Their self-titled debut studio album was released in 2006 and achieved success in the United States, shipping a million copies domestically, while spawning two singles with top 10 hit "Show Stopper" and the ballad "Ride for You." The group released their sophomore and final album "Welcome to the Dollhouse", on March 18, 2008, following the release of their second top 10 hit single "Damaged". Both albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. They became the first female group in Billboard's history to consecutively debut albums at #1, placing them in the Guinness Book of World Records.
On January 27, 2009, Richard confirmed to MTV.com in an interview that Danity Kane had indeed split up. The final seasons of Making The Band 4 documented the split. All members ventured off into solo careers with hopes of a reunion in the future.
In August 2013 a teaser campaign was launched via their official website that ended with an announcement about the return of Danity Kane at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. The official announcement was made without D. Woods in the group lineup.
On May 16, 2014, at their first #DKNoFilter tour concert in San Francisco, Aundrea Fimbres announced her departure from the group to focus on her family and the "next chapter of her life".
In August 2014, it was reported that Police were called to investigate a violent outbreak between Aubrey O'Day and Dawn Richard at the recording studio the group were working at the time. Just days later through an online document, both O'Day and Shannon Bex announced that the band had split up once again.
Strip Tease
Danity Kane Lyrics
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[D. Woods] (Aubrey)
Shoulders down (Leg out)
Bend over (Lips pout)
Bat eyes (Show thigh)
Lift 'em up (Don't touch)
I got a proposition if you want it
Dare you to let me run some game on ya
Undress me with your eyes, you're in for a surprise
What's underneath my exteri-ri-ri-rior
[Aubrey]
You do your best to put your name on it
But you couldn't ever put your claim on me
Create your fantasies, which role you wanna be
Check the reflection in the mirror-irror-irror
[Aundrea]
I know you like it, the way I do it private
You can't deny it
[Dawn]
Just wanna please you
Blow out your candle in my birthday suit, surprise
Just let me make your night
I'll do you like you like
[Aundrea]
I'll fulfill your needs
Keep your tip, this one's on me
[Chorus]
You know you want my striptease
If you want it, say please
You know you want my striptease
If you wanna see me
You know you want my striptease
If you want it, say please
You know you want my striptease
If you want it
(I can make you) If you want it
[Dawn]
You've been real good and I can tell you're on your best behavior
Slowly I remove all of my articles of clothing and I
Let you come and sneek a peek, what's behind door number three
Take off your blindfold to see clear-er-er-earer
[D. Woods] (Aubrey)
The walls are talking about the things we doin' (Things we doin')
Flip me and try an acrobatic movement (Flip it, flip it)
This is the center ring, come one, come all to see
The main attraction like the Ringling Brothe-others
[Dawn] (Aundrea)
It's so erotic
Get clothes like out of pocket
For a candy with your favorite flavor
(You can have it +Now-and-Later+)
Don't you want a taste?
(Don't got no time to waste)
I got some tasty-cakes
[Aundrea]
My fillings so sweet
And it's good enough to eat
[Chorus]
[D. Woods] (Aubrey)
Shoulders down (Leg out)
Bend over (Lips pout)
Bat eyes (Show thigh)
Lift 'em up (Don't touch)
[Dawn]
Oh, and I just can't stop my clothes from falling down
And we've only got tonight, so make it count
(Peep me boy) And I got you on the edge of your seat
Anticipating my striptease
[Chorus]
In the lyrics of Danity Kane's song "Strip Tease," the group members are inviting someone to witness their private show. The song is seductive and suggests a sexual tone, with lyrics like "undress me with your eyes" and "blow out your candle in my birthday suit." The singers use their bodies as currency, flaunting their curves and skills to seduce the listener. The chorus repeats the phrase "You know you want my strip tease, if you want it say please," emphasizing the power dynamic between the singer and listener.
The verses each give a different member of the group the spotlight to showcase their own seduction tactics. Aubrey warns her lover not to get too attached, while Aundrea promises to fulfill needs without charge. Shannon proposes a deal, tempting the listener to take a chance on her. Dawn takes center stage in the bridge, bragging about her body and skills, promising to make the listener's night. Meanwhile, D. Woods, provides instructions to the listener, encouraging them to become more involved, to admire the performer's body but not touch.
* Interesting Facts:
1. "Strip Tease" was released in 2008 as the second single off of Danity Kane's album "Welcome to the Dollhouse."
2. The song features a sample from "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics.
3. "Strip Tease" received mixed reviews from critics, some praising the group's "sultry" vocals, while others criticized the song's objectification of women.
4. The music video for "Strip Tease" features the members in various revealing outfits, performing seductive dance routines.
5. Unfortunately, shortly after the release of "Strip Tease," Danity Kane disbanded in 2009.
6. The song was produced by Danja, who worked with several other popular artists, including Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
7. The song initially faced controversy because of its suggestive lyrics and the fact that Danity Kane was marketed towards a younger audience.
8. Shannon Bex of Danity Kane revealed that the group had to fight to get "Strip Tease" approved by their record label because it was seen as too risky.
