Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and tele… Read Full Bio ↴Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the group's three-year hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo studio album, Simply Deep (2002), which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It included the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Dilemma" (with Nelly), as well as the UK top-five hits "Stole" and "Can't Nobody". Rowland also ventured into acting with starring roles in the successful films Freddy vs. Jason (2003) and The Seat Filler (2005).

Following the disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2006, Rowland released her second studio album, Ms. Kelly (2007). In 2009, she hosted the first season of The Fashion Show, and was featured on David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over", which topped the charts in several countries. Its success influenced Rowland to explore electronic dance music on her third studio album, Here I Am (2011). Her fourth album, Talk a Good Game (2013), became her third top-ten album on the US Billboard 200 chart. Rowland was a television judge on the eighth season of The X Factor UK (2011), as well as the third season of The X Factor USA (2013). She has continued her television career by hosting Chasing Destiny (2016) and starred as a coach on The Voice Australia (2017–2020).

Throughout her career, Rowland has sold over 40 million records as a solo artist, and a further 60 million records with Destiny's Child. Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including five Grammy Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards. Rowland has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, she has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Essence for her contributions to music. In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland in their "100 Most Award-Winning Artists" list at number 20.

I'm Dat Chick
Kelly Rowland Lyrics

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Yeah I be the one that they love to mention,
I tell 'em keep on talking,
'Cause love the attention,
And if they wanna see me,
I tell 'em they can go high high in the sky
'Cause this chick's so fly

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so

I get all the boys, all the boys, all the boys
They wanna get with me, get with me, get with me
They tell me I'm so fly, I'm so fly, I'm so fly
But I don't need a mirror, I can see see see see

And I'm not cocky, I just love myself
'Cause he can't buy a ring, I can buy myself
Puttin' on a show so you can check me out
This chick know she cute so what you talking 'bout

'Cause I'm like what you want, what you dream about
You wish I be your girl, I can do without
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So let me let you know before open your mouth that I am a chick

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so so so so so

Where are all my girls gettin' down, gettin' down
While we lookin' good from our head to our toes
Who don't need a compliment uh because she know
That she don't need a mirror, I can see see see see

And I'm not cocky, I just love myself
'Cause he can't buy a ring, I can buy myself
Puttin' on a show so you can check me out
This chick know she cute so what you talking 'bout

'Cause some like what you want, what you dream about
You wish I be your girl, I can do without
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
So let me let you know before open your mouth that I am a chick

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Work your fist I'm that chick, hey

All my ladies put your hands up if you know
Let 'em know yeah that you're a grown-ass woman with you're own
With you're own

Yeah I be the one that they love to mention,
I tell 'em keep on talking,
'Cause love the attention,
And if they wanna see me,
I tell 'em they can go high high in the sky
'Cause this chick's so fly

Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so

Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick
Work your fist I'm that chick

If you know that you're the chick
Let me see them hands up, hey
If you know that you're the chick
Let me hear you say, hey
If you know that you're the chick
Let me see them hands up, hey
If you know that you're the chick
Let me hear you say, hey

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so

How you know I told you so
How you know I told you so

Overall Meaning

In the song "I'm Dat Chick," Kelly Rowland expresses confidence and self-love. She acknowledges that people love to talk about her and that she loves the attention they give her. She also mentions that she doesn't need anyone else's validation because she knows that she's "so fly." Rowland also addresses those who may want to be with her, asserting that she is in control of her own life and doesn't need anyone else's approval or assistance. The chorus of the song encourages listeners to celebrate their own worth and acknowledge that they are confident and capable individuals.

The overall meaning of the song is about self-empowerment and confidence. It is meant to encourage listeners to be proud of themselves and not rely on other people for validation or approval. The lyrics also emphasize the power of personal autonomy and the freedom to make one's own choices in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I be the one that they love to mention,
I am the person who is constantly talked about and mentioned by other people.

I tell 'em keep on talking,
I encourage people to keep talking about me because I love the attention.

'Cause love the attention,
I enjoy receiving attention and being the center of attention.

And if they wanna see me,
If people want to interact with me, meet me or spend time with me,

I tell 'em they can go high high in the sky
I tell them that they need to make an effort or go to great lengths to see me.

'Cause this chick's so fly
This person is incredibly cool, attractive and desirable.

Work your fist I'm that chick, hey
Emphasizing that she is the one that people are talking about, and she knows it.

How you know I told you so
Telling others that she already knew and they should have known that she is the one everyone wants.

I get all the boys, all the boys, all the boys
She attracts a lot of male attention.

They wanna get with me, get with me, get with me
She is a very desirable person, and many people want to date or be with her.

They tell me I'm so fly, I'm so fly, I'm so fly
Others constantly compliment her on her attractiveness and coolness.

But I don't need a mirror, I can see see see see
She does not need validation from others since she knows she is confident and attractive.

And I'm not cocky, I just love myself
She is not arrogant but has high self-confidence and self-love.

'Cause he can't buy a ring, I can buy myself
She does not need a man to buy her gifts like a ring; she can purchase what she wants herself.

Puttin' on a show so you can check me out
She is performing or acting a certain way to make others notice and admire her.

This chick know she cute so what you talking 'bout
She is aware of how good-looking and desirable she is, so there is nothing for others to say otherwise.

'Cause I'm like what you want, what you dream about
She is the person that men and women want to be with or aspire to be like.

You wish I be your girl, I can do without
She can live without being in a relationship with others.

So let me let you know before open your mouth that I am a chick
Telling others to keep in mind that she is a woman and that they should treat her accordingly.

Where are all my girls getting' down, getting' down
Asking where all the other confident and empowered women are, and what they are doing.

While we lookin' good from our head to our toes
She and her female friends take pride in their appearance.

Who don't need a compliment uh because she know
She does not require compliments since she knows she is confident and attractive.

If you know that you're the chick
If you are aware that you are desirable.

Let me see them hands up, hey
Raise your hands if you feel that you are desirable and confident.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ESTHER DEAN, LAMONT NEUBLE, CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART

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