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 Kelisβ 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.
Roller Rink
Kelis Lyrics
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Hundred grand bracelets
The diamonds in my ear only cost as much as a facelift
When the listeners picture this
They gon' say shit
Me and you fucking in the window of my spaceship
High like fuck
To all the bitches that I might fuck
The flyest couple killin' em suttle
Delivering our first born on a NASA space shuttle
Come on
Have you ever thought there might be something out there?
Far out, way out
Would you think those movies are insinuating?
Look out, look out
Do you think you'd even know one if you saw one?
Watch out, watch out
If you think the government just don't do nothing
Watch out, watch out
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for a shrink
If you see what's coming our way then get ready
Watch out, watch out
Ain't gonna be no one in bed to put your hands up
No doubt, look out
Better hide your babies and all of your family
Beware, look out
If you think the government just don't do nothing
Better watch out, watch out
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for a shrink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for a shrink
Ay yo, ay yo the whole world gets hot
When they hear this Neptune talk
N.E.R.D. we levitate when we moon walk
Ain't shit stoppin', my laser clip dropping
Pullin' up in my intersects with my bitch robbing
Star Track we walk around with rockets in our pockets
Make my fucking dick hard the way my glock spit
Remind me of last night got my neck and cock licked
Day dream, rude awakening she smoking chocolate
Jesus, Simon
Love roaming like Caesar's time and
Yo Kelis you Arabian diamond
If I'm the sun and your a diamond
Baby we be shining
And all my hoes gone
You blowed them away and the ozone
So hot and so rich feeling this ghost tone
Sol nigga and sol bitch
Accept our foes is gone
The world smells is fishy
But I smell nothing when your lips kissed me
Guardian now, fuck is he?
Don't dare but love me
Karats stuffed
Straight up beware of us
Body in the truck odor it's just scared of us
The devil's mad and ain't trying to see the Armageddon
So I name our first daughter Nazareth
My first son Heaven
Yeah the world is real crazy, huh
And ya don't stop, uh
Star Track, Kelis, that's how we do it
Come on peace, come on
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for a shrink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
The roller rink, the roller rink
Just skate away you don't need to think
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
No need for a shrink
The lyrics of Kelis's song "Roller Rink" explore various themes, from dreaming of wealth to contemplating extraterrestrial life forms to warning about potential disasters. In the first verse, Kelis envisions living an opulent lifestyle, dreaming of "Fortune 500 man" and "Hundred grand bracelets." She flaunts her wealth, noting that the diamonds in her ear only cost as much as a facelift. However, as she reflects on her extravagant life, she realizes that it's all temporary and meaningless. She acknowledges the potential consequences of her actions, stating that some of the women she might sleep with would only "fuck [her] life up." The verse ends with Kelis and her partner delivering their firstborn on a NASA space shuttle.
The second verse of the song shifts its focus to the possibility of extraterrestrial life forms. Kelis questions whether "something out there" exists and whether we would even recognize it if we saw it. She warns of impending doom and urges listeners to prepare themselves for what's to come. She suggests that the government is not doing enough to protect us, and we need to be more vigilant. The chorus of the song, repeating the phrase "the roller rink," serves as a metaphor for escaping the chaos and distractions of life and just skating away, without the need for material possessions or psychological help.
Overall, Kelis's "Roller Rink" lyrics are contemplative, introspective, and politically charged. The song encourages listeners to reflect on their desires, consider the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and be more prepared for potential disasters.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay yo while I dream about Fortune 500 man
I'm dreaming about rich and successful men while I write this song.
Hundred grand bracelets
I wear expensive bracelets worth $100,000.
The diamonds in my ear only cost as much as a facelift
The jewelry on my ears is as expensive as a facelift.
When the listeners picture this, They gon' say shit
The listeners' first reaction to my lavish lifestyle will be shock.
Me and you f***ing in the window of my spaceship
We're having sex in a spaceship window.
High like f***
We're high and under the influence of drugs.
To all the bitches that I might f***
I'm addressing all the women I might have sex with.
Get to see they would only f*** my life up
If I engage in sexual activity with these women, it will negatively impact my life.
The flyest couple killin' em suttle
We're the coolest couple and we're lowkey killing it.
Delivering our first born on a NASA space shuttle
We're going to have our first child on a NASA space shuttle.
Have you ever thought there might be something out there?
Have you ever considered the possibility of extraterrestrial life?
Far out, way out
It's a distant and unlikely concept.
Would you think those movies are insinuating?
Do you believe movies are hinting at the existence of aliens?
Look out, look out
Watch out and be aware.
Do you think you'd even know one if you saw one?
Do you think you could recognize an extraterrestrial if you encountered one?
Watch out, watch out
Be careful and vigilant.
