She was discovered by the musical duo Rob'n'Raz when she placed second in the 1989 swedish rap championship. They liked her music and offered her a recording contract. Together with Rob'n'Raz she had her first hit in 1989 with the song "Got To Get" (#8 UK, #3 Germany).
During the first years of her career she had many chart-topping hits and her music was played all over Europe. She broke up with Rob'n'Raz and went on her own to Ibiza, where she was treated like a superstar and managed to set up concerts on her own. Her solo career started in 1991 with the single "Time" which she followed up with many other popular singles, such as her biggest hit "Open Sesame" (#23 UK, #5 Germany) and a cover version of the punk song "Ca plane pour moi" (#13 Germany). In 1993 she was the best selling female artist in Europe.
Leila K's wild lifestyle led her into trouble; her motto was "life is just a party". She did not make much money in 1994 and at the end of the year, she owed the Swedish tax collectors 122 000 SEK (about 17 000 USD).
In 1995 Leila K was back on the music scene with the hit single "Electric". She kept releasing new music until 1997, but since then nothing new has been released by her.
In 1998, Göran Olsson made a documentary about Leila K called Fuck you, fuck you very much. It shows the period surrounding her nomination for the 1996 Swedish Grammis awards, and confrontations with the swedish press due to fabricated stories.
In 2003, the newspaper Expressen reported that Leila K was living as a homeless person on the streets of Stockholm, having to steal in order to get food.
In 2004 she was reported as being in jail.
In 2005, the Swedish cartoonist Martin Kellerman conducted an interview with her for his own Comic book magazine Rocky.
In 2015 Leila K made a return to the stage at the Denniz Pop Awards, named after her former producer.
Glam!
Leila K. Lyrics
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Dawn
Rush (rush-rush)
Yeah-eh-eh
s**t
G to the L to the A to the M
What next, with a star
Leila K. Kicking up
Yuck, stop the glitter
Sound like a star
But the Glam's gonna get you
C'mon, c'mon put your hands in the air
Pick up your chits
Move your hips
Check your ear
Put on your best
Get ready for the fact, yam
Don't ask who the man
We gotta Glam
go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Yeah!
Rush (rush-rush)
So damn with the Glam
As I spin with the record
Bounce up and down
As I releace the metal
Here we go, me to
One weekend, ramps
I hypnotize with the Glam to their eyes
We will discover that
They're kicking it from Mars
Don't ask me why
Just jam with the stars
Yep, here we come
With a rum-di-di-rum
Some don't ask to jam
Here we come
Here we go
go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
G to the L to the A to the M
What next, with a star
Leila K. Kicking up
Original? Who, me?
Yuck, stop the glitter
Sound like a star
But the Glam's gonna get you
C'mon, c'mon put your hands in the air
Pick up your chits
Move your hips
Check your ear
Put on your best
Get ready for the fact, yam
Don't ask who the man
We gotta Glam
go!
Uh!
Yeah!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Go!
What do you want?
What do you need?
What you get
Is what you see!
Yeeeee-Ow!!!
The song "Glam!" by Leila K. is an upbeat, dance-oriented tune that encourages listeners to let go of inhibitions and embrace glamour and glitz, even if they don't typically identify with that lifestyle. The chorus repeats, "What do you want? What do you need? What you get is what you see!" which implies that listeners should be straightforward and authentic with their desires and needs. The lyrics also reference spinning records and bouncing up and down, suggesting that the song is meant for a dance floor.
The lyrics mention "the Glam," a term that seems to represent the world of fashion and celebrity, as Leila K. sings, "Sound like a star, but the Glam's gonna get you." She encourages listeners to put on their best and "move your hips," further emphasizing the connection between glamour and physical movement. Overall, the lyrics encourage listeners to let loose, dance, and indulge in the world of fame and fashion, even if it's just for one night.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow
Expressing amazement or surprise at something exciting.
Dawn
The beginning of a new day.
Rush (rush-rush)
A sense of urgency or fast-paced action.
Yeah-eh-eh
An expression of excitement or agreement.
s**t
An interjection used to express amazement or excitement.
G to the L to the A to the M
Spelling out the word 'Glam', which is the focus of the song.
What next, with a star
Wondering what could come next in the world of glamour and stardom.
Leila K. Kicking up
Leila K. is getting ready to make a splash or create a buzz.
Original? Who, me?
Questioning whether the singer is truly original or not.
Yuck, stop the glitter
Expressing distaste for the excessive use of glitter and glamor.
Sound like a star
The singer's voice sounds like that of a star or celebrity.
But the Glam's gonna get you
Despite any resistance, the singer knows that gaining fame and success is inevitable.
C'mon, c'mon put your hands in the air
Encouraging the audience to participate and enjoy the performance.
Pick up your chits
Start getting ready to have a good time.
Move your hips
Dancing along to the music is encouraged.
Check your ear
Paying attention to the music and staying in tune with the beat.
Put on your best
Dressing up, looking good, and putting on a confident face is important.
Get ready for the fact, yam
Be prepared for the truth, regardless of what it may be.
Don't ask who the man
There is no need to ask who is in charge or who is responsible.
We gotta Glam
The focus is on creating a glamorous or extravagant atmosphere.
go!
Encouraging the audience to go along with the performance and have a good time.
What do you want?
Asking the audience what they are looking for in terms of entertainment or excitement.
What do you need?
Asking the audience what they need in order to enjoy the performance or have a good time.
What you get
Is what you see!
What the audience experiences or perceives is what they will remember and take away from the performance.
So damn with the Glam
Fully embracing the glamorous lifestyle and not holding back.
As I spin with the record
The singer is DJ-ing or controlling the music and making it their own.
Bounce up and down
Encouraging the audience to jump and dance along to the music.
As I releace the metal
The singer is releasing the energy and excitement of the music to the audience.
One weekend, ramps
Spending a weekend partying and having a good time with friends.
I hypnotize with the Glam to their eyes
The singer has a mesmerizing and captivating presence, enhanced by the glamour and excitement around them.
We will discover that
The experience of Glam will reveal something about ourselves or the world around us.
They're kicking it from Mars
The audience is having such a good time that they must be from another planet or world.
Don't ask me why
There is no need to question or explain the power of Glam and how it affects people.
Just jam with the stars
Let go and have a good time, enjoying the company of the stars and celebrities around you.
Yep, here we come
The singer is arriving or coming to the party, ready to create a spectacle.
With a rum-di-di-rum
The singer's arrival is accompanied by a catchy and upbeat rhythm or melody.
Some don't ask to jam
Some people require a little encouragement or persuasion to let loose and have fun.
Here we come
The singer and their fans are approaching and arriving at the party or event.
Here we go
The singer and their fans are beginning to have a good time and enjoy the party.
Yeeeee-Ow!!!
A celebratory exclamation to end the performance on a high note.
Contributed by Sebastian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.