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.
Wait
KELIS Lyrics
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let me whisper in ya ear
I like how you sippin on that belvediere
got a sexy ass body
and ya tongue look soft
just the right type of shit to get me off
and i aint playin and i know you will
you got gold teeth now shine ya grill
so i don't mind askin for bread
you heard what i said
you want me to get in your bed
you can lick it while i'm grabbin you dread
you like to fuck
well i like to put my legs in a buck
do it up and let it licked all in my butt
switch positions, let me sit on your face
while i nut you gon love to taste
you might had somethin
but you never had nothin like this
just wait til you taste my clit
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
wait til you taste my clit
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
you gon eat this pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
you gon eat this pussy up
like uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah
you fine but i aint gon sweat cha
see you wanna fuck
i want you to suck
walk around the club with a straw in your mouth
put my kitty in, eat me out
that might be a little hard to deal with
i might fall in love if you make me spill quick
keep me on hot while you puttin in work
i'ma skeet skeet skeet while you make it slurp
just eat this cat like a dog
don't stop til you hear me go oooohhh and ohhhh
yea somethin like that
but i got you real good if you can do it from the back
eat my pussy in the shower when its clean and fat
I don't need no soap just lick my crack
my crack, my crack
put cha whole face in it yea just like that
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
wait til you taste my clit
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
you gon eat this pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
you gon eat this pussy up
like uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah
The lyrics of Kelis's song "Wait" are explicitly sexual and graphically describe the act of oral sex. The song is a confident and assertive expression of female desire, as Kelis takes control of her sexual pleasure and demands satisfaction from her partner. In the lyrics, she describes her attraction to the person she's addressing, highlighting their physical features and their ability to give her pleasure. She is unapologetic about her desires and direct in expressing what she wants.
Kelis's lyrics also explore different sexual positions and scenarios, emphasizing her enjoyment and satisfaction. She encourages her partner to explore different ways of pleasuring her, highlighting her preference for oral sex. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and confidence in her sexual agency.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey how you doin lil daddy
Hello, how are you doing, attractive person?
let me whisper in ya ear
Allow me to share a secret with you
I like how you sippin on that belvediere
I find it appealing how you are drinking Belvediere vodka
got a sexy ass body
You have an incredibly attractive physique
and ya tongue look soft
Your tongue appears to be gentle and pleasing
just the right type of shit to get me off
Your words and actions are exactly what excite me
and i aint playin and i know you will
I am serious and confident that you will comply
you got gold teeth now shine ya grill
Your gold teeth should now gleam brightly
and they say closed mouth don't give in
People suggest that being reserved does not lead to satisfaction
so i don't mind askin for bread
Therefore, I have no problem requesting financial compensation
you heard what i said
I hope you comprehended my previous statement
you want me to get in your bed
You desire for me to join you in bed
you can lick it while i'm grabbin you dread
As you pleasure me orally, I will grasp your dreadlocks
you like to fuck
You enjoy engaging in sexual intercourse
well i like to put my legs in a buck
I find pleasure in assuming an adventurous sexual position
do it up and let it licked all in my butt
Perform that act and allow for an oral exploration of my buttocks
switch positions, let me sit on your face
Let us change sexual positions, with me positioning myself on your face
while i nut you gon love to taste
As I reach climax, you will experience immense pleasure in tasting me
you might had somethin
You may have experienced moments of pleasure
but you never had nothin like this
However, you have never experienced anything like what is to come
just wait til you taste my clit
Just be patient until you have the opportunity to experience my clitoral stimulation
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
Oh boy, wait until you experience the pleasure of stimulating my clitoris
you gon eat this pussy up
You will eagerly pleasure me orally
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
Devote yourself to pleasuring my vagina
like uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah
In a rhythmic manner, express your enthusiasm and enjoyment
you fine but i aint gon sweat cha
You are attractive, but I will not be overly infatuated with you
see you wanna fuck
I can tell that you desire sexual intercourse
i want you to suck
I, on the other hand, want you to perform oral sex
walk around the club with a straw in your mouth
Parade around the club with a straw held playfully between your lips
put my kitty in, eat me out
Engage in cunnilingus with great enthusiasm
that might be a little hard to deal with
That level of pleasure might be challenging to handle
i might fall in love if you make me spill quick
I might develop strong feelings if you bring me to climax swiftly
keep me on hot while you puttin in work
Maintain a high level of arousal as you engage in sexual activity
i'ma skeet skeet skeet while you make it slurp
I will experience multiple orgasmic releases as you perform fellatio
just eat this cat like a dog
Simply consume my vagina with animal-like enthusiasm
don't stop til you hear me go oooohhh and ohhhh
Continue pleasuring me until you hear my moans of ecstasy
yea somethin like that
Yes, something along those lines
but i got you real good if you can do it from the back
But you will thoroughly impress me if you can engage in it from a different position
eat my pussy in the shower when its clean and fat
Perform oral sex on me in the shower when I am both clean and sexually aroused
I don't need no soap just lick my crack
I do not require the use of soap, simply use your tongue to stimulate my anal region
my crack, my crack
Specifically, focus on my anal area
put cha whole face in it yea just like that
Immerse your entire face in that region, yes, precisely like that
ay boy wait til you taste my clit
Oh boy, wait until you experience the pleasure of stimulating my clitoris
you gon eat this pussy up
You will eagerly pleasure me orally
eat the pussy up, eat the pussy up
Devote yourself to pleasuring my vagina
like uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah uh ah
In a rhythmic manner, express your enthusiasm and enjoyment
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@chanelrogers2859
I love this version
@ethershakur4768
Me too
@cornfedbaits8530
So glad the real version was made…god is a woman! 💁🏼♀️💅🏼🏆
@capri300
"i might fall in love if you make me spill quick..." lol
@LauDor08
im so glad we have a version of this song! thanx 4 posting!
@Glamgir
I like Kelis's version instead of the Ying Yang Twin version
@lulith123
Love this songggg!! Rihanna does wish this
@brianpimentel8437
This is kelis💯💯 this is not rhianna😂
@kerizmahnicholle2349
Rihanna was still a good girl when this song was released like she was like 16 then lol
@TheQueen-lu6ez
0:02 spoiled rotten is the name of the group