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.
I Don't Think So
KELIS Lyrics
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I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
You think you might have a chance
I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
I can see it in your eyes
You talk to me like I'm your prize
But I don't want you in my life, alright?
And I think you know that
I know what I really need
And trust me, you're not at my speed
But I don't want you in my life, alright?
You should know by now that
You think you might have a chance
I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
You think you might have a chance
I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
You can try
You can lie till you die
You and I?
No, no, I don't think so
Sorry you don't have a clue
And I don't have the time for you
Got my eye on someone else tonight
And I think you know that
I'm the only force on me
But you keep living make believe
Got my eye on someone else tonight
You should know by now that
You think you might have a chance
I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
You think you might have a chance
I don't think so
You telling me to be nice
I don't think so
You wanna get in my pants
I don't think so
I don't think so
I don't think so
You can try
You can lie till you die
You and I?
No, no, I don't think so
The lyrics of Kelis’s song “I Don’t Think So” are all about rejection. It is a rejection of advances and requests from someone who is not wanted or desired. These lyrics are a testament to the power of saying no, a declaration of agency and self-worth, and a dismissal of anyone who doesn’t match up to one’s own standards. The chorus of the song repeats the same line, “You think you might have a chance. I don’t think so” followed by “You telling me to be nice. I don’t think so” and “You wanna get in my pants. I don’t think so.” These lines are firm and clear, leaving no room for any misunderstandings.
The verse expands on these themes, speaking to the futility of trying to change someone’s mind. The platitude of “you can try, you can lie till you die” reinforces the fact that there is nothing that will change the singer’s mind. She knows what she wants, and it’s not this particular person. However, the tone is not cruel or unkind, but rather simply unyielding. It is a straightforward refusal of an unwanted advance. Kelis’s powerful vocals and catchy melody make this song an anthem for anyone who has ever been in a position where they needed to say no.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you might have a chance
You believe that you could be in a relationship with me
I don't think so
That is not likely to happen
You telling me to be nice
You are pressuring me to change my behavior
I don't think so
I'm not going to comply with your request
You wanna get in my pants
You are only interested in me for sexual reasons
I don't think so
That is not going to happen
I don't think so
I am not interested in you in any way
I don't think so
There is no possibility of us being together
I can see it in your eyes
Your intentions are clear and visible
You talk to me like I'm your prize
You treat me like a trophy or a possession
But I don't want you in my life, alright?
I am not interested in having any kind of relationship with you
And I think you know that
I believe you understand my lack of interest
I know what I really need
I am aware of my wants and desires
And trust me, you're not at my speed
You do not match my lifestyle or personality
You should know by now that
I think you have been made aware of this fact in the past
You can try
You can attempt to win me over
You can lie till you die
You can continue to deceive me indefinitely
You and I?
There is no possibility of us being together
No, no, I don't think so
That is not going to happen
Sorry you don't have a clue
You do not seem to understand the situation
And I don't have the time for you
I do not want to waste my time on someone not worth it
Got my eye on someone else tonight
I am interested in someone else instead of you
I'm the only force on me
I am in control of my own life and decisions
But you keep living make believe
You continue to deceive yourself about the possibility of us being together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DAVID ERIKSSEN, GAVIN RAGNAR BRYNMOR JONES, JOAKIM HARESTAD HAUKAAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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essd8
Great tune. i love it
Plusplus
I love this song!
Ful-O Gold
Why didn’t this get more views? It was a hit on the radio!
madzison
Great song :) Love the lyrics ;D
Jade
i had no idea kelis sang this!!! but its an awesome song!!!!
bowie1953
cant believe how long its took for this album to release another single this is number 12 in australia at the moment
Axle Wavey
Is your account still active? Lmao
rock lee
@Axle Wavey 😂 or alive
Axle Wavey
@rock lee LOL
Bonnie Pettigrew
love this song !!