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.
Hooch
Kelis Lyrics
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When the price of time is free
Like your daddy said the world is yours
So let it flow naturally
All the season's changes
Escort them with a kiss
You welcome all life's tricks
Never forget when our eyes first met
The way it felt to me, we were in harmony
The day I lost the bet
We were reckless, but so precise
That baby's joy the one thing we did right, right
So look alive
We got a front row seat
It's only you and me
And that's alright with me
If you're ever blue
Well, take a look around
I belong to you
And that's the truth
In Kelis's song "Hooch," the artist sings about the beauty of the moment, the value of time and the need to embrace life in its dualities. The lyrics encourage the listener to celebrate their existence and appreciate the world around them, without taking anything too seriously. The first verse suggests that this is the time in your life where the price of time is free, echoing the old adage that time is money. The line "let it flow naturally," is an allusion to the natural flow of life and how one should just let things happen as they would.
The second verse encourages the listener to embrace life's changes and to savor each moment. The metaphor of escorting the seasons with a kiss emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing each moment knowing that it won't last forever. The line "so eat the peach without the pit," urges the listener to embrace the good stuff that life has to offer, even though it might come with a few unpleasant moments along the way.
In the chorus, Kelis reminisces about a past love, the day their eyes first met, and how it felt like they were in perfect harmony. Although they were reckless in their actions, ultimately, their child is the one thing they did right. The closing lines implore the listener to take a closer look, to acknowledge the beauty in their surroundings, to cherish the people, and to embrace the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the days in your life
This period of time is essential for you and shapes your future.
When the price of time is free
Time should not be wasted and should be treasured.
Like your daddy said the world is yours
You have what it takes to conquer the world.
So let it flow naturally
Don't hold back, let things happen organically.
All the season's changes
Life goes through different phases and undergoes transformations.
Escort them with a kiss
Embrace these changes with a warm welcome.
You welcome all life's tricks
You can handle whatever life throws at you.
So eat the peach without the pit
Enjoy life to the fullest and don't worry about the negative aspects.
Never forget when our eyes first met
The moment we met is unforgettable.
The way it felt to me, we were in harmony
We were in sync with each other and had a deep connection.
The day I lost the bet
The day I made a risky decision which had some negative consequences.
We were reckless, but so precise
We took chances, but we were also aware of the consequences.
That baby's joy the one thing we did right, right
The only thing we did properly was bringing a child into the world and giving him/her happiness.
So look alive
Pay attention, be alert and alive in the moment.
We got a front row seat
We have the best view of the show (life).
It's only you and me
We are a team and we can rely on each other.
And that's alright with me
I am content with the way things are.
If you're ever blue
If you're sad or feeling down.
Well, take a look around
Observe your surroundings and appreciate what you have.
I belong to you
I am yours and you are mine.
And that's the truth
This is genuine and sincere.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAY ROMULUS, KELIS ROGERS, JONATHAN YIP, JEREMY REEVES, RA CHARM, DAVID SITEK, TODD SIMON
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@wariedz4721
These are the days in your life
When the price of time is free
Like your daddy said the world is yours
So let it flow naturally
All the season's changes
Escort them with a kiss
You welcome all life's tricks
So eat the peach, spit out the pith
Never forget when our eyes first met
The way it felt to me, we were in harmony
The day I lost the bet
We were reckless, but so precise
That baby's joy the one thing we did right, right
So look alive
We got a front row seat
It's only you and me
And that's alright with me
If you're ever blue
Well, take a look around
I belong to you
And that's the truth
@pamelarestrepo9257
These are the days in your life
When you cross up, time is free
Like your daddy says the world is yours
So let it come naturally
All the seasons change
And scope you with a kiss
You welcome all those tricks
Select the peach that I'll prepare
Never forget, well, it hurts, doesn't matter
How it felt to me
But how many girls went and
Lost their way?
We were reckless,
So precise, but baby
The joy was the one thing
Leaving right
So look away
You got a thing you wanna see
Just come by me
And we'll just see(?)
If you ever bail
Take a look around
Do I look wrong to you
And that's the truth
@pauloliveira888
Lyrics:
These are the days in your life
When the price of time is free
Like your daddy said the world is yours
So let it flow naturally
All the season's changes
Escort them with a kiss
You welcome all life's tricks
So eat the peach without the pit
Never forget when our eyes first met
The way it felt to me, we were in harmony
The day I lost the bet
We were reckless, but so precise
That baby's joy the one thing we did right, right
So look alive
We got a front row seat
It's only you and me
And that's alright with me
If you're ever blue
Well, take a look around
I belong to you
And that's the truth
@avdesign613
Respectfully, Your lyrics are off..😅
These are the actual lyrics:
These are the days in your life
When the price of time is free
Like your daddy said the world is yours
So let it flow naturally
All the season's changes
Escort them with a kiss
You welcome all life's tricks
So eat the peach without the pit
Never forget when our eyes first met
The way it felt to me, we were in harmony
The day I lost the bet
We were reckless, but so precise
That baby's joy the one thing we did right, right
So look alive
We got a front row seat
It's only you and me
And that's alright with me
If you're ever blue
Well, take a look around
I belong to you
And that's the truth
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