9. The song became a fan favorite and a staple of Danity Kane's live performances.
10. "Strip Tease" reached number 32 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Chords: Unfortunately, it is not known what chords were used in the production of this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoulders down (Leg out)
D. Woods is telling Aubrey how to pose provocatively, by putting her shoulders down and her leg out.
Bend over (Lips pout)
D. Woods is telling Aubrey to bend over and pout her lips for more sex appeal.
Bat eyes (Show thigh)
D. Woods is telling Aubrey to bat her eyes and show some thigh, adding a seductive element to her posing.
Lift 'em up (Don't touch)
D. Woods is telling Aubrey not to touch herself, but rather to lift her arms up, maintaining a teasing aspect.
I got a proposition if you want it
Shannon is making a sexual proposal to the listener, inviting them to partake in her striptease.
Dare you to let me run some game on ya
Shannon is daring the listener to let her seduce them and play her game.
Undress me with your eyes, you're in for a surprise
Shannon is telling the listener to use their gaze to take her clothes off, but they will be surprised with what they find.
What's underneath my exteri-ri-ri-rior
Shannon is emphasizing that there is something more beneath her physical exterior, possibly mentally or emotionally.
You do your best to put your name on it
Aubrey is stating that the listener tries to put their claim or ownership on her, but they cannot control her.
But you couldn't ever put your claim on me
Aubrey is reiterating that the listener cannot possess her or define her.
Create your fantasies, which role you wanna be
Aubrey suggests that the listener imagine their ideal scenario and assume a particular role in order to better enjoy her striptease.
Check the reflection in the mirror-irror-irror
Aubrey urges the listener to examine themselves and what they want, indicating they must also be comfortable with their desires.
I know you like it, the way I do it private
Aundrea understands that the listener enjoys her when she performs in an intimate setting.
You can't deny it
Aundrea is confident that the listener cannot deny their attraction to her striptease.
Just wanna please you
Dawn is declaring that her striptease is intended to pleasure the listener.
Blow out your candle in my birthday suit, surprise
Dawn is saying that she will offer a special surprise for the listener while she is naked.
Just let me make your night
Dawn assumes responsibility for the listener's satisfaction with her performance.
I'll do you like you like
Dawn will cater to the listener's preferences and desires.
I'll fulfill your needs
Aundrea is confident in her ability to satisfy the listener's desires through her striptease.
Keep your tip, this one's on me
Aundrea is saying she will not expect money from the listener, implying that the pleasure is solely for both of their enjoyment.
You know you want my striptease
The chorus is asserting that the listener desires their performance.
If you want it, say please
The chorus is asking the listener to request the striptease.
It's so erotic
Dawn is emphasizing the sensuality of her striptease.
Get clothes like out of pocket
Dawn is explaining that her striptease is so sexy that the clothes are simply getting in the way and must come off.
For a candy with your favorite flavor
Dawn draws a comparison to candy with an individual's favorite flavor, indicating that her striptease will cater to the listener's personal taste.
(You can have it +Now-and-Later+)
Dawn is offering the listener her striptease now, without any delay. Now-and-Later is a reference to a brand of candy.
Don't you want a taste?
Dawn is inviting the listener to enjoy her performance.
(Don't got no time to waste)
Dawn implies that there's no time to waste, it's time for the listener to enjoy her striptease.
I got some tasty-cakes
Dawn is likening her body to tasty-cakes, indicating that it is something the listener will appreciate.
My fillings so sweet
Aundrea is suggesting that her physical features are as sweet as a dessert, evoking an image of something desirable.
And it's good enough to eat
Aundrea emphasizes her suggestion through this line, as though her body is a treat for the listener.
Oh, and I just can't stop my clothes from falling down
Dawn implies that her clothing is practically falling off, emphasizing her intentions to strip naked.
And we've only got tonight, so make it count
Dawn emphasizes that tonight is the only opportunity for the listener to experience her striptease, so they must take full advantage of it.
(Peep me boy) And I got you on the edge of your seat
Dawn invites the listener to observe her performance and is confident it will capture their full attention, even putting them on the edge of their seat.
Anticipating my striptease
Dawn suggests that the listener is eagerly awaiting her performance.
The walls are talking about the things we doin'
D. Woods suggests that the intimacy of their striptease will be known to the surrounding walls, adding to the secrecy and seduction of the situation.
Flip me and try an acrobatic movement (Flip it, flip it)
D. Woods and Aubrey suggest trying some acrobatics and flipping during the striptease, adding a potentially daring and more energetic element.
This is the center ring, come one, come all to see
D. Woods and Aubrey liken the location of their striptease to a circus ring, inviting anyone to come and observe their show.
The main attraction like the Ringling Brothe-others
D. Woods and Aubrey continue their circus analogy, comparing themselves to the main attraction of the circus, the Ringling Brothers.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: NATE HILLS, MARCELLA ARAICA, JAMES WASHINGTON, WANITA WOODGETT, DAWN RICHARD, AUNDREA FIMBRES, SHANNON BEX, AUBREY O'DAY
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