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.
Open Sesame
Leila K. Lyrics
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If your mind can't work
They may call me, Leila K
I mean I take it easy
Drop raggamuffin,
Like me sitting pretty
Me got me chased, come on
And contest me
Open sesame
1 2 3 now catch it,
Now licky licky, come down
Lyrics a flash
From the girlie, girlie
Abracadabra me say
Open sesame
Jump around if your mind can't work
Zongazon, zongazongaze
Bom, say this a say that say
Widdely dang ding (x3), come
Me say abracadabra
Me say open sesame
Born catch, them call me, Leila K,
I mean I take it easy
Drop raggamuffin
Like me sitting pretty
But they can't catch me
Abracadabra me say
Open sesame
1 2 3 now catch it,
Now licky, licky
Come down lyrics a flash
From the girly, girly
Bounce back and catch up
They can't catch me
Abracadabra me say
Open sesame's
Gonna let ya
Dengaza dengazadeddely
Deng ding come mi say
Abracadabra me say open sesame's gonna let ya
Dengazo dengazodiddely deng ding
Come me say
Jump around
If your mind can't work
Abracadabra me say
Open sesame
The song "Open Sesame" by Leila K. is a high-energy, upbeat track that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and dance. In the chorus, the phrase "Abracadabra me say Open Sesame" is repeated several times, conjuring up images of magical spells and hidden treasures. The lyrics are filled with nonsense phrases and playful taunts, challenging listeners to keep up with the fast-paced rhythm and follow along with the singer's unpredictable movements.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, exhorting listeners to "Jump around if your mind can't work." This could be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging listeners to get up and move even if they're feeling stuck or uninspired. The use of nonsense words like "Zongazon" and "zongazongaze" reinforces the playful, nonsensical vibe of the song, while the repeated phrase "1 2 3 now catch it, now licky licky, come down" creates a sense of urgency and excitement.
At its core, "Open Sesame" is a fun, playful song that invites listeners to participate in the festive atmosphere created by the music. Whether you're a seasoned dancefloor veteran or simply looking to let off some steam, this timeless party classic is sure to get you moving and grooving.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump around
Move and dance if you can’t focus
If your mind can't work
If you can’t think straight
They may call me, Leila K
People may refer to me as Leila K
I mean I take it easy
I am relaxed and laid back
Drop raggamuffin,
Leave behind all your problems
Like me sitting pretty
As comfortable as can be
Me got me chased, come on
People are after me
And contest me
Trying to compete against me
Abracadabra me say
A magical phrase I say
Open sesame
To unlock something great
1 2 3 now catch it,
Be quick to catch what you want
Now licky licky, come down
Relax, take it down a notch
Lyrics a flash
Lyrics come to me quickly and easily
From the girlie, girlie
From a woman
Bounce back and catch up
Recover quickly and catch up
Gonna let ya
I will allow you to
Dengaza dengazadeddely
A drum sound effect
Deng ding come mi say
A shout out
Jump around if your mind can't work
Dance when thinking is tough
Abracadabra me say
A magical incantation I use
Open sesame
To unlock something great
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KENNY NOLAN, ROBERT LAMONT HARRIS, KEITH D HARRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peterdegrouw8036
Glad I whas born in the 70’s grew up in the 80’s and got drunk and high in the 90’s 😈 Oohh the memories.salute from the netherlands.
@davelaidlaw2548
Me too from Liverpool UK
@045Connection
Hahaha! Zo is dat maat... hop hop!
@capturedlondon
Same 👍😍
@janvandeven906
eind 69 hier maar hetzelfde maar toch al dronken halverwege de jaren 80
@HA-cm3kg
Gegroet Peter 😉
@marikagapinska1885
2024 anyone? ❤✌🏻❤️ 90s FOREVER❤️✌🏻❤️
@ChrissyboyH44
It nearly brings me to tears when Leila gets up and the "Zongazon, zongazongaze" lyric comes in. It's simply the point where the true nostalgia of this immense track really kicks in and takes your mind back 30 years.
@Andreas.Pfisterer
real words my friend
@ibo_nigga
Iame whlteboy