After a short spell working as a model, 5'10" Kelis began appearing on songs by Neptunes produced rappers such as 'Got Your Money' by the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. Soon afterwards, she released her debut album, Kaleidoscope in 1999 of which the first single was 'Caught Out There,' a song based on the time she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, and she beat him. The video feautures Kelis leading a pack of angry women down the street screaming 'I hate you so much right now!'. The album was released in USA, Europe and Asia, but did not find much audience in the USA. Not a great success, it only sold 249,000 copies to date.
After finding her largest audience in Europe, Kelis released her second album titled Wanderland (2001) in Europe only, which like her first album did not fare well. It only sold 80,000 copies and was entirely produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) again, similarly to her debut. Only one single was released 'Young Fresh N New'.
In 2003 Kelis finally found fame in her country with the single 'Milkshake,' which was a massive success in Europe, Asia and USA, and she began dating rapper Nas (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones). The single was from the album 'Tasty' which did not feature the Neptunes as heavily as her previous albums. Singles included the popular Dallas Austin produced 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire', a collaboration with OutKast's Andre 3000. 'In Public's duet with Nas was the fourth single from the album, becoming a top twenty hit in the U.K. without a video.
In 2006, Kelis presented a new album to her fans, entitled Kelis Was Here, which was originally to be called 'The Puppeteer' which was released on 22 August but was due Fall 2005. No Neptunes tracks appeared on this album, but Kelis used other producers such as Max Martin, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas) and Raphael Saadiq. Singles are the huge 'Bossy', 'Blindfold Me', and 'Lil Star'. Kelis wrote more of the material on this album than she did for Tasty, and carries off the sci-fi, electronica sounds so often considered Neptunes material without them. This is most evident on the brilliant 'Trilogy'. Kelis has said she wants to make her mark with this album, as it will be the last 'album like this' she will make.
In October 2007, Kelis was dumped by Jive Records, for poor sales of Kelis Was Here but a new album is in the pipeline. The Hits - a greatest hits collection - was released in March 2008, including tracks where she was a featured artist, eg, Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard , N.E.R.D's Truth or Dare, and Richard X's Finest Dreams.
Kelis then signed to Interscope Records, and released her fifth studio album entitled Flesh Tone in May 2010. The David Guetta-produced Acapella preceded the LP in February of that year. Other singles released from the album include '4th of July (Fireworks)', 'Scream' and 'Brave'. The following year, Kelis appeared on Calvin Harris' 'Bounce'.
In the beginning of 2010, Kelis received a letter by animal rights organization PETA, in which she was informed about the cruelty that comes along with the production of fur coats. She pointed out that the organization seems to have little concern about the treatment of people of color and that she will continue wearing fur and eating meat.
Songfacts reported that 'Distance', the planned first single from Kelis’ sixth studio album received its first play during the June 30, 2012 show of The Beatnik Mix on London's Reprezent 107.3FM. At the time, the album was set to be house/dance-inspired, but sessions with TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek led to it taking a soul-like direction.
Kelis completed her sixth album in April 2013, and her new label Ninja Tune confirmed details regarding the album in January the following year, 'Jerk Ribs' served as the lead single for the album; the track had however been previously released as a free download the previous year.
Food was released in April 2014 to critical acclaim. Kelis also appeared for the first time at the annual South by Southwest festival, both performing and serving meals to attendees from her food truck.
Fuck Them Bitches
KELIS Lyrics
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What! What! What! What! What! What!
What! What! What! What! What! What!
(Hook):
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
F**k them bitches - F**k them bitches
That's right I said it - That's right I said it
(1st Verse):
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Walkin' down the hallway, lookin' at chickens
Talkin' mad shit but they don't wanna listen
Listen, why y'all trippin'?
I don't wanna fight but you lookin' for a whippin' (ooh)
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gonna do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gonna do?
(2nd Verse):
I heard you was sayin' this and that about me and so-and-so
And how we did this and that
But I don't really like you talkin' shit behind my back
And if you don't stop, you might catch a little *what!*
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(Bridge):
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(What! What! What! What! What! What!)
(Hook):
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
F**k them bitches - F**k them bitches
That's right I said it - That's right I said it
(3rd Verse):
Look, girl, look!
Keep my name out your mouth
I'll keep my foot out your butt
'cause you don't know whassup
So mind ya b-i-z and shut the f**k up!
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(Breakdown):
Everybody always wanna sit around and gossip
In everybody business, always tryna talk shit
You could say that bitch/ho but save that shit for later
'cause you in the Kool-Aid and don't know the flavor
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(Bridge):
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(What! What! What! What! What! What!)
(Hook):
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
F**k them bitches - F**k them bitches
That's right I said it - That's right I said it
(Bridge):
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
(Break):
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
What ya gon' do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gon' do?
(What! What! What! What! What! What! What! What!)
(Hook):
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
F**k them bitches - F**k them bitches
That's right I said it (what!) That's right I said it
What! What! What! What! What! What! What! What!
The song begins with Kelis declaring her rage against people who talk behind her back. She expresses her annoyance towards people who talk shit but are not willing to listen. She then says she doesn't want to fight, but they are looking for trouble. The chorus reiterates the sentiment that the song is dedicated to people who talk shit and want attention. Kelis is not interested in indulging them and gives them the middle finger.
In the second verse, Kelis confirms the rumors about people whispering and backbiting her. She expresses her frustration towards people who speak behind her back and warns them in slangs that they might get hurt if they continue to do so. The third verse of the song emphasizes the fact that people have a fascination with gossip about others and are never satisfied unless they are part of the discussion. Kelis asks them to stay away from her affairs and Kool-Aid unless they know the flavor.
