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.
Mr U.F.O. Man
KELIS Lyrics
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Your flight left yet?
Pshh, I'm half way there
I can't wait to see you
So tell me have you left yet, damn
I'm running late to the airport
Every time we do this
All I see is you kissing me
Last time shut my eyes
Plane goes higher, higher
Hotel's booked all I have to do is get my key
I can't wait to have you walk up and hold on me, yeah
I've never felt this way before
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
Casablanca has always been my dream
I heard that it's absolutely radiant in spring
In the garden drinking shots of Hennessy
Calm my nerves, it's been way too long for me
Finally we're driving in a far out dream
Nothing seems even real or close for me
Afternoon sun showers change the way I see
I've never felt this way before
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
It's okay, it's okay
(It's okay)
It's okay, it's okay
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
The song "Mr. U.F.O. Man" by Kelis is a love story about a couple who are excited to be reunited after spending time apart. The lyrics describe the singer's anticipation for their partner's arrival and their feelings of nervousness and uncertainty as they rush to the airport to meet them. The chorus expresses the hope that their partner will miss their flight and stay with them for a little longer, highlighting the longing and desire the singer feels for their loved one.
The song is structured in a verse-chorus-verse format with a repetitive, catchy chorus. The verses describe the scene and set the context for the relationship, while the chorus expresses the singer's emotions and desires. The lyrics use metaphors and imagery to paint a vivid picture of the singer's feelings and create a sense of intimacy and longing for the listener.
The lyrics also reference the city of Casablanca, which is known for its romantic setting and classic Hollywood film of the same name. The mention of drinking shots of Hennessy in the garden and the reference to the city as the singer's dream destination add to the sense of longing and desire that the song conveys.
Overall, "Mr. U.F.O. Man" is a sweet and dreamy love song that captures the joy and anticipation of being reunited with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby what you doing?
Kelis is asking her lover what he is doing and if his flight has left yet.
Your flight left yet?
Kelis is double checking if her lover's flight has already departed or not.
Pshh, I'm half way there
Kelis is confident that she is already halfway to her destination to meet her lover.
I can't wait to see you
Kelis is excited and looking forward to seeing her lover.
So tell me have you left yet, damn
Kelis is anxious to know if her lover has left already, showing urgency.
I'm running late to the airport
Kelis is running out of time to catch her flight to see her lover.
Every time we do this
Kelis and her lover have done this before, implying that they have a long-distance relationship.
In my mind saying should I go through with this?
Kelis is having second thoughts about whether to continue this long-distance relationship or not.
All I see is you kissing me
Kelis is imagining and visualizing the moment when she finally gets to see and kiss her lover.
Last time shut my eyes
Kelis is reminiscing about the previous time they met and how it felt like it was just yesterday.
Plane goes higher, higher
Kelis is on the plane ascending into the air and leaving the ground, implying that the journey is now in motion.
Hotel's booked all I have to do is get my key
Kelis has made all the arrangements and just needs to check into her hotel to await her lover's arrival.
I can't wait to have you walk up and hold on me, yeah
Kelis is longing for the moment when her lover finally arrives and embraces her.
I've never felt this way before
Kelis is feeling a sense of newness and intensity in her emotions for her lover.
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
Kelis realizes that the time spent with her lover will be brief and that she must be strong during their time apart, hoping that he misses his flight back home.
Casablanca has always been my dream
Kelis has always wanted to visit Casablanca and this trip feels like a dream come true.
I heard that it's absolutely radiant in spring
Kelis has heard that Casablanca is beautiful during spring and is looking forward to experiencing it.
In the garden drinking shots of Hennessy
Kelis is enjoying a moment with her lover in a garden, drinking shots of Hennessy.
Calm my nerves, it's been way too long for me
Kelis is excited and nervous at the same time because it has been a long time since she last saw her lover.
Finally we're driving in a far out dream
Kelis and her lover are now driving together and the whole trip feels surreal and dreamlike.
Nothing seems even real or close for me
All of this feels like a distant reality for Kelis, hard to believe that it's real.
Afternoon sun showers change the way I see
The afternoon sun showers have a profound effect on Kelis and are symbolizing the change she is feeling inside.
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
Kelis is hopeful that her lover misses his flight home so that they can spend more time together.
It's okay, it's okay
(It's okay)
It's okay, it's okay
Kelis is reassuring herself that everything is going to be okay no matter what happens.
But in the morning
When you're gone
I must wait and be strong
And have faith
You'll return
In my arms
Hope you miss your flight
Hope you miss your flight
Kelis is still hopeful that her lover misses his flight home, so that they can continue to spend more time together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, KELIS ROGERS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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