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.
The Spot
KELIS Lyrics
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No time to even call my friends
My sanity this night depends
Meet all the girls and we'll take the benz
weekend party starts right now
We're wearing skirts and we're going out
Now it's time to spend the dough
hey you! get off my car
You don't know me and you don't know my style
La la la...
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La la la...
need to inhale and suck it all in
Get ready y'all cause this dress bout to spin
The neptunes lay this beat with a trend
Not sure what this is but it's something sparklin
he's dancing close he's got my body working
I'm feeling good and I can't help fighting
Bartender just filled us last glass of gin
I think he likes me well at least I'm hoping
hey you! get off the car
You don't know me and you don't know my style
La la la...
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La la la...
you can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
You can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
we can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
We can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
hey if you don't know what you want
I will show you now baby
I will be your fantasy
You can always count on me
you can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
You can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
we can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
We can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
hey you! get off the car
You don't know me and you don't know my style
La la la...
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La la la...
you can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
You can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
we can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
We can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
you can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
You can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want now baby
we can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
We can leave if it gets to crazy
You can leave if it gets to crazy
The song 'The Spot' by Kelis describes a wild night out with her girlfriends. She starts by talking about the busy and tiring week she had and how she needs to go out and have some fun with her friends. They head out in their skirts and hop on a Benz to party and spend some cash. Kelis does not care about people who want to judge her or her style, as she says "you don't know me and you don't know my style" but prefers to dance, drink and enjoy the night with her pals.
She enjoys the music, which is laid by The Neptunes, and dances with someone who makes her feel good and her body moving. She mentions the "last glass of gin" which is quickly filled by the bartender, and she hopes the person she is dancing with likes her back. She keeps repeating that they can dance or leave if they want, and no one is forcing them to do anything. The song overall is about having fun, dancing, and letting loose with your friends without any judgment.
Line by Line Meaning
This week seemed it had no end
The previous week felt like it was never going to end
No time to even call my friends
I was too busy to even talk to my friends
My sanity this night depends
My mental well-being depends on tonight's events
Meet all the girls and we'll take the benz
I will meet up with my friends and we will take the Benz car to go out
weekend party starts right now
The weekend party is starting right now
We're wearing skirts and we're going out
We are wearing skirts and going out
Now it's time to spend the dough
It's time to spend money
Keep in roll just to go wit' the flow
I will keep rolling with whatever happens
hey you! get off my car
Hey, you! Get off my car
You don't know me and you don't know my style
You don't know me or my taste
La la la...
No clear meaning - likely just filler lyrics
I just came to dance and get wild
I only came here to dance and let loose
Drink with my girls and party for a while
I'll drink with my friends and party for a bit
La la la...
No clear meaning - likely just filler lyrics
need to inhale and suck it all in
I need to inhale and take it all in
Get ready y'all cause this dress bout to spin
Get ready because my dress is about to twirl
The neptunes lay this beat with a trend
The Neptunes made this trendy beat
Not sure what this is but it's something sparklin
I am not sure what it is, but it's something special
he's dancing close he's got my body working
He is dancing close to me and it's making me move
I'm feeling good and I can't help fighting
I'm feeling good and I'm ready to party
Bartender just filled us last glass of gin
The bartender just filled our last glass of gin
I think he likes me well at least I'm hoping
I think he likes me or at least I hope so
you can dance if you want now baby
You can dance if you want to
We can dance if you want now baby
We can dance if you want to
we can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if things become too hectic
You can leave if it gets too crazy
You can leave if things become too hectic
hey if you don't know what you want
Hey, if you don't know what you want
I will show you now baby
I will show you what you want
I will be your fantasy
I will be your fantasy
You can always count on me
You can always rely on me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Bran M
[Verse 1]
This week seemed it had no end
No time to even call my friends
My sanity, this night depends
Meet all the girls and we'll take the Benz
Weekend party starts right now
We're wearin' skirts and we're goin' out
Now it's time to spend the dough
Keepin' low just to go with the flow
[Chorus]
Hey, you, get off my cloud!
You don't know me and you don't know my style!
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
[Verse 2]
Need to inhale, and suck it all in
Get ready y'all 'cause this joint's 'bout to spin
The Neptunes laced this beat with a trend
Not sure what this is but it's somethin' sparklin'
He's dancin' close, he's got my body workin'
I'm feeling good, and I can't help flirtin'
Bartender just filled his last glass of gin
I think he likes me, well, at least I'm hopin'
[Chorus]
Hey, you, get off my cloud!
You don't know me and you don't know my style!
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
[Interlude]
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
[Bridge]
If you don't know what you want
I can show you now, baby
I will be your fantasy
You can always count on me
[Interlude]
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
[Chorus]
Hey, you, get off my cloud!
You don't know me and you don't know my style!
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
I just came to dance and get wild
Drink with my girls and party for a while
La, la, le-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la
[Outro]
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can dance if you want now, baby
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave if it gets too crazy
We can leave i-
Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves
So dope, Pharrell & Chad could never do wrong in the ‘00s. Beat is so addictive.
Illuminate The brain
true
Philip Gómez
I remember being obsessed with this song in the early 2000s. It still sounds young, fresh, and new today!
PeopleWithPlushies
I see what you did there
the Tri Stone Era
Finally, never thought I'd find a high enough quality version of this masterpiece!!
GABE CEREBRO
There’s a much higher quality version of this out. This one is very thinned out, I guess due to the rip from vinyl.
Elevate Your Glow
Still amazing!!! timeless you are Kelis
Dom Jú
But the tracks are great
missgigi
Dom Jú needs work
Illuminate The brain
kelis is so underrated! she should have taken off like beyonce and rihanna