Line by Line Meaning
What! What! What! What! What! What!
Kelis is getting hyped up and ready to call out the bitches who talk bad about her.
I ain't one to spark shit
Kelis doesn't like to start drama, but the behavior of these bitches has pushed her to speak up.
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
Kelis is specifically calling out the bitches who talk bad about her.
They wanna run their damn lips
The bitches can't seem to keep their mouths shut and are always talking bad about Kelis.
But all they really want is some more attention
Kelis thinks the bitches are just trying to get attention by talking bad about her.
F**k them bitches - F**k them bitches
Kelis is really angry and wants everyone to know that she doesn't care at all about these bitches.
That's right I said it - That's right I said it
Kelis wants everyone to know that she's not afraid to speak her mind and call out these bitches.
Walkin' down the hallway, lookin' at chickens
Kelis is walking around and sees the bitches talking bad about her.
Talkin' mad shit but they don't wanna listen
The bitches won't stop talking bad about Kelis, even though she has asked them to stop.
Listen, why y'all trippin'?
Kelis can't understand why the bitches are so obsessed with her and talking so much smack.
I don't wanna fight but you lookin' for a whippin' (ooh)
Kelis doesn't want to fight, but she's warning the bitches that they may get into a physical altercation if they keep it up.
Keep talkin' that shit! You keep talkin' that shit (keep talkin')
Kelis is fed up and sarcastically tells the bitches to keep talking smack about her.
What ya gonna do? (What ya gon' do) What ya gonna do?
Kelis is asking the bitches what they're going to do when she confronts them.
I heard you was sayin' this and that about me and so-and-so
Kelis has heard that the bitches are talking bad about her and her friends.
But I don't really like you talkin' shit behind my back
Kelis is upset that the bitches are saying things about her without saying it to her face.
And if you don't stop, you might catch a little *what!*
Kelis is warning the bitches that she's not going to put up with their behavior and might take action against them.
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Kelis doesn't appreciate the bitches talking bad about her.
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
Kelis thinks it's unfair for the bitches to talk badly about her when they don't even know her as a person.
Look, girl, look!
Kelis is trying to get the attention of one of the bitches she sees.
Keep my name out your mouth
Kelis doesn't want the bitches saying her name anymore.
I'll keep my foot out your butt
Kelis is threatening to physically harm the bitches if they don't stop talking bad about her.
'cause you don't know whassup
Kelis thinks the bitches don't really understand what's going on and why they're causing problems.
So mind ya b-i-z and shut the f**k up!
Kelis is fed up and wants the bitches to be quiet and leave her alone.
Everybody always wanna sit around and gossip
Kelis thinks it's common for people to gossip and talk bad about others.
In everybody business, always tryna talk shit
Kelis thinks people are always trying to get involved in other people's lives and talk smack about them.
You could say that bitch/ho but save that shit for later
Kelis doesn't care what people say about her, but thinks it's best to keep those thoughts to themselves.
'cause you in the Kool-Aid and don't know the flavor
Kelis thinks the bitches are trying to get involved in something they don't understand.
That's right I said it (what!) That's right I said it
Kelis wants to make sure everyone knows that she's the one calling out the bitches.
Contributed by David L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bebebratz5617
What, what, what, what?
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it
Walkin' down da, walkin' down da
Walkin' down da, walkin' down da
Walkin' down da hallway, lookin' at chickens
Talkin' mad shit, but they don't wanna listen
Listen, why y'all trippin'?
I ain't tryna fight, but you're lookin' for a whippin'
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
I heard you were sayin' this and that about me
And so-and-so and how we did this and that
But I don't really like you talkin' shit behind my back
And if you don't stop, you might catch a little
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it
Look, girl, look
Keep my name out your mouth
I'll keep my foot out your butt
'Cause you don't know what's up
So mind your b-i-z and shut the fuck up!
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
Everybody always wanna sit around and gossip
In everybody business, always tryna talk shit
You could say that bullshit, but save that shit for later
'Cause you're in the Kool-Aid and don't know the flavor
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What you gonna do, what you gonna do?
What you gonna do?
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
I don't really like you talkin' about me
Sayin' this and that when you don't know me
Keep talkin' that shit
You keep, you keep, you keep talkin' that shit
Keep talkin'
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
I ain't one to spark shit
But this is dedicated to them bitches who talk shit
They wanna run their damn lips
But all they really want is some more attention
Fuck them bitches
Fuck them bitches
That's right, I said it
That's right, I said it
What, what, what, what, what, what, what, what?
@MrAliquippawill1
Versatility......one of several qualities that make Kelis a truly outstanding artist. she was blessed with the vocal ability to "smooth it up" with a sensual love ballad.....or go upside your head with a "diss" track such as this. Gotta love this woman......one of the most talented, under-appreciated females in the industry.....for years.
@Geronimo1913
This is still one of my theme songs.
@0lds0ul813
When I feel petty I blast this lol love kelis
@mr.shamrock9217
My favorite dancers used to dance to this number. Way to cool ✨ 😎 👍 ✨
@xlDysenterylx
lol I forgot about this song. This shit goes hard.
@ladiifierc3
I live by this song. Love it
@kerryjevon
the hype man kills it i love it...lol
@j.m.221
Played this a few times today on my last day at work.
@loneilsaA
love it!
@kingmaury5415
my jam!!!!!!!!!!!!