Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.
Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.
After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.
Bang Bang [feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)
Jessie J Lyrics
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But I can give it to you all the time
She got a booty like a Cadillac
But I can send you into overdrive oh
You've been waiting for that
Stop, hold up, swing your bat
See anybody could be bad to you,
You need a good girl to blow your mind, yeah
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
She might have let you hold her hand in school
But I'mma show you how to graduate
No, I don't need to hear you talk the talk
Just come and show me what your Momma gave (Oh yeah)
You've got a very big shh
Mouth but don't say a thing
See anybody could be good to you,
You need a bad girl to blow your mind
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah) (you know what girls? Let me show you how to do)
It's Myx Moscato, it's frizz in a bottle
It's Nicki full throttle, it's oh, oh
Swimming in the grotto, we winning in the lotto
We dipping in the pot of blue foam, so
Kitten so good, it's dripping on wood
Get a ride in the engine that could, go
Batman robbin' it, bang, bang, cockin' it
Queen Nicki dominant, prominent
It's me, Jessie, and Ari
If they test me they sorry
Ride us up like a Harley, then pull off in this Ferrari
If he hanging we banging
Phone ranging, he slanging
It ain't karaoke night but get the mic 'cause I'm singing
B to the A to the N to the G to the uh
B to the A to the N to the G to the hey
See anybody could be good to you,
You need a bad girl to blow your mind, your mind (okay)
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
Yo, I said
Bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I'll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute 'till ya (ah)
The song "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj is an upbeat and empowering song with lyrics that are bold, confident and suggestive. The song seems to be about a good girl who wants to prove to a guy that she is not like the other girls he has been with before. The chorus "Bang bang into the room, I know you want it...Wait a minute let me take you there" suggests that she knows what he wants, but she is in charge and will give it to him on her terms. She boasts that although other women may have a good body, a big mouth, or a pretty face, what she has to offer is something he has never experienced before. The line "You need a bad girl to blow your mind" reinforces the idea that she is not the typical girl he's used to, and that she's willing to do whatever it takes to make him realize it.
The song uses metaphors such as "body like an hourglass" and "booty like a Cadillac" to paint a picture of the girl's physique, and the line "Kitten so good, it's dripping on wood" is a sexually suggestive line that implies she is very skilled in the bedroom. The rap verse by Nicki Minaj adds to the overall theme of female empowerment, as she boasts about her own success and dominance in the music industry.
Overall, "Bang Bang" is a song that celebrates confidence, empowerment, and the idea that girls can be just as bad as guys when it comes to getting what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
She got a body like an hourglass
She has a curvaceous figure with a small waist and round hips.
But I can give it to you all the time
I am always available to satisfy you sexually.
She got a booty like a Cadillac
She has a large, shapely butt like a luxury car.
But I can send you into overdrive oh
I can give you intense pleasure that will leave you breathless.
You've been waiting for that
You have been anticipating the moment we can be together.
Stop, hold up, swing your bat
Take a moment to pause and enjoy the pleasure I offer.
See anybody could be bad to you,
Anyone could cause you harm or treat you poorly.
You need a good girl to blow your mind, yeah
You need a kind and exciting woman to give you pleasure and excitement.
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
I am physically and sexually intimidating as I enter the room.
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
I will give you everything you crave sexually.
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a while and let me show you new physical and sexual pleasures.
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Hold on for a while until I can satisfy you sexually.
She might have let you hold her hand in school
She may have been your previous girlfriend.
But I'mma show you how to graduate
I will guide you towards better, more pleasurable sexual experiences.
No, I don't need to hear you talk the talk
I don't need any foreplay or witty conversation, I want action.
Just come and show me what your Momma gave (Oh yeah)
Just prove to me that you have good physical attributes like your mother did.
You've got a very big shh Mouth but don't say a thing
You talk a lot, but actions speak louder than words.
See anybody could be good to you,
Anyone could treat you kindly or do nice things for you.
You need a bad girl to blow your mind
You need a naughty, energetic woman to give you intense pleasure.
It's Myx Moscato, it's frizz in a bottle
She has an alcoholic drink called Myx Moscato that has bubbles in it.
It's Nicki full throttle, it's oh, oh
She is going full speed like a racing car, very energetic and intense.
Swimming in the grotto, we winning in the lotto
We are swimming in a fancy pool and winning in life.
We dipping in the pot of blue foam, so
We are indulging in an expensive substance that is very pleasurable.
Kitten so good, it's dripping on wood
Sexual pleasure is so intense that it affects the body's ability to stay upright.
Get a ride in the engine that could, go
Experience intense pleasure that is comparable to riding in a powerful engine or car.
Batman robbin' it, bang, bang, cockin' it
Batman is taking what he wants violently and aggressively.
Queen Nicki dominant, prominent
Nicki is in charge and has a high status among others.
It's me, Jessie, and Ari
The three artists are collaborating on this song.
If they test me they sorry
If anyone challenges or provokes her, they will regret it.
Ride us up like a Harley, then pull off in this Ferrari
Experience pleasure that is similar to riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, then exit in a luxurious Ferrari car.
If he hanging we banging
If he is available, we are ready to engage in sexual activity with him.
Phone ranging, he slanging
His phone is ringing and he is giving out drugs or sexual favors.
It ain't karaoke night but get the mic 'cause I'm singing
It's not time for singing, but she is so intense that she can't help but start singing.
B to the A to the N to the G to the uh
She is spelling out the word 'bang' in different letters.
B to the A to the N to the G to the hey
She is spelling out the word 'bang' in different letters.
See anybody could be good to you,
Anyone can be sweet or loving to you.
You need a bad girl to blow your mind, your mind (okay)
You need an intense, skilled sexually-driven woman to give you pleasure.
Yo, I said Bang, bang
She is excited and ready to engage in intense sexual activity.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
She repeats the word 'bang' to emphasize her sexual energy and intensity.
Bang, bang, bang
She repeats the word 'bang' to emphasize her sexual energy and intensity.
Bang, bang, bang, bang
She repeats the word 'bang' to emphasize her sexual energy and intensity.
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
She is so intense that she will make your heart race and give you immense sexual pleasure.
Back, back seat of my car (I'll let you have it)
She will allow you to experience intense pleasure in the backseat of her car.
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Give her a chance to pleasure you with new experiences and sensations.
Wait a minute 'till ya (ah)
Wait until she's ready to give you intense pleasure before expecting anything to happen.
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
She is confident about her sexual appeal and power.
Bang bang all over you (I'll let you have it)
She will do whatever it takes to give you intense pleasure.
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
She wants to show you sensuality and pleasure that you've never experienced before.
Wait a minute 'til ya (ah)
Wait for her to take the lead and show you something new and exciting.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, RICKARD BERTIL GORANSSON, SAVAN HARISH KOTECHA, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@miri-ham1436
Ariana: Has a room
Jessie: Has a street
Nicki: Has a Helicopter
@taijonfabian4809
They all banged it bang bang
@thatgirlwhoplaysviolin6365
Nikki is a queen. The queen deserves the best
@lw4nga
Aksmsoslajsosb LMAO
@Mascuud442
Sing it Ariana
@carmenandkhloedunlap7617
Okay
@waffledog1569
Nicki = Rapping
Ariana = High Notes
Jessie = Literally The Whole Song
@notVulture
A perfect combo
@itsvictoriaytfrazier1906
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@itsvictoriaytfrazier1906
@Maka Muzhona lol right