If you think the government just don't do nothing
If you believe the government isn't taking any action.
Watch out, watch out
Be on alert.
The roller rink, the roller rink
The roller rink is where we can escape and forget about the world's chaos.
Just skate away you don't need to think
Skate away and let your mind be free for a while.
No cars and minks, no Gucci links
There aren't any high-end items or materialistic things in the roller rink.
No need for shrinks, just roll the rink
We don't need therapy, the roller rink serves as our therapist.
If you see what's coming our way then get ready
If you're aware of the challenges the future holds, prepare yourself.
Ain't gonna be no one in bed to put your hands up
There won't be anyone to surrender to, so be ready to fight.
No doubt, look out
Be certain and cautious.
Better hide your babies and all of your family
Protect your loved ones at all times.
Beware, look out
Be careful and cautious.
The roller rink, the roller rink
The roller rink can serve as a temporary escape from the danger of the world.
Just skate away you don't need to think
Use the roller rink as a way to distract yourself from the events of the world.
The whole world gets hot when they hear this Neptune talk
The world is intrigued by the music I make with The Neptunes production team.
N.E.R.D. we levitate when we moon walk
As members of the rap group N.E.R.D., we feel like we're floating when we moonwalk.
Ain't sh*t stoppin', my laser clip dropping
Nothing can stop me, and I'll fire back with a laser gun.
Pullin' up in my intersects with my b*tch robbing
I'm cruising in my luxury car with my girl beside me, and we're stealing the show.
Star Track we walk around with rockets in our pockets
As Star Trak label reps, we have a futuristic and innovative outlook.
Make my f*cking d*ck hard the way my Glock spit
The sound of a gun firing makes me excited and alert.
Remind me of last night got my neck and c*ck licked
The way the gun sounds is arousing like how I was pleasured the previous night.
Day dream, rude awakening she smoking chocolate
I'm daydreaming while my partner smokes chocolate.
Jesus, Simon
A meaningless phrase to end the song.
Love roaming like Caesar's time and
Our love is grand and powerful like in the Caesar era.
Yo Kelis you Arabian diamond
Kelis, you're a valuable and unique gem like an Arabian diamond.
If I'm the sun and your a diamond
I'm the shining sun representing masculinity while you're the diamond representing femininity.
Baby we be shining
We radiate and shine together.
And all my hoes gone
I'm no longer sexually involved with other women; Kelis has my heart.
You blowed them away and the ozone
Your beauty and presence outshines and exceeds the ozone layer.
So hot and so rich feeling this ghost tone
Our love is hot and sparkling like a rich ghostly energy.
Sol n*gga and sol b*tch
We're alone and one-of-a-kind.
Accept our foes is gone
Our enemies have been defeated or overcome.
The world smells is fishy
The current state of the world is suspicious and questionable.
But I smell nothing when your lips kissed me
Our love is pure and fresh like a kiss from Kelis.
Guardian now, f*ck is he?
I'm a protector now, who is he trying to come between us?
Don't dare but love me
You won't do anything but love me.
Karats stuffed
Our jewelry collections are filled with high karat gold.
Straight up beware of us
Be careful around us, we're not to be messed with.
Body in the truck odor it's just scared of us
The smell in the trunk isn't a dead body, it's just afraid of us.
The devil's mad and ain't trying to see the Armageddon
The devil is angry and doesn't want to face the End of Days.
So I name our first daughter Nazareth
To combat the devil, we will name our first child Nazareth.
My first son Heaven
We will name our son Heaven and aim for paradise.
Yeah the world is real crazy, huh
The world is chaotic and crazy, right?
And ya don't stop, uh
And we continue to move forward and persevere.
Star Track, Kelis, that's how we do it
Star Trak and Kelis are our team, that's how we do things.
Come on peace, come on
Let's aim for peace and unity.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, KELIS ROGERS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
holdingontightly
This song is my childhood. So happy to be seeing all of this content!
diamond johnson
Mine too!
Isela Mabry
I used to rollerskate along the beach to this WHOLE album when I was 19...I just turned 38. Love me some Kelis Forever, ever.
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Tranism
I had this song on repeat catching the Staten Island Ferry every morning for a whole damn year. MEMORIES
Heg Mex
Kelis best album ever...!
Rex Holder
I love her voice.
LivingWatersReRe
Keep making music and making them slamming meals; we here for it in 2020!
Elijah Ramos
These comments are beautiful, to see all the nostalgia almost makes me so jealous that there was once a time technology wasnβt developed as it used to be and people actually had to have fun and music was one of those ways. Anyways I was born in the early 00s and now I wish I was born in the late 80s to experience all of this !!!!
Illuminate The brain
same
Cory
Yup.