Truth Or Dare
Kelis Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on the dance floor burning up
Music, turn it up
Baby, I'm
Real hot so is it my turn to touch you
Baby you
Look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects
Baby, you
Look like you have no clue of what comes next
Me and my dogs will be there
Tell your girls prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
"Hey baby, what's your name?"
"Don't stand looking insane?"
"Do you want to ride the train?"
Welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

I am the one with the brightest hair, leather I don't care
Baby, I
Don't ever want to take the shirt off
That's my dare
You got a girl but you're touching me like you don't care
Baby, you
Do you, but just don't get caught out there

Me and my girls will be there
Tell your boys prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
"Hey, baby what's your name?"
"Don't stand looking insane"
"Do you want to ride the train"
Welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on come on
Baby, shake it up

Man, I got tens surrounding me
Hounding me
Center of attention
A riot it's bound to be
Though I'm in the middle
My jewels you're bound to see
In a pool of women
All of them drowning me
I'm ho poppin', flip floppin', ho, hop in
Now her head in my lap boppin'
I ain't one to care
I ain't used to fair
Baby, you can keep the truth
Truth or dare

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ohh, ayy)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh, ooh, ooh-woo, hey, yeah)
Yeah, yeah

Me and my dogs will be there, tell your girls prepare to share
Me and my girls will be there, tell your boys prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
"Hey baby, what's your name?"
"Don't stand looking insane?"
"Do you want to ride the train?"
Welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up
Come on, come on
Baby, shake it up

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (N.E.r.d, Kelis, and love & peace for the world)
(For the world to see)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh




Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelis/N.E.R.D./Pusha T's song Truth or Dare suggest a wild night of clubbing and partying, where the rules of love and relationships are thrown out in favor of living in the moment. The song opens with the singer being on the dance floor and burning up, with the music turned up high. They talk to their partner, who is on "ex with 3D effects," suggesting that they are experiencing some sort of heightened state. The singer suggests that they play dancing truth or dare with their friends and encourages their partner to join in. The lyrics encourage living life in the fast lane, warning those in love to be aware that the people they are partying with don't care about their relationships. The song's chorus beckons the listener to shake it up and get into the party spirit.


The lyrics offer a glimpse into the party lifestyle many young people experience. The songs encourage focusing on the moment and living life to the fullest, even if it means forsaking romantic relationships. It's a song about taking risks and throwing caution to the wind. It's a message that resonates with many young people who are searching for excitement and adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the party atmosphere.


I'm on the dance floor burning up
I'm dancing my heart out and feeling the music to its fullest potential.


Music turn it up
Requesting the DJ to turn up the volume and amp up the party vibe.


Baby I'm Real hot so is it my turn to touch you
Expressing sexual desire and proposing a game of Truth or Dare to initiate physical contact.


Baby you Look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects
Observing that the other party appears to be under the influence of drugs and experiencing an enhanced 3D experience.


Baby you Look like you have no clue of what comes next
Noticing that the other party appears to be lost in the moment and not sure of their next move.


Me and my dogs will be there Tell your girls prepare to share
Promising to bring the group of male friends to the party and suggesting that the female friends should be prepared to share their affections.


We'll play the dancing truth or dare If someone's standing there, stare say
Proposing to play the game of Truth or Dare while dancing, and instructing the players to stare at anyone watching them play.


Hey baby what's your name Don't stand looking insane Do you want to ride the train Welcome to the fast lane
Approaching a stranger and inviting them to join the party and participate in the game of Truth or Dare.


If you're in love beware 'Cause these people they don't care
Warning that if you're in a committed relationship, you should be cautious as others at the party may not care and try to entice you into infidelity.


All hands in the air This is what we call truth or dare
Encouraging everyone to raise their hands and participate in the party game of Truth or Dare.


I am the one with the brightest hair, leather I don't care Baby I Don't ever want to take the shirt off That's my dare
Boasting about his unique style and proposing a daring challenge that involves not removing his shirt.


You got a girl but you touching me like you don't care, Baby you Do you But just don't get caught out there
Noticing that the other party has a girlfriend but is still making advances, allowing them to do as they please but warning against getting caught and causing drama.


Me and my girls will be there tell your boys prepare to share We'll play the dancing truth or dare
Promising to bring the group of female friends to the party and suggesting that the male friends should be prepared to share their affections in playing Truth or Dare while dancing.


Man, I got ten surrounding me Hounding me Center of attention A riot it's bound to be
Boasting about the attention he is receiving, with ten women surrounding him and fueling a potentially wild and crazy party scene.


Though I'm in the middle My jewels you're bound to see In a pool of women All of them drowning me
Despite being at the center of the party, his jewelry is still prominently displayed, and he is surrounded by a group of women vying for his attention.


I'm ho hoppin', flip floppin', ho hoppin' Now her head in my lap boppin'
Describing his carefree attitude and love for having fun, and hinting at a sexual act taking place.


I ain't one to care I ain't used to fair Baby you can keep the truth Choose the dare
Stating that he doesn't have a care in the world, and suggesting that the other party choose to be daring as opposed to honest.


Come on come on Baby shake it up
Urging the partygoers to get wild and crazy and let loose on the dance floor.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repeating the excitement and anticipation for the party and dancing.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chad Hugo, Terrence Thornton, Pharrell Williams

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@branm7581

[Intro: Shay Haley]
Yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1: Pharrell Williams]
I’m, on the dance floor burnin’ up, music, turn it up
Baby, I’m, real hot, so is it my turn to touch you?
Look like you’re buzzin' on X with 3D effects
Baby, you, look like you have no clue of what comes next

[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell]
Me and my dogs will be there
Tell your girls prepare to share
We’ll play the dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stare, say

[Chorus: Pharrell]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna ride the train?
Welcome to the fast lane
If you’re in love, beware
‘Cause these people, they don’t care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

[Verse 2: Kelis]
I, am the one with the bright-ass hair, leather, I don’t care
Baby, I, don’t ever want to take the shirt off, that’s my dare
You, got a girl but you touch me like you don’t care
Baby, you, do you but just don’t get caught out there

[Pre-Chorus: Kelis]
Me and my girls will be there
Tell your boys prepare to share
We’ll play the dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stares

[Chorus: Kelis]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna ride the train?
Welcome to the fast lane
If you’re in love, beware
‘Cause these people, they don’t care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

[Post-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)

[Verse 3: Pusha T]
Man, I got ten surroundin' me, houndin' me
Center of attention, a riot, it’s bound to be
Though I’m in the middle, my jewels, you’re bound to see
In a pool of women, all of them drownin' me
I’m ho poppin’, flip floppin’, ho, hop in
Now her head in my lap boppin’
I ain’t one to care, I ain’t used to fair
Baby, you can keep the truth, choose the dare

[Bridge: Pharrell and Kelis]
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, ayy)
Yeah, yeah, ooh (Uh, yeah, ooh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Woo)
Yeah, yeah, ooh (Hey, yeah)

[Interlude: Shay]
Yeah, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Me and my dogs will be there, tell your girls prepare to share
Me and my girls will be there, tell your boys prepare to share
We’ll play the dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stare, say

[Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna ride the train?
Welcome to the fast lane
If you’re in love, beware
‘Cause these people, they don’t care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

[Post-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)

[Bridge: Pharrell and Kelis]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
(N*E*R*D, Kelis, and oh)
(For the world, for the world to see)
(Yeah, we just tryin' to change the world, change the world, change the world, uh)
(We just tryin' to change the world, the world, uh)



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