoes, no shirt, no service
no game, no gold, no me (no me)
no cash, no car, no coochie (no coochie)
cause no one comes for free
now that you know, what i'm looking for
Gucci, and Prada, and Louis Vuitton
a 60 foot yacht i'll be sun tanning on
oooooh wanna get to know ya (big spender)
oooooh might have might have something for ya (for youu)
oooooh let me tell ya something (let me tell you something)
cause i'm a gold digger, so what?
no shoes, no shirt, no service (gotta spend that dough)
no game, no gold, no me (spend it spend it)
no cash, no car, no coochie (oh no coochie)
cause no one comes for free (no one comes for free)
(oh yeah) woot
oh yeah
spend it spend it
oh yeah
(ooohhhh)
that's right
i would like to get to know you better then i do (i do)
if you've got the money honey then i'm here for you
no shoes, no shirt, no service
no game, no gold, no me (no me)
no cash, no car, no coochie (no coochie)
cause no one comes for free (no one comes for free)
no shoes, no shirt, no service (ooohh)
no game, no gold, no me (spend that dough on me)
no cash, no car, no coochie
cause no one comes for free (no one comes for free)
(on meeeeeeeeeeeeee)
spend it spend it
(on meeeeeeeeeeeeee)
oh, that's right
yeah...
spend it spend it
(on meeeeeeeeeeeeee)
on me honey
uhh
The song, No Shirt No Shoes by Cory Lee is an engaging piece which communicates the singer's preference for rich men. The lyrics start by addressing a man and appreciating his appearance, but then goes on to hint at the fact that money is what ultimately matters to the singer. The second verse emphasizes that it’s not enough for a man to show off in front of the singer. He also needs to prove that he’s wealthy and can afford luxurious products such as Rodeo, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and a yacht for her to lounge on. In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that she won’t give herself for free, and men have to spend money on her to have her attention (spend that dough). Therefore, the song essentially reveals the singer's underlying gold-digging tendencies.
The lyrics are assertive and demystify the idea that money isn't everything. For the singer, money is the most important facet of any relationship. Cory Lee brings a unique perspective to the table and bares it all by stating her desires and wants in a partner. The lyrics showcase a confident and empowered woman who knows what she wants and how to get it. However, it also invites a discussion around gender stereotypes and questioning whether it is right for a woman to prioritize wealth in a relationship. Overall, the song is upbeat and catchy, making it a perfect party tune.
Line by Line Meaning
you're pockets are swell
You seem to have a lot of money
it looks like you're doing well (that's right)
You appear to be wealthy
but is that Rodeo, or is it Chanel
Are your clothes designer brand like Rodeo or Chanel?
zirconia or diamonds, it's so hard to tell
It's difficult to determine if your jewelry is fake or real
you're watching my moves
You're paying attention to what I'm doing
but that's nothing new
It's not surprising anymore
you're showing me something, but you've got to prove
You're trying to impress me, but you need to back it up
that, that rolls are fifties, not just one or two
Your cash needs to be in bigger denominations, not just one or two bills
wanna get to know ya
I'm interested in getting to know you
might have might have something for ya
I might have something to offer you
let me tell ya something
I have something to share with you
cause if you don't know, now you know (laughing)
I'm telling you what I want, and if you can't give it to me, you know now
no shoes, no shirt, no service
If you're not dressed appropriately, you won't get what you want
no game, no gold, no me (no me)
If you don't have money or aren't willing to spend, you won't get to be with me
no cash, no car, no coochie (no coochie)
You need to have money, a nice car, and spend on me if you want to be intimate with me
cause no one comes for free
You can't expect to get anything without putting in effort or money
now that you know, what i'm looking for
You understand my expectations
Gucci, and Prada, and Louis Vuitton
I'm interested in designer brands
a 60 foot yacht i'll be sun tanning on
I want luxurious things like a big yacht to enjoy
i would like to get to know you better then i do (i do)
I'm still interested in knowing you further
if you've got the money honey then i'm here for you
If you can meet my financial needs, I'm willing to be with you
on me honey
Spend your money on me
Contributed by Cameron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AnneJGreen4490
Dude I love that! Specialy the last part "It's just a song" lol
Damon Carlson
AnneJGreen4490 lol yeah he got smoked haha 😂
Cindy Fernandez
I be singing this song in middle school lol
angelpcutie89
omg love this video. so cute. loved Tim he was so great!
Ashley Ahern
Tim looks gorg in his not shaved for a day motif! I love the way she disses him in the end!
Jo
I love Cory Lee's voice AND Karma was a bitch only in the beggining of the series, then she just sell a little bit of herself
Kat with a K
the only thing that's from instant star is Tim Rozon, who seems to be the most beautiful guy I've ever seen (God, I love his eyes)
thebelljarkid
So she picked that other guy over Tom?! No way. No one would.
Carlositos G
@ElleAri94 Yeah, I think it's funny she's on Degrassi because she has like two lines whenever she's on. It's all good though, she's on the opening credits on every episode
Rianne Noordzee
HE IS SO CUTE <3<3