In 1999, Foxy Brown made history as the first female rapper to have a number 1 album with Chyna Doll selling over 173,000 copies in the first week.
In 2005, while in the midst of recording her studio album Black Roses, Brown faced another hardship when she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The hearing impairment took 100% of Brown's hearing, but 20% was restored after an operation to repair it. After her fifth surgery Foxy regained 99.9% of her hearing.
Following a relatively quiet career period which coincided with an eight month jail sentence in 2008, Foxy continued to record the long in-progress Black Roses with a projected release date of late 2010. Ultimately, Black Roses was never released.
In 2018, after years of hiatus, Brown was a featured artist on Nicki Minaj's fourth studio album Queen on the track "Coco Chanel".
When the Lights Go Out
Foxy Brown Lyrics
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Yeah, whoa whoa
Black hand, whoa
BK, whoa whoa
1, 2, 3, 4
[PRE-CHORUS: Kiara]
Here we go buckle up
Take a trip to a place
Somewhere like outer space
Don't be scared
I'm the captain anything can happen to ya boy
But I won't hurt'cha boy
[VERSE 1: Foxy Brown]
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
We'll fuck them like a porno star
Me and my girls real hard in the Bentley Arnage
A wife line skirt and chinchilla fur
My bitch tiff keep a bottle of Cris
In a glass top six and that's my bitch
F double O-X B double O-G-I-E
My na na na na tastes like Jamaican kiki
Ain't a bitch freaky like me
When the lights go out I'm show you what I'm about
Matter fact playboy open you mouth (come here)
Lemme take you on a tour down south
[CHORUS: Kiara]
Baby when the lights go out, I want'cha to show me what'chu really all about
Baby when the lights go out I'm gonna light up your life
Take you for a ride on this roller-coaster
Theme park, thrill ride, pay attention lets fly
Baby when the lights go out
I'm gonna light up your life
Take you for a ride on the roller-coaster
Theme park, thrill ride, pay attention lets fly
[VERSE 2: Foxy Brown]
I only met one nigga that deserved it
He a gangsta' so he worth it
I make them pretty boys nervous
Ya'll already know who this is
The bitch that throwback vicious
I ain't like your grandma
I ain't them other rap bitches
Throw it up in mad positions
From the bathroom to the kitchen
On the table fuck the dishes
They fall to the floor
While I give you the business
And I'm so flexible that I'll stretch and pull that ass up real properly
Can't fuck with the ill na na
Can't fuck with the ill na na
Can't fuck with the ill na na
1, 2, 3, 4
[CHORUS: Kiara]
[VERSE 3: Foxy Brown]
The boy can't handle the na na
Let him put one hand on the na na
Then I'll let him get a sniff of the na na
Your boy came to quick for the na na
Then I'll let him get a lick of the na na
Let that boy get stiff than a na na
See my pun-pun print to the fellas
Something like the black medallion
[BRIDGE: Kiara]
Boy relax your mind it will be alright
Just hold and I'll bang you right
Lights go out cause I'ma light up your life
So what you gonna do.
[CHORUS: Kiara]
The song "When The Lights Go Out" is a collaboration between Foxy Brown and Kiara. The intro sets the tone for the song, signaling a countdown with Foxy Brown shouting out "Black Hand" and "BK" (Brooklyn) amongst the numbers. In the pre-chorus, Kiara instructs the listener to buckle up and prepare for a trip to a place that seems like outer space, but there's nothing to be scared of because she's the captain, and anything can happen. Foxy Brown takes over in the first verse, bragging about the power of her sexual prowess. She compares her milkshake to the one that brings all the boys to the yard, saying that when she and her girls get together, they go hard in a Bentley Arnage, wearing designer clothing and drinking Cristal. She also boasts about the taste of her "na na na na," saying that it tastes like Jamaican Kiki. When the lights go out, Foxy Brown is ready to show the listener exactly what she's capable of and take them on a tour down south.
In the second verse, Foxy Brown continues to assert her dominance in the sexual realm, claiming to have only met one guy who deserved her skills. She puts pretty boys on edge and differentiates herself from other rap bitches by revealing her ability to perform in various positions, from the bathroom to the kitchen. Foxy Brown is flexible and can pull any ass up real properly. In the bridge, Kiara encourages the listener to relax their mind and let her bang them right. She promises to light up their life, and when the lights go out, the thrill ride will begin.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, whoa whoa
Starting off with a hype, energetic tone
Black hand, whoa
Representing the black community
BK, whoa whoa
Shouting out Brooklyn with more energy
1, 2, 3, 4
Counting down to the start of the song
Here we go buckle up
Getting ready for a wild ride
Cause you know we about to go
Excited anticipation for the adventure ahead
Take a trip to a place
Going on a journey to a new and different place
Somewhere like outer space
Emphasizing the unknown and otherworldly destination
Don't be scared
Encouraging listeners to be bold and confident
I'm the captain anything can happen to ya boy
Taking charge and leading the way with an unpredictable, adventurous spirit
But I won't hurt'cha boy
Assuring the listeners that nothing bad will happen under her watch
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
Confidently proclaiming her sexual appeal and power over men
We'll fuck them like a porno star
Going beyond just attracting men, taking control and exploring sexuality with them
Me and my girls real hard in the Bentley Arnage
Riding in style with her equally independent and confident girlfriends
A wife line skirt and chinchilla fur
Dressing extravagantly and luxuriously
My bitch tiff keep a bottle of Cris
Referring to her friend as a confident, independent woman who enjoys expensive champagne
In a glass top six and that's my bitch
Further emphasizing the luxurious and exclusive lifestyle
F double O-X B double O-G-I-E
Spelling out her name with pride, proclaiming her identity
My na na na na tastes like Jamaican kiki
Proudly and confidently owning her sexuality and uniqueness
Ain't a bitch freaky like me
Differentiating herself from other women and claiming herself as exceptional
When the lights go out I'm show you what I'm about
Confidently promising to reveal her true self and identity
Matter fact playboy open you mouth (come here)
Taking charge and inviting a man to experience her sexually
Lemme take you on a tour down south
Referring to the body parts of a man and promising to explore his sexuality
Baby when the lights go out, I want'cha to show me what'chu really all about
Inviting the man to be confident and revealing of himself
Baby when the lights go out I'm gonna light up your life
Promising to bring light and excitement into the man's life
Take you for a ride on this roller-coaster
Comparing the sexual experience to an exhilarating, thrilling ride
Theme park, thrill ride, pay attention lets fly
Further emphasizing the excitement and adventure of the sexual experience
The boy can't handle the na na
Asserting her sexual power and prowess
Let him put one hand on the na na
Teasing the man and giving him a taste of her sexual power
Then I'll let him get a sniff of the na na
Further teasing and playing with the man's sexuality
Your boy came to quick for the na na
Mocking the man's inability to handle her sexuality and sexual power
Then I'll let him get a lick of the na na
Continuing to tease and tantalize him sexually
Let that boy get stiff than a na na
Acknowledging the man's sexual arousal and anticipation
See my pun-pun print to the fellas
Flaunting and showing off her body in a sexual way
Something like the black medallion
Comparing her sexual power and charisma to an iconic piece of jewelry
Boy relax your mind it will be alright
Encouraging the man to let go and enjoy the moment
Just hold and I'll bang you right
Taking the lead and promising to satisfy the man sexually
Lights go out cause I'ma light up your life
Elevating the sexual experience and promising to make it unforgettable
So what you gonna do.
Challenging and daring the man to take on her sexual prowess
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT PERRY, ARNOLD MISCHKULNIG, INGA MARCHAND, P BERNARD, C WILLIAMS
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